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Podiatrist Dr. Michael Egertsen to Present at April Healthy U

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic, IA – The April session of Healthy U will focus on common foot problems and diabetic foot care, presented by Dr. Michael Egertsen. The session will be on Thursday, April 18 at noon in Conference Room 2.

A native of Laurens, Iowa, Dr. Egertsen graduated from the University of Iowa and the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his residency with the Department of Veterans Affairs — Maryland Health Care System. Before arriving at Cass Health Dr. Egertsen worked for the Washington DC VA Medical Center providing foot and ankle surgery, advanced wound care, limb salvage, sports medicine, and more.

Dr. Egertsen is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Egertsen

Space is limited! A free boxed lunch is provided for all attendees, so reservations are required. Call 712-243-7479 to reserve your seat. For more information about Healthy U, visit casshealth.org/healthyu.

Public hearings set for Wednesday evening in the Atlantic School District

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two public hearings will be held Wednesday evening (March 27th), in Atlantic. Both pertain to the Atlantic Community School District. The first takes place at 5:30-p.m. in the Atlantic High School Media Center, and is with regard to the District’s proposed 2024-25 Budget. Notice about the proposed budget was published in the Atlantic News Telegraph on March 16th.

Following that hearing, is a hearing on the proposed 2024-25 ACSD Calendar (as shown in the link below). At either or both hearings, patrons of the Atlantic Community School District, residents or taxpayers, may voice their objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed Budget and/or Calendar.

2024-25 School Calendar – Master Final Draft

The two hearings will be followed by a School Board Work Session, which includes discussion with regard to: Summer Projects and Summer Programs, as well as the possible use of purpose of funds such as Management, SAVE, PPEL and Debt Service.

The Work Session will conclude with an exempt (Closed) session for the purpose of a personnel matter (i.e. the professional competency of a person whose hiring, performance or discharge, is being considered, and the person requests a closed session as allowed in the Iowa Code).

Iowa 39 from Odebolt south to Denison will close on Wednesday, March 27

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – March 26, 2024 – If you drive on Iowa 39 from Odebolt south to Denison you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, until late April, weather permitting, the road will be closed as crews work to improve the surface of the road, according to the Iowa DOT District 3 Office. You will be directed to a marked detour route while the roadway is closed.

While the road is closed, you will still be able to get to local homes and businesses.

Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

The latest traveler information is available anytime through 511ia.org.

Attempted ATM thefts under investigation in Creston

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials in Union County are investigating the attempted theft of two ATM’s from a bank in Creston. According to Creston Police, at around 3:16-a.m. today (Tuesday), an unknown number of individuals attempted to steal two ATM’s from the PCSB Bank in Creston. Entry was gained into one of the machines, with an unknown amount of cash taken. The second machine was recovered nearby, unopened.

PCSB Bank, Creston, IA

Anyone with information regarding the incident, is asked to contact the Creston Police Department, at 641-782-8402.

The search is on for the ‘coolest thing’ that’s manufactured in Iowa

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is sponsoring its first annual “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” competition. A-B-I spokesperson, Kelsey O’Conner says you don’t have to be a member to nominate a cool thing. “We’re joining about 20 other state associations who have hosted a successful competition like this in their state and it’s really meant to highlight all the cool products that the manufacturing industry in Iowa produces,” O’Conner says. She says it also shows the varied jobs available in the state. O’Conner says agriculture is a major part of the state’s economy, but not the only industry.

“We do tend to go the Ag way when we think of what I will produces, as we should, but we also have lots of cool products that are made that support the ag industry and a lot of other industries worldwide,” she says. You can make a nomination at www.coolestthingIA.com. “And under contest information you’ll find the nominate a product tab and you go there fill out the simple form, it’s not too intimidating. We just ask for a logo and an image of the product and a short description and then you submit the nominations and we will review those here at A-B-I,” she says.

They will take nominations through April 8th and then move through until they have a final four. “And once those top four are announced they’ll go head to head with each other all four of them and in the final round of voting and then we will announce the winner at A-B-Is annual taking care of business conference,” she says. “That conference moves around the state different years. This year we’re going to be in the Quad Cities.”

She says the Coolest Things website can also answer any of your questions about the contest.

Public hearing for acting director of Iowa Dept of Education

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A senate committee will likely vote on the governor’s nominee to lead the Iowa Department of Education tomorrow (Wednesday). McKenzie Snow took over as acting director of the department in late June, but she must win 34 yes votes in the Iowa Senate to be confirmed for the role. Taryn Frideres, the governor’s chief of staff, was the first person to testify in favor of Snow at a subcommittee hearing this (Tuesday) morning. “I am here to say she is eminently qualified for the position,” Frideres said, “and exactly the type of leader the department needs at this time.” Iowa State Board of Education president John Robbins, a retired superintendent, also spoke on Snow’s behalf.

