The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest Tuesday morning of 52-year-old Chadwick Zucco of Red Oak. Zucco was arrested at 9:37 a.m. at 600 N Highland Avenue for Possession of 25.21 grams of Marijuana, 3rd Offense. He was booked in to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest on Sunday, September 25th at 6:15 p.m. of 30-year-old Jamie Gene Neville of Red Oak. Neville was arrested for Driving Under Suspension in the 700 block of 7th Street in Red Oak. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $491.25 bond.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports one recent arrest and a few accidents.

On Friday, September 24th Deputies arrested 39-year-old Christopher Patrick Schoening of Glenwood on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault. He was arrested at 9:32 p.m. on Hershey Avenue and booked in to the Mills County Jail on no bond.

Also on Friday, September 24th two accidents were reported. At 10:50 a.m. at 188th Street and Highway 34 20-year-old Zachary Fischer was driving a 1997 Ford westbound on Highway 34 approaching the intersection of 188th Street. A 2022 Chevy driven by 58-year-old Patrick John of Mineola was traveling south and turning west onto Highway 34. Fischer stated he was talking on his cell phone and thought he had a green light. He collided with the Chevy. Fischer was shaken up and unable to recall many details of the collision. He had a small cut on his forehead but refused medical treatment at the scene. John was transported from the scene to Mercy Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

The other accident on Friday occurred at 4:36 p.m. when a 2014 GMC pickup operated by 83-year-old William Richardson of Thurman was attempting to back into a parking stall at the BP Gas Station on 190th Street. The vehicle struck the building causing damage to the building and the vehicle. No injuries were reported. It is unknown if Richardson’s foot slipped off the brake or he unintentionally hit the gas pedal.

On September 25th at 1:10 p.m. 21-year-old Zachary Updegraff of Hastings was driving a 2000 Ford west bound on Highway 34 near Kidd Road and went off the shoulder. He overcorrected and slid across all 4 lanes of traffic, sending the Ford into a rollover. The vehicle came to rest on its top on the eastbound side of traffic on the opposite shoulder. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was deemed a total loss.

Also on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. 37-year-old Marli Anderson of Glenwood was driving a 2012 Toyota north bound on 195th Street when the passenger tire blew, causing the vehicle to lose control and leave the roadway to the West. The Toyota then struck a tree on the property of 56910 195th Street. No injuries were reported.

The Creston Police Department reports two separate arrests on Monday.

At 4:05 p.m. 34-year-old Corry Donald Johnston of Creston was arrested at his residence. He was charged on 2 Union County Warrants for Failure to Appear. The first on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and the second on charges of Eluding-Injury, Drugs, or Particpate in a Felony, Driving While Barred, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Johnston was taken to the Union County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a Magistrate.

At 10:27 p.m. 53-year-old Timothy Dean Coleman of Lenox was arrested at the Casey’s store on Highway 34 in Creston. Coleman was charged with Driving While Revoked and taken to the Union County Jail where he later posted $1,000 bond.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet this Tuesday morning at 9:00am in the boardroom at the Adair County Courthouse.

On their agenda is a resolution on a Living Roadway trust fund grant. They will also discuss the fiscal year 20 and 21 Loess Hills Development Audit and the Veteran’s Affairs building lease.

The Board is also set to hear from Kerry Aistrope and Terri Raasch with Ag Extension information and a roads update from County Engineer Nick Kauffmann. The agenda also includes a word from Blair Carney with discussion on 105th Street and Brown and Elk Avenues.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests this past week.

On September 19th Deputies arrested 37-year-old Abioseh O Sesay of Upper Marlboro, MD on Stuart Road for Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or subsequent offense). Sesay was arrested at 7:39 p.m. and taken to the Adair County Jail where he later posted $1,000 bond.

On September 20th at 11:36 p.m. Stuart Police arrested 48-year-old Jason James Masolini of Des Moines at the Stuart Hotel for Domestic Assault Choking/Bodily Injury and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. Masolini was booked in to the Adair County Jail and later posted $10,000 bond.

