(Elk Horn, I) – The Exira-EHK School District’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening, during their regular, monthly session. The Board discussed the Nov. 7th School Board Elections. The terms of four Board members expire in 2023: Jodee Dixson, Terri Harris, Matt Jorgensen and Joel Schluter. Superintendent Trevor Miller told KJAN News it appears by the discussion held Tuesday night, that all of the incumbent will be running for re-election.

Persons interested in running for the Exira-EHk School Board, should pick up the required documents from the Board Secretary. Candidates must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions containing at least 25 signatures. Those signatures may be collected from anywhere within the school district boundaries. Signers must be eligible electors of the school district. Candidate paperwork may be turned-in to the Board Secretary or her designee, from August 28, 2023 and through no later than 5-p.m. On Sept. 21, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted, and candidates are NOT to file with the County Auditor’s Office.

In other business, Superintendent Miller says the Board approved updates to the Elementary, MS/HS and Employee handbook, to reflect the 2023-24 school year, and to comply with the new legislation.

They accepted a fuel bid from Olsen Petroleum, their current fuel supplier. And, the Board increased lunch prices for adults, as set by the State. The nearly 50-cent increase brings the price for adult lunches to $4.84. Student lunch prices are going up 20-cents, instead of a proposed 30-cent increase.

Students still have the option to apply for Free and Reduced lunches based on their parents’ income and home life. The Exira-EHK School Board established their Legislative beliefs for submission to the IASB, with the focus on mental health, Preschool funding and State Supplemental Aid. And, they approved the Second/Final Reading of numerous Board Policies that are needed to comply with legislative requirements.

The Board approved the hiring of Sam Muhr – Associate, and Dara Svendsen – Cheer Sponsor. Mr. Miller said the district is gearing-up for the start of the 2023-24 school year, and there’s excitement in the air.

(Radio Iowa) – The City of Storm Lake is implementing mandatory water conservation measures through August 1st. City Manager Keri Navratil) says two of Storm Lake’s water wells are currently out of commission. “That means you’re stressing out the other wells,” Navratil says. On June 1st, Storm Lake officials asked residents to minimize water usage voluntarily.  “I want to say, ‘Thank you,’ to our citizens. They have done a fantastic job on water conservation on voluntary,” Navratil says. “…Everyone seems to be following the voluntary measures. We are just asking for two weeks that we are going to be in mandatory.”

Powerwashing buildings or concrete is now prohibited in Storm Lake. Watering lawns between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. is also prohibited and the owners of outdoor pools have to get a city permit for filling their pool. Those caught violating the water use restrictions could face a fine of 75 dollars.

Storm Lake will have an additional need for water Sunday, when the city is hosting an overnight stop on RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Navratil says the mandatory period could be lifted shortly before the two-week period expires depending on well repairs and demand.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department reports 18-year-old Cameron Doggett, of Council Bluffs was arrested Tuesday. Doggett was charged with Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. His total cash or surety bond was set at $1,300.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors had a limited agenda this (Wednesday) morning, and wrapped-up their business in about 15-minutes. The Board approved a Child Abuse Grant Draw-down in the amount of $459.25. County Engineer Nick Kauffman presented to the Board for approval and signature, three contracts for culvert construction projects. There were two bidders each of the projects, with Gus Construction of Anita being the low bidder on all three projects. They were awarded the contracts totaling nearly $1.76-million dollars.

The projects include W14 Jefferson, W11 Union (a dirt road), and a DOT bid-letting for a Farm-To-Market culvert extension project affecting 16 different sites on the Fontanelle Road. The road will be closed later this Fall, according to Kauffman, and traffic will be rerouted.

The Adair County Supervisors approved a job classification change for Secondary Roads employee Tracy Fletcher. He will become a Crew Leader, taking over Adam Comstock’s position. The promotion comes with a two-dollar per hour wage increase.

Nick Kauffman then presented the Board with a report the department’s maintenance and activities. He said paint markings on the county roads should begin next week.

The Board’s next regular meeting is on Wednesday, July 26th, beginning at 9-a.m.

(Radio Iowa)- Now that the Powerball jackpot for tonight’s (Wednesday) drawing has climbed to ten digits for only the third time in history, Iowa Lottery officials are predicting a significant spike in ticket sales. The Lottery’s Mary Neubauer says sales typically leap on drawing days, but with the big prize at one-billion dollars, it’ll be an especially busy day for Iowa retailers. This is Powerball’s third-largest jackpot, following last year’s world record prize that topped two-billion dollars, and a one-and-a-half billion dollar jackpot in 2016.

Neubauer says some people may have been waiting for this moment to buy a ticket, delaying until the jackpot hits a certain size, as if 900-million is chump change. There hasn’t been a jackpot winner in Powerball since April 19th, with the jackpot growing for 38 straight drawings.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken, Tuesday, updated the Board of Supervisors on Secondary Roads Department Maintenance and Activities. With the recent rain and muddy spots being formed by traffic, they’re working on filling those-in with road rock. They”re also doing some ditch work and driveways. Construction-wise, Wolken said work is being done on three bridges in the County.

Wolken said their goal is to have work on the G-30 bridge and the bridge near Anita, finished before Winter.

And, Supervisor Mark O’Brien thanked Wolken’s Secondary Roads Dept. crews, for removing a large tree on the courthouse property that fell during high winds and storms that occurred last we