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Red Oak restaurant among a dozen establishments cited for food safety violations in recent weeks

News

July 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – A restaurant in Montgomery County is among a dozen establishments in Iowa that were cited for food safety violations in recent weeks. That’s according to a report from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (IDALS). The Iowa Capital Dispatch says the state inspections department reminds the public that their reports are a “snapshot” in time, and violations are often corrected on the spot before the inspector leaves the establishment. You can read a complete report about some of the most serious violations and the establishments that were cited by IDALS, HERE.

In southwest Iowa, IDALS reported that at the Bucksnort (322 E. Coolbaugh St., in Red Oak), during a July 12th visit by inspectors, imitation crab meat was found. The meat was “visibly spoiled with a sour smell” inside one of the coolers. The inspector also reported watching the staff handle ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands, and reported finding multiple unspecified foods that had no date markings to ensure freshness and safety.

In the past month, state and county food inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and grocery stores for hundreds of food-safety violations. (Photo by Clark Kauffman/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

In addition, the staff was thawing food in the basin of the handwashing sink. The inspector also reported, without elaboration, “missing” flooring and “a large hole outside of kitchen entrance.”

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Friday, July 26, 2024

Weather

July 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tom. Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. S/SE winds 10-20 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy w/a 40% chance of showers & thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Low around 70.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 89. Our Low this morning was 69. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 95 & the Low was 67. The All-time Record High here, on July 26th, was 109 in 1936. The Record Low was 43, in 1962. Sunrise: 6:09. Sunset: 8:44.

Property damage accident in Creston Thursday evening

News

July 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – A collision in Creston Thursday evening caused a police estimated, $5,500 damage, but there were no injuries. Authorities say a 2020 Chevy Equinox driven by 19-year-old Lucas Rushing, of Creston, was traveling east on Townline Street at around 6:20-p.m., and attempting to turn right onto N. Vine Street, when the SUV failed to stay in its own lane.

The vehicle struck the driver’s side of a 2003 Chevy pickup, that was stopped at a posted stop-sign at the intersection, facing north on Vine Street. The pickup was being driven by 50-year-old Adan Vega, of Creston.

Vega told police he thought the SUV was traveling faster than it should have been, before it rounded the corner and hit his pickup. No citations were issued, but the police report stated Rushing made an improper turn and failed to keep in the proper lane.

Both vehicles were driven away from the scene, following the investigation.

Phil Steele tabs Ohio State and Oregon as favorites in Big

Sports

July 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Of the four Big Ten newcomers one college football preview magazine believes Oregon will make a serious run at the title. Phil Steele’s College Football Preview says the Ducks are loaded even with the loss of star quarterback Bo Nix.*

And Steele says they are the biggest threat to an Ohio State team that may be ranked one or two in the preseason AP Poll.

Big Ten Media Days wrapped up Thursday in Indianapolis

Shenandoah couple arrested Thursday on felony Neglect/abandonment of a dependent person charges

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July 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope, Thursday night, said two people were taken into custody on felony charges of Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, and Aggravated Misdemeanor charges of Child Endangerment. 26-year-old Dustin Carl Lee Perry, and 26-year-old Lindsey Barbara Marie Hamilton, both of Shenandoah, were being held without bond in the Fremont County Jail, pending an initial appearance before a Magistrate Judge. Additional charges are pending.

Their arrests followed an investigation into a report the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received at around 8:55-a.m. Thursday, about a small child who was standing alone, near the roadway in the 1700 block of Washington Street, in Hamburg. Deputies discovered a 4-year-old child, with reported developmental disabilities, covered in filth and a mixture of both human and animal feces outside the residence. Deputies located another child inside the home. Both children were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Dustin Perry

Lindsey Hamilton

Deputies allege that the boy’s parents, Dustin Perry and Lindsey Hamilton, left the children in the care of relatives with the direction to keep the 4-year-old in a makeshift cage. Deputies located the cage in the home constructed out of a pack and play, a baby gate roof, and zip ties. Deputies allege that the child was able to escape from the device and left the home without waking the occupants. Deputies discovered a second homemade cage where it is alleged that the child was kept in a walk-in closet in a home in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Hamburg Rescue, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and the Shenandoah Police Department assisted with the investigation.
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

