(updated 11:57-a.m., 8/4/14)

Officials with the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association have issued a BOIL ADVISORY for the southeastern Cass County distribution system. SIRWA says the system has had chlorine residual that was below the allowable standard in area that includes Bridgewater and Lyman. The levels have been below tolerance since Saturday night. Due to the potential for bacterial contamination, it is being recommended that the water be boiled before using for drinking or cooking or that an alternative source be used.

SIRWA says residents in the Bridgewater and Lyman areas should NOT drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. The water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.

The system is being chlorinated and flushed to restore the residual needed. The first set of bacteria samples will be collected after system flushing is completed. The first set of samples will be taken Tuesday morning (Aug. 5th), and then a repeat set of samples will be taken Wednesday the 6th, to ensure the water is safe to drink. Pending the results, the advisory will be lifted Thursday morning, the 7th.

The advisory is a precaution until bacterial sample results are available. SIRWA is working with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to resolve the situation as quickly as possible in order to restore water service and lift the advisory.

Officials with this past weekend’s “Operation T-Bone,” in Audubon, have announced the winners of various activities associated with the event.

Winners in the Operation T-Bone Parade include:

• Antique Auto 1959 & older: Darrell Jensen.
• Milestone Auto 1960 & newer: Mike Wede.
• Antique Machinery: Keith Grabill.
• Jr. Division: Audubon Recreation Foundation.
• Sr. Division, 1st Prize: Audubon Friendship Village.
• Sr. Division, 2nd Prize: Community Insurance Agency.
• Good Neighbor: Atlantic Fire Dept.
• Grand Champion: Audubon Fire Dept.

Winners of the 2014 Audubon T-Bone Festival, Cowboy/Cowgirl: Olivia Grace & Lane Elmquist.

Audubon County Cook-Off Contest Winners:

• 1st place: Andy Van Aernam w/his Brisket Philly Sandwich.
• 2nd place: Andy Van Aernam w/his BBQ Brisket Sandwich.
• 3rd Place: Scott Brand, with Pulled Beef.

And, the raffle winners this past weekend include:

• 1st Prize, $1,000 Cash: John Whetzal.
• 2nd Prize, $500 Cash: Joe Rasmussen.
• 5 winners of $100 Cash: Raymond Gladman, Brett Rold, Jane Weber, Clint Grabill & Darrin Nordhues.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A 40-year-old Sioux City man accused of trying to flee officers by jumping into the Missouri River faces kidnapping charges. The Sioux City Police Department says Chance Michaels had forced his estranged wife into a vehicle Saturday evening and that his vehicle soon got a flat tire. Officer Bradley Echter says Michaels tried to take care of the flat at Chautauqua Park, but he jumped into the river as officers arrived.

Police say some people on a boat helped pull Michaels from the river, and he was taken into custody at a boat ramp. He is charged with kidnapping, assault and related crimes. Online jail records say Michaels remained in custody on Monday, pending $58,000 in bail.