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An investigation that began on Dec. 5th, 2014 into alleged inappropriate conduct by an Underwood Middle School teacher has resulted in an arrest. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office said Monday (Today), 45-year old Barret B. Glasnapp turned himself-in on Monday (March 2nd). Glasnapp faces felony charges that include 4 counts of sexual abuse in the 3rd Degree, 1 count of Sexual Exploitation by a School Employee, and, five aggravated misdemeanor counts of Sexual Exploitation by a School Employee.
Authorities say Glasnapp’s interaction began in 2011 when the student was 14, after her 8th grade year, and continued until October, 2014, when the girl was 16. According to an affidavit, an investigator assigned to follow-up on an alleged sexual assault at the Underwood Middle School in December, found that Glasnapp had resigned from his post in November.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested an Ankeny woman accused of faking pregnancy to trick an Iowa couple into giving her money. The Ankeny Police Department says 29-year-old Tracy Leann Bess-Thacker was charged Friday with fourth-degree theft after prospective adoptive parents from Dewitt, Iowa, claim she accepted $200 from them when she wasn’t pregnant.
According to a news release, Bess had signed onto Life Long Adoptions, an agency that connects birth mothers with potential parents. Detectives say Bess wasn’t pregnant during this scam, but that she used information from a prior pregnancy to con people into offering her financial support. Police say Bess previously used a similar scam in multiple states, including Nebraska.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Senate panel has approved a bill that would add fine arts to Iowa’s mandated education curriculum for K-12 students, though lawmakers expressed concern about its potential costs. An education subcommittee approved the bill Monday. It now heads to a full committee, where it would need approval by Friday to survive a procedural legislative deadline.
The bill would add music, theater, visual art and other fine arts to the Iowa Core, the state’s mandated academic standards. Sen. Herman Quirmbach, who sponsored the bill, says it would properly recognize fine arts. He questioned an analysis by the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency, which determined it could cost a school district up to $100,000 to implement the bill.
Lawmakers say they need more financial analysis to pass the bill out of committee.
If you received a text message today on your electronic device saying your “Check/Card-is SUSPENDED! Please respond,” DO NOT RESPOND OR ACCESS THE WEBSITE THE TEXT THE MESSAGE REFERENCES!
It is an attempt by scammers to gain access to your personal information. Numerous individuals in Atlantic have received the text, including KJAN News Director Ric Hanson, County officials and law enforcement personnel. The Atlantic Police Department has confirmed with officials at Wells, the message is an attempt to scam those who receive it. Even persons who do not have an account with Wells Fargo, have been receiving the text message.
The text message gives a web site address to respond to that appears to be from Wells Fargo, but it IS NOT. Again, do not respond to this text message or access the website given. If you have any questions about your account, call Wells Fargo directly or stop by your local branch.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two Pottawattamie County residents were arrested Saturday on drug charges, following a traffic stop. 21-year old William Dunlap, Jr., of Council Bluffs, was taken into custody on charges of OWI 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Driving Under Suspension. And 20-year old Robyn Lynn Spitler, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both were taken to the Cass County Jail. Spitler was released the following day on $1000 bond; Dunlap was released later the following day on his own recognizance.
The Sheriff’s Office says also, no injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident late last Thursday morning. The accident happened on 750th Street at Independence Road, at around 10:50-a.m.. Officials say a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by 18-year old Tyler Allen Steele, of Anita, was northbound on 750th Street when Steele lost control of the pickup on the icy road. The vehicle entered the west ditch, and hit support wires for a power pole. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $5,000; damage to the support wires is estimated at $500. No citations were issued.
Starting today (Monday), fans of Travel Iowa on Facebook can cast their vote to determine the best pie in Iowa. Through Thursday, March 5, two pies will face off head-to-head in the “Tasty Eight” round. The slices receiving the most votes in each matchup will move on to the Final Four round, which starts Tuesday, March 10. The top two pies from those competitions will face off in the championship round to determine the best pie in Iowa. The winning slice will be announced on Saturday, March 14 – or Pi Day, mathematically speaking.
