(This meeting has now been postponed to 8/27/19)

In a continuation of their discussion held last week, the City of Atlantic’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Tuesday, will review any new developments with regard to the site plan for a proposed Scooter’s Coffee kiosk in the green space, between Oinker’s Lounge and the McDonalds/Verizon/U-S Cellular, building entrances. During their meeting last week, the Commission tabled approval of the site plan, after concerns were raised about traffic congestion in the overall Noddle development area.

Scooter’s Construction Manager Don Forsland said during the meeting, that traffic count modeling done by their engineers showed traffic congestion would not be an issue, however the Commission raised questions about the turning restrictions on the 7th Street exit immediately to the south of the proposed site. It was not clear if cars leaving the area would be allowed to turn left (into east bound traffic), when traffic is currently only allowed to turn right (West) on 7th.

Forsland said he would consult with the Iowa DOT and present updated information during this week’s meeting, which takes place 5:30-p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 20th) in the City Council’s Chambers, at City Hall.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies arrested three people Sunday,  after the K9 “Ciba” was deployed during the search of a vehicle in the 600 block of Madison Street, in Bedford.

39-year old Clinton Johnson, of Athelstan, Iowa, 37-year old Cynthia Butler, of Bedford, and 18-year old Samantha Sweat, of Blockton, were all charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Their bonds at the Taylor County Jail were set at $1,300 each.

WEST POINT, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say an Iowa man died after his vehicle collided with another on a northeast Nebraska highway.

The collision occurred around 9:40 a.m. Sunday, on Nebraska Highway 9 about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) north of West Point. The Cuming County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Jose Barrios, of Denison, Iowa, was killed when his vehicle ran into an oncoming vehicle driven by 28-year-old Michael Jensen, of West Point. Jensen was taken to a West Point hospital.

The collision is being investigated.

Officials with the Creston Police Department report three arrests and one incident of theft. 33-year old Shane White, of Clearfield, was arrested Saturday in Creston, for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond.

25-year old Bradley Nauman, of Adel, was arrested Saturday, in Creston, for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, 40-year old Lela Churchwell, of Creston, was arrested Sunday for Theft in the 2nd Degree. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

A woman from Creston reported to police on Saturday, that sometime within the past week, someone entered her residence and stole a PlayStation 3, a PlayStation4, and an LG Bluetooth speaker. The loss was estimate at $500.

The Audubon Police Department released information on several arrests within the past month.

On July 19th, 22-year-old Brandon William Henderson of Audubon was arrested on an Audubon County Warrant.  Henderson was transported to the Audubon County Jail.

On July 30th, 36-year-old Ashley Sue Hartl of Audubon was arrested for Domestic Abuse Causing Injury.  Hartl was transported to the Audubon County Jail and held to appear before a magistrate.

On August 1st, 35-year-old Joseph Michael Hartl of Audubon was arrested for Violation of No Contact Order.  Hartl appeared before a magistrate and plead guilty to the charge, serving 7 days in jail.

On August 16th, 29-year-old Desiray Michelle Elliott of Lindon was arrested for (4) counts of Credit Card Theft and Ongoing Criminal Conduct.  Elliott is currently being held on $33,000 bond in the Audubon County Jail.

A fire at a home in Wiota early this morning caused extensive damage, but no one was injured. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports the blaze at 106 East Street in Wiota happened at around 3:15-a.m.

Firefighters from Wiota, Atlantic and Anita responded to the scene and were there for more than two-hours. Additional information is forthcoming.

(Mike Kennon – photo)