State High School Softball Scores from Thursday

Sports

July 25th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 5-A Championship:

Pleasant Valley 14, WDM Valley 11

Class 5-A Consolation:

Urbandale 6, Ankeny 5

Class 4-A Championship:

Carlisle 7, ADM 6

Class 4-A Consolation:

North Scott 6, North Polk 2

State High School Baseball Results from Thursday

Sports

July 25th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Class 2-A Semifinals: (at Carroll)

Underwood 8, Chariton 7

New Hampton 7, Sumner-Fredericksburg 3

Class 4-A Semifinals: (at Cedar Rapids)

Cedar Rapids Kennedy 8, Johnston 7

Dowling Catholic 5, Iowa City High 1

Woman leads W. Dsm Police on a 125mph chase in a stolen police cruiser

News

July 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Multiple law enforcement agencies were part of a chase that began in West Des Moines and ended in Altoona Thursday morning after police say a woman stole a police car. WHO-TV reports Sgt. Dan Wade, the Public Information Officer for the West Des Moines Police Department, said the incident began around 2-a.m., when an officer responded to the area of S. 60th and Village View Drive on a mental health call. While trying to assist an adult woman at the location, Sgt. Wade said she slipped into the police car and drove away.

Police were able to track the car using GPS as the woman went east on Mills Civic Parkway, then north on I-35/80. The top speed of the chase was clocked at 125 miles per hour said Sgt. Wade. Near 86th Street on I-80 stop sticks were used to try to disable the vehicle. The vehicle exited I-80 in Altoona and came to rest at the intersection of Highway 65 and 8th Street, where law enforcement was able to take the driver into custody. The chase lasted about 20 minutes.

The driver has been hospitalized to receive the mental health treatment she needs, but will face charges upon her release.

One other responding law enforcement vehicle had minor damage from the incident, but no bystanders were injured or involved. The Iowa State Patrol, Urbandale Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Altoona Police Department assisted the West Des Moines Police Department in the pursuit and arrest.

NE Iowa police department closes after losing all officers to other jobs

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July 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The City of Lansing will have to lean on the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, while the city hires new police officers. KCRG reports that on July 15, the New Hampton City Council approved hiring Conrad Rosendahl as the new Chief of Police. Rosenthal was the former Police Chief for the Lansing/New Albin Police Department. With Rosenthal gone, Lansing was down to just two officers.

But according to Lansing Mayor Mike Verdon, those two officers are set to leave as well.

You can read his full statement below:

“Our chief of police resigned to take the position of chief at New Hampton. Thereafter one of our two officers submitted his resignation and is assuming the same duties in New Hampton. The other officer also resigned and is, I believe, going to return to work in EMS with the Gundersen Health System in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. The last day for the two officers will be this Friday, the 26th.

Until such time as we can hire staff to replace the three departing individuals, law enforcement services will be provided by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s office.

Thank you,

Kids Bike Ride set for Aug. 10th in Atlantic

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Service reports Nishna Valley Trails is holding a Kids Bike Ride on August 10th, 2024, beginning at 10:30-a.m.  The ride starts in the Schildberg Recreation Area west parking lot. Participants will check-in and start the ride at the west Rotary Shelter, at the Schildberg Rec. Area.

The ride will consist of three age groups: 0-5 yrs old, 6-12 yrs old, and 12 yrs and up. The ride length is set according to age the of the participants. The event is FREE, and all ages welcome. Be sure to wear your bicycle helmet for a sweet surprise.

The ride is co-sponsored by Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Cass County Conservation, Fareway, and West Side Diner in Atlantic, IA. Questions: Call Cass County Naturalist Lora Kanning, at 712-769-2372. After the ride check out Atlanticfest going on downtown!