ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota college student says Krispy Kreme has told him to stop making doughnut runs to Iowa. Twenty-one-year-old Jayson Gonzalez of Champlin, Minnesota, would make weekend runs to a Krispy Kreme store in Clive, Iowa, and pack his car with boxes of doughnuts that he would deliver to customers around the Twin Cities.

But less than a week after the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported about his road trips, Gonzalez says he received a phone call from Krispy Kreme’s Nebraska office telling him to stop selling the company’s doughnuts in Minnesota. Krispy Kreme stores left Minnesota 11 years ago.

Gonzalez tells the Pioneer Press he was told his sales created a liability for the North Carolina-based company.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Trial has been set for a registered sex offender accused of trying to sexually assault boys he lured to a Des Moines elementary school playground. Station KCCI reports that trial for 39-year-old Loren Lewis is set for Dec. 2. He has pleaded not guilty to second-degree sexual abuse, two counts of enticing a minor under 13, and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.

Police say Lewis lured an 11-year-old and 12-year-old boy to the playground on Aug. 3, and then told the boys to pull down their pants. Police say when they refused, Lewis assaulted one of the boys and attempted to perform sex acts on him

Lewis was convicted in 1997 of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. The victim in that crime was a 10-year-old boy.

The Synergy Winds of the 34th  Army Band, Iowa Army National Guard will be performing during a FREE show at the Corning Opera House next Sunday, November 10th. The woodwind quintet is stationed in Fairfield, Iowa and the only military band in the state of Iowa. The mission of the 34th Army Band is to provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, and foster the support of our citizens and promote our national interests at home and abroad.   The 34th Army Band is made up of citizen soldiers whose civilian occupations include teachers, salesmen, corporate management, engineers, and students.

The Unit’s numerous ensembles have extensively toured the State of Iowa performing at official military ceremonies, sporting events, parades, concerts, festivals, school assemblies, patriotic concerts, and many other events. The current focus of the 34th  Army Band has been developing smaller Musical Performance Teams (MPTs) to expand their ability to support more musical requests, both for the military and events throughout Iowa.  Current MPTs include the Concert and Marching Bands, Sidewinders Rock Band, 42 Romeo Rock Band, Scrap Metal Popular Music Group, Synergy Winds Woodwind Quintet, Ceremonial Brass MPT and Operation Groove Jazz Ensemble.

The 34th Iowa Army National Guard Band will start playing at 1:30-pm next Sunday, as people arrive for the Veteran’s Program at 2-p.m. Featured during the program is Michael Wilson’s One Man One War art exhibit, and Corning Center for Fine Arts Poppy installation. Synergy Winds will perform as part of the program and play TAPS at the Poppy Field in Central Park.

Other Corning Opera House upcoming events include Christian Pop Artist, Josh Wilson on November 16; Joseph Hall’s Elvis Christmas Rock & Remember on December 7; and Music of Vince Guaraldi & Peanuts by Donovan Johnson and friends. For more information contact Executive Director, De Heaton at 641-418-8037 or www.CorningOperaHouse.com.

Listed as Travel Iowa’s number one Christmas destination, downtown Atlantic lights up six blocks with nearly 200,000 lights for the holiday season. “Christmas in Atlantic kicks” off Saturday, November 9th, with the Holiday Open House beginning at 9 AM. Visit local businesses to get a holiday sneak peek and enjoy treats, giveaways and special promotions. Participating locations include: Aunt B’s, Bonnesen’s, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Cappel’s Ace Hardware, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry, Jazzercise, The Franklin Market, The Picker’s Parlor, The Uppercut & More Boutique and Something For You.

Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith says also, that for the third year, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering AtlantiCash at a discounted price as part of their Holiday Promotion, sponsored by First Whitney Bank & Trust. Smith said “We wanted to think of something exciting to get people out shopping local. What better way than to offer AtlantiCash, which can only be spent in Atlantic, at a discount.” Two years ago, she said “We sold $10,000 in 20 minutes. Last year, we sold $15,000 in eight minutes. The goal this year is to sell $30,000, all of which goes back into Atlantic businesses.” For one day only, community members can come to the Chamber on Saturday, November 9th and buy a pack of $100 in AtlantiCash for $80, a 20% discount. Community members may purchase up to three packs. The discounted AtlantiCash will be available from 9 AM – 12 PM.

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 and Unique Salon & Spa.

The Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Atlantic News Telegraph and Precision Concrete Services, will be Thursday, November 21st at 5-p.m., at the Historic Rock Island Depot in Downtown Atlantic. There will be free hot cocoa, and the Atlantic Hy-Vee will be serving free hot dogs for the community to enjoy. Santa will have a special arrival on his helicopter, weather pending, at 5:30-p.m., to turn on the lights and see children in his cabin from 6- until 7:30-p.m. Nov. 21st, at the City Park.

Prior to the Lighted Parade on December 7th, visit Santa in his cabin where you can enjoy hot cocoa and popcorn, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides from 3-to 5:30-p.m. Visit www.christmasinatlantic.com for Santa’s full holiday schedule. Santa’s Cabin is sponsored by the Atlantic Rotary Club. The Lighted Parade and Fireworks will be December 7th, starting at 6-p.m. If you or your group/organization wishes to be in the parade, please submit your entry to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 712-243-3017 or emailing chamber@atlanticiowa.com. Pre-registration is not required, but is encouraged. The Lighted Parade and Fireworks is sponsored by A.M. Cohron & Son.

Join the Chamber for a Holiday Concert and Angel of Christmas on December 8th, at the First United Methodist Church, starting at 3-p.m. Submit your nominations for Angel of Christmas to the Atlantic Area Chamber by November 22nd. The Angel of Christmas is sponsored by Cass County Health System. Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, “like” the Chamber on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter, to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA, and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan).