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A half-dozen teens in northwest Iowa are charged in a series of crimes. A three-month investigation resulted in the arrest of six teenagers by Storm Lake police. Investigators linked the teens — between the ages of 15 and 17 — to a series of burglaries, attempted burglaries, and cases of vandalism. They’re also accused of cutting down two trees and damaging a wooden sculpture in city parks. All of the suspects are from Storm Lake. Four are being held at the Youth Detention Facility in Cherokee. The other two suspects were released to a parent pending appearances in juvenile court.
(Radio Iowa)
The Atlantic Police Department reports there were no injuries following two recent, separate accidents. Authorities say Mariano Bualuay, of Atlantic, was cited for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign, operating a motor vehicle with an expired license, and Failure to provide proof of insurance, following an accident at around 11-a.m., Friday at 3rd and Linn Streets. Officials say a vehicle driven by Cameron Watkins, of Atlantic, was traveling west on 3rd Street and passing by Linn Street, when Bualuay, who was traveling south on Linn, failed to stop. Damage from the collision amounted to $3,500.
The second accident happened at around 2:30-p.m. Saturday, in the Hy-Vee parking lot. Atlantic Police say a vehicle driven by Melissa Jordan, of Griswold, was traveling north into the parking lot, and attempting to make a left turn. A vehicle driven by Kyle Wilson, of Atlantic, was behind Jordan’s vehicle, also heading north into the parking lot. Due to traffic congestion, Jordan was unable to turn left. She decided to continue north into the parking lot. Wilson saw Jordan was about to turn left and attempted to around her vehicle. At that moment, Jordan continued north and struck the right side of Wilson’s vehicle. Damage from the collision amounted to $2,500. No citations were issued.
The Atlantic Police Department reports three people were arrested over the past few days. On Friday, officers arrested 29-year old Justin Cooley, of Atlantic, for Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. That same day, 53-year old Roger Donner, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault by Impeding air and/or blood flow. And, on Sunday, 35-year old Tracy Porter, of Wiota, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. All three subjects were booked into the Cass County Jail.
Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson provided an update on an accident that happened at around 4:15-p.m., Sunday, at 7th and Poplar Streets. The Chief says vehicles driven by Samantha Edwards, and Chase Roller, both of Atlantic, collided when Edwards failed stop for the intersection red light. The car she was driving westbound on 7th Street, struck Roller’s northbound pickup truck on the right side, causing a total of $9,500 damage. Edwards and her passenger were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac Ambulance, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Edwards was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device.
There are a few races to watch in Guthrie County during Tuesday’s City Elections. In Bagley, there are five seats open on the City Council, and only four candidates: Deanna Gibson, Jennifer Ingles, Ruth Riley and Jon Shaffer. The fourth will be a Write-In. And, Emily Chapman-Olesen is unopposed in her bid for Mayor. In Bayard, five candidates are running for three seats on the City Council: Tonya Halterman, Kimberly Jorgensen, Christine Kesselring, LeeRoy Wagner, and Tom Warden. Two men are running for Mayor in Bayard: Gary Allen Long, and Brandon Taylor.
In Casey, two Council seats are open, and there are two candidates: Robb Sneller and Stacy Wagner. In Guthrie Center, Dennis Kunkle is running for Mayor. There are three Council seats openings, two of which are for four-year terms, one is to fill a Vacancy for two-years. The Auditor’s Office reports four people have filed to run for election: Chuck Cleveland, Carolyn Masters, Randy Nickel, and Brian Stringer. All four are eligible to the the two-year vacancy. Voters will need to Write-In on the ballot, their third choice for City Council in Guthrie Center.
In Jamaica, LaDonna Kennedy is running for Mayor. Two candidates: Karen Onken and Randall Perkins, are running for three open seats on the Jamaica City Council. A Write-in will fill the third seat. In Menlo, Michael Clarke and David Jacobsen are running for Mayor. Paul Jones and Dorothy Korradi are running for two open Council seats.
In Panora, five people are running for three City Council seats: Tony Barber, Thomas John Flanary, Brian Dorsett, Stan Landon, and Curtis Nepstad Thornberry. And, in Yale, there are four candidates for three City Council seats: John Chase, Mindy L. Fear, Richard Kipp, and Tim Walker.
