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:

1. Thank You Card(s) (I)
2. The Month in Review – Administration (I)
3. Board Learning Opportunities (I)

– 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:

• An SBRC request for MSA – Dropout Prevention
• Garbage Collection Bid
• Feld Quote for Security Improvements (Pending grant approval)
• Change Orders
• A Sharing Agreement with Exira/EHK
• Contracts with Denovo and Melee for the design/building of a Bus Garage
• approving Jason Walter to take freezers at the Bus Garage.

In his report to the Board, Superintendent Eric Trager is expected to provide updates on: The Building Project; Bus Garage, and Security Grant.

(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.