(Radio Iowa) – The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new set of employment scams. Spokesperson, Lisa Schiller, says these scammers are generally targeting people between the ages of 18 and 34. She says consumers are having their information harvested off of different job search websites, like Indeed-dot-com. Schiller says you may be contacted, offered a job, then told to give out personal bank account information in order to be paid. Scammers may also send a fake check for supplies, but it will bounce. Schiller says if you encounter something shady in your job search, report it to the authorities.

(Radio Iowa) – The latest report on the 19 state-regulated casinos shows their economic impact on the state once again topped one billion dollars in the last fiscal year. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says that includes all the money spent by the facilities for payroll, goods and services and taxes. He says nearly 92 percent of spending by casinos is with Iowa companies and that increases to 96 percent when you take out things like slot machines and gaming equipment that are not made here. The report shows an economic impact of one-point-zero-77 ($1.077) billion dollars in the last fiscal year.

(Radio Iowa) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made his first campaign-style trip to Iowa, drawing large crowds in Davenport and Des Moines. Governor Kim Reynolds introduced him at both events, as she’s appearing alongside both declared and likely 2024 G-O-P presidential candidates.

DeSantis and Reynolds discussed the agendas they’re at the state level — with similar proposals and laws in both states. Both emphasized their approach to the pandemic and their decisions to re-open schools in Iowa and Florida.

DeSantis touted his approach to quickly rebuilding a key bridge after the devastating hurricane that hit south Florida in September.

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak in Davenport tonight (Monday). It will be Trump’s first event in Iowa since Trump announced he’d run again in 2024.

City of Atlantic – Board of Adjustment Agenda; Monday, March 13, 2023; 5:30 P.M.

Atlantic City Hall, City Council Chambers

1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Agenda.
3. Approval of the December 15, 2022, Minutes.
4. Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit Application by RMP Properties – Roger and Michelle Poulsen, for Property located at 1209 Sunnyside Lane that would allow for the operation of Commercial Self-Storage Units in the C-1 Highway Commercial District as allowed by section 10.30(6) of the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Atlantic, Iowa
5. Question & Answer Period Between the Board and RMP Properties.
6. Order Regarding the Conditional Use Permit Application by RMP Properties for the Property located at 1209 Sunnyside Lane that would allow for the operation of Commercial Self-Storage Units in the C-1 Highway Commercial District.
7. Next Regular Meeting: Not Scheduled.
8. Adjournment.

(Anita, Iowa) – Members of the CAM School Board will gather for a regular monthly meeting beginning at 6:30-p.m., Monday, in the High School Superintendent’s Office. Their agenda is as follows:

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 Enrollments
5.3 Resignations
5.4 Contracts
5.5 Fundraisers
5.6 Volunteers

6 Communications

6.1 Public input on non-agenda items
6.2 Correspondence

7 Administrative Reports
8 Discussion/Action items:

8.1 Approval of Board Policies
8.2 Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2023-2024
8.3 Approval of Contracts for the 2023-2024 school year
8.4 Approval of Mowing Bids
8.5 Approval of Technology Purchase
8.6 Discussion/Approval of Architectural Firm
8.7 Discussion of FY24 School Calendar
8.8 Discussion of FY24 Budget
8.9 Discussion of Facilities
8.10 Board Reports

9 Adjournment

(Adel, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Dallas County, Sunday, reported on social media, that at around 4:20-p.m. on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, Dallas County Deputy Brandon Bjoin was assisting a motorist who had become stuck in the median at the 102.5 mile marker on Interstate 80. Authorities says there were several different accidents on Interstate 80 at this time.

Deputy Bjoin was speaking with the person who got stuck, when an accident behind him occurred, unbeknownst to him. As a result of that accident, a black suburban entered into the median where Deputy Bjoin was standing and sideswiped him, striking his right arm and knocking him to the ground. The motorist Deputy Bjoin was assisting was not hit.

Deputy Bjoin was transported by Dallas County EMS to Methodist Hospital in downtown Des Moines. Deputy Bjoin was released from Methodist with bruising to his right arm. The Sheriff’s Department says Deputy Bjoin was extremely lucky that he did not suffer a major injury or death. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the rapid response by Dallas County EMS, the Stuart Police Department, the Earlham Police Department, Earlham Fire Department, and the Iowa State Patrol.

“We hope this serves as a reminder to all motorists to slow down when you see flashing lights and to use caution in winter driving situations. “

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report there were two separate accidents Saturday afternoon, with two injured in one of the crashes. At around 1:45-p.m., a single-vehicle accident happened on Highway 34 near 210th Street. Alexander Guy, of Villisca, was traveling westbound in a 2006 Honda Accord, when the car began to lose control and entered the south ditch. Alexander and an 11-year-old male passenger were transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, for treatment of minor injuries.

And, at about 1:41-p.m. Saturday, Montgomery County Deputies came upon an accident on the Nishnabotna River bridge on Highway 48, east of Elliott. The driver of the 2015 Chrysler 200, 55-year-old Sherri K. Turner, of Elliott, was traveling west when her car lost traction due to the snow and slush covered road. The vehicle slid across the eastbound lane of traffic and following Turner’s attempt to avoid contact with the southeast bridge guardrail, the car crossed to the northwest and hit a concrete wall on the north side of the bridge.The right front wheel and entire right side of the vehicle were damaged.

The damage left the vehicle inoperable and located near the middle of the bridge deck surface. Damage the car was estimated at $10,000. No injuries were reported.

No citations were issued following either accident.

(Area Counties) – Roads in western and southwest Iowa have deteriorated and are completely covered with snow as of 2-p.m. There have been numerous accidents, most are of the property damage variety, but a two-vehicle head-on, injury accident occurred on Highway 25 and 430th Street in Adair County, near Orient, at around 2:15-p.m.

The Iowa DOT reports they “have nearly 200 plows out right now, so if you are driving and see one, please give the snow fighter plenty of room to get the job done. Get traveler info updates at www.511ia.org or the Iowa 511 app.”

From the Cass County Sheriff’s Office (1:25-p.m.): Interstate 80 is snow and slush. One lane in areas. County roads are 100% covered. State highways are mostly covered use caution while driving.

Cass County

(Avoca) AHSTW Schools Superintendent Darin Jones, Friday, released statement on Twitter, announcing the District’s next High School Principal. Jones said  “The AHSTW Community School District is excited to announce that Mr. Davis Pattee has been named our next High School Principal beginning with the 2023-2024 school year!”

Pattee is a graduate of the District, where has also served in the past, as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, including a runner-up finish in 2018. In February 2019, the Harlan Community School District hired Pattee as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, replacing the retiring Mitch Osborn.