Lavon Eblen speaks with Margaret Slepsky about Coca-Cola Days coming up in Atlantic.
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Lavon Eblen speaks with Margaret Slepsky about Coca-Cola Days coming up in Atlantic.
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A Missouri Valley man has died from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle crash Friday night, three-miles west of Woodbine. Rescue personnel responded shortly before 7-pm and treated 45 year old Blake Shipman, of Missouri Valley, for serious head injuries before he was flown byLife Net Helicopter transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he later died.The man was not wearing a helmet.
Authorities say the motorcycle Shipman was driving was traveling west on Easton Trail and rounding a curve when it went out of control.
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A judge has denied a request for bond reduction and pre-trial release for an Atlantic woman involved in a scheme to make her 5-year old daughter appear to be sick with cancer, and solicit money for treatment never rendered.
Leatha Kay Slauson enters the courtroom accompanied by Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren. (Ric Hanson/photo)
In denying the request by 30-year old Leatha Kaye Slauson and her attorney Jay Mez, 4th District Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Larson today (Monday) said Slauson continues to pose a risk to the community. The judge said was not concerned about her being a flight risk, though. Even so, her bond remains at $35,000, and Slauson will continue to be held in the Cass County Jail. A No contact order remains in place for Slauson, who is not allowed to have any contact with her children.
Slauson appeared in court dressed in a Cass County Corrections orange and white-striped uniform, her long blonde hair in a ponytail, which featured reddish-pink highlights. Attorney Jay Mez had proposed Slauson be released and reside with her mother in Hampton, IA., but the judge rejected that request because the “Charges are very serious in nature and assaultive in nature.” Cass County Attorney Dan Feistner, requested bond continue.
Slauson, who entered a written plea of Not Guilty to the charges, faces 20 counts, including one count of drug distribution to a person under 18, two counts of child endangerment causing bodily injury, two counts of administering harmful substances, two counts of assault while committing a felony, two counts of domestic abuse and 10 counts of unlawful possession of prescription drugs, and one count of Theft in the 1st degree. Online records say the alleged offenses date back to September 2013.
Slauson had claimed her 5-year-old daughter Riley was dying from colorectal cancer. Authorities learned the girl wasn’t sick, when officials with the Atlantic Community School District looked for medical records showing how to best deal with her condition after she registered to attend school. Courts documents say Slauson inserted a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach of her daughter to administer cannabis oil, and injected a drug called Neupogen without any medical advice. Neupogen helps the body produce white blood cells, and is used during chemotherapy. It can cause muscle and joint pain, cramping, stiffness and bodily injury.
The Theft charge filed against Leatha Slauson is with regard to the thousands of dollars raised by the community of Atlantic and others, to help pay for the girls’ medical expenses and send the family on a trip to Disney World.
Slauson’s Pre-Trial Conference is still set for October 13th, while her trial is slated to begin November 12th.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s department reports deputies attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by 34 year old Tabitha Rose Ann Holste of Yorktown earlier this morning. A pursuit of the vehicle ensued as Holste accelerated away from authorities. Holste was driving south on ‘S’ Avenue when she went off the ‘T’ intersection at 240th Street into the south ditch causing the vehicle Holste was driving to rollover. Holste was then taken into custody without further incident. Holste was cited for driving while revoked; failure to yield to an emergency vehicle; failure to maintain control; no proof of insurance accident related; and failure to carry registration card. Holste was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on 1-thousand dollar bond. Assisting the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department included the Red Oak Police Department; Villisca Fire and Rescue; and Red Oak Fire and Rescue.
The Creston Police Department reports three arrests over the weekend.
Jeremy Culbertson, 33, of Perry was arrested and charged by Creston Police Friday evening with two counts of child endangerment and interference with official acts. Culbertson was arrested at the corner of Cherry Street and Townline Road and was released on 2-thousand dollar bond.
Chad Cozad, 24, of Creston was arrested by Creston Police Saturday morning at his residence for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Cozad was released on 2-thousand dollar bond.
Jeremy Seddon, 33, of Creston was arrested by Creston Police Saturday afternoon at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on 3rd Degree Burglary Charges and was released on 5-thousand dollar bond.
Southwestern Community College in Creston also reported to Creston Police an individual stole a Gateway Laptop, Electrical Meters, and a GoPro Camera and accessories. Estimated loss listed at 950-dollars.
The long-time chairs of the AtlanticFest Car Show announced their retirement at the recent wrap-up meeting. Rob and Sonya Clausen have dedicated countless hours and resources to the car show over the last eight years, The Clausens have also graciously gave the committee their ‘car show bible’ to insure future successful car shows and offered their best wishes for success. AtlanticFest committee chair Liz Denney also announced her retirement. The AtlanticFest committee is now looking for three volunteers to fill these positions for 2015. If you are interested in helping with the 2015 AtlanticFest Car Show or AtlanticFest itself please contact the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017.
FOR SALE: 2006, 20.5’ Princecraft fisher model pontoon boat with 60 hp bigfoot 4 stroke engine. Always been covered or stored. Excellent condition. Asking 11500.00 OBO. 712 254 6936.
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FOR SALE: 1998 Honda Shadow Motorcycle. It has detachable windshield, sissy bar, engine guard, saddle bags, near new tires, new battery, 1100 cc engine, 16,000 miles asking $3,600 obo. 243-1166.
FOR SALE: Fridge, 21.6 cubic feet, GE double door, ice and water in door, light almond color, no frost. $200/OBO. 712-304-5998.
FOR SALE: 2 Tickets and Parking Pass for Saturday October 4th Nationwide Race at Kansas Speedway. $140 Call:712-779-0039
FOR SALE: Original pair of headlights for 2000 Toyota Celica GTS fit 2000-2005. Asking $75. Call 712-304-5607.
FOR SALE: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Power Drive V2, 4 years old, 40 pounds thrust, $225; Craftsman Lawnmower, 21″ cut, mulcher/bagger, 6.75 hp, used 1 year $200. 515-520-0934.
FOR SALE: Craftsman lawnmower, 21 inch cut mulcher/bagger, 6.75 hp, used 1 year $200; Minn Kota Trolling Motor Power Drive V2, 4 years old, 40 lbs. thrust $225. 515-520-0934.
Elyse Prescott of Urbandale won the Girls Class A title over Tiffany Williams of Atlantic at the Kuemper Catholic Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Urbandale won the team title. Rebekah Topham of Griswold was the girls Class B champion with Griswold winning the team crown. Eldon Warner of CB Thomas Jefferson won the Boys Class A title with Sioux City North capturing the team title. North Polk won the Boys Class B division with Cody Fredericks of OA-BCIG the individual champ. See the complete results by clicking the links below:
Jim Field speaks with Atlantic High School Counselor Craig Fredin about an upcoming college fair.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha organizers say they fell far short of setting a record for the world’s largest spaghetti feed. Sunday’s event was organized by an Omaha nonprofit, We Are the Power of O.NE. Its goal was to serve 20,000 spaghetti dinners in four hours at the Omaha Public Schools’ seven high schools and several other spots in the area, including across the Missouri River at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The group said serving 17,000 would break a world record. But Sunday’s volunteers served only around 5,100 dinners. The group also took 1,400 dinners to homeless shelters. Organizer Lin Leahy says the event was held to raise awareness of hunger in the Omaha area. The dinners were free, although donations for the Food Bank for the Heartland were encouraged.