(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Cass County (Iowa) Democratic party report that on November 14th, first-term State Representative Josh Turek (House District 20: Council Bluffs, Carter Lake) visited Cass County to discuss voter concerns and legislation he’s championing. Born with Spina Bifida, and the first person who uses a wheelchair to be elected to the Iowa State Legislature, local party officials say Representative Turek brings important personal experience and perspective to legislation impacting Iowans with disabilities.

Last Spring, Representative Turek introduced HF403, legislation referred to as Work Without Worry, which is a Medicaid Buy-in plan for permanently disabled Iowans seeking employment. As Turek explained, currently in Iowa only 7% of permanently disabled individuals are employed, and this is mainly due to the low income and asset limits to qualify for Medicaid; Medicaid is the only health insurance coverage available to many Iowans with disabilities, and current laws prohibit people on Medicaid from earning more than $15,000 or holding assets of value more than $2000. Turek’s legislation would allow Iowans with disabilities the opportunity to work without the fear of losing their Medicaid
coverage.

Denise O’Brien (L) with State Representative Josh Turek in Cass County.

Representative Turek, according to the local organizers, is also passionate about banning cancerous carcinogens from
catheters, which many people with disabilities rely on. He introduced The Better Caths for Iowa Act (HF 387), and in addition to working on legislation in Iowa, he has visited Washington D.C. to lobby for similar laws at the federal level. For more information on this issue visit bettercaths.com.

Additional legislation Turek has introduced in Iowa includes HF502 Capping Insulin Prices, HF79 Housing Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans, HF121 Reducing Driver Registration Fees for Disabled Veterans, and HF692 Funding Mental Health Professionals in Schools.

The Cass County Democrats hosted Representative Turek at their November monthly meeting, which was open to the public. For more information on the Cass County Democrats, monthly gatherings, or to join the Cass County Democrats email newsletter, contact casscountyiadems@gmail.com or follow the Cass County Democrats on Facebook @CassCountyIADems or on Instagram @CassCountyDemocrats.

The Cass County Democrats’ December gathering will be a holiday party and cookie bake-off fundraiser held Tuesday, December 12, from 6-8 PM at Heritage House (1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic, IA 50022). All are welcome.

Council Bluffs, Iowa – Based on precipitation over the last week, officials with Pottawattamie County Emergency Management has requested the State Fire Marshall lift the current ban on burning in Pottawattamie County, effective today (Monday, 11/27/23).

Open burning is now allowable throughout the county EXCEPT in any municipal city limits where there is a standing ordinance prohibiting open burning on a regular basis. Before burning within any city limits, check with your local fire department or city clerk to determine whether your community has such an ordinance.

Residents are to continue using extreme caution whenever burning. The county is still experiencing abnormally dry conditions and seasonal outlooks indicate that will remain the case or even deteriorate in the upcoming months.

Emergency Management urges all residents to sign up for Alert Iowa emergency notifications at https://pcema-ia.org. During emergencies or critical events communication is key, and the Alert Iowa system is our primary method of distributing alerts and information.

(Radio Iowa) – Police in Fort Dodge are trying to determine what lead up to a dog attack that left a woman seriously injured Friday. Brooke Bickford reports:

(Radio Iowa) – Investigators have not yet determined the cause of a Saturday afternoon explosion and fire at the Poet ethanol plant in Shell Rock. There were no injuries. Witnesses reported seeing a fireball at that time and felt the explosion for a radius of several miles around the plant. Butler County Emergency Management reports that by the time emergency crews arrived on the scene, the fire had taken care of itself.

The cause is under investigation, but one possibility was a combustible dust explosion. The plant is running and is stable.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Sunday afternoon, of a man on an Assault charge. 54-year-old Patrick Lee Miller, of Malvern, was taken into custody at around 3:36-p.m. at a location on Wilson Avenue. He was transported to the Mills County Jail and charged with Simple Assault. Miller was being held without bond, pending a court appearance.

The Sheriff’s Office says also, a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, reported Friday morning, an incident of Theft in the 2nd Degree in the vicinity of Noyes Avenue, in Mills County. Additional details were not provided.

(Rural Badger, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol has released information with regard to a fatal accident that occurred last week, in Webster County. Authorities say a 2014 RAM pickup driven by 37-year-old Logan Christensen, of Eagle Grove, was westbound on 110th Street northeast of Badger at around 3:42-p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 22nd), at the same time a 2014 Toyota sedan driven by 33-year-old Sara Sanga, of Hardy (IA) was traveling northbound on Union Avenue.

When Christensen failed to stop at the posted intersection, his pickup hit the car. Both vehicles came to rest in a ditch northwest of the intersection. A passenger in Toyota, 13-year Kyle Hilbert, of Hardy, died from his injuries. Sara Sanga and Logan Christensen were injured in the crash. Sanga was transported by LifeFlight to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.  Christensen was transported to Trinity Hospital by Ft. Dodge EMS. All of the crash victims were wearing their seat belts.