“Director Snow’s experience in state agencies in Virginia and New Hampshire along with her experience at the U.S. Department of Education have positioned her to successfully address the unique challenges of state leadership in Iowa.” Critics say Snow is not qualified for the role and its 200-thouand dollar salary because she has never been a licensed teacher or school administrator — at a time when the department is absorbing other agencies. Jackson Kleinmeyer, a student at Kirkwood Community College, is urging senators to reject Snow’s nomination. “You’re going to put a lot of faith in someone to run our entire education system,” he said, “and never mine this person is not legally qualified to run an elementary school.”

Jessica Roman of North Liberty, a special education consultant with the Grant Wood A-E-A, says Snow’s experience lies in policy writing, in four different jobs over the past seven years. “If you’re having heart surgery, who do you want to consult, the surgeon or the person who wrote the hospital handbook?” Roman asked. Snow delivered an opening statement to start the hearing and answered questions from the three senators on the panel. “I’ve heard, maybe a few times, that I didn’t come up through the ranks of education in Iowa and that’s true. I bring something different,” Snow said. “…I am a leader experienced in managing teams of experts and large scale budgets with a track record of results for students.”

Snow was the deputy director of Virginia’s Department of Education when Governor Reynolds hired her.

Montgomery County Supervisors approve Weed Resolution & change in VA Affairs office hours

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, during the public comments portion of their meeting today (Tuesday), heard a plea from Barb Nelson, who lives near Stanton, to put discussion and action on an ordinance pertaining to pipelines, on their agenda for the next meeting.

The request was acknowledged by Board Chair Mike Olson, but no action was taken at this time. The Montgomery County Supervisors received a report on the destruction of noxious weeds and passed a Resolution to that effect. Here’s a portion of the Resolution as read by Supervisor Mark Peterson….

The Supervisors also received a report from Montgomery County Zoning Commissioner/Assistant to Engineer Karen Albert, Barry Byers. He said road crews have been spotting rock, conducting cold patching, building equipment maintenance

And, they discussed at length, increasing the County Veterans Affairs Office hours, effective April 1st. County V-A Executive Director Curtis White requested the change in hours, due to the number of claims and contacts made, and to take care of the added work load.

A motion to set the White’s hours at 30-hours per week through June 30th (pro-rated), to include sick time, failed. A second motion for 28-hours from April 1st until June 1st, with a review to see how that fits in with the FY 25 Budget, after that time, passed as presented.

Mills County Sheriff’s report, 3/26/24

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests took place, Monday:

At around 11:52-p.m., 22-year-old Hannah Ruth Eakin, of Red Oak, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Her bond was set at $2,000.

At around 9:20-p.m., Monday, Mills County Deputies arrested 24-year-old Brandon Lane Good, of Red Oak, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $5,000.

And, at around 7:20-p.m., Monday, 48-year-old Jason Vaughn Young, of Silver City, was arrested for Driving While Barred. His bond was set at $2,000.

Council Bluffs family’s fire damaged residence hit by thieves while they were away

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa [KETV] — A family in Council Bluffs is working hard to remain positive after they were involved in two life-changing events in March. KETV reports Sara and John Faris were in Dallas with their daughter for a cheer competition in early March. On the drive back they got a call from a neighbor saying their house was on fire. When they returned, they saw what was left of their house. The outside was ruined and the inside was a total loss. They’ve started a GoFundMe to help rebuild the home, which has been in their family since 1962.

No one was injured, and the firefighters were able to save their dog, who was in the kennel in the living room. Just as the family was getting back on their feet they returned to their house Sunday morning to find their garage was broken into. That’s where they stored the belongings that weren’t lost in the fire. Faris said whoever committed the theft stole tools and their daughter’s bicycle and looked through every bag, box and bin in the garage, one of which contained a birth certificate and a watch received as a gift. A necklace was also stolen.

The Faris’ have security cameras, but they were damaged in the fire. They are waiting for police reports to go through for the lost items. They’re also waiting on insurance claims to go through on the home. You can access the GoFundMe page by following this link.

Iowa City dad gets five years for carrying handgun into elementary school

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – An eastern Iowa man was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for bringing a handgun to his child’s school. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Brandon Jones of Iowa City walked into Grant Wood Elementary last November and demanded to speak with the principal, saying his child was wrongfully sent home. As he walked into the school, Jones unholstered a nine-millimeter handgun and handed it to someone, saying: “Hold my gun so I don’t do something stupid.” Rachel Zimmermann Smith is the Johnson County Attorney.

“The thing that has probably not gotten enough attention is just the focus on the staff and the kids that were at Grant Wood that day,” she says, “and how it affected them, and what that staff did to protect the kids and each other in what was a really scary situation.”

A judge sentenced Jones to five years for one count of carrying weapons on school grounds and two counts of harassment in the first degree. Initially, Prairielands Freedom Fund posted bail for Jones. The bail fund said in a statement the firearm was legal and when Jones realized he’d brought it into the school, he immediately asked his partner to remove it from the premises.