The Atlantic Police Department today (Tuesday) released a report on 10 arrests taking place over the past week. On Sunday, officers arrested 40-year old Kaela Holt and 39-year old Jeremy R. Peterson, both of Atlantic. They were taken into custody on Cass County warrants for Disorderly Conduct, with Peterson also arrested for Interference with Official Acts.

On Saturday, Atlantic Police arrested: 19-year old Christian Cook, of Atlantic, for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Trespassing; 32-year old Randi Shafer, and 32-year old Jacob Leary, both of Atlantic, were arrested for Burglary in the 3rd Degree and Theft in the 5th Degree; and, 32-year old Mike Henson, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

Last Friday, officers with the A-PD arrested 32-year old Bryan Kirby, of Atlantic, on two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Contraband. And, 19-year old Sarah Porter, of Cumberland, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance as well as Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Thursday, 19-year old Douglas Cline, of Coin, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, Drug Distribution to a Person under 18, Possession f Drug Paraphernalia, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug.

And, on Sept. 7th, 34-year old Jason Trotter, of Atlantic, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order.  All subjects were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman has issued a report on persons who have filed nomination papers in advance of the November 3rd elections for city offices in Cass County. In Anita, Ben Daughenbaugh has filed for Mayor. In Cumberland, incumbent Mayor Nancy Virginia Couglin filed for re-election. Also in Cumberland, incumbents Sandra K. Eversole, and Scott W. Becker, have filed for two seats on the City Council.

In Griswold, Carmen Sorensen has filed nomination papers to run for one of three seats on the City Council. In Lewis, Jon E. Mosier has filed papers to run for Mayor, while Leroy Easter and Marvin Bradfield have filed for one of three seats open on the Council.

In Massena, incumbent Mayor Linda Reineke has filed for re-election, while incumbent Kevin McCunn has filed for re-election to one of three seats on the City Council. In Wiota, Steven R. Havens and Jim Fischer have filed papers to fill two seats on the City Council.

And in Atlantic, incumbents Dana Halder, Chris Jimerson and Linda Hartkopf have filed papers for re-election to their current Council seats. Persons wishing to run for elected City Offices in Cass County have until Thursday, Sept. 17th to file with the Cass County Auditor’s Office.

Police in Creston say a resident of the community reported last week she was the victim of a phone scam/mail fraud. The woman said the incident occurred over a period of time spanning from August 1st through September 9th. The loss was estimated at $950.

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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LOGAN, Iowa (AP) – An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting at an Iowa Department of Transportation officer during a high-speed chase. Chauncy Jewett of Sioux City was sentenced Monday. He had pleaded guilty last month to intimidation with a dangerous weapon and carrying weapons.

According to police, Jewett fired at motor vehicle officer Derek Floerchinger during a chase on Interstate 29 on May 18. Court documents say Jewett leaned out of his vehicle’s window and Floerchinger heard an object strike his car. It was later determined that the officer’s car had been struck by a gunshot.

Jewett was arrested near Missouri Valley, Iowa, after he lost control of the car and fled on foot. Police say the car Jewett had been driving was stolen.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says former owners of a site once used to handle and store chemicals have agreed to reduce chemical contamination and control leakage of hazardous materials into groundwater. The property known as the former Townsend Industries Facility includes about 12 acres and a 45,000-square-foot building. It is located in Pleasant Hill. The EPA says a variety of hazardous waste compounds have been detected.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police have identified a woman found dead near an intersection in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Police Department says the body of 41-year-old Sharon Rae Mead was found early Friday near a bus stop. Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy. Additional information about the death has not been released.

IOWA FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota man died when he was apparently struck while walking along a highway in northern Iowa. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 23-year-old Timothy Nussbaum, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, was found Sunday in a ditch near Highway 65, north of Iowa Falls. Investigators say they think they have found the vehicle that hit Nussbaum. Authorities haven’t made any arrests.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A leaked email shows that a computer expert with Iowa’s executive branch inquired about the cost of Italian hacking software used by intelligence and police agencies worldwide but didn’t buy the product. State official said the 2012 product inquiry was part of their research into potential cyber threats that could be used to hack into confidential state data.

