Sheriff’s deputies in Montgomery County, Thursday evening, arrested a Stanton woman on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Violation of Probation. 29-year old Samantha Jo Kelly was later released on a $1,000 cash bond.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were hosted by Midwest Medical Transport and MedAir on Thursday, May 26th, to introduce their services and staff to the community. MMT/MedAir has a staff of more than 400. Their dispatch center receives over 60,000 calls a year.

In 2010, Midwest Medical Transport added Med Air services to the Nebraska area because there was a high need for their services. Today, they have three helicopters with a base in Audubon. They are the closest emergency air service in the area, having already treated over 100 patients since the beginning of 2016.

Midwest Medical Transport and MedAir: Base Manager Shannon Odiet and the Midwest Medical
Transport and MedAir crew.
Ambassadors Pictured: Janet Cappel, Ouida Hargens, Carole Schuler, Julie Smith, Dan Mehmen, Renee Hansen, Josh Hansen, Debbie Leistad, Dr. Jim Kickland, Sue Muri, JoAnn Runyan, Casey Symonds, Doreen Ellsbury, Dr. Mitch Peerbolte, Dawn Marnin, Debbie Brown, Russ Joyce, Liz Toft, Kerry Jepsen, Dolly Bergmann, Nick Harris, Lucas Mosier, Tyler Mosier, Michelle Olsen, Melanie Petty, Sara Nelson, Pat McCurdy, Diane Gipple-McCurdy, Brittney Weirich, Amy Coenen, Mandi Ronfeldt and Tayla Kamies

The Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the Iowa Mortgage Association today announced the launch of the 2,500 Bucks homeownership month campaign. The campaign encourages Iowans to visit IowaHouseHunt.com throughout the month of June to learn about all aspects of buying a home in Iowa, including $2,500 down payment assistance grants, as well as a chance to win $2,500, no strings attached during the month of June.

The IowaHouseHunt.com web site is a new resource for Iowa home buyers, which provides information on the steps to purchasing a home in Iowa, a free home buyer education course, information about the Iowa Finance Authority’s programs and links to participating lenders and Realtors that can guide them through the process.

To participate in the 2,500 Bucks campaign, all Iowans, eighteen and older should visit IowaHouseHunt.com before July 4 to enter the sweepstakes for $2,500. A second chance to win $2,500 is available by visiting the Iowa Finance Authority facebook page and posting a photo of something that symbolizes “$2,500”. The entry with the most votes will win $2,500.

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It won’t officially be summer for a few weeks yet, but many Iowans are already taking their summer road trips — and some of them will be riding on under-inflated tires. Anne Forristall-Lake, president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, says only 17-percent of drivers surveyed know how to properly check their tire pressure. “Open the door and look on the inside of the driver’s side door for the little sticker,” Forristall-Lake says. “It also has the proper tire pressure for the tires on that particular car. It’s in the owner’s manual as well.”

When you check a tire’s pressure, the temperature of the tire is key. “Check your tires cold,” she says. “When you drive a tire, heat builds up and that causes inflation. If your tires are warm when you check them, you might get a false reading.” Every year, she says there are 11-thousand accidents nationwide that are tire-related. If you have a blow-out, you’ll need to change out the damaged tire for a spare, but some new vehicles don’t come equipped with a spare.

“Sixty-percent of people never check the pressure in their spare,” Forristall-Lake says. “If you’re lucky enough to still have an actual spare tire in your trunk, it’s important to make sure that you check the tire pressure and the condition of that tire as often as you’re checking your other tires.”

About one in three drivers don’t know how to tell if their tires are bald. To see if the tires are road-worthy, turn a penny upside down and stick it in the tire tread. If you can see the top of President Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace the tire.

(Radio Iowa)

The U-S Small Business Administration is offering a “Boots to Business Reboot” entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses, Tuesday, June 28th, from 8:30-a.m. to 4:30-p.m., at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce (149 W. Broadway), in Council Bluffs. Officials say “Boots to Business Reboot” introduces veterans to the fundamentals of business ownership, and leads participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and developing a business plan. It’s available for free to veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and their spouses.

Part one of the course is a one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship program. Part two is an eight-week, online course “Foundations of Entrepreneurship,” led by instructors from the Institute for Veteran and Military Families at Syracuse University. It offers in-depth instruction on the elements of a business plan, techniques and tips for starting a business. Applicants must complete the one-day course to be eligible for the eight-week course.

The SBA says after completing “Boots to Business Reboot,” participants will have the tools and knowledge they need to identify a business opportunity, draft a business plan, connect with local resources, and launch their own small business.

The training program is free, but you’re responsible for the cost of your own lunch. To register, or for more information, call Vicky Corbin at 712-325-1000, or e-mail vcorbin@councilbluffsiowa.com.

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Two men were arrested on drug charges in Creston this (Friday) morning. Creston Police say 18-year old Dyrrel Malik Thornton Culbertson, and 20-year old Fransisco Martinez, both of Creston, were arrested at 3-a.m. Culbertson was charged with Possession of Marijuana – 1st offense. Martinez was arrested for Possession of Marijuana – 2nd offense. Both men were later released from the Union County Jail on $1,000 bond, each.

After decades of planning and construction, the final pieces are being assembled to make Highway 20 a four-lane thoroughfare all the way across Iowa, from Sioux City to Dubuque. The U-S 20 Corridor Association is celebrating by unveiling a list of honorees and “heroes” of the project. Association president Shirley Phillips says the 85 people played a role in the development and construction of the key highway.

Hwy 20

“This wasn’t a one-person mission, it took a whole village to get this project done,” Phillips says. “We want to make sure that everybody was at least acknowledged.” Phillips says it’s been a very long journey, but the border-to-border four-lane highway is nearly finished. “We can’t wait until the end,” she says. “It’s supposed to be completed by the end of 2018 and they are moving on almost every mile of the gap right now with some type of construction, either surveying, moving utilities or dirt work.”

The first miles of four-lane U-S 20 in Iowa were built in Woodbury County and opened in 1958. Since then, individuals, organizations, businesses, and legislators have advocated for completion of a statewide four-lane. www.4lane20.com

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Red Oak Police say a woman was arrested Thursday night on Theft, Assault and drug charges. 32-year old Natosha Myree Cralley, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 8:10-p.m. on a valid Red Oak P-D warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Cralley was also found to allegedly be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,000.