(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department today (Thursday, 6/1/23) released a report on arrests conducted during the month of May. From the most to the earliest:

• 31-year-old Rudolph Itatiipei was arrested May 22nd, on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear.
• 30-year-old Jason Mark, of Atlantic, was arrested May 21st for Public Intoxication.
• Atlantic Police arrested four people on May 19th:
  • 23-year-old Justin Rollins, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disarming a Peace Officer, and Interference with Official Acts.
  • 42-year-old Jason Lengyel, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.
  • 31-year-old Cody Pleis, of Atlantic, was arrested on Cass County warrants for Domestic Abuse Assault (impeding air/blood flow), Child Endangerment, and Violation of Probation.
  • 29-year-old Kalee Nolte, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Pottawattamie County warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree.
• On the 17th of May, Atlantic Police arrested:
  • 22-year-old Ansan Ichita, of Atlantic, for Domestic Abuse Assault (impeding air/blood flow).
  • 18-year-old Efrain Sandiego, of Atlantic, was arrested for Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Public Intox. and Possession/Purchase of Alcohol by a person over 18 and under 21 years of age.
  • 32-year-old Devin Register, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order.
• There were two arrests May 15th, in Atlantic:
  • • 27-year-old KR Takauo, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intox.
    • 26-year-old Zen Gross, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI.
• There were also two arrests May 13th, in Atlantic:
  • • KR Takauo, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intox.
    • Dakota Allmer,of Lewis, was arrested for Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and Trespassing.
• 48-year-old Jeptha Vestal, of Atlantic, was arrested May 11th, for Disorderly Conduct.
• 29-year-old Fitson Hans, of Atlantic, was arrested May 7th on a Cass County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree (shoplifting).
• 25-year-old Nate Tanner, of Atlantic, was arrested May 6th, for OWI.
• And, on May 3rd, Atlantic Police arrested 57-year-old Larry Garner, of Atlantic, for Disorderly Conduct.

All subjects were booked into the Cass County. As of May 31st, Dakota Allmer, and Efrain Sandiego, remained held in the Cass County Jail.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department reports 47-year-old Mandi Lea Stowers, of Creston, was arrested Wednesday evening for Violation of Probation, and Failure to Appear. Stowers was being held without bond for Union County, in the Adams County Jail until she makes an initial court appearance.

And, at around 10:10-p.m., Wednesday, 38-year-old Nicole Dawn Smart, of Creston, was arrested for allowing an animal to run At Large. Smart was cited at the scene, and released on a Promise to Appear in court.

(Griswold, Iowa) – Members of the Griswold School District’s Board of Education will hold a work session next week, to review and discuss continued research on a possible four-day school week, and to consider various staff contract requests. Superintendent Dave Henrichs says the work session takes place Tuesday, June 6th at 8-a.m., in the Conference Room at the High School. No action is expected.

In April, District officials held an all-staff meeting, presented the facts, and polled the staff on the proposal to reduce the school week to four days. The Board informally set December as the deadline for whether the district will move forward with the proposed four-day school week.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna wants to let residents of the County know, that the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors may be attending the annual inspections of the Red Oak/Stennett Creek structures, along with the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners. The inspections will take place at 10-a.m. June 6th, following a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

Ozuna says “There is a possibility that there will be a quorum. No official county business will be acted upon during that time.”

(Forest City, Iowa) – The driver of a GMC Yukon was seriously injured during a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night, in northern Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol reports 25-year-old Tara Jo Hartigan, of Forest City, was traveling east on 335th Street west of Highway 69, in Forest City, when the SUV she was operating went out of control and entered the south ditch. The vehicle rolled multiple times. The woman was not wearing a seat belt.

Hartigan was transported by ambulance to Mercy One in Mason City. The crash, which happened at around 8:52-p.m., Wednesday, remains under investigation.

(Neola, Iowa) – NAMI Southwest Iowa, a leading mental health organization, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $30,868 in program support funding for the fiscal year 2024 from the esteemed Iowa West Foundation. This funding will significantly contribute to NAMI Southwest Iowa’s continued efforts in supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout the region. NAMI SW Iowa serves Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties.

The Iowa West Foundation is widely recognized for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for citizens residing in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Their dedication to supporting organizations and initiatives that promote education, health, and human services aligns perfectly with NAMI Southwest Iowa’s mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

The grant from the Iowa West Foundation will enable NAMI Southwest Iowa to expand its reach and enhance its programs and services aimed at addressing the pressing mental health needs in the community. The funds will be utilized to sustain ongoing programs, ensuring the delivery of crucial resources, support groups, educational programs, and mental health awareness campaigns.

Anna Killpack, Executive Director of NAMI Southwest Iowa, says “NAMI Southwest Iowa is extremely grateful to the Iowa West Foundation for their generous support. This grant will allow us to further our mission of providing vital services to individuals affected by mental illness and their loved ones. We are proud to partner with the Iowa West Foundation in our shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes in our community.”

The partnership between NAMI Southwest Iowa and the Iowa West Foundation signifies a significant step forward in addressing the mental health challenges faced by individuals in southwest Iowa. By investing in NAMI Southwest Iowa’s programs, the Iowa West Foundation demonstrates its unwavering dedication to building stronger, healthier communities through mental health initiatives.

For more information about NAMI Southwest Iowa and its programs, please visit www.NAMISouthwestIowa.com. To learn more about the Iowa West Foundation and its philanthropic endeavors, visit www.iowawestfoundation.org.

(Sidney, Iowa) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has issued a report (ar_presslog) listing 32 arrests during the month of May. Here are a few of the latest, or most notable arrests:

32-year-old Brittany Ann McCallum, of Sidney, was arrested Tuesday night (5/30), for Possession of a Controlled Substance & Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released from custody on a cash bond, early Wednesday morning.

43-year-old Amanda Marie Graham, of Imogene, was arrested Tuesday evening, for Assault w/bodily injury. Graham was released Wednesday evening, on a surety bond.

41-year-old Daniel Ryan Thompson, of Hamburg, was arrested Monday night for Domestic Abuse Assault w/bodily injury. He was released Tuesday afternoon on a cash bond.

18-year-old Kaden Leann Payne, of Sidney, was arrested early Monday morning, for OWI/1st offense. She was released a few hours later on a cash bond.

On the 27th of May, 43-year-old Kimberly Mae Fugate, of Shenandoah, was arrested on two counts Poss. of a controlled substance and Poss. of drug paraphernalia. She was released the next day on a cash bond.

On May 25th, 41-year-old Shane William Vandervort, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Thurman, for the trafficking of Methamphetamine (5gm-100kg). He remains held in the Fremont County Jail.

And, on May 22nd, 33-year-old Brandon Scott McClarnon, of Thurman, was arrested for Child Endangerment/Physical/Sexual Assault. He posted a surety bond on May 23rd.