The Atlantic Police Department reports two arrests took place Monday, and two occurred on Sunday. Authorities say 49-year old Daniel Lambson, of Atlantic, was arrested Monday for Burglary in the 3rd Degree and Theft in the 3rd. And, 28-year old Renson Berdon, of Atlantic, was arrested for False Report-911 calls. Both men were booked into the Cass County Jail.

On Sunday, 19-year old J.R. Berdon, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Interference with official acts. And, 21-year old S-K Kovac, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear. Both men were also booked into the Cass County Jail.

The Jail roster shows both Berdon’s and Kovac remained in the facility as of Tuesday morning.

Members of the Atlantic School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting beginning at noon, on Wednesday. The meeting takes place virtually, via YouTube. During their session, the Board will act on awarding the purchase of 1,425 Chromebook licenses to Rick’s Computer repair, of Danbury (IA), in the amount of $35,625. Technology Director Roger Warne received three identical quotes for Chromebook licenses. By approving the request, Superintendent Steve Barber says it would represent the first step in upgrading the District’s current Pre-K through 12 1:1 (One-to-one) program.

Rick’s Computer provides repair services for the District’s computers. Mr. Barber says since the money on all three of the quotes are identical, he feels it would be best to award the quote to Rick’s, based on the company’s relationship with the District.

The Atlantic Police Department has released additional information with regard to a bar fight last month, that resulted in injuries to two people. Authorities say at around 12:10-a.m. Feb. 19th, Officers were called to the Fireside Lounge on Atlantic’s west side. When Officers and Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, the found two subjects unconscious, on the floor. Both were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital, by ambulance. After a lengthy investigation of the video evidence and interviews, three subjects were charged:

29-year-old Cody Christensen, of Atlantic, was arrested on Cass County warrants for Disorderly Conduct/fight or violence-related, and Assault Causing Serious Injury. He remained in the jail as of today (Tuesday, March 2nd). Another subject was charged, with warrants issued for Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Official Acts, and Assault Causing Serious Injury. As of today, that individual had not been located.

Police say 36-year old Ty Daniel Jordan, of Exira, was cited in connection with the incident, and released on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 2-year-old child was critically injured when more than a dozen shots were fired into a house in Des Moines. Police went to the home Monday night after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Officers found more than a dozen shots had been fired into the home and that one had hit a child, who had been sitting inside. The child was taken to a hospital and remained in critical condition early Tuesday.

Later, Iowa State Patrol troopers found a crash on Interstate 80 west of Des Moines. Troopers believed the crash was connected to the shooting and notified Des Moines police. Police didn’t provide details connecting the crash and shooting but said they had detained five people and recovered two firearms.

The Creston Police Department reports 24-year old Tristan Lehman, of Creston, was arrested Monday afternoon, on a drug charge. Lehman was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 2nd offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $1,000 bond. And, at around 10-a.m. Monday, 36-year old Dusty Champlin, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Barred. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

Patrons of the CAM and Nodaway Valley School Districts are being asked to head to the polls today, to approve a new Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS). The purpose of the statement is to specify how the District may use revenues it receives from the State of Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) Fund. Superintendent Paul Croghan says the vote does not impact your property taxes.

The Polling Center for ALL voters in Adair County or Audubon County, and ALL voters residing in the Cass County Townships of Grant, Benton, Franklin or Lincoln, is: The Anita Community Center. The Polling Center for ALL voters residing in Adams County, and all other voters residing in the Cass County Townships of Massena, Union, Bear Grove, Noble, Edna, or Victoria, is: The Cumberland Community Center.  The Polling place for Nodaway Valley School District patrons in Adair or Madison County, is: The Adair County Health & Fitness Center, in Greenfield (202 N. Townline Road).

Polls are open from 7-a.m. until 8-p.m. at all precincts. (Here is a sample ballot with wording adapted at the polls, to reflect the separate districts: 2021 CAM CSD Special Election SAMPLE Ballot)

For additional information on the change in law and the revenue purpose statement process, visit the district’s web site at camcougars.org