(Creston, Iowa) – The driver of a car that struck two vehicles in Creston on Sept. 16th, was issued several citations. Creston Police report a 2004 Buick Park Avenue was traveling south on Division Street at around 10:30-p.m., when the car left the road and struck a legally parked 1997 Dodge Ram pickup, registered to Joann England, from Creston. The impact caused the pickup to roll over and strike a 1999 Chevy Blazer, registered to Lance England, also of Creston.

The Buick left the scene but was located several blocks away. The driver of the car, fled the scene on foot. A passenger in the vehicle who was located in the yard by the abandoned car, told Police the driver was as 35-year-old Jesse Dale McDole, of Osceola. Witnesses told Police the driver was allegedly severely intoxicated, and the passenger said they had been at a bar drinking. The passenger was also severely intoxicated.

She told authorities she let McDole borrow the vehicle. McDole was never found, but was mailed copies of citations for: Leaving the scene of an accident; Reckless Driving; Parking where prohibited; Failure to Maintain Control, and Improper Use of a Lane.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a visit to Atlantic Thursday as part of his 99-county annual tour, stopping by the Ziegler CAT facility.  Naig said he has heard a lot from farmers on his visits.

Naig referenced the importance of young people for the future of agriculture.

Naig visited with local leaders and employees and had a chance to check out the heavy equipment.

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Farm Bill negotiations should not be impacted if budget details can’t be worked out to avoid a government shutdown.

The Republican from Marion says her goal is to pass the most conservative spending bill possible.

It’s unlikely the Farm bill is going to get completed before the deadline at the end of September.

Hinson made her comments during a conference call with reporters.

A central Iowa Boy Scout has accomplished something only four other Scouts in state history have achieved — he’s earned every single merit badge. Charlie Stevens, of Ankeny, only needed 21 of the badges to earn the top rank of Eagle, but decided to broaden his experience by working to acquire every one — all 138 merit badges. Stevens, who’s 17, says it took him almost nine years to finish the feat.

From Astronomy and Archery to Wilderness Survival and Woodworking, Stevens learned a wealth of life skills during his quest to earn every possible patch.

When asked if he considers himself an overachiever, Stevens compared his accomplishment in Scouting to how he is in school, as there are some classes he enjoys more than others.

After he graduates from Ankeny Centennial High School next year, Stevens plans to attend the University of Iowa and major in computer science engineering.

For his Eagle Project, Stevens created the Agape Garden at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, which is an ecumenical faith garden that donates fresh produce to area food pantries. He hopes to complete his remaining Eagle rank requirements next month. Officials with the Mid-Iowa Council say only a few hundred Scouts have earned every merit badge in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, which was launched in 1910.
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(Radio Iowa) – A judge has set a cash bond of two million-dollars for the man accused of killing an Algona police officer last week. 43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke of Algona is accused of shooting Officer Kevin Cram to death early on Wednesday, September 13th as Cram was attempting to serve a warrant for Ricke’s arrest. Ricke made his initial appearance in Kossuth County District Court this (Thursday) afternoon and Judge Mark Laddusaw announced he’s seen enough evidence for the case to proceed.

Rickie has been charged with first degree murder and the judge explained the penalty is a sentence of life in prison.

Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown asked the judge to set a cash-only bond of five million dollars.

Judge Laddusaw settled on two million dollars and stipulated the full amount had to be paid in cash before Rickie could be released. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for Friday, September 29th at 1 p-m in Kossuth County District Court. Ricke, who was arrested in Minnesota, is being held at the Kossuth County Jail in Algona.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Three people were recently arrested in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office report 43-year-old Randy Dean Burton, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Sheriff’s Office, for Child Endangerment. (Bond $2,000).

32-year-old Bernabe Hernandez Espinoza, of Des Moines, was arrested Wednesday in Polk County, on a Mills County warrant for Failure to Appear. (Bond: $10,000), and, 32-year-old Cody Robert Cunningham, of Bellevue, NE, was arrested Wednesday near Highway 34 and Levi Road, for Eluding and Reckless Driving. (Bond: $5,300).

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office has released the final list of candidates for city elections who filed nomination papers for the Nov. 7th elections. The deadline to file was 5-p.m. Thursday (Sept. 21st). The latest candidates include, for:

Atlantic Ward 1- Emily Kennedy.

