SOUTH BEND, IND. – Elkhart Plastics, Inc. (EPI) is ranked in the Top 10 for overall rotomolding sales in North America in Plastics News’ 2019 Rotational Molders Ranking report for the fourth year in a row. EPI ranks No. 7 in overall rotomolding sales out of 99 companies included in the report. While the company maintains its rank from last year, sales figures grew from $96.1 million to $110.2 million in just one year. Plastics News released the rankings report in August 2019 based on data from fiscal year 2018.

“I’m thankful to our dedicated employees across the country who work hard daily to drive our success,” Jack Welter, CEO of EPI, says. “Our ranking reflects the team’s dedication to providing strong customer service and producing innovative, high-quality products.” During 2018, EPI expanded its footprint by adding a facility in Atlantic, Iowa. Additionally, the company has grown its custom applications and its proprietary brands including the TUFF Series intermediate bulk containers, KONG Coolers, Connect-A-Dock, and DEF Tanks. The company also celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2018.

“We’re proud to produce great rotationally molded products for our customers, and our sales reflect our commitment,” Welter says. “We’ve had a great year, and we look forward to continued growth in the future.” Owned and operated in the U.S., EPI has six facilities across the country. Company headquarters are in South Bend, Ind., and additional manufacturing locations are in Elkhart, Ind.; Middlebury, Ind.; Littleton, Colo.; Ridgefield, Wash.; and Atlantic, Iowa.

EPI employs more than 640 people and utilizes 52 rotational molding machines – the most machines reported among Plastics News’ top rotomolders – to design custom and off-the-shelf products for a diverse portfolio of customers.

Sheriff’s deputies in Page County, this (Tuesday) morning, arrested 49-year old James Keith Saufley, of Hepburn. He was taken into custody for Driving Under Suspension following a traffic stop in north central Page County. Saufley was transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on bond pending further court proceedings.

Des Moines, Iowa (August 26, 2019) – In an effort to recognize Iowans who are celebrating 100 years or more of life, the Iowa Department on Aging and the state’s Area Agencies on Aging are planning 6 regional Centenarian Recognition events, one of which will take place 11:30-a.m. Nov. 2nd, in Orient at the Historic Wallace Center Gathering Barn.

To assist the State of Iowa in recognizing centenarians, the public is encouraged to inform a centenarian, or the person’s family or caregiver, about this call for centenarians and where to access and submit an application. The application is posted on the Iowa Department on Aging’s website at www.iowaaging.gov or may be requested by calling (800) 532-3213 or emailing dax.oberreuter@iowa.gov.

For the purposes of this program, a centenarian is any older adult who will be 100 or older by Dec. 31, 2019, and whose primary residence is Iowa. Each centenarian will receive a certificate signed by Governor Reynolds that is suitable for framing and will be invited to attend a Centenarian Recognition event.

The Iowa Department on Aging accepts forms on an ongoing basis for centenarians to be included in the statewide Centenarian Registry, but to receive an invitation to one of this year’s Centenarian Recognition Events and a signed certificate from the Governor, applications must be received by September 6th. Please contact the Iowa Department on Aging at (800)532-3213 if you have questions.

Des Moines – The Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau reports 25-year old Nathan Tun, of Storm Lake, has been charged with one count of Fraudulent Submissions (Class D Felony), one count of Theft in the 1st degree (Class C Felony), and one count of Conspiracy to Commit a non-forcible Felony (Class D Felony).

Nathan Tun

The charges are the result of an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau and the Storm Lake Iowa Police Department which began in June of 2019. In criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, it is alleged Tun conspired with two co-defendants to arrange for the purported theft of Tun’s vehicle. As a result, Tun submitted a fraudulent insurance claim to his insurance carrier seeking insurance proceeds for which he was not entitled.

On August 23, 2019, Tun was arrested in Storm Lake and booked into the Buena Vista County Jail. Tun was later released after posting a $5,000 bond. Trial will be set at a future date. No additional information will be provided at this time.

Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-242-5304.

The Iowa Department of Revenue has launched an all-new website to help taxpayers and tax professionals more easily find and access information.  Officials say the new site is located at the same address, www.tax.iowa.gov, and includes better navigation, improved search functions, and a simplified homepage. The Department utilized customer feedback and data analytics in designing and building the site.

Revenue Director Kraig Paulsen says “The Department’s vision is that Iowa should be a state where it is easy to understand and comply with tax obligations — and our website needs to support that idea. We understand that in order to do this, information needs to be easily accessible to taxpayers and tax professionals. We listened to user frustrations and suggestions and incorporated their ideas in the new site.”

The new website has several new features and benefits for users:

* A simplified home page. Informational banners highlight important items from the Department, easier access to the most-used applications, and recent news from the department.
* Better navigation. Navigate the website by who you are using I Am… or by what you need to do using I Need To… Policy information, reports, education, and tax reform information from the Department are now organized under Resources. The Need Help? menu provides easy access to common questions, fraud reporting, and contacting us.
* An improved search. Easily search the website for information you need.
* Updated forms library. Forms are now accessible from the main menu and are easier to search.
* Common Questions library. Get answers to common questions by using the topic filter or searching by keyword.
* Responsive design. The site adjusts to the user’s device and screen size.