The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests. On Monday, 23-year old Samuel Raymond Lee, of LaVista, NE., was arrested at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Probation Violation. His bond was set at $1,000.

Sunday morning, 44-year old Lacy Ronnell Charles, of Kansas City, KS., was arrested in Mills County for OWI/1st offense, Failure to Obey a Stop Sign, and No valid Driver’s license. Her bond was set at $1,000.

And, Saturday morning, 24-year old Tonatiuh Soto, of Omaha, was arrested for Driving on the Wrong side of a two-way highway, OWI/1st offense, and No Valid DL. Bond was also set at $1,000.

A traffic stop Monday night in Audubon County resulted in a pursuit and the arrest of a man from Audubon. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year old Timothy Asmus was arrested at around 9:10-p.m., following the pursuit. Asmus faces charges that include criminal mischief 2nd degree, reckless driving, driving while suspended, eluding law enforcement and numerous traffic citations.

He was held in the Audubon County Jail and was released Tuesday morning following an appearance before the magistrate. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Audubon Police Department, K9 Axel, and the Iowa State Patrol.

And, 23-year old Christopher Guthery, of Walnut, was arrested at around 2:10-a.m. Sunday, for OWI/1st offense, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. He was held in the Audubon County Jail and was later released following an appearance before the magistrate. K9 Axel assisted in Guthery’s arrest, also.

The Atlantic Police Department is warning area residents of a scam that continues to be reported. Numerous reports were received on Tuesday of business and individuals being contacted by someone claiming to be an Alliant Energy representative. The caller tells victims to contact a 1-800 number in order to take care of a past due payment. The same scam has been attempted using Atlantic Municipal Utilities as the utility. If you receive a call similar to this, police recommend not responding to the number. If you have an account with the company the caller is claiming to represent, contact that company directly to inquire about any questions you have with your account. Those companies won’t demand payment over the phone and you would be notified by mail about a disconnection situation.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Sunday at the Fremont County Jail, of 18-year old Duane Stuck, from Hamburg. Stuck was initially arrested Feb. 9th and held on a $5,000 cash bond for 2nd Degree Theft. His latest arrest for Possession of Stolen Property, resulted in an additional $2,000 bond. Authorities say the investigation into his alleged activities began when a large amount of Sacajawea one-dollar coins were being used to purchase items from the Casey’s General Store, in Hamburg, during the evening of January 31st.

Duane Stuck

There had also been an attempt to get into a laundry room and the Hamburg Senior Housing in the 400 block of H Street. It was also determined that collectable coins, knives, antique tobacco pipes, lighters and alcohol had been taken from a residence in the 1900 block of Washington Street. Items that were later recovered in a garage were also determined to have been stolen. Stuck was arrested Feb. 9th without incident.

All the stolen property has been identified, except for a bicycle. The Cass County, NE., Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.

The Griswold School Board met in a regular session, Monday evening. Superintendent Dave Henrichs told KJAN News the Board reluctantly accepted some resignations that will become effective at the end of the school year, and they approved contracts for other individuals. He said Sandy England, elementary vocal and TAG teacher applied for early retirement. Two elementary teachers also resigned, including Aaron Holtman, Lewis 1^st grade teacher, and Rochelle Tweed, 5^th grade teacher at Elliott. Joe Rush and Joe Sponsler were hired as Special Education van drivers, Helen Riley and Brooke Palmer were hired as 1-to-1 Special Ed aids at Elliott.

The Griswold Board heard from representatives with KPE architects and Estes Construction, with regard to the District’s facilities projects. Henrichs said they presented their recommendations in terms of bid packages. He said the bids came in $7,000 under what they expected, so the Board awarded the bid packages to those bidders. The next step, according to Henrichs, is for Estes Construction to send out the contracts. A construction timeline will be developed as well, with construction tentatively set to begin the first week of April, weather permitting. At some point thereafter, a ground breaking ceremony will take place.

Henrichs said also the School Board elected to buy a cirrus electronic sign for $17,000, to replace the one that was damaged. The new sign will be placed in front of the school. Installation of the sign and related groundskeeping work will be handled by the Booster Club. The Board also authorized the administration to go out for bids with regard to new bus, and were informed a joint board meeting will be held with Lenox in a few weeks to talk about continuing sharing of the Superintendent’s position. The tentative date for the meeting is March 8^th, in Griswold.

Henrichs said also, that the first negotiations with the Certified Bargain Unit will be held February 27^th.