Class 2A State Qualifying Meet at Van Meter
05/11/2023
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Boys Team Scores
Full results: 2ASQMatVanMeter
(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular, monthly meeting, beginning 5:30-p.m., Monday (May 15), in the Conference Room at the School. According to the agenda, New Business to be covered by the Board, Monday, will include:
(D.R.) = Decision Required); (I) = Informational
The Griswold School Board will also hold a work session on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m., at the Griswold Community School District’s Conference Room, for the purpose of reviewing meeting practices and parliamentary procedures with the Iowa Association of School Boards.
(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon Community School District will hold a Public Hearing Monday evening, prior to the start of the regular, monthly Board of Education meeting. The hearing at 7-p.m. in the Audubon High School Board Room, is with regard to a Proposed 2022-23 Budget Amendment, and Expenditures from the Flexibility (“Flex”) Fund. Superintendent Eric Trager told KJAN the $300,000 amendment is for Support Services, but will be offset through re-coded revenue from ESSER (Pandemic relief) Funds. Trager says a budget amendment is common, and will not result in an increase in taxes.
Later on in their meeting, the Board will act on approving the Budget Amendments, as proposed, and expenditures from the District Flex Fund for Science Curriculum, in the amount of $21,548.48 from the PD Flex account.
In other Board action, they will act on:
And, Superintendent Eric Trager will report to the Board on matters pertaining to a Legislative Update, Building & Grounds, and Board Appreciation. His regular monthly report will be followed by reports from District Principals.
CRESTON, Iowa – May 12, 2023 – If you’re planning to drive on U.S. 169 from U.S. 34 in Lorimor, there’s an upcoming road closure that could slow down your trip. The Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office reports, beginning on Thursday, June 1, until Friday, Aug. 25, weather permitting, construction crews will work on removing the current bridge on U.S. 169 and replace it with a pipe and concrete paving. While the roadway is closed to traffic, motorists will follow a marked detour route using U.S. 34, and Union County roads P-53 and H-17.
Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – [Updated 5/12/23 to change location of the meeting] The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening (May 15, 2023), in the Parks & Rec Office at 1200 Sunnyside Lane. The meeting begins at 5:15. In his report to the Board, Parks & Rec Director Wyatt Adderton is expected to discuss:
The next regular Board meeting will be held June 19th at 5:30-p.m., also at the Atlantic City Hall.
(Des Moines, Iowa) -The National Weather Service, in their Hazardous Weather Outlook, says scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over western Iowa late this afternoon and spread into parts of central Iowa through the evening hours. A few strong to severe storms are possible with large hail and damaging winds. A low tornado threat does exist.
Another chance for thunderstorms arrives on Saturday. A few strong or even severe storms could occur once again. Sunday and Monday will be cooler with highs in the 60s to low 70s before warmer temperatures return for Tuesday through Thursday. A few showers or isolated storms may linger on Sunday then mostly dry conditions will follow.
Spotters may be needed at times late today through Saturday.
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(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department report an Adair County man was arrested early this (Friday) morning. 34-year-old Michael D. Crigger, of Greenfield, was arrested at 302 N. Pine Street in Creston, and charged with Operating While Under the Influence/1st Offense. Crigger was taken to Union County Jail and posted a $1,000 bond before being released.
Thursday morning, 37-year-old Tyler Dean Gage, of Kent, was arrested at Cromwell Road and Highway 34. Gage was charged with Harassment 3rd Degree and Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury. He was taken to Union County Jail and later posted a $2,000 bond before being released.