Kyle Hilbert was a seventh-grade student at the Humboldt Middle School. Humboldt Community School District Superintendent Jim Murray said multiple counselors were expected to be available to students and staff today (Monday), at the middle school.

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Webster County Sheriff’s Dept., Webster County EMS and Medical Examiner, along with the Thor and Badger Fire Departments.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The annual Lighted Parade will fill downtown Atlantic with holiday cheer this Saturday, December 2nd, starting at 6-p.m.  Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith says “The Fireworks and Lighted Parade is a holiday tradition that Atlantic families look forward to every year. It’s always fun to see how creative people get with their light displays each year.”

Each float will have a holiday theme, lighting and music. Awards will be given for: Best Overall, Best Holiday Spirit and Twinkle Twinkle award. Winners will be notified before the parade. Fireworks will kick off the Christmas magic over the Rock Island Depot, starting at 6 PM. The Lighted Parade & Fireworks are sponsored by A.M. Cohron & Son, McDermott & Son Roofing and Rush, CPA & Associates.

Before the parade, Santa will be in his Cabin at City Park from 3 PM – 5:30 PM. Free Carriage Rides, presented by Lloyd & Meredith, will also be at City Park from 3 PM – 5:30 PM. Santa’s Cabin is sponsored by Atlantic Rotary and Farmhouse & Flowers. If you would like to participate in the Lighted Parade, visit www.atlanticiowa.com for a registration form. Line-up begins at 5 PM at 6th & Walnut Street with judging beginning at 5:30 PM. Registration is not required but encouraged.

Here’s a reminder also, to pick up your Christmas brochure and Holiday Punch Card from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Instagram to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.atlanticiowa.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 of Commerce with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by Gregg Young of Atlantic.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2023), in their Courthouse Board Room, beginning at 9-a.m. Among the items on their agenda is:

• A presentation and $500 funding request by Lindsay Wilson with Family Crisis Centers.
• Approval of the fiscal year 2022-2023 Urban Renewal Report.
• Approval of Resolution 2023-40, Allocating ARPA funds to Hitchcock House for foundation repairs in the amount of $47,932.
• A Report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken
• The appointment of Lorilyn Schultes to the Cass County Board of Health for the three-year term from 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2027, replacing Gary Dinkla.

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(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County will meet in a regular session beginning at 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28th, in their Red Oak Courthouse Board Room (and electronically – see the bottom of this page for details). On their agenda is a regular report on Secondary Roads Department maintenance and activities, along with an update from Maintenance Director Dan Wright. New business includes setting the date and times for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Workshops.

At 9-a.m., Tuesday, the Board will open sealed bids of forfeited Sheriff Department items (shown below):

