The Glenwood Police Department reports two separate arrests. Authorities say 33-year old William Meredith was arrested on Monday, on two counts of Domestic Abuse Assault. Meredith was being held without bond pending an appearance before the magistrate. And, 33-year old Angelo Boggs, of Bellevue, Nebraska, was arrested Sunday, in Glenwood, for OWI and Child Endangerment. Boggs was held on a $3,000 cash or surety bond.

Officials with the Harlan Police Department report 54-year old Jeffrey Allen Rowland, SR., of Harlan, was cited Friday, for Driving While Suspended. And, on Sunday, 26-year old Dylan Scott Rowland, of Harlan, was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Authorities said also, no injuries were reported following an accident in the 1100 block of Chatburn Avenue, on Aug. 27th.  A 2017 SUV driven by Elyse Sorensen, of Harlan, was traveling west in the outside lane next to another vehicle. A 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, drive by Enya Fleshaman, of Harlan, made a left-hand turn into the Dollar General entrance, in front of Sorensen’s 2017 Ford Explorer. Sorensen didn’t see the Chevy until it was obstructing the traffic flow.

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in central Iowa have identified a 3-year-old boy who was fatally hit by a car in a Johnston apartment complex parking lot. Police in the Des Moines suburb say Clayton Lloyd was killed in the Sunday afternoon accident. Police say officers and medics were called around 1:15 p.m. Sunday to the parking lot of the Cadence Apartments for reports of a child hit. Police say a car driven by a 23-year-old Johnston resident hit the child. No other details of the crash have been released, and no imminent charges were announced.

Des Moines – The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Cumberland Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation, as outlined “In service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” State Librarian Michael Scott says “The director and board of trustees of the Cumberland Public Library and the City of Cumberland are to be commended for this achievement and their commitment to excellence in public library services for their community.”

Officials say achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Cumberland Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations, including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities. The accreditation is valid through June 30, 2023. Of Iowa’s 542 public libraries, 377 – including the Cumberland Public Library – are accredited.

Accredited libraries receive a higher rate of compensation through the State Library’s Enrich Iowa program. They also receive a Certificate of Accreditation, signed by the Governor and other Iowa officials.

ATLANTIC– September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Cass County Health System’s Senior Life Solutions is working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy and teletherapy program designed to meet the unique needs of senior adults living with symptoms of age-related depression or anxiety, dealing with difficult life transitions, a recent health diagnosis, or the loss of a loved one.

Karmen Roland, Senior Life Solutions Program Director said, “It is important to reach people early. We know it can be difficult to ask for help, but by educating our community we hope we can show people that it is okay to reach out and ask for help for themselves or a loved one.” According to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide and they are important to be aware of. Several risk factors may include:

• A preexisting mental disorder
• Alcohol or substance use disorder
• Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
• Major physical illness
• Job or financial loss
• Loss of relationship(s)
• Access to lethal means
• Lack of social support and sense of isolation

Roland added, “The stigma associated with asking for help and a lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment can also pose as risk factors to an individual. We work to lessen the stigma and increase access to behavioral healthcare.” The Suicide Prevention Lifeline also states that knowing these warning signs may help determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide:

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings

For more information, or if an older loved one is in need of help, call CCHS Senior Life Solutions program at 712-250-8100.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new survey of business leaders released Tuesday shows economic improvement in nine Midwest and Plains states. That includes improvements in employment and economic outlook amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and the devastation from a rare wind storm earlier in the month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the survey’s employment index moved above growth neutral 50 for the first time since January, coming in at 54.8 for August, compared with 48.5 in July.

The overall index for the region improved to 60 in August from July’s 57.4. Any score above 50 suggests growth. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.