The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports today (Wednesday), the arrest on Columbus Day (Monday), of 44-year old David Lee Jordan, of Atlantic. Jordan was charged with OWI 2^nd Offense and Driving Under Suspension. He was brought to the Cass County Jail and  released the following day on his own recognizance. On Sunday, 30-year old Jason Thomas Eilts, of Wiota, was arrested in Cass County on a Dallas County warrant. Eilts was brought to the Cass County Jail and later transferred to Dallas County.

Officials said also, 18-year old Nicholas Wayne Renner, of Atlantic, was arrested October 3rd, on a charge of Theft in the 3^rd Degree. Renner was taken to the Cass County Jail and was released on his own recognizance the following day. On October 5th, 27-year old Rose Ellen Points, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Cass County on a warrant for Probation Violation. Points was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was being held on $10,000 bond.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office this (Wednesday) morning, released additional details about an accident that occurred at around 10-p.m. Tuesday, north of Atlantic. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on Eastland Road. Upon investigation, it was determined a 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo owned and driven by 47-year old Lana Jo Knight, of Atlantic, was traveling east on Eastland Road, when Knight swerved to avoid a deer on the road. Her car entered the north ditch and rolled onto its top.

A passenger in the vehicle, 19-year old Brandon Allen Anderson, of Atlantic, was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac ambulance, after complaining of head and neck pain. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $5000. Knight was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

Smoke will be rising from the Rock Island Depot area in Atlantic this weekend, but residents shouldn’t be alarmed—it’s all part of the Atlantic Area of Chamber of Commerce’s & McCurdy Pumpkins’ Harvest Fest activities. A new event, “Rib Fest” will take place Friday, Oct. 12^th, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free for live music from country, rock, and blues band “Dirt Road Acoustic Rehab.” In addition, rib samples will be available for one dollar each, and includes a slip to vote for People’s Choice ribs. A beverage garden will be open during the festivities as well.

The cooking will continue through the night as smokers prepare pulled pork and beef brisket to be judged on Saturday afternoon. AtlantiCash prizes will be awarded for the top three places in both categories. A Harvest Feast of beef brisket or pulled pork sandwich, potato chips, apple pie, and ice cream will be served at 5-p.m., Saturday. The $7 meal includes a beverage. Partnering with the Atlantic Fire Department, the Chamber will also host the Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corp. and the Salem Stepping Saints for a performance at the Depot at 5-p.m., prior to the Atlantic Firemen’s Parade at 6.

Registered BBQ teams include: 2 Guys and Some Pork – Ryan McAlpin of Shenandoah, Born Again BBQ – Adam Roberts of Atlantic, D&D BBQ – David Jensen of Avoca, Nelson BBQ – Brad Nelson of Griswold, Rad Men BBQ – Jeff Myers of Atlantic, Robinson’s Hardware BBQ – Dean Beach of Atlantic, RRR BBQ – Rick Kanning of Anita, Shmokin Hot – Zac Thielen of Griswold, Weirich Custom BBQ – Duane Weirich of Lewis, and Willie’s Homeless Hut BBQ – Cameron Williams of Clarinda.

More information can be found on AtlanticIowa.com or by calling the Chamber at (712) 243-3017.

The first of a series of debates between Congressman Leonard Boswell and Congressman Tom Latham took place last night (Tuesday) in Creston. The 90-minute exchange included topics ranging from the farm bill to health care and education to the deficit. Democrat Boswell noted one of the biggest problems looming, is the deficit. Latham said despite the economic difficulties, there are still things that need to be done, like passing a Farm Bill.

He says farmers are willing to contribute to the deficit reduction, by doing away with Direct Payments, revising counter-cyclical payments if there is a safety net such as crop insurance, and through risk management tools.  Boswell agrees the farm bill needs to be passed. He also sees the need for rural infrastructure, and suggests ways to pay for it. He says they have to look at the revenue side of the equation, because of infrastructure costs.

Staying competitive in the global economy was a topic of discussion. Latham looks to the community college system and programs like Iowa’s STEM initiative. He says people need to understand they should be trained for marketable skills to fill the jobs and careers that are available today in the work force. Boswell and Latham are facing off in November to represent the Third District. Latham is seeking his 10th term, Boswell his 9th.

(Radio Iowa)