Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer Friday night, issued a report on three recent arrests. Palmer says at around 12:50-p.m., Friday, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance near the Bethesda area. Their investigation concluded with the arrest at 1389 O Avenue, of 32-year old Benjamin Lee Blackman, of Clarinda. Blackman was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault. He was brought to the Page County Jail and held without bond pending an appearance before the magistrate.

On Thursday, Page County deputies responding to a reported assault at 612 South Street in College Springs, arrested 20-year old Joseph Calvin Hull, of Braddyville, for allegedly assaulting 28-year old Joshua Baer. The arrest took place at around 7:35-p.m. Hull was charged with Trespassing and Simple Assault. He was being held in the Page County Jail on $300 bond, pending an appearance before the magistrate.

And, on Monday, 24-year old Kiel Martin Brittain, of Clarinda, was arrested on a warrant for Animal Neglect (a Serious Misdemeanor). Brittain was unable to post bond and was being held in the Page County Jail. His arrest was the result of an investigation that began in late November. During the course of the investigation over a period of several days, authorities consulted a veterinarian, who determined 17 cows, 1 bull and 15 calves, which were located on property owned by Brittain were severely malnourished. The animals were seized by authorities.

The Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Steven Baucom Jr. of Red Oak for a number of traffic violations.  Baucom was pulled over around 1:41pm Friday (12/7) for speeding.  He was then charged with driving while suspended, speeding and no proof of insurance.  Baucom was taken into custody on $448 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest early Saturday morning of a Red Oak man.  At approximately 2:07am Sheriff’s deputies arrested 25-year-old Joshua Kenneth Wolcott of Red Oak for OWI 2nd offense following a traffic stop on Summit Street and Miller Avenue in Red Oak. Wolcott was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $2,000 bond.

An employee of Mid American Auto was approached and robbed by two men in all black clothing at 20 S. 15th Street in Council Bluffs on Friday.  The victim was locking the gates when he was approached by two men, one of which had a handgun.  The robbers demanded he give them his wallet.  The employee attempted to struggle with the suspect holding the gun when the suspect struck him in the face.  The victim then cooperated and turned over his wallet.

The two suspects then fled to S. 15th Street and 2nd Avenue where a white car pulled up and allowed the two men to get in and escape West on 2nd Avenue.

If anyone has information about this investigation is asked to contact the Council Bluffs Police Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728 or 712-328-STOP to leave information anonymously.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Another Iowa educator is a finalist to become superintendent of the Omaha district in Nebraska.  The district said Friday that Superintendent Stephen Murley, of the Iowa City schools, is one of three finalists. Murley took over in Iowa City in 2010 after working in Wisconsin.

The Omaha board is trying to replace John Mackiel, who retired in August after 15 years. In April the board hired former Des Moines Superintendent Nancy Sebring, but she withdrew in June after sexually explicit emails sent to and from her work account became public.

The two other finalists for the Omaha job are the chief academic officer for the District of Columbia Public Schools, Carey Wright, and Mark Evans, who is superintendent at Andover Public Schools in Kansas.

No injuries were reported after a vehicle was struck by a deer Thursday night, in Atlantic. According to Atlantic Police, a vehicle driven by Robert Hammers, of Malvern, was hit by a deer that crossed the road ran into the left front side of the vehicle. The accident happened at around 8:20-p.m., as Hammers was traveling south on Highway 6, near the intersection with 17th Street.  Damage from the mishap was estimated at $2,000.

The Atlantic Police Department Friday morning, released additional information about a two-vehicle accident that occurred Thursday evening. As we had mentioned earlier, the crash involved a Ford Escape SUV and a GMC pickup.

A GMC pickup involved in the collision with a Ford Escape in Atlantic. (12/6/12) Ric Hanson photo.

Officials say the SUV, driven by Jennifer Simons, of Atlantic, and the pickup, driven by Connie Poulsen, of Atlantic, were both traveling south on Highway 6 at 3:40-p.m. Thursday, when Simons stopped for oncoming traffic, prior to turning left (east) onto 22nd Street.

Poulsen failed to stop in-time. The pickup she was driving rear-ended the SUV, causing a total of $20,000 damage. Simons, and a passenger in her vehicle were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Atlantic Police Officer Spencer Walton told KJAN News Thursday, that a child passenger in the SUV was properly buckled-in, and did not appear to have suffered any injuries, while the driver suffered abrasions or other minor injuries to her legs.

The A-PD says Poulsen was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

Adding an extra “warm fuzzy” to the holiday season, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce members are joining together to treat shoppers to something more this weekend. This  Sunday afternoon ( Dec. 9th), businesses in downtown Atlantic will open their doors for shoppers and groups to partake in free samples, recipes, and the holiday experience.

Recipe walkers are advised to start at the Rock Island Depot (102 Chestnut Street) between 1- and 4-p.m., to obtain a list of participating businesses. Officials at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce say that there is not a theme to the recipe walk this year, so walkers should anticipate finding a great variety of sweets and savories.

Questions regarding the recipe walk should be directed to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at (712) 243-3017. Details about other holiday events in the area can be found at ChristmasinAtlantic.com.

w/ Ric Hanson

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