The Cass County Board of Supervisors are expected to act on a few matters during their meeting 9-a.m. Tuesday, at the courthouse, in Atlantic. According to the agenda, the Board will act on approving an agreement for additional GIS (Geographic Information System) services. During their meeting last week, Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman said an employee who was performing some GIS along with other duties, has moved, and the new employee will not be performing those GIS services. Therefore, the County is planning to contract for those additional GIS services. Representatives from Schneider Geospatial (already under contract for other GIS services) and Midland GIS Services presented proposals, which were taken under advisement.

The Board will also act on a Conservation park roadway project funding request. Conservation Director Micah Lee and two Conservation Board members reported last week, on a proposed project to asphalt the roadway at Cold Springs State Park, south of Lewis. The project is estimated cost about $109,000. Lee and the Conservation Board members requested assistance from the County to help fund the project. They suggested the project be paid for with 50% conservation funds and 50% from a ‘general fund’.

And, the Cass County Board of Supervisors will act on approving the County Employee handbook, in addition to hearing regular reports from various Department Heads.

AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 10th rain or shine. AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says “We are so thankful to have so many generous sponsors and community members to help make this event our biggest annual fundraiser for the Chamber. Our sponsorships help cover a lot of the costs of the event, allowing us to raise funds through registration fees, pop stand sales and the 50/50 raffle. We use the funds from AtlanticFest to continue to grow community events while also supporting business-based programs. AtlanticFest is a great event where people can spend the day with the community while supporting local businesses, civic organizations and the Chamber.”

Bailey said also, downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast or start the day off with a run through Schildberg Recreation Area in the Annual Road Race with chip timing coming back this year. The Annual Tractor Ride will also be taking place, kicking off at the Cass County Fair Grounds at 8 AM. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to help satisfy any appetite. Kids can enjoy the pony rides and bounce house and again this year, a family Carnival. The 21st Annual Car Show and Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And with free entertainment throughout the day, you can’t go wrong.

Registrations for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show and Road Race are going on now or you may show up the day of. If you are interested in being a part of AtlanticFest, please visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Chamber at 712-243-3017.

The Chamber thanks its Proud Partners: First Whitney Bank; A.M Cohron & Son; Atlantic Municipal Utilities; Brown Electric; Casey’s General Store; Salute Gymnastics; Villa Dance; Dance Atlantic; Precision Concrete Services; Deter Motor Company; Nishna Valley YMCA; Rush, CPA & Associates; Connect-A-Dock; Cass County Health System; Atlantic Bottling Company; Benning Carpentry, LLC; HyVee; Brocker, Karns & Karns; Brown’s Shoe Fit; Gade Insurance; J&B Amusement; MAHLE Engine Components; Outfitters Outlet Store; R/T Motors, Inc.; Olsen’s Outdoor Power; Hanson’s Fine Jewelry; TW Auto Sales; Rolling Hills Bank & Trust; Lindeman Tractor; Dvorak Tire & Service; SeedPro North; Weirich Welding; Hepler Curbside Recycling & Sanitation; Cook Sanitation; Casey’s General Store; Roland Funeral Home; Airworks; Atlantic Business & Professional Women; Atlantic Home Realty; Atlantic Rock Island Inn & Suites; Downtowner Café & Catering Granny’s Kettle Korn and the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission.

(Radio Iowa) — A high-speed chase ended in a crash near Iowa City last (Sunday) night. Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies chased the suspect’s Ford Taurus south on Interstate 380 from Cedar Rapids and two Iowa Highway Patrol officers joined the chase onto I-80 eastbound. They say the suspect intentionally rammed a patrol cruiser and hit the second trooper’s car when he spun into the median and got caught on the cable barrier. The suspect, 30-year-old Kelston Bogguess of Moline, Illinois, was hurt in the crash and taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City. None of the law officers were hurt.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Marion man has been given 50 years for killing a Cedar Rapids woman during a break-in. Linn County District Court records say 20-year-old Kyler Junkins also was sentenced Friday to 10 years for burglary, a term to be served at the same time as his sentence for second-degree murder. He was ordered to pay $150,000 restitution to her heirs or her estate. He’d pleaded guilty after making a deal with prosecutors.

Police say Junkins was involved in breaking into the apartment of 18-year-old AnnaElise Edgeton and shooting her. Her body was found Jan. 13 last year.

The Atlantic City Council will meet 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in a regular session at City Hall. The Council is set to receive a presentation/report on last month’s RAGBRAI event from Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith. Police and City Officials agree the event, which drew thousands of bicyclists, support crews and more to the town July 21st and 22nd, went on without too many issues and was a success.

