ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa – Oct. 10, 2023 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $2,753,115 for seven State Recreational Trails Program projects. The State Recreational Trails Program was created in 1988 with the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations through an annual application-based program.

Among the projects and approved funding is $462, 868 for “Ballpark to Ballpark,” Shelby County Trail project, Phase 2, in Shelby County.

Other projects and funding amounts are include:

• Raccoon River Valley Trail to High Trestle Trail Connector Phase VI
  (Dallas County Conservation Board)                                                                  $ 675,000
• Red Rock Prairie Trail: Prairie City to Mitchellville
  (Jasper County Conservation Board)                                                                 $ 499,800
• Fontana Park Learning and Discovery Trail
  (Buchanan County Conservation Board)                                                            $ 238,534
• Hoover Trail Bridge #2 (Cedar County Conservation Board)                        $ 130,000
• Copper Creek Mountain Bike Park (Polk County Conservation Board)      $ 400,000
• Little River Scenic Pathway Phase 2
  (Decatur County Conservation Board)                                                                $ 346,913

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a rural Red Oak man was arrested early Monday afternoon. 55-year-old Roger Dean Cook was arrested on a Montgomery County Bench warrant for Violation of Probation, with bond set at $1,000. Cook was also arrested on an Adams County warrant for Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and was being held without bond on that charge.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Police in Atlantic report six people were arrested or cited over the past few days. Most recently, on Sunday (Oct. 8), 32-year-old Julie Peters, of Atlantic, was cited into court for Animal Neglect. She was subsequently released at the scene.

There were two arrests in Atlantic last Saturday (Oct. 7): 45-year-old Rachel Boggs, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. And, 31-year-old Anthony Asay, of Omaha, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Flight to Avoid Prosecution.

There were two arrests in Atlantic also, on Oct. 5th: 31-year-old Tiffany Rice, of Adair, was arrested for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. And, 29-year-old Alex Pleis was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree.

On Oct. 3rd, 24-year-old Aubree Schwartz, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation.

With the exception of Julie Peters, each of the aforementioned subjects were transported to the Cass County Jail, and booked-in.

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report two people face Contempt of Court charges. 44-year-old Brady Gale Richert, of Creston, was arrested at around 12:40-p.m., Monday, for Contempt-Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Richert was taken to the Union County Jail where he was being held without bond until seen by magistrate. At the same location, 38-year-old  Jennifer Lyn Ham, of Creston, was arrested at around 12:50-p.m. Monday. She was charged with Contempt-Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Ham was also arrested on a Union County Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order-Simple Misdemeanor. She was taken to the Adams County Jail and was being held while serving mandatory court time.

(Calmar, Iowa) – The President of Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) was placed on administrative leave, Monday. According to KCRG-TV, the College didn’t indicate a specific reason President Herbert Riedel was place on on administrative leave. College officials however, stated that the school would maintain its normal operations.

NICC Vice President David Dahms released the following statement:

“We understand the importance of stability and leadership during this time and will provide more information in the coming days. We want to assure our students, partners, and the community that NICC is dedicated to providing high-quality education, superior workforce training, and a supportive learning environment.”

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The Price is Right Live is coming to Cedar Rapids next year. KCRG reports the popular TV game show comes to the Paramount Theatre as an interactive live show at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, 2024. Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13.

During the show, contestants will be randomly selected to compete in games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase. Additionally, some audience members will even win prizes from their seats.