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Cass County Supervisors to discuss & or act on ARPA funds request, tax abatement & a lease

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September 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet 9-a.m. Tuesday in the Board Room at the courthouse in Atlantic. On their agenda is action on approving an auditing firm contract with Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C., for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

They will also discuss and possibly act on a commercial lease for the premises located at 601 Walnut Street, Suite 1, in Atlantic, for the Fourth Judicial District/Dept. of Correctional Service. The matter was tabled during the Supervisor’s meeting on August 20th.

The Board will discuss and possibly act on a request from the Atlantic Public Library for ARPA funds to repair the roof of the Library. And, they will act on a recommendation from the Cass County Assessor’s Office to abate the taxes on 309 4th St. in Griswold, as well as authorizing Board Chair Steve Baier to sign a technical support agreement with ReNewGov.

In addition, the Cass County Supervisors, Tuesday morning, will act to appoint Jeals Brines, DO, and Jill Pollpeter, MD, as Medical Examiner Deputies, at the request of Cass County Medical Examiner Dr. Elaine Berry.

Agenda/meeting details can be found here: Agenda – 2024.09.03 – for Publication

Red Oak Police arrest a man on Public Intox. & Trespassing charges

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September 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A call Sunday night in Red Oak about a possible burglary in progress, resulted in the arrest of a man on two charges. Red Oak Police reports Officers were dispatched at around 9:15-p.m. to the 100 block of E. Maple Street, and upon arrival and a brief investigation, arrested 57-year-old James Kent Otte (no city of residence listed). James Otte was charged with Public Intoxication and Trespass/1st offense (both Simple Misdemeanors).

He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 bond.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area: Monday, Sept. 2nd, 2024

Weather

September 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today (Labor Day): Sunny, with a high near 75. Winds SE @ 5-10 mph this morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. S/SE winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: A slight chance of afternoon showers & thunderstorms , otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 77 degrees. Our Low this morning, was 44. Last year on this date the high was 95 and the low was 65. The record high for September 2nd in Atlantic, was 101 degrees in 2000. The record low was 30 in 1893. Sunrise today: 6:46-a.m., and Sunset is at 7:52-p.m..

Work release escape of Glen Elliot Long

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September 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Davenport, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Department of Corrections , Sunday night, said 55-yearGlen Elliot Long, who was convicted of Robbery 1st Degree in Scott County, failed to report back to the Davenport Residential Correctional Facility as required, Saturday.

Long is a black male who stands 5-feet 7-inches tall, and weighs 227-pounds (see his picture below). He was admitted to the Davenport work release facility on 06/11/2024.

Glen Elliot Long (I-DOC photo)

Persons with information on Long’s whereabouts should contact local police.

For more information on the state’s work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910

CLAIR SOUTH, 95, of Cumberland (Svcs. 9/6/24)

Obituaries

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

CLAIR SOUTH, 95, of Cumberland, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Funeral Services for CLAIR SOUTH will be held 10-a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Cumberland. Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Massena from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Burial is in the Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Cumberland, Massena Baptist Church, Cumberland Fire and Rescue or the Cass County Cowpokes.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

STEVEN JOHNSTON, 65, of Greenfield (Svcs. 9/7/24)

Obituaries

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

STEVEN JOHNSTON, 65, of Greenfield, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services for STEVEN JOHNSTON will be held 10:30-a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield has the arrangements..

Open visitation will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist Church on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; The family will greet friends on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Burial is in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Memorials: May be directed to the Steven Johnston Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Denison Police search for driver involved in a multi-vehicle accident

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September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Denison, Iowa) – Police in Denison are asking for your help in locating a woman who was allegedly driving a car that was involved in a multi-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to the incident at around 1:18-p.m. at the Denison Walmart Store. No injuries were reported.
Witnesses told police the person allegedly responsible for the accident had entered the store. An attempt was made to locate the individual, but authorities say the initial description of the driver proved to be inaccurate.
After reviewing security footage, the suspect was identified as a female with dark roots fading to blonde hair, wearing a turquoise top and denim capri’s. Despite efforts to find her in the store, she was not located.
The registered owner of the vehicle involved in the accident stated that an acquaintance had been driving the car. The driver was only known by a first name, and there was limited information available.
The investigation is ongoing. If you have information that could help, please contact your local authorities.

2 arrested Sunday morning in connection w/Marshalltown Murder investigation

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September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Marshalltown, Iowa – Police in Marshalltown said Sunday (today), two suspects from Marshalltown have been arrested in connection with the death of man from Tama, whose body was found Saturday morning on a street in Marshalltown. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ezra Oliver Seymour.
Authorities say following an exhaustive search for information and evidence, 25-year-old Trequan Merez Cosgrove, of Marshalltown was arrested early this (Sunday) morning. Cosgrove was charged with Murder in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. 26-year-old Jaimee Yajaira Alcaraz-Gutierrez, of Marshalltown has been charged with Accessory after the fact. Both suspects were being held in the Marshall County Jail.

(Left) Trequan M. Cosgrove, and Jaimee Y. Alcarez-Gutierrrez (right) – Marshalltown Police photo

(As we previously reported) Public safety personnel responded at around 5:45-a.m., Saturday (Aug. 31), to the area of North 12th Avenue and Bromley Street in Marshalltown, for a medical emergency. The Marshall County 911 Communications Center received a call about a person found in the roadway on North 12th Avenue with serious injuries. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found an unresponsive, adult male, in the roadway. The man had visible traumatic injuries. Immediate medical care was provided to the individual.

He was transported to the Marshalltown hospital and was later transferred to a medical facility in Des Moines, where he died.

The Marshalltown Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, are jointly conducting this murder investigation. This investigation remains active. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.

August, 2024 Weather data for Atlantic

Weather

September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa – KJAN) – Weather data for the month of August, 2024, in Atlantic, shows the average High temperature for the month was nearly on-par, coming in a 84 degrees (The norm is 83). The Low of 59 came in at 2 degrees below average for August. Precipitation showed a deficit of 1.41 inches. We normally have 3.88 of rain in August, but this year’s total for the month was 2.47 inches. The data was compiled at KJAN, the official National Weather Service reporting site for Atlantic.

Looking ahead, we find the Average High for the month of September in Atlantic, is 76 degrees, while the Low should average out at around 51. Precipitation typically amounts to 3.81 inches. Check back with us on October 1st, to see how our actual weather data compared to the historical averages.

Iowa Economic Development Authority announces nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants

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September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

  • Malvern Area Betterment Association – $2,000 Creative Catalyst Project Grant for “Clay for Community”
  • Creston Community High School – $4,000 Creative Catalyst Project Grant for “School to Studio”
  • Zack Jones of Malvern – $4,000 Art Project Grant for “Harvest Series: Music and Visual Artists at Malvern’s Art Church”
  • Kelly Devitt of Creston – $2,000 Art Project Grant for “Solo Exhibition and Student Experience at Octagon Gallery”
  • American Midwest Ballet of Council Bluffs – $5,000 Art Project Grant for “Season 15 Education and Community Engagement”
  • Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony – $5,000 Art Project Grant for “2024/25 Omaha Symphony Education Programs for Iowa”
  • Creston: Arts – $5,000 Cultural Capacity Building Grant for Operating Support
  • Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment – $20,000 Cultural Leadership Partners Grant for Operating Support
  • Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn – $20,000 Cultural Leadership Partners Grant for Operating Support