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2 accidents in Creston – No injuries

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston today (Sunday), released details about two non-injury accidents that occurred Thursday. At around 2:50-p.m., a 1993 Toyota Corolla driven by 15-year-old Alexander Reno, of Creston, was traveling east on Russell Street, when the vehicle left the road for reasons unknown, and struck a utility pole a few feet from the roadway. The car sustained (a police estimated) $2,000 damage.

The other accident happened at around 11:55-a.m., Thursday, when a 2022 Western Star semi, driven by 39-year-old Jesse Rhoades, of Ackworth, was making a right-hand turn to enter an alley off of Mills Street. The rear, driver’s side end of the semi’s trailer struck a legally diagonally parked 2015 Ford F-150 pickup in front of an insurance agency.  The pickup sustained $2,500 damage. Damage to the trailer was estimated at $200.

No citations were issued in either accident.,

High School Baseball Scores From Saturday June 8th

Sports

June 9th, 2024 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

  • Harlan 9, Sargent Bluff-Luton 3
  • Harlan 4, Sargeant Bluff-Luton 1
  • St. Albert 5, Treynor 3
  • MOC-Floyd Valley 11, Lewis Central 5
  • Shenandoah 10, Sidney 0

Rolling Valley Conference 

  • Algona 14, Coon Rapids-Bayard 3
  • Carroll 17, Coon Rapids-Bayard  4

Corner Conference

  • Tri-Center 15, Stanton 6

Pride of Iowa Conference 

  • Martensdale-St. Mary’s 7, Perry 6

West Central Activities Conference 

  • Madrid 17, Des Moines North 11
  • Van Meter 7, Winterset 3

Missouri River Conference 

  • Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8, Carlisle 2
  • Xavier 10, Bishop Heelan 0

Red Oak man arrested for OWI following an accident Friday night

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak arrested a man on an OWI charge, following an investigation into an accident that occurred Friday night. Authorities say Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 34 and N. 8th Street in Red Oak, for a two-vehicle accident. 23-year-old Cameron Michael Eshelman, of Red Oak, was subsequently arrested for OWI/1st offense. Eshelman was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and held on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

1 arrested in Atlantic overnight stabbing incident

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – An adult female was arrested in connection with a stabbing incident early this (Sunday) morning, in Atlantic. Atlantic Police Sgt. Brock Thompson told KJAN News that around 12:10-am., Officers were dispatched to 17 West 4th Street apt. 4 in Atlantic, for a report of a domestic assault in progress. It was reported to Officers that the caller was stabbed by his girlfriend and the dispatcher was unable to get additional information.

Upon arrival Officers would speak to a male subject that would later be identified as Eseuk Phylon. He informed Officers he was injured. Officers would observe a laceration on his left shoulder blade. The laceration was approximately 6 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep. There did not appear to be blood seeping from the wound. Phylon was removed from his residence and treated by Cass EMS, who advised him that stitches may be required in order for the wound to heal correctly. The injury did not appear to be life threatening.

Sgt. Thompson said Phylon appeared to be disoriented and intoxicated at the time they spoke with to him. Officers entered Apartment number 4 at 17 W. 4th and located 42-year-old Atrin Farek in the back bedroom with their one year old child. No other persons were located inside of the apartment. Police say the child was apparently present during the time of the assault.

The  woman was detained and placed in handcuffs. Eseuk Phylon told Officers that Atrin was his wife, but she was not the individual who stabbed him. It was noted that he appeared to hesitate while making this statement. He told Officers that he was stabbed by a female named Steri, but he did not know where she lives. Phylon told Officers that Steri had fled the scene prior to Officer’s arrival. It is noted that Officer Hood arrived on scene approximately nine seconds after Officers were dispatched. Officers would ask Phylon why he told dispatch that his girlfriend had stabbed him. He stated that it was a mistake and he did not mean to say “girlfriend.

Phylon’s English was broken and Officers would use a family member to translate, due to his poor English. Through translation, Phylon continued to state that it was not his wife that had stabbed him, but instead it was the female he identified as Steri. Officers searched the apartment but located no traces of blood or the knife used in the assault.

Atrin Farek told Police that Eseuk had left the apartment at approximately 10-p.m. Saturday and returned about an hour later, and she did not know where he had been. She said Eseuk Phylon had returned to the apartment with the injury already sustained to his back, and she denied assaulting him, adding she had no knowledge of how Phylon had suffered his injury. She also told Officers there were no other females inside of the apartment that she was aware of just prior to Police being dispatched. Phylon told Officers that he was stabbed inside of his apartment and not at another location.

Atrin Farek was arrested for willful injury – causing bodily injury, and child endangerment. Her bond was set at $7,000.

