Atlantic, Iowa, June 25, 2021 – Officials with TS Bank announced Friday, they have partnered with SHIFT ATL in Atlantic,  to help local neighborhoods through a new program called AMP, which provides funding for direct homeowner projects, neighborhood block initiatives and down payment assistance. Applications are open now through August 15, 2021. Recipient(s) in the Atlantic area will be awarded up to $5,000 in prize money for their particular project. TS Bank is the lead sponsor donating $2,500 to SHIFT ATL for the AMP program. In addition to SHIFT ATL, other contributing sponsors include Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Meyer and Gross Real Estate and Cass Health.

Individuals are encouraged to nominate themselves or a neighbor who needs assistance with outdoor housing needs. Project requests can range from landscaping, siding, painting, fencing, driveways, sidewalks, windows, roofing and exterior doors. SHIFT ATL Board Member, Mallory Robinson says “When SHIFT ATL learned of an opportunity to partner with TS Bank on the AMP for neighborhoods initiative, it was a no-brainer for us. Both TS Bank and SHIFT ATL have a mission to use resources within their organization, coupled with projects and partnerships with their communities, for the betterment of the communities we live in. This initiative is another partnership we are eager to be involved in, and feel it will create a ripple effect for years to come!”

TS Bank Director of Public Relations, Kelsey Stupfell says “We consider it a great honor to reinvest in our local communities. We are excited to launch AMP and collaborate with local leaders, nonprofit organizations and community members to help make a lasting impact in our neighborhoods.”

To apply for AMP, or to nominate someone, view the application here.

(Radio Iowa) – One of the women involved in an embezzlement scheme that left a Denison Credit Union insolvent will spend three years in prison. Fifty-three-year-old Brenda Jensen of Denison pleaded guilty to credit union embezzlement — admitting she helped embezzle one-point-five-million dollars from the Consumer Credit Union (CCU) in a six-year period. Jensen was the head teller — and helped her sister Janine Keim who was the C-E-O — cover up the theft. Jensen was ordered to pay more than one-point-four million dollars in restitution. Keim pleaded guilty to lying to auditors — and her sentencing date has not yet been set.

The credit union serves Crawford, Carrol, Shelby, Ida, Monona, Sac, and Harrison counties.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday, released a report on arrests from June 17th to 27th. On Sunday (6/27), Adams County Deputies arrested Devin Lee Heimke on a warrant for Failure to Appear. He was later released on a $2,000 cash or surety bond after appearing before the magistrate.  On June 22nd, Dallas Lee Laible turned himself-in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. He was wanted on a warrant for Sex Offender Registry Violation. Bond was set at $5,000.

(As previously mentioned) On June 22nd, Joleen Mary Most was arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies. She was wanted on three valid Adams County warrants for Failure to Appear. Most was being held in the Adams County Jail without bond, until seen by the magistrate. June 21st, Adams County Deputies arrested 19-year-old Suzann Marie Hensley on an active warrant for Accessory After the Fact, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $2,300 cash or surety bond.

June 19th, Adams County Deputies arrested Sarah Kay Reafleng, and Robert Edward Reafleng, both of Henderson, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and three counts of Child Endangerment. Robert Reafleng was also cited for not having a valid driver’s license. The couple was taken into custody following a traffic stop by officials with Lake Icaria Park. During a search of the vehicle, narcotics were located. Sarah and Robert Reafleng were being held without bond in the Adams County Jail, until seen by the magistrate.

At around 8:35-p.m. on June 18th, Adams County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 148 near 200th Street. They observed a brown paper sack on the passenger side floor of the vehicle. Inside were two 24-ounce cans. As a result, 40-year-old Matthew Cain Hollingsworth was charged with Possession of Open Container. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of a small clear bag with a leafy substance. Hollingsworth was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 2nd offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Child Endangerment.

On June 17th, 64-year-old Robin Elaine Jennings, of Red Oak, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 148, in Adams County. She was found to allegedly be intoxicated and transported to the Adams County Jail. As she was being booked, Jennings allegedly bit one of the jailers. She faces charges of OWI/2nd offense and Assault on persons engaged in certain occupations. Bond was set at $5,000 until she is seen by a magistrate.