Police in Creston (IA) say a woman residing in the 300 block of S. Maple Street reported on Dec. 12th, that someone had vandalized two vehicles, while they were parked outside the residence. The 2014 Chevy Silverado and 2009 GMC Sierra pickups sustained a total of $2,000 damage.
(Shenandoah, Iowa) – The Shenandoah Police Department reports there were six arrests between December 2nd and the 15th (2023). On Thursday (Dec. 14th), 34-year-old Shane Michener, of Norfolk, NE, was arrested in Shenandoah for Attempted 3rd Degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, and Interference with Official Acts.
On Dec. 10th, 47-year-old David Berry, of Hamburg, was arrested in Shenandoah for Possession of drug Paraphernalia.
Authorities say 38-year-old Nicole Nicholas, of Shenandoah, and 47-year-old Clinton Glasgo, of Essex, were arrested Dec. 8th. Both were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Nicholas was additionally charged with Furnishing a Controlled Substance at a Detention Center.
On Dec. 6th, Shenandoah Police arrested 37-year-old Chad Cody, of Shenandoah, for Poss. of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, Poss. of paraphernalia, Keeping a vehicle or premises for Controlled Substance, and Driving While Suspended.
And, on Dec. 2nd, 61-year-old Jeffrey Pape, of Emerson, was arrested for PCS/3rd offense.
Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board is scheduled to meet 5:30-p.m. Monday (Dec. 18), in the Conference Room at the school. Their agenda is as follows:
• Call Meeting to Order
• Reading of Mission Statement
• Approval of Agenda (D.R.)
• Public Input
• Superintendent’s Report:
– Honor November Recipients
– Select December Recipient(s)
– Annual Review Of Policies – 200.2, 200.3, 202.5, 204, 213, 213.1
• Consent Agenda (D.R.)
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Financial Statements
Approval of Bills
4. Personnel
5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests
Old Business
6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 401.1, 503.1, 503.2, 503.8, 503.8R,
706.1, 706.2, 706.3, 706.3R1, 707.1, 707.2, 707.3, 707.4, 707.5, 707.5R1
7. Consider Approval Of The 2023-2024 Individual Career And Academic Plan – ICAP (D.R.)
8. Consider Approval Of Middle School / High School Attendance Policy
Pilot Program (D.R.)
9. Consider Establishing A Board Work Session (D.R.)
10. Discussion On Facilities Walk Through (D.R.)
11. Closing Of FY23 Financial Books (D.R.)
• Adjourn
New Board
• Call To Order – By Superintendent
12. Official Canvass Results (I)
13. Administer Oath Of Office To Newly Elected Board Members
• Acknowledge Retiring Board Member
14. Election of Board President And Vice-President (D.R.)
15. Select IBB Representative (Replacement For Retiring Board Member) (D.R.)
16. Set Regular Board Meeting Time & Date (D.R.)
New Business
17. Green Hills AEA Presentation (I)
18. Consider Approval of Activity Fund Transfers (D.R.)
19. Consider Approval Of Fire Monitoring Service Contract (D.R.)
20. Consider Approval Of Early Graduation List (D.R.)
21. Consider Approval Of Softball And Baseball Scoreboard Purchase (D.R.)
22. Consider Approval Of Amendment To MS/HS Handbook – Eligibility (D.R.)
23. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 708, 709, 710.1, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.2, 710.3, 710.4
• Adjourn
(D.R.) = Decision Required
(I.) = Informational
(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon School Board will meet 7-p.m. Monday (Dec. 18), in the High School Board Room. Action items on their agenda, include approval of:
In his report to the Board, Superintendent Eric Trager is expected to provide updates on: The Building Project; Bus Garage, and Security Grant.
Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 10. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 10. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 40. The Low was 30. We received .11″ rain/drizzle over the 24-hour period ending at 7-a.m. today (12/17). Total precipitation was .19″ from Friday through Saturday. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 22 and the Low was 4. The Record High on December 17th in Atlantic, was 65 in 1939. The Record Low was -18 in 1951. Sunrise is at 7:40. Sunset is at 4:51.
(Anita, Iowa) – A man from New York died following an accident Saturday afternoon on westbound Interstate 80, in Cass County (IA). The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2022 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by 29-year-old Malak Singh, of S. Richmond Hill – Queens, NY, left the road near mile marker 72, for reasons unknown.
The semi rolled onto its side and crashed into the north ditch. Singh died at the scene. The accident happened a little before 4-p.m., Saturday.
The Patrol was assisted by Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
LeANN KLEIN, 56, of Harlan, died Tue., Dec. 12, 2023, at home. A Celebration of Life for LeANN KLEIN will be held at a later date. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is assisting the family.
LeANN KLEIN is survived by:
Her Mother – Constance Herbst, of Deloit (IA).
Her sons – Cody Klein and Sam Klein, both of Avoca.
Her daughters – Ashley Riesgaard, of Underwood, and Bailey Klein, of Earling.
Her sister – Robin (Tom) Powers, of Harlan.
and 9 grandchildren.
Mr. GAIL LYNN BROCKMAN, 76, of Marne, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services for GAIL BROCKMAN will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.
A luncheon will be held following the funeral in the reception hall of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Visitation with family will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Dec. 22nd, from 5-until 7-p.m.
Private interment will be held at Zion Congregational Cemetery in Treynor.
GAIL LYNN BROCKMAN is survived by:
His wife – Carolyn Brockman, of Marne.
His sons – Jeff Brockman, of Griswold; Jerry (Shannon) Brockman, of Marne, and Tony (Traci) Brockman, of Atlantic.
His sister – Marjorie (William) Hatcher, of Treynor.
10 grandchildren; and his brother-in-law.
Four players scored double figures to lead Lewis Central over Atlantic 77-41 in boys’ basketball at Atlantic on Friday.
Jackson Larsen led the team with 16 points, Nash Paulson and Garret Rutledge 12, and Kamdyn Cross added 11.
The Titans led 16-9 at the end of the first quarter and 39-33 at the half. Colton Rasmussen carried the Trojans offensively with 14 first-half points and 23 for the game.
Lewis Central pulled away in the second half. Six players contributed to outscoring Atlantic 21-11 in the third quarter. Jackson Larsen drew the hot hand in the final frame with four three-point shots and 12 of the Titan’s 27 points., while holding the Trojans to 11 and seven respectively.
Besides, Rasmussen’s 23-points, Gavin McLaren posted 10, Brock Henderson, 4, Tyrell Williams, 3, and Zaydin Parker, 1.
Atlantic travels to Shenandoah on Tuesday. Lewis Central plays Gretna-East at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs today.
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