(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office today (Thursday), provided an update on a rollover accident we first told you about last week. The Sheriff’s Office says that on June 21st, 2023, at approximately 7:12 PM, area first responders were called to the area of 620th and Jasper Road, for a single vehicle rollover accident.  Responding personnel found that a 2004 Jeep Liberty, being operated by a 17-year-old male, was traveling North on 620th St. nearing Jasper Rd.

The vehicle lost control and rolled into / through the East ditch.  The driver and a 17-year-old male passenger were injured.  Both occupants of the SUV were transported by LifeNet helicopter for treatment of what appeared to be, non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the injured parties were not released.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning at 9-a.m. Friday, (June 30), in Greenfield. Normally, their meetings take place on Wednesdays. There are several action items on the Board’s agenda for Friday, among them is:

• Approval of a Fireworks permit
• Approval of Township Clerk wages
• A Grand Township Trustee appointment
• An Adair County Board of Health appointment
• FY 2024 Wages, Appropriations and Transfer Resolutions.
• and a 28-E Agreement with the Adair/Guthrie County Environmental Health Dept.

Other discussion/and or action matters on the Adair County Supervisor’s agenda include:

Mandy Berg, County Auditor

• Employee Resignation
• Start Employee Hire Process

9:15 a.m. Brenda Wallace, County Treasurer

• Out of County Driver’s License Convenience Fee

Nick Kauffman, County Engineer

• Sign Road Use Agreement Letter of Release for Morning Light Repower Project
• Approve Secondary Roads Benefits Policy
• Approval of Job Classification Change
• Approve Right-of-Way Contracts
• Award of Contract for N29 Prussia L-LRCBN29P–73-01
• Accept quote for W15 Eureka RCB Extension LFM-LRCBEW15E—7X-01
• Sign Hungry Canyons Alliance project agreements
• Report of Maintenance & Activities

The conference phone will still be used for those who cannot attend in person and can be accessed by using the following dial in information:

Dial in Number: (605) 313-6157 Access Code: 526272#

(Radio Iowa) – The poor air quality that’s forced some Iowans to stay indoors this week, may also impact our pets. Laura Van Vertloo is a professor of small animal internal medicine at Iowa State University. She says there isn’t a lot of research on the effects of air pollution on pets, especially when it comes in short bursts like we’re experiencing now. Still, Van Vertloo says studies show long-term exposure can impact dogs that already have — or are vulnerable to — chronic respiratory disease.

“My recommendation would be to keep them indoors as much as possible, as that allows,” she says, “and when they are outside, try to really minimize a lot of strenuous exercise.” Van Vertloo says the environmental conditions also can affect short-nosed dog breeds, like bulldogs, which can be prone to breathing troubles.

“The chronicity is something that I’m more worried about, but we have a lot of patients that are already on the cusp of being at risk of respiratory distress,” she says, “and those are the patients that I would personally be most concerned about in this scenario.” In addition to keeping pets indoors and limiting exercise outside, the American Veterinary Medical Association says to watch out for symptoms like coughing, eye irritation, and increased breathing rate.

(by Catherine Wheeler, Iowa Public Radio)

(Exira, Iowa) – The City of Exira is once again going all-out for its 158th Independence Day Celebration and activities. Abby Rasmussen, President of the Exira Community Club, said their “Hometown Pride” events begin in earnest with “Friday In A Hometown,” this Friday, June 30. The week-long celebration concludes with a parade and fireworks on July 4th. Friday’s activities include a Farmer’s Market from 4-until 6-p.m. in the City Park. The Event Center Lounge will open at 5-p.m. In addition to the Event Center food, Hungry Spartan Pizza will serve their various, tasty menu items.

Events on Saturday, July 1st begin early in the morning with a Road Run starting at the City Park.

A Co-Ed softball tournament will be held in the Exira Legion Park, beginning at 9-a.m.. Rasmussen said 10 teams have signed-up. There will also be Master Grillers and Blue Penguin Shaved Ice. And then on Sunday, the day begins with an Ecumenical Church Service at 10:30am in the City Park. EHS Alumni Coffee featuring the Class Of ’73 takes place at 2-p.m. at the Lion’s Building.

The fun doesn’t stop there. On Monday, the Exira 158th Hometown Pride 4th Of July Celebration continues with Scott’s Amusements Wristband Day from 4-until 7-p.m. A Community BBQ begins at 5-p.m., Monday, and the Exira Community Club Beer Garden is open from 5-until 9-p.m. 

And, on Tuesday, Stalk Chiropractic Foot Races begin at 9-a.m. in front of Dollar General. The Exira Community Club Beer Garden opens at 9-a.m. Also, in the City Park. The Exira 4th Of July Parade begins at 10:30, with Grand Marshal Glen Ludwig. Scott’s Amusements open at 11-a.m.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ExiraCommunityClub