(Atlantic, Iowa) – Masonic Pymosa Lodge Number 271 AF & AM recently held an evening meal for the 2024 Scholarship recipients and their families. Lodge officials say 2024 Scholarships were presented to graduating Seniors from Atlantic and CAM high Schools. Obedience Lodge No 380 in Anita merged with Pymosa Lodge in 2023.

Scholarship funds from Pymosa Lodge come from the generosity of the community. Each year a St Patrick’s Day stew feed is held at the Lodge in Atlantic with proceeds going to the Scholarships. In addition, the Lodge has set up can collection points at the Lodge, Cass County Landfill and Boes Repair in Atlantic. With the donated cans and bottles, the Lodge sorts and redeems them.

This year the Lodge presented ten $500 scholarships, seven to Atlantic Seniors and three to CAM Seniors. The recipients are Wyatt Simons, Bennett Whetstone, Alyssa Neal, Riley Wood, Korbin Johnson, Nichlas Bennett, Maylynn Ferrell, Jenna Platt, Bradyn Burmeister-Bohnsack and Natalie Behnken. Every year Masonic Lodges around the state of Iowa and across the United States donate Thousands of dollars to high school graduates through the generosity of their communities.

Pictured left to right with members of the Lodge are: Bennett Whetstone, Donnie Drennan, Nicholas Bennett, BJ Hart, Bradyn Burmeister-Bohnsack, Joh Bricker, Wyatt Simons, Rob Clausen, Emily Bicker, Natalie Behnken, Dave York Maylynn Ferrell, Jenna Platt, Corey Elliott, Alyssa Neal, Rick Mericle, riley wood, Dave Wright, Mike Blevins, Gary Warwick and Randy Aggen. Not pictured Korbin Johnson.

Emily Bricker, a Senior at Exira-EHK Schools was also present. She was a recipient of a $5000 from the Grand Lodge of Iowa. The Grand Lodge of Iowa, in 2024, awarded fifteen $5000 scholarships and eleven $2500 scholarships.

Pymosa Lodge officials say they are “Proud to present these scholarships to help in the further education of these amazing young people. The Lodge also wants to thank the community for there generous support of all our projects.”

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports a teenager from Creston was injured during a collision today (Wednesday), at around 7:40-a.m.  15-year-old Allen W. Reed was transported by ambulance to the Creston hospital to be checked-out. Authorities say Reed was driving a 2023 moped and stopped at the corner of Mulberry and Townline Streets, heading northbound. He told officers that he looked before proceeding into the intersection.

As the moped left the stop sign and was attempting to turn left, it was hit by an eastbound 2024 Nissan, driven by Oscar Ramiro-Nunez Alvarez, of Mexico. There were no citations issued. Police estimated the damage at $2,000 to the moped, and $1,000 to the Nissan. No citations were issued.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department reports two people were arrested on separate Driving While Revoked/or Barred charges. 28-year-old Breanna Studey, of Glenwood, was arrested for Driving while Revoked. Her cash or surety bond was set at $1,000. And, 32-year-old Richard Jacobs, of Glenwood, was arrested for Driving While Barred. His c/s bond was set at $2,000.

(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM School District’s Board of Education, Monday evening, held a Public Hearing with regard to the proposed Flexibility Resolution, as previously published. Superintendent Paul Croghan told KJAN News the hearing was part of a process to move some Teacher Leadership funds to the Flex fund, which have been accumulating over the past couple of years. Following the hearing, and later on during their meeting, the Board passed a Resolution to that effect, as presented.

The Board discussed with Site Logic, continuing information from the Facilities Committee, with regard to the shrinking of district facilities. The Board voted later on in their meeting to approve a Resolution for petition language – as prepared by the District’s Attorneys – to go to a General obligation bond during the election in November. The petition asks district patrons for permission to move to a one campus classroom addition site, and facility improvements.

During the regular Board meeting that followed a Board Workshop, the CAM School Board voted to approve several resignations and shuffling of responsibilities/positions.

In other business, the Board approved handbooks for the 2024-2025 School Year, bids for Bread, Milk and Chemicals, as well as sharing agreements with the Nodaway Valley CSD for Human Resources, Payroll, Building and Grounds, School Business Official (SBO), and Superintendent. The Board then discussed an improvement plan for the SWAT (Girls wrestling) Booster Club, to make sure things are being done correctly, and that the kids are eligible to play and participate.

The 2024-25 School Year at CAM begins August 23^rd.

(Griswold, Iowa) – Members of the Griswold Community School District’s (CSD) Board of Education met in a regular monthly session, Monday evening. Superintendent Dave Henrichs told KJAN News the Board approved a transfer, the new hire of a Middle School Track Coach, and others.

In other business, the Board approved several annual agenda items, including 2024-25 School Year Depositories.

Dan Rold was appointed by the Board as Business Manager/Treasurer. Hannah Bierbaum was appointed Board Secretary. The Griswold School Board appointed Matt Hanson as District Attorney, and Seth Lembke as Affirmative Action Coordinator.

In other action, the Board approved bids from: Bimbo Bakery for bread; Laverty Sanitation, of Griswold – Trash services; A.E. Dairy for milk; and Snow removal – Landon Preston. Dave Henrichs said there was only one bidder for each of those services. Two Warewash bids (for items such as luncheon plates, silverware, etc.) were received: one from Ross Chemical, the other from Rapids Wholesale Equipment. The Board awarded the bid to Ross Chemical, which currently serves as the District’s provider for those items.

Henrichs said they’re struggling a little bit to get some other bids back, so the only thing he had for the Board to approve Monday evening, was bids for a series of 26 internal and external cameras.

The Board reviewed and passed the first reading of several policies, including those pertaining to Open Enrollment and transportation.

Other policy changes deal with Chronic Absenteeism, based on changes in State Law. Classes resume in the Griswold School District in a little over a month (on August 23^rd). Henrichs said the janitors are doing a good job of getting the district’s facilities ready, but classroom staffing continues to be an issue.

There is still a need for an Elementary classroom teaching position.

The other position yet to be filled, is a Middle School Language Arts teacher. If they can’t fill it, Henrichs says their Secondary Instructional Coach – who is an English Teacher – will fill-in the gap until they can secure someone for the position.