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(DeSoto, Iowa) – A single-vehicle rollover accident in Dallas County, Sunday afternoon, claimed the life of one man and resulted in injuries to another. Both were from Earlham. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 1980 Chevy Corvette driven by 19-year-old Samuel Wayne Kasap, entered westbound Interstate 80 from the DeSoto on-ramp at around 1:17-p.m, and accelerated to a high rate of speed.
The car went out of control about a one-mile west of the exit, and rolled into the median as well as the cable barrier. The vehicle came to rest in the eastbound lanes. Neither of the occupants were wearing a seat belt, and both were ejected.
Samuel Kasap died at the scene. His passenger, 24-year-old Maximilian Vincent Kasap, was injured and transported by Dallas County Rescue to Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines. The accident remains under investigation.
Just two hours later and a few miles the east, a minivan slammed into the back of a semitruck. The semitruck was stopped because of the first crash. The driver of the minivan died. Investigators have not released that person’s name.
Fort Dodge, Iowa/KCCI — Police in Fort Dodge report a teenage girl was shot and wounded Saturday night. Authorities were called to the 1000 block of North 26th Street at about 10:53 p.m. on reports of a loud party. The caller said about 40 individuals were at the residence. As police were responding to the call, another caller reported shots were fired at the same house. Upon arrival, many individuals were seen fleeing the area. Officers went to the back yard of the residence where they found a 15-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the upper chest.
The initial investigation revealed an unknown suspect fired multiple shots, striking the girl. The girl was taken by Life Flight to a Des Moines hospital. Her condition was unknown as of Sunday afternoon. The Fort Dodge Police Department is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 515-573-7788.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on Theft charges Sunday afternoon, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 36-year-old Beth Renee Perdue and 39-year-old Joseph Aaron Nelson, both of Red Oak, were taken into custody in a residence in the 200 block of Oakwood Avenen, at around 1-p.m. They were transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond each, for Theft in the 5th Degree.
The K9 “Baxo” was deployed and played a key role in the investigation. Officials say Baxo has been essential in their ongoing efforts to combat narcotic activity in Creston. Recently Baxo assisted in recovering precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet in a regular session 9-a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12th, in their Board Room at the Courthouse. Action items on their agenda include:
The Board will receive a report from Cass County Conservation Department Director Micah Lee, for the quarter ending 9/30/2021. The will also receive a regular report from County Engineer Trent Wolken, and continue with discussions pertaining to the County residential care facility (Willow Heights) and county farm ground. During their meeting last week, Board Chair Steve Baier said that issues may cause a prospect interested in the County residential care facility building to withdraw. Supervisor John Hartkopf said the MHDS Region will help with search for a new tenant and otherwise investing in keeping the facility maintained through at least the remainder of FY22.
Their final item of business is to discuss and take possible action on: America Rescue Plan funding, with regard to the use of those funds, etc.
(Anita, Iowa) – The CAM School District’s Board of Education is set to meet Monday, Oct. 11th, in Anita. The meeting takes place in the CAM High School Superintendent’s Office, beginning at 6:30-p.m. Consent/Action items on their agenda include:
Discussion and possible action items include:
Police in Red Oak arrested a man early this (Sunday) morning on a simple misdemeanor charge. Authorities say 42-year-old Michael Edward Irvine, Jr., of Red Oak, was arrested for Public Intoxication at around 2-a.m. in the 1000 block of E. Corning Street, in Red Oak. Irvine, Jr. was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 bond.
Des Moines, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump held his first rally in Iowa since he left office. KCCI reports thousands of people streamed into the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday to hear former President Donald Trump speak. Saturday was Trump’s first time back in Iowa since before the 2020 presidential election. Several top Republicans spoke before the crowd throughout the day, including Congresswomen Marianette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson, Senator Charles Grassley and Gov. Kim Reynolds.
The Des Moines Register reports Trump, who spoke for more than 90 minutes, rattled off a long list of campaign-style promises and joked about a potential new slogan, but stopped short of announcing a reelection bid. And in front of thousands of whipped-up supporters, he endorsed both U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses, which has for decades launched the presidential nominating contests for both major political parties.
He repeated claims that the 2020 election was “rigged,” and continued to cast doubt on the results, including in Arizona which just concluded a review of the state’s largest county’s votes and found no evidence of a stolen election.
People came from across the country for the Save America Rally. In the hours leading up to the speakers, people in the crowd were able to watch the Iowa vs. Penn State game on large screens placed throughout the area by former President Trump’s team.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hogue says “It’s the LAST week of Produce in the Park, and we’re celebrating with a little Halloween action–Trick-or-Treat in the Park.” Produce in the Park takes place Thursday, Oct. 14th, from 4:30-until 6:30-p.m. in the downtown Atlantic City park, and features Trick-or-Treating fun!
Costumes are not required, but expect to see some costumes at the park, along with:
Community Organizations at the Market (all are joining in on the trick-or-treat!) include:
Entertainment during the evening is as follows:
Snack at the Market: kettle corn and fresh-squeezed lemonade, plus a sneak peek at Atlas Atlantic Cinemas’ Holiday Popcorn!
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/JP5KrmsF
(Avoca, Iowa) – Patrons of the AHSTW Community School District have three more community meetings set to take place between now and November 2nd, with regard to two parts of a 2021 Bond Referendum that, combined, amounts to just under $20-million. Previously, meetings were held in Avoca, Walnut and most recently, in Shelby. AHSTW School Superintendent Darin Jones says the next meetings are set for:
Jones explains there are two questions on the November 2nd, ballot for the referendum (See the actual wording of the referendum’s below). The first is with regard to remodeling, repairing and improving the district’s existing pre-k through 12 facilities, along with some additions to the buildings.
Jones said the lighting components aspect of the improvement is not limited to the high school section.
The second question voters will act on, is with regard to the construction of an auditorium.
In addition to the classroom learning environment, the auditorium can be used for community education spaces and other opportunities.
Jones said he think the overall feedback they’ve received from the three previous has generally been positive.
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Here are the questions AHSTW School District Patrons will see on their ballot Nov. 2nd:
QUESTION 1: Remodel, repair, improve the existing K-12 facilities, along with additions
Shall the Board of Directors of the AHSTW Community School District in the Counties of Cass, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Shelby, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,900,000 to provide funds to remodel, repair, and improve the existing K-12 facilities; and to build, furnish, and equip additions to and renovations of learning environments, including related site improvements?
QUESTION 2: Construct an auditorium addition to AHSTW Community Schools
Shall the Board of Directors of the AHSTW Community School District in the Counties of Cass, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Shelby, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,750,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new Auditorium at the existing K-12 facilities?
To learn more, please go to https://www.ahstwschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Referendum%202021%7CFAQ