(Elk Horn, Iowa) – You don’t have to be Danish in order to receive a big “Velkommen” to the Danish Village of Elk Horn (Iowa). The Shelby County town is excited to host the 43rd Annual Tivoli Fest complete with music, food and drink fun, encompassing “Hygge,” the Danish passion for slowing down from the day-to-day rush, creating a warm atmosphere, and enjoying the good things in life with good people. That’s all happening this Friday and Saturday, May 26th & 27th.

There’s so much to enjoy, it takes two pages on the Tivoli Fest Elk Horn Iowa Facebook page. Former Elk Horn Mayor Stan Jens is Chair of the TivoliFest Committee. Jens says a group of experienced volunteers makes the event happen smoothly. He says one of the things visitors have to look forward to this weekend, is the wide variety of food!

There is a Viking Encampment on Saturday next to the Danish Windmill, a Show & Shine show at the Elk Horn City Park, and Pickleball Clinic and Tournament, to name just a few of Saturday’s activities.

Everything is within walking distance in Elk Horn. A big draw for area residents and visitors is the TivoliFest Parade, beginning at 11-a.m., Saturday. The Parade Grand Marshall is the Iowa Women’s assistant basketball coach, who is a native of Kimballton.

Jan Jensen

King and Queen for the event are Wayne and Janell Hansen, of Elk Horn.

Wayne & Janell Hansen

Jensen said there’s something going on all the time, during TivoliFest.

A full schedule of the activities can be found HERE.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report the arrest today (Tuesday), of a Pacific Junction man. 27-year-old Michael Combs was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000 cash or surety, which he posted before being released.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday morning, acted on three resolutions to come before them. The first was to approve a Cass County Investment Policy, which passed unanimously. The Board also passed a Resolution to receive and Earmark Funds from the Sale of the County Owned Farm. Board Chair Steve Baier said the sale of land brought the County $1,711, 957.

He said he appreciates the work of those involved in making the sale successful and setting the stage for the funds.

The Cass Supervisors also passed a Resolution amending the FY23 Secondary Roads Budget, necessary for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation. County Engineer Trent Wolken…

He said essentially, the budget amendment is for two projects.

Cass County BOS 5-23-23

The DOT, he said will reimburse the County promptly, for the $600,000 each project costs in this year and next. The costs will not be passed on to taxpayers in the County.The revised construction budget, instead of being $1.085-million, is $1.96-million for the second phase.  In his regular, weekly report to the Board, Wolken said they continue to haul contract rock in the Atlantic District, and more in the Massena District, in the vicinity of the Wind Turbine Project. He also spoke about current and upcoming bridge projects.

He said also, a lot of new equipment typically comes in toward the end of May or first part of June, including two new motor graders set to arrive any day now. In other business, the Cass County Supervisors heard a report from Cass/Guthrie/Adair County Environmental Health Director Jotham Arber, who said they have been conducting several percolation (Perc) tests over the past few weeks. He said also, they are using a new system for septic system inspections, using a digital inspection sheet.

He said the information is much more detailed then previously available to a home seller and buyer.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County held a brief, regular weekly session today (Tuesday, May 23). The Board approved a request for the use of the courthouse lawn for a Bible reading event to be held on July 13, 2023, from 8-a.m. to 8-p.m. The Board has approved a similar request for at least the past couple of years. The event is generally held state-wide, and has drawn up to 80 or more participants at some sites.

The Board also approving claims payable for Wed., May 24, 2023, in the amount of $495,604.49. In her report to the Montgomery County Supervisors, County Engineer Karen Albert said they continue to haul road rock throughout the County.

She was asked to update the Board about H-34 project, east of Red Oak, and if it will be worked on during this next fiscal year.

She said they’re hoping material prices will be lower by the time bid-letting rolls around.

Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert addresses the County Supervisors (3/23/23)

The next meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors takes place 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

(Johnston, Iowa) – Hy-Vee stores in Johnston, Ames and Perry were evacuated Monday evening, following anonymous calls about a bomb threat. A sweep of the stores determined the threats were not credible. Similar threats were also received at Hy-Vee stores in Illinois. Police said Hy-Vee Security personnel are aware of the threat.

On May 7th, a fake bomb threat was called into a Council Bluffs supermarket. According to the Council Bluffs Police Department, an unknown man called the Hy-Vee at Madison Avenue in  Council Bluffs, claiming a bomb was in the back of the store. Officers responded and searched the entire building. A secondary search was also conducted, with no bomb or device was found. Detectives were investigating the origins of the phone call.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Connections Area Agency on Aging is looking for new members to join the organization’s Advisory Council. The Council meets bimonthly on the second Thursday from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m at our regional offices in Council Bluffs, Creston, or Sioux City, or by zoom.  Officials say the advisory council helps to manage and guide Connections Area Agency on Aging’s work in the twenty-county region including Adair, Adams, Cass, Clarke, Cherokee, Decatur, Fremont, Harrison, Ida, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Taylor, Union, and Woodbury counties.

Currently there are vacancies in most counties. If you are interested in learning more contact Aubury Krueger-Kutchara at 800-432-9209 ext 8132 or akrueger@connectionsaaa.org

Connections Area Agency is one of six Area Agencies on Aging in Iowa, and part of a nationwide network. With a mission of enhancing the quality of life for elders in 20 counties through education, planning and coordination of services, Connections Area Agency on Aging is the premier agency for assisting elders, caregivers, and their families to access the information and services needed for independence and life transitions. Offices are in Council Bluffs, Creston and Sioux City.

For more information, contact Connections AAA at 800-432-9209 or at www.connectionsaaa.org