The Atlantic Police Department reports six people were arrested over the past week. 23-year old Ashly Rollins, of Atlantic, was arrested Wednesday on two charges of Possession of a Schedule 4 controlled substances (Prescription drugs), Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug, Operating under the influence, and Driving while license denied or revoked.

On Tuesday, officers with the A-PD arrested 34-year old Chad Ewing, of Atlantic, for Public Intoxication. And as we reported earlier, Harold Shoemaker, of Atlantic, was arrested Monday on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.

Last Friday, Atlantic Police arrested 33-year old Melanie Mullen, of Atlantic, for Theft in the 5th degree (for allegedly taking a bottle of alcohol), Theft in the 5th degree (gas drive-off related), and Driving Under Suspension. That same day, 26-year old Mykel Thoren, of Atlantic, was arrested for Burglary in the 3rd degree, and Theft in the 3rd and 5th degrees. The charges stem from a vehicle break-in incident, according to the Police department.

All suspects were booked into the Cass County Jail.

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors held a special meeting Wednesday evening to draft a 5-year plan for Parks and Recreation in the Community. Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring told KJAN News they plan to meet on Oct. 21st and narrow down their wish list and developing a time-line, prior to presenting it to the City Council at budget time.

The Board, according to Herring said its number one priority is the continued development of the Schildberg Recreation area, and the seeking out of grant funds from Vision Iowa and other sources, especially with regard to the campground area. That includes getting electricity and water hook-ups established. Other, continued improvements the Parks Board wants to see include those for Sunnyside Park. That means refurbishing the smaller shelters, add better lighting and new paint jobs.

They also looked at grants for adding a shelter on the west side of the Schildberg Rec Area, including electrical connections. Other, phased-in plans over the next five-years for the entire parks system, include the upgrading of playground equipment in all of the parks, making them handicapped accessible, and establishing a focus group to determine upgrades to the swimming pool.

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports his officers arrested a woman on numerous charges this (Thursday) morning, following a traffic stop. 50-year old Dawn Charlene Beverlin, of Clarinda, was taken into custody a little after midnight. Beverlin faces charges that include: Suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance; Possession of a drug believed to be methamphetamine; Possession of drug paraphernalia; and, driving on a suspended license.

She was booked into the Page County Jail and held on $2,000 bond, pending an initial appearance before a magistrate.

It isn’t too late to order trees from the Atlantic Operation ReLeaf Residential Tree Distribution, but according to Iowa DNR Forestry Programs Coordinator Laura Wagner, species are beginning to sell out, and order forms must be mailed by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday, October 9th). Even if you don’t live in Cass County, you can pre-order trees from the distribution as long as you are an Alliant Energy customer. If you are not an Alliant Customer, then you may come to the event Saturday, October 17th from 9-until 11-a.m., at the Cass County Fairgrounds, to purchase them on a first-come, first-served basis.

There’s also a tree planting and care workshop that same day, beginning at 10-a.m. All the trees offered are native to Iowa and will thrive in Cass county and the surrounding area. The trees typically sell for $100 or more at a retail nursery, and are just $25 through Releaf.

Additional information is available at http://www.alliantenergy.com/CommunityInvolvement/CommunityOutreach/OperationReLeaf/index.htm, and details about the tree distribution are on  an order form available at http://www.alliantenergy.com/wcm/groups/wcm_internet/@int/documents/document/mdaw/mtc1/~edisp/175206.pdf. Just fill out the order form, print, and mail it in with a check to the address listed on the form. You should bring a truck, trailer, or van to pick up your trees, as they can be up to 9 feet tall.

A truck with a tank full of trout will start making the rounds to 17 ponds across the state Friday, including 1-p.m. at Big Lake, in Council Bluffs. Iowa Department of Natural Resources regional fisheries supervisor, Mike Steuck, says it’s the start of the annual program where they stock urban ponds with the trout. “At a minimum it’ll be 15-hundred fish, and it’ll be a combination of rainbow trout and brook trout. And they will all be about 10 to 12 inches or so,” Steuck says.

He says the trout are sort of a bait to get people to seek out more fishing. Steuck works out of northeast Iowa. He says you may’ve seen people fly fishing for trout in waders, but he says that’s not necessary and you can use regular fishing gear.

He says you can catch them with a hook and bobber just like you would bluegills. Steuck says anything flashy you can put on your line will attract the trout. Steuck says the lakes and ponds appear to be ready for the stocking. You need to have a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout.

Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with an adult who has a license. They are limited to one trout daily. The child can purchase a trout fee which will allow them to catch their own limit.

(Radio Iowa)

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports more than three dozen Iowa water systems have been awarded Water Fluoridation Quality Awards from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the utilities or communities receiving the award was: Atlantic Municipal Utilities; Harlan Municipal Utilities; the Bayard, Breda and Casey Water Supply services; and, the Logan and Onawa Municipal Water Plants.

Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in drinking water to a level effective for preventing tooth decay. The award recognizes those communities that achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoride in drinking water throughout 2014.

For 2014, a total of 2,282 public water systems in 33 states received the awards, including 40 in Iowa.

The fluoridation status of Iowa communities may be found at https://nccd.cdc.gov/DOH_MWF/Default/Default.aspx.

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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A traffic stop late Wednesday night in Council Bluffs resulted in a pursuit, foot chase and capture of the suspect after a stun gun was deployed. According to Bluffs Police, 28-year old Christopher Owens was arrested on an outstanding warrant for his arrest, in addition to charges of eluding, aggravated assault on a police officer, carrying weapons, unlawful possession of prescription medications, and reckless driving.

His arrest occurred after an officer tried to pull over a vehicle at around 11:10-p.m. The driver, identified as Owens, failed to stop. Owens’ vehicle eventually struck a light pole near 1st Avenue and South 10th Street, in Council Bluffs. After Owens took off on foot, the officer deployed his Taser, bringing Owens into submission.

Three people were arrested this (Thursday) morning on drug charges, in Creston. According to the Creston P-D, 19-year old Jacob Roach, of Lamoni, 18-year old Chet Clark, of Lorimor, and 19-year old Benjamin Seville, of Delphos, were taken into custody at around 2:35-a.m. at 1501 W. Townline Road. The trio were each charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. They were brought the Union County Jail and held on $1,000 bond, each.

And, at around 7:45-p.m. Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 36-year old Jason Ford, of Creston, on a Dept. of Corrections warrant for Probation Violation. Ford was being held in the Union County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

Creston Police report also, a business was broken into sometime between 11-a.m. Tuesday and 7-a.m., Wednesday. The culprit(s) forced their way into The Can Place (202 Russell St.) by kicking in a door. A cash register with money inside was stolen. The loss was estimated at $320.

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