(Atlantic, Iowa)— Officials with Cass Health have announced the founding of the Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard. Cass County is now the fifteenth county in Iowa with a local chapter.

Founded in 2003, the national organization has more than 250 groups across the United States. The Nurses Honor Guard is a volunteer program made up of current and former nurses that attend the services of nurses who have passed away, as well as parades, honor walks, living tributes, and more. The Nurses Honor Guard dresses in the traditional white uniform, complete with a cap and cape. During a funeral service, the ceremony is brief; it takes about 5 minutes and consists of reciting the Nightingale Tribute and laying of a white rose, symbolizing the nurse’s dedication to the profession. After the Nightingale Tribute is recited, a triangle is rung after a roll call for the nurse. The nurse’s name is called three times, and the triangle is rung after each call of the name. After the roll call, the words are spoken that the nurse is officially released from their nursing duties. A lit Nightingale lamp is carried up at the beginning of the ceremony and is then extinguished and presented to the family.

Cass Health’s Director of Nursing Supervision, Sara Beth Jones, RN, BSN started the local chapter after hearing about it through social media. Jones says “After seeing a service being held, I did a deep dive into searching for what chapters we have in Cass County, only to discover we did not have one. I was immediately touched and felt moved to be a part of something to honor both living nurses and those who have passed on. Being a part of this is very rewarding.”

Current or former nurses interested in joining this volunteer organization can call 712-243-7575 for more information.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Adair County will meet this week on Tuesday, instead of their normal Wednesday. During their 9-a.m. session at the courthouse in Greenfield, the Adair County Supervisors will canvass and make official, the results of the West Central Valley CSD Special Election. They will also discuss and act on a courtyard use permit, a temporary liquor license, and Homestead/Military Disallowances.

County Treasurer Brenda Wallace with present her Semi-annual report to the Board, as well.

The conference phone will still be used for those who cannot attend in person and can be accessed by using the following dial in information:

Dial in Number: (605) 313-6157 Access Code: 526272#

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors regular meeting takes place 9-a.m. Tuesday, in the Atlantic courthouse Board Room. Among the discussion and/or action items on their agenda, is:

• Consider allowing Dennis Daniels to set-up a “Boots on the Ground” food truck in the courthouse parking lot, on multiple occasions.
• Action on a recommendation by the Emergency Medical Services System Advisory Council, with regard to the amount to be specified in a Nov. 5, 2024 election, ballot measure.
• A request from CADCO to contribute Valley Business Park interest toward a revolving loan fund.
• A request from Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue for ARPA funds to purchase mobile and portable radios for a School Resource Officer (SRO), for slightly more than $11,430.
• Passing a resolution canceling warrants that are over one-year-old,
• and, the appointments of: Heath Larsen as Cass Township Clerk (replacing Max Potter, whose resignation was accepted May 7th), and Brandon Laverty as Cass Township Trustee (replacing Heath Larsen).

You can view the rest of the agenda and electronic instructions on joining the meeting if you are unable to attend, in this PDF: Agenda – 2024.07.16 – for Publication

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning at 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, in their Red Oak courthouse Board Room. Among the action items on their agenda, is: approval of a resolution for a Temporary Road Closure and Detour for the H-34 Hot Melt Asphalt (HMA), Widening and Overlay Project (as mentioned last week on KJAN); Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency updates with regard to the May 2024 Tornado and Storms, with action as necessary; Approval of a Family Connections real estate lease for Aug. 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, in the amount of 52-cents per square foot, totaling 2,320- sq.ft, for a monthly amount of $1,206.40 (total annual payments of $14,476.80).

Following the regular Board meeting (or at around 9:30-a.m.), the Montgomery County Supervisors will hold a Budget Planning Session, with action as necessary on the following:

1. HF-718, SF2442, changes
2. Budget Policy planning
3. Capital Improvement planning

View the Board’s full regular agenda and ZOOM instructions in the PDF: AGENDA 7-16-2024 Regular a

(Red Oak, Iowa) A Montgomery County man suffered minor injuries during a collision that was the result of distracted driving, Sunday morning, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 35-year-old Cory Phelan Porter, of Red Oak, was driving a 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup truck westbound in the 500 block of E. Washington Avenue at around 9:30-a.m., Sunday, when he lost the lens out of his glasses. When Porter reached down to pick it up, his pickup veered across the center line of the road and into the opposite lane.

When he looked up, he tried to stop, but was unable to do so in-time before his pickup struck the front of a legally parked 2013 Ford pickup. The impact pushed the parked pickup into a legally parked 2013 Chevy Equinox SUV. Porter suffered an abrasion on his head and knees, but refused rescue. He was cited for Driving in an improper lane/wrong direction.

Damage from the accident amounted to $12,100, according to the police report.

An accident late Sunday evening, caused $18,000 damage, but no one was injured. Red Oak Police report a 2015 Jeep Wrangler owned by Charles & Roxanna Fink, and driven by 22-year-old Savannah Jo Fink, of Red Oak, was traveling west on Highway 34 in a 50 mph construction zone. A 2017 Dodge Charger owned by Mid-Plains Truck and Auto, and driven by 55-year-old James T. Vukonich, of Fremont, NE, was traveling east on Highway 34 in the same construction zone. As the Jeep was approaching the intersection of 8th Street and Highway 34, a 2021 Ford Escape SUV owned by Thomas & Lois Pratt, and driven by 79-year-old Thomas Keith Pratt, of Red Oak, was stopped at the stop sign facing south on 8th Street. Pratt failed to yield the right-of-way before his vehicle pulled out in front of the Jeep and was struck by the SUV.

The impact caused the Escape to crash into the barrels of sand in the construction lane, which caused additional damage to the Ford. The Jeep was bumped-off of the Ford and struck the Dodge Charger that was in the oncoming lane, sideswiping the left side of the car. The Jeep was left undrivable, and stuck in the middle of the westbound lane. The other two vehicles were driven away by their respective drivers.

There were no citations issued.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department say six people were arrested Friday through Sunday. Three of the arrests occurred Sunday:

38-year-old Jessica Lynn Palmer, of Creston, was arrested for Assault (General). Palmer was taken to the Union County Jail where she was later released on $300 cash or surety bond; 58-year-old Scott Bradley Spurrier, of Orient, was arrested for OWI 1^st Offense. Spurrier was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on $1000 cash or surety bond.; And, 23-year-old Juan Carlos Villegas, Jr., of Texas, was arrested at the Quality Inn, in Creston. Villegas was charged with Public Intoxication 1^st Offense. Villegas was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on $300 cash or surety bond.

Early Saturday morning, 33-year-old Irene Pantoja, of Creston, was arrested for OWI 1^st Offense. Pantoja was taken to the Union County Jail where she was later released on $1000 cash or surety bond.

Friday afternoon, 71-year-old Sandra Jean Bruce, of Creston, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bruce was cited and released on Promise to Appear. And, Friday night, 41-year-old Nicki Renee Jones, of Creston, was arrested for Driving while Barred. Jones was cited and released on Promise to Appear.