The Council will then act on an Order to close specific streets on Saturday, August 10th, from 5-a.m. to 6-p.m., for AtlanticFest. The Streets include:

• Chestnut (both lanes) from 2nd to 7th Street.
• 6th Street (both lanes) from Walnut to Poplar.
• 5th Street from Chestnut to 1/2 block east of the alley west of the Post Office.
• 5th Street from Chestnut to Poplar.
• 4th Street from Chestnut to Poplar.
• 3rd Street from Walnut to Poplar.
• Walnut Street itself will remain open**

In other business, Mayor Dave Jones is expected to make an announcement with regard to establishing a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census. City Administrator John Lund says the Census Bureau wants local governments to establish the CCC, which will be comprised of community leaders who will advocate for participation, in order to ensure Atlantic is accurately represented.

And, the Council will act on approving a Resolution “Amending the salary of the Street Department Superintendent for FY 2020.” Kirk Knudsen was recently promoted to Street Dept. Superintendent. Accordingly, the City’s Personnel and Finance Committee is recommending the Council adjust Knudsen’s compensation for the remainder of the fiscal year, from the current $68,105 to $70,000.

The Audubon Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the annual “Operation T-Bone” parade. There were 10 categories (Winners listed beside each category).

• Antique Auto, 1959 & older: Harold Rustvold
• Milestone Auto, 1960 & newer: Wheeler Pride Jeep/Clint Stetzel.
• Antique Machinery: Dale Sloth.
• Saddle: 2019 Audubon County Saddle Club Junior Queen, Maecy Rudy.
• Hitch: Audubon State Bank.
• Junior Division: Nana Val’s Foster Care.
• Senior Division/1st prize: Friendship Home.
• Senior Div./2nd prize: Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
• Good Neighbor: Dedham Community.
• Grand Champion: Dedham Community.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous, recent arrests. Sunday night, 27-year old Bernabel Castillo, Jr., of South Sioux City, NE., was arrested following a traffic stop on I-80 near Shelby, on a vehicle with no license plates. Castillo was found to have an extraditable warrant out of Woodbury County. He was being held in the Pott. County Jail pending extradition. Just before 1-a.m. Sunday, a Deputy on patrol in the 25,500 block of Highway 92 (near Council Bluffs) responded to an unknown injury accident. He arrested 24-year old Dustin William Arterburn, for Disorderly Conduct (by ephithet or gesture), and (Simple) Domestic Abuse Assault. The report noted alcohol was a contributing factor to the incident.

A traffic stop in Treynor Saturday evening, resulted in the arrest of 59-year old Jerry C. Sorensen, of Council Bluffs. He was arrested for Driving While Barred/Habitual Offender, Failure to Appear on a citation, and Absence from Custody. He was being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail on a $2,000 bond. Friday night, 29-year old Dnae Christine McConahay, of Henderson, was arrested in Henderson following a disturbance at a rural residence. McConahay was charged with (Simple) Domestic Abuse Assault, and Assault without intent, causing bodily injury or mental illness. Her bond on the latter charge was set at $5,000.

Friday afternoon, 28-year old Ryan John Michael Riley, who was already serving time in the Pott. County Jail, was presented with a warrant for being a Fugitive from Justice. He was then returned to the custody of Corrections staff. Also arrested Friday afternoon, was 26-year old Linda Ann Buckendahl. She was transported to the Pott. County Jail from Osceola County, to address a warrant for Fraud. And, late Friday morning, 42-year old Tracey Irene McDougal, of Crescent, was served with a warrant at the Pott. County Jail, for Absence from Custody. She was already serving time for furnishing contraband to an inmate, the bond for which was set at $5,000.

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The Creston Police Department report eight people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. At around 2:25-a.m. today (Monday), 39-year old Pedro Miguel Santiago Solivan, of Orlando, FL, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Solivan was being held in the Union County Jail on a $300 bond. Sunday night, 18-year old Hunter Linne, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC), for Theft in the 3rd Degree. His bond was set at $2,000.

Saturday afternoon, 31-year old Christopher Pierce, of Creston, was arrested at his residence, for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond. At around 3:30-a.m. Saturday, 27-year old Steven White, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on a $1,000 bond. And at around 12:05-a.m. Saturday, 36-year old Shaheed Harris, of Creston, was arrested at his home on a charge of Domestic Assault – Simple misdemeanor. He was released from custody on a Promise to Appear in Court.

Friday morning, 34-year old Dusty Champlin, of Creston, was arrested at his home on a Driving While Barred, charge. He was later released on a $2,000 bond. Friday night, 43-year old Jennifer Miller, of Greenfield, was arrested in the Summit Lake parking area, on charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS), and Possession of drug paraphernalia. She was later released from the Adams County Jail on a $1,300 bond.

And, 21-year old Brandon Tull, of Creston, was arrested Friday afternoon at his home, on two Union County warrants for: Failure to Appear Driving While Barred, Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense and unlawful possession of prescription drugs; and PCS/1st offense. He was additionally charged with PCS/1st offense and Possession of paraphernalia. Tull was being held in the Union County Jail on a $6,000 bond.

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