(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Treasurer Jackie Porter, this (Tuesday) morning, administered the Oath of Office to Trinity Oakleaf, Assistant to the Treasurer.

Her Oath was administered during a meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.

Jackie Porter administers the Oath Of Office to Trinity Oakley.

The Board also approved the appointment of Christine Adams as Montgomery County Representative on the Red Oak Public Library Board for a six-year term. The Montgomery County Supervisors discussed and approved the abatement and refund of Red Oak City-owned property taxes paid in error by Bruce Reich, in the amount of $331-dollars. Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna explained…

The Board discussed renewing a contract with Family Connections, a home and office-based mental health agency, offering around the clock access to trained crisis counselors, and is renting county-owned property. The proposed contract calls for a 52-cent increase in their fee. No action was taken during today’s meeting. Jill Ozuna will have a draft contract finalized for the Board’s approval next week.

And, Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert provided the Supervisors will a weekly Secondary Roads Department report.

Montgomery Co. Engineer Karen Albert

In other business, the Board approved the Sheriff’s and Recorder’s report on fees for June 30, 2024, as well as claims.

(Walnut, Iowa) – Multiple agencies responded to a hazardous materials spill Monday evening in Pottawattamie County. According to Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Specialist Michell Bose, the incident occurred on the Exit Ramp from Interstate 80 westbound to Antique City Drive (Exit 46/Walnut), at around 5:30-p.m., Monday. The driver of a transport truck noticed something leaking from the cargo area, and pulled off the Interstate. The leaking material turned out to be Hydrogen Peroxide – a colorless liquid with a slightly sharp odor. Hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, skin, and throat.

Emergency crews from Walnut and Avoca were first on the scene. Other responding agencies included the Council Bluffs Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Michell Bose said the leak was quickly contained to the shoulder of the exit ramp, through the use of absorbent booms.

The exit ramp was closed-off to traffic while the spill was being cleaned-up. No injuries were reported. Emergency crews remained on the scene for about three-hours before the exit ramp was re-opened to traffic.

(Carroll, Iowa) – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Granite Avenue and 200th Street, west of Templeton. The accident happened during the evening of July 3rd, 2024. Authorities say the vehicle in question is believed to be an “electric” or brighter blue color, and either a four-door car or a pickup truck.

The vehicle will have extensive driver’s side damage, and was believed to have a male driver and female passenger. The vehicle may also have white paint transfer on the damaged area, as well.

If you know this vehicle or have seen it, please contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 712-792-4393.

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports a Clarke County man was arrested Monday evening, then cited and released, following a traffic stop.  Authorities say 34-year-old Bo Christopher-Robert Garland, of Osceola was stopped in the Creston/Bomgaars Parking Lot. Garland was charged with Driving while Suspended. He was released from the scene on a Promise to Appear in court.

(Area) – Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand will visit southwest Iowa today (July 9th), and Wednesday (July 10^th),  as part of his 100 Town Hall Tour across Iowa’s 99 counties. See the schedule below:

Tuesday, July 9, 2024:

Union County Town Hall

Rainbow Park (500 S Vine Street), in Creston, from 10:15am-11:15am

Adams County Town Hall
Grove Park (800 10^th Street), in Corning, from 12:00pm-1:00pm

Adair County Town Hall

Greenfield City Park in Greenfield, from 1:45pm-2:45pm

Guthrie County Town Hall

Mitchell Park (507 W State Street), in Guthrie Center, from 3:45pm-4:45pm

State Auditor Rob Sand

Sand’s stops on Wednesday, July 10th include:

Mills County Town Hall
Hiley Park (128 Hillcrest Avenue), in Glenwood, from 10:00am-11:00am

Fremont County Town Hall

Fremont County Courthouse Steps (506 Filmore Street), in Fremont, from 11:45am-12:45pm

Montgomery County Town Hall

Legion Park in Red Oak, from 1:30-to 2:30-p.m.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic City Council will meet in a regular session beginning 5:30-p.m. Wednesday (July 10), in their Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda is public hearings with regard to the Preliminary Plat and a Zoning Classification change for, the Camblin Hills housing development project. View the full (tentative agenda) below: