Two men refused medical treatment after the vehicle they were in struck a cow on the road in Page County, Sunday night. Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports the accident happened on Highway 71, just south of the Montgomery/Page County line, at around 8:25-p.m. An investigation determined 23-year old Mark Richard Schut and 20-year old Paul Andre Schut, both of Villisca, were traveling in a 1996 Chevy K1500 pickup northbound on Highway 71, when the vehicle struck a black cow that was in the traveled portion of the road. The pickup continued into the east ditch before coming to rest. The cow went into the east ditch also, where it died.

Damage to the pickup was estimated at $4500. The black cow was owned by Jacob Harold Eitzen, of rural Villisca, who was notified of the accident and identified the black cow as being his. The estimated value of the cow is $1000. No citations were issued. The Page County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Villisca Fire and rescue.

A woman who had been reported as missing from Ackworth, in central Iowa, was involved in an unknown, possible injury accident Sunday morning, west of Thayer, in Union County. Sheriff’s officials say 66-year old Jacqueline Kay Hodson was traveling south on US Highway 169 at around 10-a.m., Sunday, when she failed to stop at the T-intersection stop sign for Highway 34. The 1996 Dodge pickup she was driving continued south across US 34 and struck an Alliant Energy power pole before ending up in a field. Authorities noted Hodson was a previous medical condition that does not allow her to drive.

The pickup sustained $3,000 damage. Damage to the power pole was also estimated at $3,000. Hodson was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Osceola, to be checked for injuries. No citations were issued.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A January trial has been scheduled for an Illinois resident accused of killing a man in southeast Iowa last year. Des Moines County court records say 28-year-old Antoine Spann, of Dalton, Illinois, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. He’s accused of shooting to death 26-year-old Demarcus “Peanut” Chew on Sept. 10, 2017, in a car outside the home of Chew’s mother in Burlington. His trial is set to begin Jan. 8 in Burlington.

The Harlan Community School District Board of Directors will meet tonight at 5:30. They will have a presentation to the Board by the FFA. They will also discuss the employment of Amanda Simon in High School Food Service, Mary Renkly and Kim Zaccone for Middle School Mock Trial Co-Sponsors and Dawn VandenBerg and Troy Renter as Key Club Co-Sponsors. The Board will also discuss Flex Funds and hear administrator reports. The Board will then go into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered. The Board will then re-enter open session.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — City officials in northwest Iowa have voted to bar people from carrying “toy” firearms, which police say are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from actual guns. The Sioux City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance banning pellet and BB guns. The city code revision doesn’t ban carrying Nerf, suction-cup dart or squirt guns. Sioux City Police Capt. Mark Kirkpatrick says officers have had multiple encounters with replica weapons, facing the question of whether to use deadly force.

The police department says that while no one in the city has died from a police encounter while carrying a toy firearm, there are more than 50 such deaths nationwide each year. Assistant City Attorney Caleb Christopherson says officials will consider how the toy firearm is being used before issuing a misdemeanor violation.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet 9-a.m. Wednesday at the courthouse in Greenfield. On their agenda, is a report from County Engineer Nick Kauffman, who will also have a final voucher for the Board to sign for Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, with regard to County-wide road crack sealing.The Board will also set the date for a Public Hearing on a Road Classification change.

Afterward, Mike Galloway, with Ahlers and Cooney, will discuss with the Board a Union Contract and Certification Election.

At 10-a.m., the Adair County Supervisors will hear from Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, with regard to Prisoner Meals, and at around 10:15, they’ll hear from VA Commissioner John Schildberg, with regard to the VA Directors’ resignation.

Get a kick start to your holiday shopping and purchase discounted AtlantiCash, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, this Saturday only at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.  “We wanted to think of something exciting to do for the community to encourage them to do their holiday shopping locally. Last year we sold $10,000 of AtlantiCash in 20 minutes so our goal this year is to sell $15,000,” Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said. From 9 AM – 12 PM Saturday, November 10^th only, AtlantiCash will be available in packs of $100 for $80, a 20% discount. Community members can purchase up to three packs. Payment must be made at time of purchase in the form of cash or check only. There is a first-come, first-purchased basis with only a limited amount of AtlantiCash available. “We wouldn’t be able to pull this promotion off without the help of First Whitney Bank and their generous contribution. Their partnership helps us support local merchants and put money back into Atlantic,” mentioned Smith.

The Holiday Promotion is also sponsored by Hy-Vee, Olsen Fuel Supply, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Fareway, Outfitters Outlet Store, Something For You, Sweet Joy Shoppe and Unique Salon & Spa. The Holiday Open House will also be taking place Saturday beginning at 9 AM. Businesses will be offering a holiday sneak peek as well as treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Atlantic Motor Supply (NAPA), Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Brymons Interiors, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, The Franklin Market, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Something For You, Steffens Cycle Shop, Style Sixty & Co., The Picker’s Parlor and The Uppercut & More Boutique

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by TS Bank.

Police in Creston arrested a man at around 2:40-a.m. today (Tuesday). 51-year old Michael Spare, of Afton, was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond.

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