The Atlantic Police Department reports several recent arrests. Today (Monday), 30-year old Justin Cooley, of Atlantic, was arrested for Theft in the 4th Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. On Sunday, 40-year old Tobin Jensen, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI and on two-counts of Child Endangerment. And, 39-year old Kantauo Mark, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts.

Last Thursday, 18-year old Jordan Frazier, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Conspiracy to Commit an Aggravated Misdemeanor. On June 27th, 20-year old Froilan Amaya, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, Obstruction of Emergency Communications, and Child Endangerment. And, on June 26th, 26-year old Jason Mark, of Atlantic, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. 29-year old Norrin Bishop, of Atlantic, was arrested that same day, on Cass County warrants for Forgery and Prostitution.

All subjects were booked-into the Cass County Jail.

The United States Naval Academy reports Atlantic native Conner Pellett, a graduate of the Atlantic High School, has entered the Class of 2023 Plebe Summer at the Naval Academy. He was inducted into the Class of 2023 on Thursday, June 27th, and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer.

Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. Last year the Naval Academy received over 16,000 applications for the Class of 2022. During this time, plebes have no access to television, movies, the internet or music, and restricted access to cell phones. They are only permitted to make three calls during the six weeks of Plebe Summer. The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help plebes prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenge, which awaits them. As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic skills in seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing, and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry drill and how to shoot 9 mm pistols and M-16 rifles.

Other daily training sessions involve moral, mental, physical or professional development and team-building skills. Activities include swimming, martial arts, basic rock climbing, obstacle, endurance and confidence courses designed to develop physical, mental and team-building skills. Forty hours are devoted to the instruction of infantry drill and five formal parades.

Founded in 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy today is a prestigious four-year service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be professional officers in the naval service. More than 4,400 men and women representing every state in the U.S. and several foreign countries make up the student body, known as the Brigade of Midshipmen.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The chief executive officer of an Iowa-based banking company has been appointed to be the state’s top banking regulator. Gov. Kim Reynolds says she’s named Northwest Financial Corp. CEO Jeff Plagge to superintendent of the Iowa Division of Banking. Plagge replaces Ron Hansen who was appointed by former Gov. Terry Branstad in 2015. He will step down and return to the private sector in September. Plagge’s appointment is subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

The banking superintendent oversees an agency that regulates state chartered banks and has authority over consumer lenders, mortgage businesses, real estate appraisers and payday lenders. Northwest Financial, a family-owned company with 18 locations in Iowa and Nebraska, is the fifth largest Iowa-based bank. Campaign finance records show Plagge donated $1,000 to Reynolds’ campaign in July 2017.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Principal Financial Group says it has closed its purchase of the Wells Fargo’s Institutional Retirement & Trust business. Principal said Monday it is beginning the integration of the Wells Fargo’s 401k, pension, executive deferred compensation, employee stock ownership plans and asset advice business. Principal Chairman Dan Houston says Principal broadens offerings in retirement and asset management, doubling the size of its U.S. retirement business with the deal.

Principal says it’s appointing several executives from the Wells Fargo business to its retirement leadership team and says it will keep open locations in Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas and the Philippines. The Wells Fargo retirement businesses manage about $827 billion in assets. Principal previously announced the $1.2 billion deal would be financed with cash and senior debt financing.

The Glenwood Police Department reports three Glenwood residents were arrested, Friday. 46-year old Laurie Holmes was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. She posted a $1,000 cash or surety bond and was released. 31-year old Jared Pomerenke was arrested for Public Intoxication. He pled guilty and was released on a $300 bond. And, 62-year old Lloyd Wynn was arrested for Interference with Official Acts. He also posted a $300 bond, and was released from custody.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in southern Iowa’s Marion County say a man trapped under a trailer has died. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says someone called 911 around 5:30 p.m. Saturday and said medical and other help was needed at a Knoxville address. First responders tried to save the man’s life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office identified him as 53-year-old Richard Shilling, who lived in Knoxville. The office says Shilling had been working under the trailer when a jack supporting it failed and the trailer fell on him.

The City Council in Walnut will meet 5-p.m. Tuesday in their chambers at the Walnut City Hall. During their session, Ron Hamilton will discuss City Employee Insurance. Other discussion pertains to, but is not limited to:

• The Walnut Community Center – Family, Inc. Lease agreement, and Fitness Center memberships.
• The Welcome Center – legal consultation.
• Discussion about a Start-up Business Grant.
• RAGBRAI – street closures.
• and other, regular business discussion.

The Walnut City Council will act on the adoption of a Resolution “Terminating Paying Agent and Registrar and Transfer Agent” agreements with Bankers Trust Company, and approving a new Paying Agent and Registrar agreement with BOKF. And, Walnut Mayor Gene Larson is expected to discuss the process with regard to running for City Council or Mayor.