There was a changing of the guard for the Atlantic School District’s Board of Education, Monday night.

From the left: Josh McLaren leads the new Atlantic School Board session; Superintendent Mike Amstein; Dr. Keith Swanson & Jenny Williams.

New Board members Alison Bruckner, Keith Swanson and Jenny Williams were sworn-in, Josh McLaren was elected Board President, and former Board President Kristy Pellett was elected Vice President. Olivia Newburg, Secretary to Superintendent Mike Amstein, was elected Treasurer, and Mary Beth Fast was re-elected to the Board Secretary’s Position.

Prior to the new board taking their seats, the retiring Board, consisting of Dennis Davis, Phil Hascall and Rod Hartwig, were recognized for their years of service and provided with a plaque.

Kristy Pellett made the presentations. First up to receive recognition and an award, was Hartwig, who’s served for the past four-years.

Rodney Hartwig receives recognition from departing Board President Kristy Pellett.

Phil Hascall just received a plaque for his years of Board service.

Next came Phil Hascall, who has been a member of the Atlantic School Board for 13-years.

And finally, Dennis Davis was recognized for his 29-years of service. Pellett said she called the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) to ask who the longest tenured board members were in the State. Unfortunately, they don’t keep a list of that nature. But they did say, that when the IASB switched over to digital records, there were one or two persons who started their service in 1970.

Kristy Pellet congratulates Dennis Davis.

Dennis Davis started on the Atlantic School Board in September, 1986. He was one of a few that started in the 1980’s, so Pellett said she “Can safely says he’s in the top ten of longest tenured Board members in the State, to which Davis replied “That shows you how old I am,” a comment which drew laughs from those in attendance.

Afterward, Superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein thanked each of the three retiring Board Members for the work they have done. He said each one brought a specific area of expertise to the Board, along with a specific point of view, and “Without that, we couldn’t have accomplished the things that you’ve been able to do.” He said the board hasn’t always agreed with each other and the administration, but the students have always been first and foremost in their sights.

Rod Hartwig welcomed the new Board and challenged them to keep in touch with the District’s School Principals to learn about the programs and process involved with education. Hascall said he’ll miss the experience, because of the support the district and education has received from the community. Dennis Davis said for him, the Board has come full circle with the election of Dr. Keith Swanson, because Davis replaced Swanson on the Board 29-years ago. He had this piece of advice for the new board members: Listen…listen before you speak, because…your first year you don’t know anything…listen, and talk to people. Good luck.”

The new Board then proceeded with business, and decided to set chnage the date and time of Board meetings and work sessions from Monday’s at 7:30-p.m. to the second and fourth Wednesday’s of the month at 5:30-p.m., effective Sept. 30th, due to some scheduling issues. In other business, the new Atlantic School Board approved the 2015 FFA Convention Trip to Louisville, KY, and a 28-E agreement with the Griswold School District for a Fiscal Year 2016 Industrial Technology class.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it is partnering with the Atlantic High School and several other Community minded organizations and businesses to start the Silver Cord Program in the Atlantic.  The Silver Cord Program is a graduation incentive program to promote volunteerism in the Atlantic Area.  Atlantic High School seniors who volunteer a minimum of 200 hours throughout their high school career will graduate with a silver cord and be eligible for a $500 scholarship provided by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.  The program encourages volunteer opportunities with all Civic Organizations and will benefit the entire community.

Ouida Wymer, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, said “We are pleased to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Atlantic. Their generous donation will allow the Silver Cord Program to utilize the on-line resource volunteerspot.com.” Volunteer Spot is an on-line tool used for volunteer sign-ups, scheduling and management.  Wymer says “Volunteer spot will be beneficial to the students involved in the Silver Cord Program and the entire community. Everyone will have access through www.AtlanticIowa.com.“

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will host an educational meeting on Wednesday, September 16th, at the Noon at the Rock Island Depot (102 Chestnut Street).  The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the program to any Civic Organization or business interested. The meeting will also teach the organizations and businesses how to use volunteerpsot.com

It’s open to any Civic Organization in the Atlantic Area. Call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 to book your seat, or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com .