(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department reports four people were arrested on separate warrants from Dec. 26, 2022 through Jan. 11, 2023:

• This past Saturday (1/21), 29-year-old Benser Mark, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear, and 25-year-old Ason Pisalil, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant along with a Public Intoxication.
• On Jan. 11th, 28-year-old Nicholas Renner, of Atlantic, was arrested on Cass County warrants for Violation of Probation (2 counts). And…
• On Jan. 8th, 39-year-old Larry Oles, of Kimballton, was arrested on an Audubon County warrant for Simple Assault.

The following persons were arrested for Public Intoxication:

• On January 23rd (Today), and on Jan. 14th, 23-year-old Tarek Bunan, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intox.
• 19-year-old Tarzan Kochiro, of Atlantic, was arrested Jan. 21st, for Public Intoxication.
• and, on Jan. 8th, 43-year-ol Kierstian Takis, of Atlantic was arrested twice, at 2:02-a.m. and again at 9:15-p.m., both times for Public Intoxication.

On January 21st, 33-year-old Benjamin Sonish, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. One day earlier (Jan. 20th), Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Cody Pleis, of Atlantic, on charges of Harassment in the 1st Degree, Simple Assault, and False report to public entity. On January 15th, Atlantic Police arrested 29-year-old TR Takauo, of Atlantic, was OWI/1st offense. The A-PD reports two people were cited and released for different, alleged offenses: On Jan. 10th, 59-year-old Debra Frazier,of Atlantic, was cited for Theft in the 4th, in connection with an incident that occurred in Dec., 2022. And, 24-year-old Allen VanAernam, of Atlantic, was cited for Simple Assault.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2023), will discuss the future of the former Willow Heights care facility. The building and grounds for the facility are owned by the County. Both failed to sell during an auction held last Saturday. The minimum asking bid was $250,000. The other tracts offered during the auction did sell, for a total of $1.7-million.

Their discussion on the matter will take place during the Supervisors’ regular weekly Board meeting at 9-a.m., Tuesday, in their Boardroom at the Cass County Courthouse, in Atlantic. In other business, the Board will act to approve the resignation of Robert Vernon, Grove Township Trustee, the appointment of Mike Kennon, as Zoning Administrator, and the appointment of a Yardman’s position.

During Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken’s report, the Board will act to approve a Resolution for a bid on a County Bridge Project.

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports two men were arrested on separate warrants, recently. Late Sunday morning, 37-year-old Robert Eugene Kibbe III, of Creston, was arrested at his residence on two Union County Warrants. One was for Violation of Probation on an original charge Harassment/1st Degree  – No Bond. The second was for Violation of Probation an original charge Domestic Abuse Assault Display or Use of Weapon/1st Offense  – No Bond. Kibbe is being held in the Union County Jail.

And, 40-year-old Jacob Jeffrey Fry (No known address) was arrested at a residence in the 300 block of N. Jarvis Street, in Creston. He was arrested Friday morning on a Department of Corrections Felony Warrant for Possession of Products Intended for Manufacturing Any Controlled Substance. Fry was taken to the Union County Jail and held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

A Creston man reported to Police, Wednesday afternoon, that on Jan. 14th, between 5:30- and 6-p.m., he lost his Camo Winchester SX4 shotgun, while hunting at the Gator Farm. The loss was estimated at $1,000.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an online educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself.  If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is brought to you by Connections Area Agency on Aging in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach starting Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 PM (https://connectionsaaa.tiny.us/PTevening) OR Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (Register: https://connectionsaaa.tiny.us/PTafternoon).  Classes consist of six, 90-minute sessions held once a week.  Class size is limited, and registration is required.

The Caregiver Helpbook and handouts will be mailed. There is no cost for the program but participants will receive an opportunity to donate.  Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. For more information, contact Jan Schnack, Family Caregiver Community Engagement Specialist at Connections Area Agency on Aging at 800-432-9209, Ext. 8116 or JSchnack@connectionsaaa.org

Connections Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Program supports people who care for their parents, spouses, or others aged 60+ by providing information, resources, and support.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa –  If you’re one of the thousands of tourists who flock to Iowa’s Great Lakes region each summer, a new construction project will help make getting around the area between Arnold’s Park and Okoboji a lot easier. The project led by the Iowa Department of Transportation is planned to be completed in 2024 and will improve pavement, intersections, and sidewalks. Details of the project are now available on a new Iowa DOT website. The DOT says they will do their “best not to interrupt your summer plans in the area by completing the road work during “off-peak” tourist season (before Memorial Day and after Labor Day). The work is scheduled to be completed in four phases over two years.

The website includes more information on the schedule and details of the project including how the project will affect your travel. Improvements you can expect to see in the area when the project is done include:

• New pavement on U.S. 71 from Okoboji Grove Road in Arnolds Park through Okoboji View Avenue in Okoboji
• Extension of the three-lane section of U.S. 71 to the south of Lake Street.
• Improved mobility in the area by updating the sidewalks to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• New barrier rail that separates vehicles from pedestrians on the causeway
• Aesthetic enhancements on the causeway barrier rail and updated pavement in the space between the road and the barrier rail
• New traffic signals at Lake Street and Linden Street in Arnolds Park

For questions, contact Dakin Schultz at Dakin.schultz@iowadot.us or 712-274-5837