On September 22nd at 10:33 p.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32-year-old Joshua Christopher Matthew Naujock of Greenfield at the intersection of Highway 25 and 260th Street. He was charged with OWI 2nd Offense. He was later cited and released.

Survey information released from the U-S-D-A shows a big increase in farmland values and cash rent. Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, says the cropland increased 19-point-seven percent.

Schulz says this is one set of numbers in the overall picture.

He says high commodity prices are one of the big drivers of land values.

Schulz specializes in livestock and says that industry is having an impact on pasture land values.

He says as the commodity prices rise there’s competition for that land. The Fed Reserve recently raised interest rates again and Schulz says that is going to continue to impact land values along with the other factors.

Iowa State releases its annual land value survey in December.

Atlantic has entered the Iowa Cities Walking Challenge as part of Iowa’s October 5 Healthiest State Walk. However, to be counted in the challenge, all walk participants must be registered by midnight, Tuesday, September 27. To register for a walk visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/. To incentivize walk participation and registration, area businesses and organizations are donating door prizes. Winners will be drawn from all people who have registered for the walk by midnight, Tuesday, September 27.

All people participating in walks in Atlantic will be counted towards Atlantic’s Cities Walking Challenge, which provides funding to the cities with the most walk participants. A walk Atlantic-area residents may be particularly interested in joining is the walk from the Nishna Valley Family YMCA to Harl Holt Park and back on Wednesday, October 5 at 9:30 AM.
Participants will walk approximately two miles (there and back) along the newly renovated Bull Creek Pathway, learn about area recreational opportunities and trails, and enjoy refreshments from Hy-Vee and Fareway of Atlantic. A few lucky walkers will take a door prize, such as $25 gift cards from Brown’s Shoe Fit of Atlantic.

The Healthiest State Walk is a state-wide initiative that encourages people to “Walk More.  Connect More.” Anyone can register a walk, and workplaces, schools, churches, and other organizations  are encouraged to register a quick 30-minute walk anytime on October 5. For more information visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/.

The Healthiest State Walk is spearheaded by Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. On their blog, Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative shares many benefits to walking including increased energy levels and better sleep, as well as increased blood flow that leads to better cognitive functioning, improved memory, and reduced anxiety and depression.

What: Help us celebrate the renovation of Bull Creek Pathway trail in Atlantic! We’ll walk from the Nishna Valley Family YMCA north parking lot to Harl Holt Park and back.  Expect information on outdoor activities and trails in the area, as well as refreshments and a good time!

Where: Nishna Valley Family YMCA (1100 Maple Street, Atlantic, IA 50022). North parking lot.
Rain location: inside the YMCA

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9:30-10:30 AM

Who: Anyone is welcome!

Cost: No cost! Free giveaways will be provided to participants. Door prizes will be drawn from
participants who have registered online by midnight, Tuesday, Sept. 27 at http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/.

Atlantic, IA—For the eighth consecutive time, Cass Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

With nearly 400 employees, Cass Health is the largest employer in Cass County and a huge economic engine for the region. “Thanks to our greatest asset—our people—Cass Health has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for eight consecutive years, a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the country for the past 6 years, and as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in the country for the last two years,” noted Cass Health CEO Brett Altman.

Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) has been named a 2022 Des Moines Register Iowa Top Workplace. The Register and WorkplaceDynamics evaluated survey responses from employees of participating employers. Top Workplaces are categorized by number of employees in Iowa and chosen based on employee feedback.

“It is an honor to be recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces,” said SWIPCO Executive Director John McCurdy. “Whether it’s public transit, housing rehab, or disaster relief, this recognition confirms what we already know—the employees who do the hard work here at SWIPCO are the reason for our success.”

“I do not know of a more caring and devoted staff who work hard every day as a team to help our neighbors in southwest Iowa,” continued McCurdy. “When our communities are in need, they know they can count on SWIPCO and SWITA to deliver for them.”

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is a high-performing, regionally focused partner committed to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in southwest Iowa using a collaborative and inclusive approach to regional community development, economic development, and public transit.