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Relay for Life Cass County to be held tonight

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June 24th, 2016 by admin

Relay for Life returns to the Atlantic High School Track tonight.  The Festivities get under way with the Survivor dinner at the Atlantic High School Commons, registration starting at 4:30pm, meal at 5:00pm.  Then Relay will kick off at 6:00pm on the track with the survivor lap.  Lots of other entertainment, food, and education will be available throughout the night.

One stop you won’t want to miss at Relay is the Smart Shoppe. Located under the TV Store red tents on the North end of the infield, the Smart Shoppe is full of family-friendly activities, healthy food samples and information for the whole family.

“We have a great variety of information and activities under the tent this year, be sure to stop in and see us at Relay”, says Kate Olson, Smart Shoppe Chair and Program Coordinator and ISU Extension in Cass County. “We open after the survivors lap at 6 PM, and will be there until 8.”

According to Olson, a variety of local groups will be set up in the Smart Shoppe.

Cass County Health Systems Outpatient Clinic will have a photo booth with fun props, where Relay participants can take a fun photo to help “Picture a Cure”. The will also have information on their services and fun giveaways for the kids.

Cass County Extension will be featuring information on upcoming healthy living programs, as well as resources for a healthy lifestyle. You can also pick up a free snack, made from recipes on their Spend Smart, Eat Smart website. Chose from healthy trail mix or a frozen fruit salad. All snack ingredients were donated by your Atlantic Hy Vee Food store.

Information and giveaways on programs such as Quitline Iowa, Well Woman, Care For Yourself and others will also be available for folks to pick up in the Smart Shoppe.

In addition, the Smart Shoppe will again be hosting the people’s choice judging, and silent auction for decorated Angel Food Cakes, also donated by Atlantic Hy Vee. Teams and other relay supporters will have decorated cakes on hand, in a variety of themes, for participants to view and enjoy, as well as bid on. All proceeds from the silent auction will be matched by the local Royal Neighbors group.

Ice cold water bottles, donated by Atlantic Coca Cola bottling, will also be available to help Relay-ers cool down, and can be picked up at the Smart Shoppe tent.

Driving under suspension arrest in Glenwood

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June 24th, 2016 by admin

The Glenwood Police Department reports one arrest on Thursday.  20-year-old Kameron Myers of Glenwood was arrested on a Mills County Warrant for Driving Under Suspension.  Myers was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $500 cash or surety bond.

 

Trespass arrest in Red Oak

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A Red Oak woman was arrested Friday morning at 6:43am for trespassing.  Officers were called to 610 N 1st Street in Red Oak for a report of an unwanted person on the property.  After speaking with the victim she stated that the defendant was up next to her house plucking the flowers from her rose bushes.  Officers then arrested 86-year-old Lois Marilyn Nelson of Red Oak for Simple Trespass.  The homeowner has an active no trespass notice on Nelson from previous incidents.

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IZAYAH M.R. PEDRIN, 7, of Curtis, MI (Formerly of Audubon) (Svcs. 06-28-2016)

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June 24th, 2016 by admin

IZAYAH M.R. PEDRIN, 7, of Curtis, MI (Formerly of Audubon) died Friday, June 24th.  Celebration of Life Memorial Services for IZAYAH PEDRIN will be held Tuesday, June 28th at 4:00pm in the Shelter House at Albert the Bull Park in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Burial will be at a later date.

IZAYAH M.R. PEDRIN is survived by:

Father: Jay Pedrin Sr. and wife Jessica Pedrin of Sidney.

Mother: Christina Teppo of Curtis, MI.

Brothers and Sisters: Lucius Pedrin. Jay Pedrin Jr. Aikidyn Teppo. Aryanna Teppo.

Grandparents: Terry and Kathy Pedrin of Audubon. Kenneth Teppo of Newberry, MI.

Great-Grandparents: Ronald and Delores Hallett of Percival.

Aunt: Rebeca Pedrin and cousin Rachael Pedrin of Audubon.

