DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two white men have been arrested in an assault so severe that the 22-year-old black victim believed he was about to be killed. The NAACP has said the attack in Des Moines was racially motivated. Twenty-eight-year-old Dale Lee Millard and 27-year-old Jesse James Downs are charged with willful injury causing serious injury. Millard was arrested Thursday and is jailed in Polk County on $50,000 bond. Downs surrendered Friday. DarQuan Jones says he was attacked by at least two men early on May 16. He says they choked and punched him, then held his head underwater in a creek.

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa public television says a member of its staff has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting it to cancel the taping of a public affairs program. Iowa PBS cancelled the regular Friday taping of Iowa Press in its Johnston studios after learning a staff member was being treated for the virus and was recovering at home. The show this week was scheduled to feature Democratic legislative leaders. Iowa PBS spokeswoman Susan Ramsey says the staff member is under a doctor’s care and is recovering at home. She says the staff member is not an on-air personality and does not interact with members of the public.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest early Saturday of 27-year-old Randall Wesley Butts of Red Oak for Driving While Revoked and Breach of Peace. Butts was arrested at 1:29 a.m. Saturday in the 600 block of E Hammond Street. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of a Red Oak man for Public Intoxication on Friday night. At 9:11 p.m. Officers arrested 59-year-old Tony Joe Christensen of Red Oak in the 1200 block of E Summit Street. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond. This was the second night in a row that Christensen was arrested for Public Intoxication.

Atlantic, IA — As part of the effort to expand COVID-19 testing across the state, Test Iowa will open three new clinic sites next week including a site in Atlantic.

The Atlantic site will be operated by Cass County Health System. All Test Iowa tests are performed as a drive-thru service on the northwest side of 1500 East 10^th Street.

Individuals who wish to get tested at the Test Iowa site must follow these steps:

• First, complete the online assessment at testiowa.com.
• Select the testing site (Cass County Health System).
• Receive a QR code.
• Schedule their test appointment by calling 712-250-8297; appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to noon.

You will receive an email from Test Iowa with a link to your test results as soon as they are ready. The information will be sent to the email address you provided when answering the survey.

Clinic sites are partnerships between the State of Iowa and local health care providers to increase access to testing in their communities. Clinics operate and staff the test sites. The state provides testing supplies and processes the samples through the State Hygienic Lab.

Locations and hours of operation for all test sites can be found at testiowa.com or coronavirus.iowa.gov. More information about testing at the Atlantic site can be found at casshealth.org/testiowa.

A tenth case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Montgomery County. The new case is an adult (18-40) who is currently in isolation.

Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing Data 6/19/2020
New Confirmed Cases 1
Recovered Cases 6
Total Deaths 2
Total Positive Cases 10
Individuals Tested 592

Montgomery County Serology Testing Data 6/19/2020
Individuals Positive 1
Individuals Negative 63
Individuals Tested 64

Current COVID-19 information can be found by visiting the Iowa Coronavirus webpage at,
https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/

On Monday June 22, the Anita Food Pantry is hosting a mobile food pantry through the Food Bank for the Heartland at CAM High School from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, or as supplies last. In the event of rain, the mobile pantry will be set up at the CAM North Elementary school.

Anyone in need is welcome to visit the mobile pantry, and no documentation is needed. People from surrounding towns and communities are welcome.

Food Bank for the Heartland Mobile Food Pantry
When: Monday, June 22 (2:00-4:00 PM, or until supplies run out)
Where: CAM High School (1000 Victory Park Road, Anita, IA 50020). Rain location: CAM North
Elementary School (709 McIntyre Road, Anita, IA 50020).
What: A mobile pantry is a traveling food pantry that delivers food directly to families in need for a oneday distribution. The mobile pantry is available free of charge. Visitors are asked stay in their vehicles
with the trunk open.
Who: Anyone in need is welcome. No documentation needed.

The Anita Food Pantry reminds people who use their services that the Anita Food Pantry will not be open the first Saturday in July because it is the Fourth of July. Therefore, people who may need to visit the Anita Food Pantry in early July are encouraged to visit the mobile pantry on June 22.

Questions can be directed to (402)331-1213. For more information on local food, farmers markets, and food access, follow the Cass County Local Food Policy Council’s Facebook page @CassCountyLocalFood.
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The Mills County Public Health Department reports 3 new COVID-19 cases in the county for a total now of 29 confirmed positive cases to date. 22 of those individuals have recovered from the virus.

All three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today are adults, 41-60 years old. All cases were contracted through community spread.

We want to remind all county residents that even though the Governor has eased restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, COVID-19 continues to spread in our county. It is now more important than ever to practice social distancing, wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow/upper arm and stay at home when you are ill.

SHELBY, IA  – The Board of Directors of Carstens 1880 Farmstead has decided to postpone Farm Days this year until September 11 & 12, 2021.  This is due to COVID-19 safety considerations.  “We looked at a lot of things before we decided to postpone the show,” said Carstens Board President, Mel Hursey of Shelby.  “We know that the Farm Days Show brings folks from all over and we decided to keep things as safe as we could by postponing.”

The Board met last week and considered what the two-day event’s postponement means to the community.  The difficult decision about postponing Kids Day was also made.  “We want to keep the health and safety of our youngest and oldest visitors and volunteers to the farm a priority.”

“One part of Farm Days that people like will happen this year,” added Hursey.  The Staley’s Chicken Dinner will still be held at the farm on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  It will begin at 5:30 pm.  Public Health guidance will be followed to assure social distancing is available.  “Tables will be added so there will be more room for the crowd,” Hursey said.  This dinner typically draws over 300 as they enjoy the meal and community spirit of the Farm Days Show.

“Be sure to check for COVID-19 updates and the farm on our web site,” Hursey said.  As Public Health information is updated Carstens Board members will adjust plans as needed. “As we look forward in these times, we thank the community, the exhibitors and volunteers for the continuing support of Carstens 1880 Farmstead.”

(Radio Iowa) — Starting September 1st, Iowans in their 70s may be able to renew their drivers license for up to eight years rather than just every two. Under current law, Iowans who reach the age of 72 must renew their licenses every two years. The new law Governor Kim Reynolds has just approved raises that every-two-years requirement to the age of 78. The bill passed the House unanimously in February, without debate. It easily cleared the Senate last weekend, but not before 69-year-old Senator Herman Quirmbach, of Ames, raised objections.

Quirmach says many Iowans in their 70s are capable drivers, but everyone knows friends or relatives who should not be driving. According to the federal government, 86 percent of Americans who are 65 or older continue to drive and are more likely than all other age groups to be involved in fatal accidents. Iowa D-O-T records indicate nearly 480-thousand Iowans who were 65 or older were licensed to drive in 2018.