The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Sunday, issued a statement of thanks to two good fathers for their assistance during incidents that took place Saturday. The first a Cyclone, the second a Hawkeye. At around 3:10-p.m., Guthrie County Emergency Services (Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement) were dispatched to Jones Cove on the west side of Lake Panorama for a medical emergency on the water.

ISU A-D Jamie Pollard

Upon law enforcement’s arrival, the injured/ill party and their vessel docked at a nearby dock and an unknown off duty doctor was rendering aid. Bystanders were also rendering aid, including Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard and his two sons.The injured/ill party (name and condition withheld for privacy) was transported by Panora EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital for treatment.

Authorities say Mr. Pollard and his sons displayed very “Iowa nice” courtesy to the injured/ill party, her boat mates, and emergency services. Mr. Pollard even offered to personally drive a Guthrie County Sheriff’s Deputy back to the marina to his patrol car. Sheriff Marty Arganbright says “Mr. Pollard should be proud of his sons and his sons should be proud of their father for how they stepped up and helped another in need.”

Dr. Narasimha Palagummi

The second father profiled on Father’s Day is Doctor Narasimha “Sim” Palagummi, MD of the Iowa Clinic in Urbandale. At around 3:41-p.m. Saturday, Guthrie County Emergency Services were dispatched to the Raccoon River Valley Trail south of Yale for two injured bicyclists. The bicyclists were participating in the annual BaCoon Ride and were injured in a freak accident when a large tree branch fell across the trail seriously injuring both riders.

In the middle of a severe thunderstorm, which included strong winds, heavy rain and nickel sized hail, Doctor “Sim”, who was riding in the event, identified himself as a physician and offered to help. Doctor “Sim” proceeded to render critical aid, not leaving the side of the two injured parties despite the rain and hail. Doctor “Sim” disregarded his own comfort and safety to help others.

The injured parties were transported by Panora EMS to a hospital in the Des Moines Metro. Doctor “Sim’s” profile on the Iowa Clinic website states he is a Hawkeye fan and father of two, including taking in many foster children.

The GCSO would also like to thank the employees at Coulter Marine for transporting one of their deputies across the lake for the first medical emergency.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Six people were injured when someone fired shots into a group of people who had left a party on Des Moines’ east side. Police say those hurt in the shooting early Sunday were taken to hospitals and were all in stable condition.

The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. when a vehicle approached a group of people who were standing in a street after a party ended. Someone in the vehicle fired multiple shots into the crowd, injuring three females and three males.

Police say the victims are 16 to 20 years old.

(**Updated 1:41-p.m., 6/16)

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police are investigating the fatal shootings of four family members whose bodies were found in their Iowa home. The Des Moines Register reports that the bodies were discovered Saturday morning by relatives who were staying with the family at the home in West Des Moines.

A police news release identifies the victims as 44-year-old Lavanya Sunkara, 41-year-old Chandrasekhar Sunkara, and two boys aged 15 and 10 years.

West Des Moines police Sgt. Dan Wade says there is no threat to the community and investigators are trying to determine exactly what happened. Real estate records indicate the family has owned the home since March.

**Sunday afternoon, the Iowa Department of Public Safety issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that the Iowa Department of Public Safety confirms the death of one of our employees. Chandrasekhar “Chandra” Sunkara was found deceased in his West Des Moines home Saturday morning along with his wife and two sons.

Chandra was a civilian employee in the Technology Services Bureau (TSB), where he served as an IT professional. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the Sunkaras. Counseling services will be available on Monday for any employee needing assistance.”

At least three area school district board’s of education will hold their regular monthly meetings Monday evening. In Griswold, the Board meeting gets underway at 5:30-p.m. in the Middle School/High School Library. The CAM School Board meets at 6:30-p.m. in the High School Media Center, and the Audubon School Board meets in their boardroom at the high school, beginning at 7-p.m., Monday.

The Griswold School Board is scheduled to receive an update from KPE Architects and/or Estes Construction, with regard to the District’s new facilities. The Board is expected to act on approving: A resolution of Intent to sell the Elliott Building; A Resolution Approving the Deed and Authorizing Delivery – for the Lewis Building; Approving the Emergency Operations Plan; And eSports Team proposal; various bids for 2019-20; approval of City Agreements, and a continued School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract.

The CAM School Board will consider a bid for a new school bus during their meeting, along with the increasing of Middle School Student Council sponsor pay. They will discuss facility projects, and consider an agreement with Casey Computing for the 2019-20 school year. Other matters include discussion and/or action on: A Concussion Protocol Resolution and District Emergency Plan.

And, in Audubon, their School Board will act on: approving the Emergency Management Plan; Issuing an invitation to the Exira-EHK District to join the Wrestling Program; approving a Sharing Agreement for Human Resources with the Coon Rapids-Bayard School District, approving the sale of surplus property, and Personnel matters.