Uncle: Alan Teppo of Newberry, MI.

Other relatives and many friends.

GENEVA I KRAUEL, 87, of Chandler, AZ (Formerly of Audubon) (Svcs. 06-27-2016)

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GENEVA I KRAUEL, 87, of Chandler, AZ (Formerly of Audubon) died November 7, 2015 at Desert Springs Care Center in Chandler, AZ.  Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside Services for GENEVA KRAUEL will be held Monday, June 27th at 10:00am in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.  Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

GENEVA I KRAUEL is survived by:

Daughter: Sandra (Joe) Acuna of Chandler, AZ.

Brothers: Franklin (Carol) Jorgensen of Audubon. Darvin (Nadene) Jorgensen of Exira.

Sisters: Virginia (Norbert) Stoberl of Manning. Beatrice Wealch of Audubon.  Marlene (Kent) Walter of Audubon.

Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Shirley Jorgensen and Jane Jorgensen of Audubon. Mick Schurer of Lawrence, KS. Faye Krauel and Gertrude Kraeul both of Audubon.

Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends.

BETHENE (BETH) LEFF ALBERTS, 85, of Stuart (Svcs. 06-22-2016)

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BETHENE (BETH) LEFF ALBERTS, 85, of Stuart died Wednesday, June 22nd at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.  Funeral services for BETH ALBERTS will be held Monday, June 27th at 10:00am at the First Congregational Church in Stuart. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 26th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart.

Burial will be in the South Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stuart Fire and Rescue Department and may be sent in care of the Johnson Family Funeral Home. PO Box 246 Stuart, IA 50250.

Online condolences may be left at www.johsnonfamilyfuneralhome.com

Two arrests, one vehicle theft reported in Creston

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June 24th, 2016 by admin

Creston Police report two arrests and one reported vehicle theft on Thursday.

At 2:14pm officers arrested 55-year-old Kimberly Lynn Reed at her residence at 1102 Higbee Street in Creston on a charge of Simple Assault. She was later released from the Ringgold County Jail on $300 bond. At that same residence 17-year-old Mariah Lynn Reed was referred to Juvenile Authorities on the charge of Simple Assault.

Also at 4:16pm Quality Glass Company of Creston reported that a vehicle owned by Tyler Aaron Kelley of Creston was stolen from their parking lot at 601 E Taylor Street. The loss was estimated at $5,000.

Cass County Board of Supervisors minutes and next agenda

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June 24th, 2016 by admin

The Cass County Board of Supervisors met at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22nd with all members present. The board approved permits to display fireworks during the meeting.  One approval went to the Jeffrey Andersen family for display of fireworks on July 3rd. The other approval went to the Atlantic Jaycees for fireworks display on July 4th.

The Supervisors also approved County budget expenditure appropriations and transfers for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 to June 20, 2017.

The Board also heard from County Engineer Charles Marker on current road projects.

The Board’s next meeting will be held Thursday, June 30th at 8:30am in the boardroom at the Cass County Courthouse.   Their agenda is listed below:

8:30 Call meeting to order

Approve Agenda

Approve Prior Meeting Minutes

Report: Cass Co. Attorney

ACTION: Fireworks display permits (CODE OF IOWA, Chapter 727)

ACTION: Review FY2016 expense appropriations and amend if necessary

ACTION: Receive certifications from county officers for base salaries of their deputies and certify base salaries of deputies to the county auditor

ACTION: Determine the compensation of ‘other employees’

Report: Cass Co. Engineer – Secondary Roads Update

Report: Cass Co. Mental Health/Disabilities Services & General Assistance

Report: Cass Co. Engineer – Secondary Roads Update

Report: Cass Co. Mental Health/Disabilities Services & General Assistance

UNSCHEDULED: Time for those without an appointment to address the Board

(Limit 5 minutes)

Committee Meeting Reports: As attended

Reports Filed-

ACTION: Approve claims

Adjournment