Atlantic Police late Wednesday night, arrested a man on numerous charges, after an incident in the 200 block on W. 3rd Street. Authorities say 18-year old Travis Osborn, of Atlantic, was the driver of a vehicle that was traveling west on 3rd Street at around 9:52-p.m.  After a passenger exited the vehicle and tried to stop Osborn, Osborn continued driving and struck the unidentified passenger before his vehicle struck a parked vehicle registered to Terry Madden, of Altoona, causing $3,500 damage altogether. The person who was hit by Osborn’s vehicle reported non-life threatening injuries.

Travis Osborn was arrested for Theft in the 2nd Degree (for Possession of a Stolen vehicle), Assault while participating in a Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, and OWI/1st offense. He was subsequently booked into the Cass County Jail

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa fifth-grade teacher already charged with lascivious acts with a child now faces 84 counts of sexual abuse and other charges. Police say 36-year-old Curtis Van Dam, of Sioux Center, also is charged with 14 counts of sexual exploitation by a teacher. Jail records say he remained in custody Thursday.

Police say the charges stem from incidents involving numerous children between August 2013 and last month. A news release says the crimes occurred at various locations, including Sioux Center Christian School, where Van Dam worked. Police began investigating after a complaint was filed alleging inappropriate conduct between Van Dam and a student at the school.

Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce want you to “Get a kick start to your holiday shopping and purchase discounted AtlantiCash, presented by Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, this Saturday only at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, said “We wanted to think of something new and exciting to do for the community to encourage them to do their holiday shopping locally,”

From 8-a.m. until 11-a.m. Saturday, November 11th only, AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. For each pack purchased, merchants will be entered into a drawing for an additional $100 in AtlantiCash. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available. Smith says “The really awesome part about this promotion is the money goes directly back into Atlantic. By offering it at a discount, community members can purchase their AtlantiCash and spend it holiday shopping in Atlantic or give it as a gift.”

The Holiday Open House will also be taking place Saturday beginning at 9-a.m.  Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Community members can receive double stamps on their Shop Local Passport, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, by shopping at participating businesses. You can find a complete list of Holiday Open House and Passport participating businesses at www.christmasinatlantic.com.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017.

A man from California was arrested Wednesday evening in Creston, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense. 57-year old Bret Jorgensen, of Galt, CA, was taken into custody at around 6-p.m. and later released on a $1,000 bond. And, at around 9:15-a.m. Wednesday, a woman from Cedar Rapids reported to Creston Police that sometime around 5:30-p.m. Tuesday, her purse was stolen from her vehicle. The incident happened while the vehicle was parked near the Southwestern Community College Nursing Building. The loss was estimated at $80.