(Blairstown, Iowa) – A school bus collided with an SUV, Wednesday afternoon, in eastern Iowa, resulting in some students and both drivers being injured. In a press release, officials with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said the Benton Community School school bus was occupied by nine students and the bus driver. Of the nine students, three were transported by ambulance for evaluation at a local hospital. The remaining students and bus driver were transported by personal vehicle or released to a parent or guardian. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. No injuries were believed to life- threatening.

The driver of the SUV was also transported by ambulance for evaluation. The names of the individuals involved were being withheld as of the latest report.

Agencies assisting with the accident include Blairstown Fire Department, Blairstown Ambulance, Area Ambulance, Belle Plaine Ambulance, Department of Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa County Ambulance, Benton Community School District Administration.

(Scott County, Iowa) – A pickup truck that was eluding the Iowa State Patrol in Davenport Wednesday night, went out of control and collided with an embankment before rolling over, resulting in the death of a woman and serious injuries to a man. The Patrol reports the 2002 Chevy Avalanche was traveling south on Eastern Avenue from Elm Street, in Davenport, when it crashed and came to rest at Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street, at around 8:15-p.m., Wednesday.

The person who died was identified as 24-year-old Alecia M. Garcia, of Davenport. The injured victim was 31-year-old Damonte Stewart, of Oklahoma City, OK. was transported to Genesis Hospital in Davenport. Neither was wearing a seat belt.

The Patrol did not indicate in the report, the reason for the pursuit, and it’s not clear who was driving the pickup. The crash remains under investigation.

(Radio Iowa) – A 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested today (Wednesday) by Webster County Sheriff’s deputies at Fort Dodge Senior High School. The arrest followed an investigation into a shooting that occurred late last Friday night during a party at a residence in rural Webster County. There was a juvenile female who was shot during the party. She was transported to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The male juvenile was charged with Intimidation with dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.

The juvenile made his initial appearance in Webster County magistrate court and was ordered held on a 16-thousand dollar cash only bond. He is being held at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora.

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Harlan Police Department, Wednesday, released information with regard to five arrests that took place between Sept. 12th and the 19th. This past Sunday (9/19), 38-year-old Johnathan Patrick Antrim, of Council Bluffs, was arrested following a traffic stop. Antrim was transported the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended, no proof of insurance, and operating a non-registered vehicle.

There were three arrests Sept. 17th, in Harlan: 19-year-old Reese Lloyd Schwery, of Panama, was arrested following a stop. Schwery was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and minor in possession of alcohol; 20-year-old Chloe Isabella Schmidt, and 29-year-old Ashlen Marie Rutherford, both of Harlan, were arrested following a call for service. Both women were charged with domestic abuse assault.

And, on Sept. 12th, 54-year-old Keith David Finstad, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop. Finstad was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and fail to obey stop sign.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett, Wednesday evening, issued the Oath of Office to the two newest members of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department Board. The Parks Board, during their meeting Monday evening, selected Jeremy Butler to succeed Ashley Hayes, who resigned in August. And, Shirley Jensen, who was already on the Board, but had been improperly given the Oath when she was appointed to the Board, was sworn-in.

In other business, the Mayor proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week,” in the City of Atlantic. Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today. The celebration started through a petition of Congress in 1955 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Mayor Garrett announced also, that Halloween Trick-or-Treating will be held City-wide in Atlantic on Oct. 31st, from 5-until 7-p.m. The Council, Wednesday, unanimously approved an Order permitting a fireworks show by Wild Wayne’s, during the Atlantic Homecoming game on Oct. 8th. They also approved an Order pertaining to the closure of 6th Street between Chestnut and Poplar, on Oct. 8th, from 1-until 5-p.m., for the Pre-Fire Prevention Parade. Councilperson Elaine Ottee explains…

There will be games and activities available for families in the downtown Atlantic City Park as part of the event. The Council also approved the closure of selected streets on Friday, Sept. 23rd, from 2:15- and 3:30-p.m., for the Atlantic Homecoming Parade.

Oath of Office issued to Jeremy Butler

Oath of Office issued to Shirley Jensen.

A public hearing was held during Wednesday’s Council meeting, on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Land Acquisition Loan Agreement for the purchase of land from the Comes Family Trust. The land will be used for housing development. Hearing and having received no comments, the Council unanimously passed a Resolution authorizing and approving the Loan Agreement, the issuance of $500,000 taxable G.O. Bonds, and the levying of taxes to pay for them. They then acted to pass a Resolution with regard to an application to rezone City-owned property at 301 Maple Street, for the purpose of expanding an existing local business. City Administrator John Lund…

And, the Atlantic City Council passed the third and final reading of an amended Ordinance pertaining to Panhandling, as well as the second readings of Mowing, and Solid Waste Removal. The Council voted 4-to 2 (With Councilman Sisco absent), to pass the second reading of an amended snow & ice accumulation removal Ordinance. Councilmen Pat McCurdy and Jim Behrens had separate reasons for voting “Nay.”