(12-p.m. News) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests and one property damage accident. Authorities say today (Wednesday), 32-year old Cory Robert Kyle,  of Avoca, was arrested on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Theft 2nd Degree (D Felony) and Driving While Barred (D Felony). Kyle was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $7,000 bond. And, on Tuesday, 41-year old Shawn Glen Wolverton, of Atlantic, was arrested on a warrant for Parole Violation. Wolverton was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held without bond.

Sunday morning, just before 9-a.m. Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on 670th Street in Cumberland. A 2014 Chevy Silverado owned and driven by 35-year old Christopher Anderson, of Cumberland, was northbound on 670th Street when Anderson lost control. The pickup entered the east ditch, but Anderson was able to move vehicle back onto the roadway. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3,000. Anderson was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

The Harlan Police Department reports two recent arrests. On Tuesday, 27-year old Adam Paul Mason was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant. And, on Sunday, 34-year old Brian William Messinger, of Harlan, was arrested on an active warrant. Both men were transported to the Shelby County Jail.

There were also two, non-injury accidents in Harlan over the past week. The drivers in one of the collisions were identified as Michael Heithoff, of Harlan, and JoAnn Schuemann, of Avoca. In the other accident, a vehicle driven by Clara Milks-Zimmerman, of Harlan, hit a legally parked car registered to Peyton Schlater, of Irwin.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party’s signature annual fundraiser will see a major change next month in the wake of a global coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since it began in 1972, the party’s Steak Fry event will be held as a drive-in. The Steak Fry will be held at the Airplane Field at Des Moines Water Works Park. Attendees will be able to watch the program on a large screen and listen in through the radio. Steak, chicken, and vegan dinners will be delivered directly to attendees’ cars. Social distancing rules will be enforced and face masks will be required when attendees are outside of their vehicles. The event drew more than 12,000 people last year.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Fontanelle was arrested Tuesday morning in Adams County, on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear. 21-year old Tommie Lynne O’Neal was released from the Adams County Jail on her own recognizance.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year old Adison Timothy Presley, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday night at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken into custody on a warrant for OWI/1st offense, and held in the Mills County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

Bob Boots receives Certificate of Award (Ric Hanson photo)

A ceremony took place this (Wednesday) morning in the American Legion Memorial Building (AKA “The Armory”), in Atlantic, honoring a man for the work he’s done to restore American flags. Atlantic Rotarian and Military Veteran Bob Boots has collected more than 11,000 flags from the Atlantic Rotary Flag Drop Box since it was installed in front of the building in June, 2004.

During the ceremony, Jackie Beard, Regent Henry Knox Chapter of the DAR, presented Boots with a Certificate of award.

Bob Boots at work sewing an American Flag (Ric Hanson photo)

Boots knows how to sew flags from his years running an upholstery shop in town. He started his business after serving three years in the US Coast Guard, back in the 1950’s. The veteran flag repairman turned 88 at his last birthday. He was humble in his acceptance of the award.

The National Society for Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) encourages chapters to recognize people for the Proper Use, Correct Display, and Patriotic Presentation of The Flag of the United States of America.

Flag Room (ARISE photo)

A Flag Room (located in the remodeled former weapons vault) at the American Legion Memorial Building, is equipped with a sewing machine that Bob uses to repair worn flags. The flags that are too worn to repair are properly retired. Boots has repaired the flags that proudly at both the Atlantic Rock Island Depot and the American Legion Memorial Building.

Boots is the Vice President of ARISE [the Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise], which took control of The Armory years ago. Boots, along with ARISE President Steve Livengood are responsible for a majority of the work conducted inside the building to renovate the facility.

Jackie Beard (Center- left), Bob Boots and Members of the DAR.. (Ric Hanson photo)