Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe died Sunday from an aggressive form of cancer. KCCI reports last month, the 60-year old Stowe informed the utility’s board and staff in a letter that he had a particularly aggressive form of cancer that provided few options for treatment. Stowe had served as the CEO and GM at the Des Moines Water Works since 2012. Prior to joining the utility, Stowe served for 13 years as assistant manager of public works for Des Moines, where he had a cult-like following for his long, silver hair, and uncanny resemblance to actor Russell Crowe.

Bill Stowe

KCCI says there are tentative plans for a service Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Des Moines followed by a reception and celebration of life at Water Works from 4 to 7 p.m.

A woman who failed to yield to oncoming traffic was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Saturday afternoon. Authorities say 91-year old Eloise Marie White, of Creston, stopped at the intersection of Prairie and N. Cherry Street in Creston, before proceeding east into the intersection. Her 1999 Oldsmobile 88 was then struck on the passenger side by a southbound 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by 49-year old Eric Robert Eklund, of Afton. Eklund was not injured. The accident happened at around 1:23-p.m., Saturday.

White complained of chest pain before being transported to the hospital. She was cited for Failure to Obey a sign and yield the right-of-way. Damage from the collision amounted to $3,000.

Last week, the Audubon School Board held a Special Meeting with regard to the FY 2019-20 Budget. On Monday (April 15th), the Board will meet in a regular session in the High School Board Room, beginning at 7-p.m. On their agenda is:

• Approval of the Senior Graduation list.
• Acceptance and Approval of the FY 2018 Audit report.
• The excusing of Seniors from Make-up Days (according to Board Policy 601.1)
• An AEA Purchasing Agreement for FY 2020
• Renewal of a Sharing Agreement with regard to an Elementary Counselor
• Approval of the Audubon County HMP (Hazard Mitigation Plan), and Salary increases for staff not represented by a Collective Bargaining Unit.
• And, Personnel matters.

The Board will also discuss the Emergency Management Plan, and receive regular reports from Superintendent Brett Gibbs, along with other scheduled reports.

Authorities in Marshalltown report that at around 3:50-a.m. today (Sunday, April 14), public safety personnel responded to the 400 block of Melody Lane after a shooting was reported at that location. Three adults with gunshot wounds were taken to Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown. Two of these victims have since been transported to medical facilities in Des Moines. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. No suspects have been identified or detained.

Anyone with information concerning the incident should contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725. Additionally, anonymous tips may be submitted to Marshall County Crime Stoppers by calling 641.753.1234, via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.marshallcountycs.com. Information leading to an arrest could earn a reward of up to $1,000.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are assisting the Marshalltown Police Department with this investigation.