(Atlantic, Iowa) -The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to “Get a kick start to your holiday shopping” by purchasing discounted AtlantiCash. The AtlanticCash event is available from 9-a.m. until Noon this Saturday, only, Nov. 13th. It’s presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust. AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available.

Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said, “This has become one of our favorite events to host every year. AtlantiCash is money that has to be spent at local businesses in our community, so not only does it boost Local Option Sales Tax, but it also supports all of our incredible businesses who have so much to offer this holiday season. Last year, we sold $30,000 in about 20 minutes, so our goal this year is to sell $40,000.”  She credits First Whitney Bank and Trust in making the promotion possible. “Their partnership helps us support local merchants and put money back into Atlantic,” Smith said.

The Holiday Open House will also be taking place Saturday beginning when retailers open. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Akin Building Center, Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Something For You and Valley Boutique.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Instagram to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.atlanticiowa.com. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by Momentum Exterior Services.

Officials with the Glenwood Police Department, today (Tuesday), said a 19-year-old from Council Bluffs was arrested today on drug charges. Deven Hatfield was taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana, Poss. of a Controlled Substance, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Revoked. His bond was set at $3,300. And, on Monday, 33-year-old Lorenzo Cobb, of Hastings, NE., was arrested in Glenwood for Driving While Revoked, with bond set at $1,000.

A woman from Council Bluffs was cited for Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to Provide (proof of) Insurance, following a single-vehicle accident just before midnight, Saturday. 30-year-old Ashley Morgan was driving northbound on I-29 at mile marker 36, when another motorist notified authorities Morgan was allegedly driving erratically. Morgan told police she drifted off the road to the left and struck a cable barrier, before her 2006 Chevy came to rest. No injuries were reported.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday, reported five recent arrests. Last Saturday, 32-year-old Geoffrey Scott Avey, and 18-year-old Sierra Jo Graham, both of Stuart, were arrested for Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance/3rd or subsequent offense, and Poss. of paraphernalia. Avey was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $5,000 cash/surety bond. Graham was cited and released a few hours later.

On Nov. 4th, 26-year-old Jacob Quentin Dvorak, of Waukee, was arrested for Driving while license denied or revoked for OWI. He was released the following day on a $1,000 cash/surety bond. On Nov. 3rd, the Iowa State Patrol arrested 20-year-old Dani Anna O’Malley, of Omaha, following a traffic stop on I-80. She was charged with Possession of a controlled substance 3rd/subsequent offense. And, on Oct. 31st, 19-year-old Antony James-Norval Schwengels, of Council Bluffs, was arrested by the State Patrol on I-80 in Adair County, for Driving While Barred.

O’Malley and Schwengels were released on their Own Recognizance.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Department, Tuesday (today), said there were 10 arrests that took place over the past four days. Four people were arrested Monday, on drug charges:

• (as previously mentioned) 59-year-old Vicki Kay Delezene and 66-year-old Jackie Lee Ward, both of Council Bluffs, were arrested for Controlled Substance Violations and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp. Their bonds were set at $30,000 each.
• 37-year-old Tyanna Karee Monrreal Robles, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Monday on two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia, with bond set at $3,300.
• and, 36-year-old Thomas James Petrzilka, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $2,000.

Also arrested on Monday, was 32-year-old James Isaiah Donevley McFarland, of Council Bluffs, on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County, for Flight to Avoid Prosecution. He was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail. 32-year old Tyler Eldon Buckner, of Emerson, was arrested Monday for Theft in the 3rd degree, with his bond set at $2,000.

On Sunday, Mills County Deputies arrested 30-year-old Ashley Nichole Morgan, of Council Bluffs, for Poss. of a Controlled Substance & Poss. of Paraphernalia, with bond set at $1,300. Early Saturday morning, 21-year old Adam Dennis Letts, of Emerson, was arrested for Driving While Barred. And, last Friday, 53-year-old Ronnie Lee Fuller, of Clarinda, was arrested in Mills County for OWI/1st offense, with bond set at $1,000. 33-year-old Bobby Brice Horn, of Maryville, MO., was arrested at the Pott. County Jail, Friday, on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation, with his bond set at $7,500.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Hospital officials in Atlantic report Orthopedic surgeon Blake Bodendorfer, MD, is joining the medical staff at Cass Health in Atlantic, beginning this Thursday, November 11th.

Cass Health CEO Brett Atlman said “We are excited to welcome Dr. Bodendorfer who complements Dr. Weresh’s orthopedic practice perfectly. While Dr. Weresh focuses on total joint reconstruction of knees and hips, fracture care, carpal tunnel, and other procedures, Dr. Bodendorfer specializes more in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine procedures of the upper and lower extremities. We have two 5-star orthopedic surgeons and provide a full range of services for the citizens of southwest and west central Iowa.”

Dr. Bodendorfer

Dr. Bodendorfer is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 2020, and he completed an orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in 2021. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Bodendorfer will see patients by appointment in the Atlantic Medical Center Surgery Clinic, and he will perform surgeries locally as well. To make an appointment, call 712-243-7535.

(Radio Iowa) – There are concerning levels of contamination in public water systems across Iowa, according to an environmental group that sets its own health standards. Water from more than 700 Iowa utilities had levels of certain contaminants above health guidelines set by the Environmental Working Group, which are not legally enforceable. E-W-G senior scientist David Andrews says government regulations aren’t keeping up with the science. “The EPA hasn’t set any new legal limits in over two decades and yet during that time period, our scientific understanding of how chemicals interact with our body, which chemicals are found in the environment, it’s progressed an incredible amount,” Andrews says, “and we’re now learning that many chemicals are impacting our health.”

Only a few of the utilities exceeded legal limits in the past few years for radium, selenium and arsenic, but Andrews argues the established federal limits are extremely outdated. “Impacting our health and causing harm to infants, adults, at concentrations that weren’t of concern three or four decades ago,” Andrews says. “So that’s where people should be very concerned is the fact that there have been no updates to the system or very few updates and we really think there needs to be.” Iowans can search the website by ZIP code to get more information on the water in their area.

More information at https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/