Burlington Police investigate shooting incident that left 2 wounded

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Burlingtion, Iowa) – Police in eastern Iowa are investigating a shooting incident Saturday night that left two people wounded. According to the Burlington Police Department, officers responded at around 9:40-p.m., Saturday, to a report of shots being fired in the 700 Block of Oak Street in Burlington.
Upon officer’s arrival they located multiple shell casings outside of 713 Oak St. Officers learned that two individuals had been injured. Both individuals were transported to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, where they were both treated for, what appears to be non- life threatening single gunshot wounds. Authorities say the incident appears to be isolated. The facts and circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the Burlington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Anyone with information about this, or other recent shooting incidents, is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at (319) 671-7001, or Crime Stoppers at (319) 753-6835. If you leave a Crime Stoppers tip and your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

CAM School Board to continue Facility Project Discussions on Monday

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular, monthly session on Monday, June 10th, beginning at 6:30-p.m. In addition to regular business, the Board will continue with discussions and take possible action on, the District Facility Project process, and Board Workshop dates.

View their full agenda below:

CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 10, 2024
6:30 PM
CAM High School Media Center
1000 Victory Park Rd., Anita, IA 50020
Mission of the CAM Community School District
“The mission of the CAM Community School District is to develop in all students the knowledge and skills
required to be life-long learners and responsible citizens in an ever-changing society.”
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1 Call to Order
2 Welcome Visitors
3 Agenda Changes
4 Approval of Agenda
5 Consent Agenda
5.1 Approval of Minutes, Bills, Financial Statements
5.2 Open Enrollments
5.3 Resignations
5.4 Contracts
5.5 Volunteers
5.6 Fundraisers
6 Communications
6.1 Public Input on Non-agenda Items
6.2 Correspondence
7 Administrative Reports
8 Discussion/Action Items:
8.1 Discuss Facility Project Process
8.2 Discuss Board Workshop Date
9 Board Report
10 Adjournment

Canvass of elections, & Public hearing Monday on Montgomery County Budget Amendment

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will conduct a canvass of the June 4th Primary Election in the County, as part of their regular meeting, Tuesday, June 11th, which begins at 8:30-a.m.  Following a canvass of the results of the election, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed FY23/24 Montgomery County Budget Amendment, and action on adopting the amendment as presented.

The Board will also hear from an update from Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman, with regard to County Communications, and efforts to repair the infrastructure, following the tornadoes last month that took out one communications tower and left another damaged.

The full (Tentative) agenda is shown below:

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors
Courthouse Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Room
Regular Meeting, 8:30 A.M., Tuesday June 11, 2024
**Following the Canvass of the 2024 June 4th Primary Election**
Tentative Agenda
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call of members
4. Approval of Agenda – Order at discretion of Chairman
5. Read minutes as presented. Chairman to call for any additions/corrections to said minutes.
6. Board chairman will ask the audience for any comments, limited to two minutes per person.
7. Supervisors: Weekly committee/assignment updates
8. Canvass of June 04, 2024, Primary Election
9. Secondary Roads Update
10. EMA -Brian Hamman: Communications update with action as necessary
11. 8:45 p.m. – Public Hearing – Proposed FY23/24 Montgomery County Budget Amendment
a. Public comment (Must state name and address when addressing the Board.
b. Resolution 2024-23, Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment Adoption
12. New Business
a. Approve claims payable for Wednesday June 12, 2024, in the amount of $426,129.14
b. Approve Recorder’s Report of Fees in the amount of $16,095.90
c. Approve Sheriff’s Report of Fees in the amount of $5,871.84 for the month of May
d. Approve Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report ending fund balance for May 31, 2024 in the
amount of $11,781,409.87
e. Approve FY24/25 Public Library contracts for financial support:
1. Red Oak – $17,820
2. Stanton – $6,020
3. Elliott – $6,020
4. Villisca – $7,645
f. Approve Resolution 2024-22 Right-to-Use “subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements” GASB-96
13. Discuss and start agenda items for next meeting
14. Announcements – The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
15. Adjournment
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Montgomery County Auditor: Board of Supervisors may gather after their board mtg. to inspect structures

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery Auditor Jill Ozuna reports the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors may be attending the annual inspections of the Red Oak/Stennett Creek structures along with the Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday June 11, 2023, at 9:00-a.m.

The inspections will take place following the regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, which begins at 8:30-a.m.

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

Red Oak woman arrested Saturday afternoon

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June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) — Police in Red Oak report a woman was taken into custody Saturday afternoon. 20-year-old Adriana Rose Monreal, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 12:40-p.m.,for Violating a No Contact Order.  Her arrest took place in the 600 block of Skyline Drive. The police report said Monreal was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Weather

June 9th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North/northwest wind 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny w/a 20% chance of showers & thunderstorms. High near 83. SW winds 10-20.
Wednesday: Mo. sunny w/a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High near 89.
Thursday: Partly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers after 1pm. High near 92.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 79. The Low this morning was 53. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 79 and the Low was 56. The record High for June 9th was 101 in 1985. The record Low was 38 in 1915. Sunrise: 5:46. Sunset: 8:52.