Massena City Council- Micah Lee;  Adam McCunn

Lewis City Council- Roy O Wheatley; Betty F Auten

Griswold City Council- Xavier Johnson.

As previously reported, here are the rest of the candidates:

Atlantic City Council – Ward 2: Jim Behrens.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 3: Pat McCurdy. Mike McDermott

Atlantic City Council – Ward 4: Linda Hartkopf; Shawn Sarsfield.

Atlantic City Council – At Large: Elaine Otte.

Anita Mayor: Kevin Littleton; Ben Daughenbaugh.

Anita City Council (Vote for 2): Roger L Huffman; Cheryl Sokol; Mark Harris.

Mayor – City of Cumberland: Nancy Virginia Coughlin.

City Council – Cumberland (Vote for 2): Sandra Eversole and Scott W. Becker

Griswold City Council (vote for 3): Brenda Tietz; Amanda Hansen.

Mayor- City of Lewis: Rick Sanny; Russell Hansen

Lewis City Council (Vote for 3): Ryan Lockwood; Leland M Baxter; Russell L. Miller; Larry W Perdue JR; Donna Roberts

Mayor – City of Marne: Randall I. Baxter

Marne City Council (Vote for 3) – Wayne Preister; Mark Opbroek; Zachary Schmitt

Massena City Council – Kevin McCunn.

Things to know:

• There are no candidates that filed for the two (2) positions for Wiota City Council or the Wiota Mayor
• Candidates now have until Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to withdraw by filing a written request to the Auditor
• Absentee ballots can be requested, they will be mailed on October 18, 2023 (last day to request a ballot by mail is October 23, 2023)
• In-person voting begins October 18, 2023 in the Auditor’s Office.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna has released the final list of candidates for city elections, who filed nomination papers for the Nov. 7th elections. The deadline to file was 5-p.m. Thursday (Sept. 21st).

Offices that will be on the ballot and Current Candidates Filed

Mayor – 2 year terms (Except Stanton & Coburg Mayor is 4-year term)
Council Member – 4 year terms (Except Grant Council is 2-year terms)

Red Oak City Offices- Candidates Filled
Mayor 2yr term—Vote for 1–Shawnna L. Silvius
Council Member Ward #1 4yr term—Vote for 1—John F. Haidsiak
Council Member Ward #3 4yr term—Vote for 1—Adam Hietbrink
Council Member At Large 4yr term—Vote for 1–Sharon Bradley

Elliott City Offices
Mayor 2yr term -Vote for 1– Michael Carson
Council Member At Large 4yr term—Vote for 2– Leta Rush, Lisa Jamison

Grant City Offices
Mayor 2yr term—Vote for 1—John J. Giefing, Emerson Hill
Council Member At Large 2yr term— Vote for 5– Chelsea Dvorak, Nancy Taylor, Greg Karwal, Clay Amos, Connie K. Giefing, Jeff Brown, Lyn Sliger

Villisca City Offices
Mayor 2yr term—Vote for 1—Marilyn Halda
Council Member At Large 4yr term—Vote for 3– Robert Tripp Narup, Marsha S. Shepherd, Gabrielle Jackson, Vince Abraham

Stanton City Offices

Mayor 4yr term—Vote for 1—None Filed
Council Member At Large 4yr term-Vote for 2– Pier Osweiler, Greg Hampel
Council Member At Large – TFV 2yr term—Justin R. Rhamy
Coburg City Offices Council Member At Large 4yr term—Vote for 3—None Filed

As farmers in many parts of Iowa launch into the harvest, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says there’s good news for producers who might need to dry their grains using heaters fueled by tanks of liquid propane. While L-P supplies have been tight in recent years, Naig says that doesn’t appear to be the case this season, as fall arrives on Saturday.

Propane prices are averaging around a dollar-77 a gallon in Iowa, which is down from around two-16 a year ago.

Naig remains optimistic prices will hold steady as we head into the cold weather months.

It’s also a plus for Iowans who heat their homes with L-P. Estimates show about 67% of Iowans use natural gas to heat their homes, 15% use electricity, and 14% use liquid propane.