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CAM School Board meeting agenda: Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

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August 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Monday, August 14, 2023
6:30 PM
CAM High School Media Center
1000 Victory Park Rd., Anita, IA 50020
1 Call to Order
2 Welcome Visitors
3 Agenda Changes
4 Approval of Agenda
5 Consent Agenda
5.1 Approval of Minutes, Bills, Financial Statements
5.2 Open Enrollment
5.3 Resignations
5.4 Contracts
5.5 Volunteers
5.6 Fundraisers
6 Communications
6.1 Public input on non-agenda items
6.2 Correspondence
7 Administrative Reports
8 Discussion/Action items:
8.1 School Board Election Process
8.2 Approval of Board Policies
8.3 Service Agreement with ASPi Solutions, Inc. dba Bound
8.4 Approval of Roof Bids for the Industrial Art Shop
9 Board Reports
10 Adjournment
*Note: The board will tour the Jr./ Sr. High School and Elementary School building following the conclusion of the meeting.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Council Bluffs Police to Benefit Cancer Patients

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August 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media late last week, a joint effort with the Council Bluffs Police Department to help raise money for cancer patients. The announcement was made August 11th and will include a friendly competition between the two law enforcement agencies. Tshirts and hooded sweatshirts will be sold, with all proceeds donated to the CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Oncology Department. The backside of the apparel will include images of vehicles from both agencies with the text “Shine a Light on Cancer.”
Customers can choose from two options for the design on the front, selecting between a silhouette of a Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department star or a Council Bluffs Police Department shield. The agency with the highest number of orders representing its brand, gets the bragging rights.
“We’re having fun with this competition,” said Pottawattamie County Sheriff Andy Brown. “Our agency has participated in raising funds and awareness for cancer patients and survivors for several years. Our hope is that the friendly wager between the two agencies gets people talking and helps boost proceeds going towards a great cause,” said Brown.
The shirts printed by Sideline Sports & Tees are pink, a color usually identified to support breast cancer awareness, but organizers say the funds from sales will benefit all cancer patients. Prices for t-shirts vary depending on the size. Adult-sized hooded sweatshirts are $30.
Both agencies will have order forms available for in-person cash transactions. The first bulk order will be placed at 8:00 am on August 25th , with additional orders going through on September 9th and September 22nd . Online orders can be placed through the vendor website, SidelineSportsAndTees.com. The competition will end, and orders will be tallied on November 3rd, 2023.
“We’re competitive, so of course we want to win,” said Brown with a smile. “Honestly, it’s two agencies that work hard to serve our community, and this is just a fun way to give back.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, 8/13/23

Weather

August 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon, and gusting to near 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A 40 % chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 58. W/NW winds @ 10-20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Partly sunny & breezy, with a high near 73. W/NW winds 15-30 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday: Sunny & breezy, with a high near 84.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 87 and the low was 62. We received .25″ rain overnight (as of 7-a.m. today/24-hour rainfall). This day last year the high was 88 and the low was 56. The all-time record high was 101 set in 1913. The record low was 39 set in 1964. Sunrise is 6:26 a.m. and sunset is 8:23 p.m.

Injury accident S. of Griswold Sunday morning

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August 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Cass County, Iowa) – Two men were injured during an accident early this (Sunday) morning, south of Griswold. Griswold Rescue and Cass EMS responded to the scene near 56171 Wichita Road. The call went out from a resident at that location, at around 2:51-a.m.

Both men complained of pain, according to dispatch reports, but the extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately known. Both men were transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Additional information was not readily available

1 hurt in an ATV accident in Massena Saturday night

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August 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Massena, Iowa) – One person was injured during a three-wheeled ATV accident late Saturday night, in Cass County (IA). According to dispatch reports from the Cass County Communications Center in Atlantic, the accident occurred at Highway 148 and Clarke Avenue in Massena, at around 10:25-p.m. A man was found laying on the street at that location.

Massena Rescue tiered with Cass EMS to transport the patient to Cass Health before he was flown to a trauma center. Additional information is not available at this time.

8-year-old injured in a Carroll County accident Saturday afternoon

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August 12th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Glidden, Iowa) – A child on a bicycle was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck Saturday afternoon, in Carroll County. The Iowa State Patrol reports the unidentified 8-year-old was struck when the bicycle they were riding rode out into the street in Glidden, into the path of a 2023 Chevy Silverado pickup. The driver of the pickup, 63-year-old Thomas Lee Fransen, of Carroll, was unable to avoid the collision.

The juvenile was transported to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines by Life Flight helicopter. Thomas Fransen was not injured during the accident, which happened at around 1:32-p.m., on Colorado Street, just south of 6th Street, in Glidden.

Deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.

6-year old boy dies after being struck by an SUV in Guthrie County

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August 12th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Rural Guthrie Center, Iowa) – An accident involving an SUV Saturday morning, resulted in the death of a juvenile male. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at 2696 170th Street, as a 2002 Chevy Suburban driven by 45-year-old Shane Ellis, of Guthrie Center, was backing out of a residential driveway at around 9:38-a.m.

The 6-year-old child entered the blind spot at the right rear of the Suburban before the right rear tire of the vehicle struck the unidentified child. The Patrol says Shane Ellis performed life saving measures until rescue crews arrived on the scene. The child was pronounced deceased at the scene, a short time later.

65th Annual Tournament of Champions – Round 2 Tee Times

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August 12th, 2023 by admin

Round 2 Tee Times 2023

Round 2 Tee Times Alphabetical

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023

Weather

August 12th, 2023 by admin

Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast.
Sunday Night: A moderate chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Windy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Yesterday’s high was 87 and the low was 61. This day last year the high was 91 and the low was 69. The all-time record high was 108 set in 1936. The record low was 42 set in 2004. Sunrise is 6:25 a.m. and sunset is 8:24 p.m.

JOHN P. GARRETT, 63, of Atlantic (Celebration of Life 8/19/23)

Obituaries

August 11th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

JOHN P. GARRETT, 63, of Atlantic, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, while on an Alaskan cruise. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for JOHN GARRETT will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic.

The service will be recorded and available on the Roland Funeral Service website by Monday, Aug. 21st.

Open visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 18th, at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, followed by visitation with family present from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family for designation toward a solar system display at a location to be to be determined.

JOHN GARRETT is survived by:

His wife – Carol Garrett.

Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.