(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the Masonic Pymosa Lodge Thursday, March 7th, 2024. The Ambassadors learned about the Annual Masonic Scholarship Fundraiser, which includes a St. Patrick’s Day Stew Feed on Sunday, March 17th.

John Bricker & Mike Blevins shared about the rich history of philanthropy of the Masonic organization and their annual fundraiser for the scholarship fund. Annual scholarships are awarded to area seniors to help offset the cost of tuition and vary in amount depending on donations the organization has received throughout the year. The Mason’s have been handing out scholarships to graduating Atlantic High School Seniors for over 30 years. The organization thanks the community for their continued generosity.

The Irish Stew Feed is the main fundraiser for the organization, but the Mason’s also collect aluminum cans to be recycled. The money made through the can redemption goes directly into the scholarship fund. The Mason’s now have three drop-off locations: The Masonic Lodge, Boes Repair Inc, and the Cass County Landfill. Community members can also contact a Mason to have cans picked up from their home or business.

Ambassadors and Masons (Left to Right): Jeff Christensen, BJ Hart, Mel Newton, Alisha Wagner, Mike Blevins, Graydon Schmidt, Krysta Hanson, John Bricker, Dr. Keith Leonard, Kathie Hockenberry, Jim Kickland, Lana Westphalen

The 8th Annual Masonic Scholarship St. Patrick’s Day Stew Feed Fundraiser will be held Sunday, March 17th from 5-7:30 PM. They will be serving Beef Stew, Vegetable Stew and Irish Soda Bread for a free will donation at the Masonic Lodge. The meal can be enjoyed inside the Lodge or via drive through lane alongside the building.

For further information about the Annual Irish Stew Feed, Scholarship Program, or to donate, please contact 402-740-1717.

The Masonic Lodge/ Pymosa Lodge #271 is located at 1010 SW 7th Street in Atlantic.

Atlantic, IA – Cass Health Med Spa is now open to patients. This new service line centers around aesthetic dermatology treatments and products in a private, elegant retreat for men and women.

Dermatology provider Lace Sindt, ARNP is the healthcare provider overseeing the Med Spa. Sindt says “Since 2009, I have worked in aesthetic dermatology, including the management of two medical spas. I absolutely love to be a part of a patient’s journey to feeling more confident in their appearance, and I’ve seen the impact it has on their total well-being, so it’s very exciting to now offer this experience here in our community.”

In addition to her medical dermatology practice, Sindt will now offer exclusive services in the Med Spa such as Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and facial resurfacing treatments. Also on the team at the Med Spa are registered nurses Maddy Peppers and Brenna Irlmeier; both will provide treatments such as peels and microneedling.

The Med Spa also carries high-quality skincare products from Skin Medica and EltaMD. For patients interested in the treatments and services, the Med Spa offers free consultations.

Lace Sindt

The Med Spa is open every-other Thursday, and appointments are required. Appointments can be made by calling 712-243-7500 or through the patient portal found at casshealth.org/medspa.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office today (Friday), released a report detailing 15 arrests that occurred February 23rd through March 7th. In order from most recent to the earliest arrests….

On March 7th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Nelson, 36, of Griswold, on the charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Nelson was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 6th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Thomas, 43, of Atlantic, on a warrant for another agency. Thomas was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his transfer to another County.

On March 4th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicole Anaya, 43, of Atlantic, on the charges of OWI 2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Anaya was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On March 3rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tylor Thompson, 26, of Lewis, on the charge of OWI 1st Offense. Thompson was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On March 3rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Logan Nielsen, 27, of Atlantic, on the charge of OWI 2nd Offense. Nielsen was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 2nd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason Frederiksen, 42, of Marne, on the charge of OWI 1st Offense. Frederiksen was transported to the Cass County jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On March 1st, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sam Sinatro, 20, of Atlantic, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Sinatro was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release.

On February 27th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shawn Sowder, 30, of Goldfield, IA, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Sowder was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.

On February 27th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robin Grieshaber, 38, of Cumberland, on the charges of Harassment 1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Grieshaber was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

On February 26th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachary Jones, 32, of Council Bluffs, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. Jones was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 25th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tochiro Kovac, 52, of Atlantic, on the charges of OWI 1st Offense and Child Endangerment. Kovac was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 25th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeanna Kramer, 19, of Atlantic, for OWI 1st Offense. Kramer was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on her own recognizance.

On February 24th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zander Luft, 20, of Red Oak, for OWI 1st Offense. Luft was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

On February 24th, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesse Kinser, 21, of Griswold, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Kinser was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond.

On February 23rd, 2024, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harry Wood Jr., 72, of Massena, for OWI 1st Offense. Wood was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court rules a Boone County man who posted a sex video online to get back at his former girlfriend does not have to register as a sex offender. Kadin Miller recorded himself having consensual sex with his girlfriend and then posted the video to an online porn site several months later, saying it was revenge after the relationship ended badly He was found guilty of harassment and the district court ruled the posting of the video was sexually motivated and Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the prosecution failed to present evidence that Miller’s harassment was sexually motivated. The ruling says that just because a sex act was performed for sexual gratification, that doesn’t mean the posting of the video was also for sexual gratification.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen wrote a dissenting opinion, saying so-called “revenge porn” has many motives other than personal vindictiveness, such as “greed, voyeurism, and self-aggrandizement.”

(Radio Iowa) – With the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, some Iowans may be starting next week out sleepy from that lost hour of shut-eye. Triple-A Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says a new motor club study finds driving while drowsy can be dangerous, and even deadly. “This recent study is based on in-depth crash investigation and national fatal crash data,” Ortner says, “and it estimates that drowsy driving is a factor in roughly ten times as many traffic fatalities as traditional crash data may indicate right now.”

The study finds drowsy drivers were involved in 18-percent of all traffic fatalities between 2017 and 2021, accounting for nearly 30-thousand deaths. Ortner suggests Iowans try to get a nap on Sunday afternoon to help catch up on their sleep before Monday morning, especially if they have a lengthy commute. “Some signs that you’re too drowsy to drive are probably the key indicators that maybe you shouldn’t get behind the wheel,” Ortner says, “if there’s frequent yawning or blinking, if you have trouble remembering the past few miles, you’re missing your exit, you’re drifting from your lane.” Whether you’re driving to work or taking the family on a road trip, Ortner says it’s vital that you stay alert or get off the road.

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“Drowsiness impairs drivers in a lot of different ways. It can reduce alertness, it can impair your judgment,” Ortner says. “It may cause those hazardous micro-sleeps, and I think we’ve all had those where you catch yourself nodding and wake up, and then self-perception of drowsiness. A lot of drivers underestimate their own drowsiness and they’re putting themselves and others are at risk.” He says sleep deprivation increases a driver’s risk of making mistakes that can lead to crashes.

The Triple-A study finds those deprived of sleep by four or more hours have an impairment similar to those who are over the legal blood-alcohol limit.