(Elk Horn, Iowa) – A head-on crash at around 2:25-a.m. Saturday (today), south of Elk Horn, resulted in serious injuries to both drivers. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 1999 Chevy C2500 pickup driven by 48-year-old Jesse Lee Archibald, of Elk Horn, was traveling south of Highway 173, when the vehicle crossed the center line of the road and collided with a northbound 2011 Ford Fusion, driven by 22-year-old Gracee Dora Rose Deakins, of Kimballton.

Both drivers were transported by Elk Horn Rescue to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. The Patrol says both drivers were wearing their seat belts.

The crash remains under investigation. Shelby and Audubon County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted at the scene.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check at 12:08 a.m. Saturday morning in Elliott. After investigation Deputies arrested 35-year-old Rachel Marie Flathers of Elliott for 3 counts of Child Endangerment- aggravated misdemeanors, and Interference with Official Acts – a simple misdemeanor. Flathers was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest on Friday night at 10:30 p.m. of 28-year-old Seancody Anderson of Corning. Anderson was arrested in the 300 block of U Avenue in Villisca on an active Red Oak Police Department warrant for Harassment 1st Degree. He was booked in to the Montgomery County Jail on no bond.

(Coralville, Iowa)  – The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) reported Friday afternoon, that Ali Abdelkarim Ali, convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Johnson County, failed to report to the Hope House Residential Center as required, Thursday.

Ali is a 26-year-old white male, height 5’3″, and weighs 136 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on February 15, 2023.

Ali Abdelkarim Ali

Persons with information on Ali’s whereabouts should contact local police.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests:

On May 1st, 2023, 28-year-old Bill Stockwell, of Atlantic, was on the charges of Driving While Barred, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a weapons violation.  Stockwell was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.

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On April 29th, 2023, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46-year-old Amanda Bashor, of Atlantic, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Bashor was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

May 5, 2023 (DES MOINES) – At yesterday’s (Thursday’s) meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded $1.8 million in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to pool projects in Keota and Washington, park improvements in West Okoboji and a clubhouse in Marcus. In addition, the Board awarded two Sports Tourism grants totaling $22,570 to events in Carroll and Des Moines.

Details for the projects receiving CAT grants follow:

Project Name: Keota Pool & Aquatic Project, Keota
Total Project Cost: $1,702,044
Amount Awarded: $500,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a heated pool with zero-depth entry, an agricultural-themed splash pad for toddler play, a diving board, four-lane lap swim area, bath house and a meeting place for private parties. Planned amenities include a rock climbing wall, zip line, basketball hoops and a volleyball net.

Project Name: YMCA of Washington County, Washington
Total Project Cost: $8,245,466
Amount Awarded: $500,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of an indoor aquatic center with a six-lane competition length lap pool, a recreation pool, two saunas, a whirlpool and spectator seating area.

Project Name: Terrace Park Beach & Alex Danbom Memorial Park Project, West Okoboji
Total Project Cost: $ 1,822,137
Amount Awarded: $500,000
Project Description: This project includes improvements to beach access, additional parking, signage, restroom enhancements, a new playground and a pedestrian crosswalk.

Project Name: Marcus Community Golf Clubhouse and Recreation Center
Total Project Cost: $1,200,000
Amount Awarded: $300,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new clubhouse and recreation center that will serve as an event venue, restaurant, and virtual sports facility.

Details for the projects receiving Sports Tourism Marketing grants follow:

The City of Carroll was awarded $2,570 toward marketing the Kick It Up youth soccer tournament on June 10, 2023, for boys and girls U10, U12 and U14. The City plans to expand its existing marketing to Sioux City, Des Moines, Ames, Council Bluffs and Omaha.

Polk County and Downtown Events Group were awarded $20,000 to promote RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Des Moines on July 26, 2023. Funds will be used for print materials, social media marketing and signage.

The Enhance Iowa Program provides financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa. To date, 127 CAT grants have been awarded by the board, totaling $42,040,023. The next Enhance Iowa Board meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023.