Voters will head to the polls for the City Elections in Pottawattamie County, Tuesday. The candidates in each respective City are as follows:
Avoca:
Park Commissioner – Nicholas Hope
Mayor – Aaron C. Long
City Council – William Dea, Derek Knop, Steven Kerr, David McCain
Carson:
Mayor – Timothy Neal Todd
City Council – Tate Brandon, Adam Houser, Donnie Hendricks
Crescent:
City Council – Robert E. Anderson, Elvis Jacobsen
Hancock:
Mayor – Harold Hoffman
City Council – Jayme Fowler, Steve Guyer
City Council (Vacancy) – Jason Best, Donald Ehlers
Macedonia:
Mayor – Gary L. Wax
City Council – Susan Goos, Joshua Keast
McClelland:
Mayor – Mitchell A. Kay
City Council – Dani Baxter, Michael P. Conrad, David Logan, Susan Stenlund, Dan Williams
Minden:
City Council – Jerry Murley, Thomas Schneckloth, Tracy Wohlhuter
Neola:
Mayor – Dawn Marie Goodsell, Lon Ring
City Council – Robb Lockey, Nichole Schneckloth, Edwin Aric Thomsen, Ty Ungrad, Jason Zaborowski
Oakland:
Mayor – Brant Miller
City Council – Pat Newberg, Doug Reed, Debbie Rollins, Joseph Wede
Treynor:
Mayor – Thomas G. Lewis
City Council – Joe Fisher, David Waymire
Underwood:
Mayor – Dennis C. Bardsley
City Council – Zeferina S. Aguilar, Jim Pingel, Julius W. Tiarks, Gary J. Wahle
Walnut:
Mayor – Gene Larsen
City Council – Linda Booth, Kim Canada, Jason Erickson, Michael Gettler, Dennis Hullinger, Dan Shirley
Shelby County Emergency Management officials report the Fire Danger level in the County will remain MODERATE this week, at least through Thursday morning, when the next report comes out. Operations Director Jason Wickizer says winds are expected to remain below 12-MPH, and precipitation is in the forecast for the next 24 hours. Relative humidity’s will drop into the middle 30’s which could cause control issues with the 12 MPH wind, however long term humidity’s are forecast to be over 50%. Persons planning a controlled burn of brush, fields or other field/ditch type material, should notify their local Fire Chief.
Voters in Montgomery County will head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday), from 7-a.m. until 8-p.m. Here are the candidates and the positions they are running for:
City of Red Oak:
Mayor – Incumbent William Billings, Jr.
Ward 2 – Incumbent Bill Haufle.
At Large – Tony Wernicke.
City of Elliott: The Mayor’s seat and 3 At Large Council seats are open….no one has filed, so those will be filled by Write-In vote.
City of Stanton: (elect 3 At Large)
Incumbents Eric Paulson, Sheryl Porter and Daniel Allen are running, along with Jessica Sundberg.
City of Coburg: Mayor Cal Myers is unopposed for re-election. NO CANDIDATES filed for 2 At Large City Council seats.
City of Grant:
Mayor – No candidate filed. (Write-in);
City Council At Large (elect 5)
All incumbents have filed – Lyn Sliger, Jeffrey Brown, Michael Bradley Amos, Steve Williams, and Nancy Taylor.
City of Villisca:
Mayor – Incumbent Marilyn Halda;
City Council At Large (elect 1) – Write-In
City Council – To Fill a Vacancy -Incumbent Helen Lowe.
Voters in Villisca will also decide (Public Measure A), if the Villisca Public Library Board of Trustees members should be changed to four resident, and one non-resident member, to be appointed by the Mayor (with approval of the Council), to serve a term of three-years, effective July 1, 2018.
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A music teacher in Cedar Falls is in the running for a Grammy. Michelle Droe, who teaches at Lincoln Elementary School, is a semifinalist to receive the 2018 Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum. Droe is among 25 music teachers from across 17 states identified as semifinalists. She was nominated last spring by a Cedar Falls family. Droe was eventually asked to submit a video of herself teaching and explaining how she’s overcome obstacles in her career. “I think I even recorded kids on the last day of school to make that happen,” Droe said, laughing. “So, that was kind of interesting. I just found out a couple of weeks ago that I’m among the 25 semifinalists. It’s pretty exciting.”
The Music Education Award recognizes educators from kindergarten through the college level who have made major contributions to the music education field. Droe says after many years, it’s still a fun job. “I love my job and I work hard at it, so it feels good to have your hard work recognized,” Droe said. “I kind of like to have the focus be more on my kids, so it’s a little uncomfortable in a way. But, I’m really appreciative and excited at the same time.”
Droe says 10 finalists for the award will be revealed sometime in December and the ultimate winner will attend the 60th Grammy Awards show in New York on January 28.
(Radio Iowa)