Although there will only be one ultimate pie champion, everyone who votes also wins. The winning restaurant will provide a special offer to each participant. Competing pies and restaurants include:
· Triple Fruit Pie, Picket Fence Café, Guttenberg
· Peanut Butter Pie, The Sanctuary, Shenandoah
· Coconut Cream Pie, Coffee Cup Café, Sully
· Sour Cream Raisin Pie, Country Junction, Dyersville
· Chocolate Cream Pie, Cronk’s Café, Denison
· Cherry Pie, Crouse Café, Indianola
· Lemon Meringue Pie, O’Farrell Sisters, Okoboji
· Rhubarb Custard with Streusel Topping, Ox Yoke Inn, Amana
Tourism in Iowa generates more than $7.75 billion in expenditures, employs 65,400 people statewide and generates $353.9 million in state taxes.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Two Iowa lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would change state law and keep confidential the identities of those who own permits to carry firearms. The Des Moines Register reports that the proposal is aimed at preventing the release of any information that could link a person to his or her gun permit, including names, addresses and dates of birth. Current Iowa law allows public access to such permit records.
Sen. Steve Sodders, a State Center Democrat, says it’s unnecessary for people to know if others have guns in their homes. He says the public would still have access to general statistics, like the number of firearms purchased each month. Rep. Matt Windschitl, a Republican from Missouri Valley, says lawmakers are still working out the legislation’s details.
Authorities in Union County report an Adams County woman was arrested Friday, on a warrant. The Sheriff’s Office says 48-year old Carolyn R. Cook, of Prescott, was arrested on a Union County warrant for theft in the fourth degree. Cook was booked into the jail and later released on $1000 bond.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office also reports a hit-and-run, property damage accident happened Saturday afternoon, in Afton. Authorities say a 2014 Lincoln Navigator was legally parked on Kansas Street and was backing out of a parking stall at around 3:15-p.m., when an eastbound pickup truck made contact with the left rear side of the SUV. The pickup left the scene.
Damage to the SUV, driven by 61-year old Judy Hoakison, of Creston, was estimated at $2,000. Hoakison was not injured during the accident.
The Atlantic Police Department reports three, recent arrests. On Sunday, 49-year old Tracy Auerbach, of Chariton, was arrested on an OWI/1st offense charge. Auerbach was booked into the Cass County Jail.
On Saturday, officers with the A-PD arrested 28-year old Christopher Castillo, of Atlantic, on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation. And, 26-year old Jeremy Blagdon, of Atlantic, was arrested Saturday for Disorderly Conduct, and Assault on a Police Officer. Both men were booked into the Cass County Jail.
The Cass County Emergency Management Agency has officially rolled-out a county wide mass notification system. Last month, we told you the County was in the final stages of preparing for the launch of the system, which uses Inspiron Logistics’ Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS). Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon says Cass County now has the ability to send residents important updates during emergencies. The Cass County Emergency Notification System will allow County officials to provide residents with critical emergency notifications and instruction in an efficient and timely manner.
Cass County EMC Mike Kennon talks about the Mass Notification System at the Board of Supervisor’s mtg. Feb. 11, 2015.
Kennon says “This is an opportunity for our residents to receive critical information and instruction during an emergency. This new tool allows us to augment other notification systems through which emergency information can be shared with our residents. This system can provide communication at a time when it is most needed, allowing emergency responders to focus on aiding a well-informed community.”
While all land line phones have been entered automatically into the system, registration will be required for residents wanting to receive emergency alerts via cell phone, email or pager. At registration, residents will be allowed to customize how they will receive messaging and what types of messages they would like to receive. As of now, Cass County Emergency Management, Communications Center, Sheriff’s Office and Atlantic Police Department can disseminate messaging. There is also a potential to expand the system to include other towns, groups or organizations with a Public Safety justification.
The system is fully integrated with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). This allows for automated weather notifications to all subscribers; including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and other notifications issued through NOAA. Officials can target each message to an unlimited number of groups – everything from notification of all residents of a specific town to mobilizing volunteers throughout the County. Officials can also contact residents based on specific geographical locations using a mapping feature, sending messages to those within select neighborhoods when needed.
To register, residents can go to http://entry.inspironlogistics.com/cass_ia/wens.cfm and sign up by entering their cell phone, e-mail and/or pager number, city and zip code. There are also links located on the Cass County homepage (http://www.casscountyiowa.us/) or the Cass County EMA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CassCoEMA). For more information, contact Mike Kennon, Coordinator, Cass County Emergency Management Agency at 712-254-1500.
Kennon said also there are some upcoming Emergency Management events in Cass County, including a Storm Spotter Training Class 7-p.m. March 11th, at the Cass County Courthouse. And, the Statewide Tornado Drill takes place at about 10-a.m., on March 25th. It’s a chance for you to plan or review what action you should take at your home or place of business if a tornado is spotted in Cass County.