Lot #	Description	Min. Bid
Lot 1	Diesel Hose and Pump	75.00
Lot 2	Pioneer Amp	None
Lot 3	Milwaukee and Bauer Bit Sets	35.00
Lot 4	Snap On Adjustable Wrenches	50.00
Lot 5	Snap On Adjustable Wrenches	50.00
Lot 6	Power Probe	50.00
Lot 7	Terminal Set	25.00
Lot 8	Multimeter	50.00
Lot 9	Multimeter	50.00
Lot 10	Matco Impact Set	75.00
Lot 11	K-Tool SAE Impact Sockets	30.00
Lot 12	Matco & GP Metric Socket Set	40.00
Lot 13	Matco Metric Swivel Impact Sockets	50.00
Lot 14	Snap On Matco SAE Sockets	60.00
Lot 15	Snap On Matco 12pt Sockets	30.00
Lot 16	Matco Metric Deep Sockets	50.00
Lot 17	Snap On Swivel Sockets	50.00
Lot 18	Matco Snap On Swivel Adaptors	40.00
Lot 19	SK Socket Set	25.00
Lot 20	Snap On Matco Mixed Sockets and Matco 3/8 Ratchet	60.00
Lot 21	Matco SAE Crow Foot Wrench	50.00
Lot 22	Matco Metric Crow Foot Wrench	50.00
Lot 23	Mac SAE Crow Foot Wrench	30.00
Lot 24	Matco SAE Angled End Wrench	50.00
Lot 25	Snap On SAE Wrench Set	75.00
Lot 26	Matco SAE Wrench Set	75.00
Lot 27	Matco Metric Wrench Set	100.00
Lot 28	9 Clamps	20.00
Lot 29	Matco SAE Stubby Wrenches	40.00
Lot 30	Snap On Extensions	50.00
Lot 31	Milwaukee Drill & Impact	40.00
Lot 32	Milwaukee Sawzall & Impact	50.00
Lot 33	Milwaukee Oscillating Toll & Impact	40.00
Lot 34	2-MiIwaukee Ratchets	75.00
Lot 35	Milwaukee Ratchet & Snap On Flashlight	75.00
Lot 36	Milwaukee 3/8 Impact	50.00
Lot 37	Milwaukee 3/8 Impact	50.00
Lot 38	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 39	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 40	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 41	Milwaukee Batteries	100.00
Lot 42	Blue Point SAE Ratchet Wrenches	40.00
Lot 43	Matco SAE Wrenches	50.00
Lot 44	Gearwrench Metric Wrenches	30.00
Lot 45	Matco Metric Stubby Ratchet Wrenches	60.00
Lot 46	Matco Metric Wrenches	80.00
Lot 47	Gearwrench SAE Ratchet Wrenches	40.00
Lot 48	Gearwrench SAE Ratchet Wrenches	50.00
Lot 49	Snap On Metric Wrench Set	100.00
Lot 50	Milwaukee Hammervac	25.00
Lot 51	Milwaukee Hammervac	25.00
Lot 52	Milwaukee Hammer Drill & Attachment	60.00
Lot 53	Dewalt Drill & Impact	40.00
Lot 54	Dewalt Roto Zip & Oscillating Tool	40.00
Lot 55	Dewalt Impact & Angle Drill	60.00
Lot 56	Dewalt 4 1/2 Grinder & Dremel Tool	50.00
Lot 57	Dewalt Sawzall	30.00
Lot 58	2-Dewalt Flashl;ights	15.00
Lot 59	Snap On 1/4 & 3/8 Ratchets	80.00
Lot 60	Snap On Screwdrivers	30.00
Lot 61	Matco Screw Drivers	40.00
Lot 62	Snap On Impacts	30.00
Lot 63	Snap On Ratchets	65.00
Lot 64	Matco Ratchet	75.00
Lot 65	Matco Pry Bars	50.00
Lot 66	Matco Die Grinders	75.00
Lot 67	Matco Tire Inflator	30.00
Lot 68	Snap On Air Sawzall	40.00
Lot 69	Matco Air Tools	50.00
Lot 70	Matco & Mac Impact Drivers 2-3/8 & 1- 1/2	150.00
Lot 71	7 1/4 Dewalt Cordless Saw	30.00
Lot 72	4 1/2 Dewalt Cordless Saw	40.00
Lot 73	1/2 Dewalt Cordless Impact	25.00
Lot 74	Dewalt Batteries & Charger	80.00
Lot 75	Dewalt Batteries & Charger	80.00
Lot 76	Dewalt 7 1/4 Saw	40.00
Lot 77	Dewalt Hand Tool Set	40.00
Lot 78	Dewalt 1/2 Hammer Drill	40.00
Lot 79	Hitachi 7 1/4 Saw & Skill Sawzall	30.00
Lot 80	Stinger Tab Nailer	15.00
Lot 81	Snap On Orfice Tube Kit, Matco Starter, Deutsch Terminal Release Tool	40.00
Lot 82	Matco Extractor Sockets	40.00
Lot 83	Matco Drill Bit Index	50.00
Lot 84	Snap On Feeler Gauges	30.00
Lot 85	Matco Solder Kit	25.00
Lot 86	Hammers	None
Lot 87	Snap On Sawzall	60.00
Lot 88	Snap On Neck Light, Blue Point Pliers	25.00
Lot 89	Snap On Hammers	60.00
Lot 90	Snap On Torches	20.00
Lot 91	Dewalt Storage Bins	20.00
Lot 92	Dewalt Bit Sets	25.00
Lot 93	Dewalt Storage with Oscillating Tool Accessories	25.00
Lot 94	Dewalt Storage- Batteries	15.00
Lot 95	Dewalt Storage- Screws	15.00
Lot 96	Dewalt Storage- Wall Fasteners	15.00
Lot 97	Dewalt Storage- Electrical Connectoers	20.00
Lot 98	Dewalt Storage0 Misc.	15.00
Lot 99	Tool Organizers	20.00
Lot 100	Matco Stool	30.00
Lot 101	Misc. Sockets & Impact Sockets	30.00
Lot 102	Misc. Tools	15.00
Lot 103	Misc Tools- Dewalt Bag	15.00
Lot 104	Misc. Tools- Bucket with Yellow Crow Bar	15.00
Lot 105	misc. Tools- Orange Caulking Gun	15.00
Lot 106	Stanley Job Box	30.00
Lot 107	Husky Job Box	30.00
Lot 108	Dewalt Tough System 2.0	75.00

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(Radio Iowa) – Search efforts continue for a missing Sac County truck driver nearly a week after he was reported missing. (As KJAN News previously reported), family and friends last heard from 53-year-old David Schultz, of Wall Lake, early last Tuesday, November 21st. Schultz was driving from Eagle Grove to Sac City with a load of hogs, but did not complete the delivery or pick up the next load. The semi Schultz was driving was found parked on Old Highway 71 near Sac City last Tuesday. There was no sign of Schultz and no indication of where he might be. Law enforcement as well as dozens of volunteers spent much of the holiday weekend searching for Schultz. Law enforcement agencies are asking residents in the Sac City area to search their outbuildings for any sign of the missing man.

David Schultz

Lake View Police are asking the public to contact them with any tips about the missing man. Schultz’s wife told KCAU TV her husband’s cell phone and wallet were found in his semi.