The Glenwood Police Department reports two people were arrested Monday, and two were taken into custody this (Tuesday) morning. 24-year old Patrick Giesting and 20-year old Alex Lauenroth, both of Glenwood, were arrested today (Tuesday), for Disorderly conduct. Their bonds were each set at $300 cash or surety. On Monday, 45-year old Andrew Schoening, of Glenwood was arrested on two counts of Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. Bond was set at $4000 cash or surety. And, 31-year old Alexander Slater, of Glenwood was arrested Monday on a Mills County warrant failure to appear on an OWI 2nd charge. Bond set at $5000 cash or surety.

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’ll likely use the opportunity of chairing the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s U-S Supreme Court nominee to forward a personal crusade. For years, Grassley has pushed to have videocameras in federal courtrooms and the Republican says he’ll probably quiz Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his opinions on the topic. “They aren’t the most important questions I ask, but I usually bring it up when I get an opportunity to,” Grassley says. “Sometimes, it brings a chuckle about because I’ve been on this kick for so long of a period of time.”

Grassley says he’s tried to make the argument for cameras in the courtroom with several previous nominees who’ve come before his Judiciary Committee. “You kind of get an answer like, ‘Well, what would you expect me to say to you,'” Grassley says, laughing. “I’m not sure whether they give me a candid answer or not.” He maintains allowing cameras in the courtrooms will make the federal judiciary more transparent, accountable and accessible. “It’s something that I’m going to continue to promote,” Grassley says. “I might not be successful at it, but every opportunity, I bring it up and I’ll probably bring it up with Judge Kavanaugh and if I don’t bring it up in our oral discussion, I’ll probably submit a question for answer in writing.”

Last week, Grassley asked the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court to make court proceedings more open by immediately releasing audio from oral arguments. Audio from those arguments is now released at the end of the week.

(Radio Iowa)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Downstream residents can breathe a little easier, now that the water level is dropping in the reservoir that protects Des Moines from Des Moines River flooding. Dayne Magneson is assistant operations project manager for Saylorville Lake, and he said Tuesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake crested overnight less than 4 feet below full, reaching around 89.5 percent of capacity. He says the level was the sixth highest in the lake’s 41-year history. He says the figures are allowing officials to let loose “a minor sigh of relief.” Magneson also says the water will drop slowly on its way to the normal level of 11.5 percent of capacity.

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education is expected to act Wednesday, on resignations, and Superintendent suggested Contract and/or Letters of Assignment recommendations. Their meeting takes place 5:30-p.m. in the High School Media Center, during which the Board will act on the resignation of Joe Brummer as Head Freshman Football Coach, and his hiring as Assistant J-V Football Coach. Other hiring recommendations or Letter of Assignment recommendations include: Cole Renken, High School P.E. Teacher; Caroline Madsen, 5th Grade Teacher; Dan Vargason, Head Girls Basketball Coach; Brad Rasmussen, High School Assistant Cross Country Coach, and Jeremy Blake, JV Volleyball Coach. Each of those appointments are subject to Board approval.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on the purchase to two COMBI Ovens from Martin Brothers, in the amount of $33,652. The ovens would be paid for from the Nutrition Equipment Fund, and would be used to replace two ovens that are 45-years old, and can only be used currently, to warm food. The Board will also act on their Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) Priorities, which include: Early literacy; Teacher Leadership and Development; Alternative Licensure; Labor/Employment Laws; School Funding Policy; SAVE (Secure an Advanced Vision of Education), and Sharing and Recognition.

Other action items include: School Insurance Renewal ($91,621 for liability insurance premium through EMC Safety Group – a $10,000 increase from last year); and, firming-up the 2018-19 Board Master Calendar, which consists of a list of actions and discussions that will take place throughout the school year. Other items may be added as the year progresses, as needed.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet 8:30-a.m. Wednesday in their Boardroom at the Cass County Courthouse, in Atlantic. During their session, the Board will act on a request for permission to hold a Bible Reading Marathon on the courthouse block grounds. The event, if approved, would take place Saturday, July 21st, and is similar to the past two-years, except that it will be held one-day only, instead of two. It’s estimated to take two-hours for multiple individuals to read different sections of the Bible at the same time.

In other business, the Supervisors will act on a Secondary Roads Employee wage adjustment. Other, regularly scheduled reports may be received from the County Engineer, Attorney, and Mental Health/General Assistance Director.