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A man who robbed the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Neola, Wednesday afternoon, is still at large. Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker told KJAN news at around 1-p.m., a white male entered the bank and ordered staff and customers to the ground. Danker says the suspect did not display a weapon.
The man, who was described as being 5-feet 9-inches to six-feet tall, clean cut and weighing about 180-pounds, grabbed some cash and before taking off on foot, told those inside the bank to stay on the floor for 30-seconds. When he left, he ran toward St. Patrick’s Church in Neola, where he got into a late model (1995-to 2005) red, Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer. Danker would not disclose how much cash the robber got away with.
Classes at Tri-Center Neola continued as normal during the afternoon, while authorities and staff monitored parking lots and building exteriors. The students were dismissed at their regular time, as well.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (712) 890-2267.
Having quality child care is vital to an employee’s success on the job. It also contributes to the economic success of a community. Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) staff report that parents in Atlantic are discovering it is hard to find child care. It is very difficult if they have an infant or work evening or weekend shifts.
CCR&R provides resources designed to support the operation of a successful child care business. CCR&R provides training on health, safety, and child development. Child Care Consultants offer guidance to start and maintain a quality child care business. They also give information on regulations and additional sources of income. The CCR&R Consultant provides support to all child care businesses, whether it is in a home, a center or a preschool.
In Iowa, an adult can care for up to five children at any one time without being registered. However, there are benefits to being registered with the Department of Human Services. The consultant can explain the rules and help new providers get on track to offer a quality program.
The need for child care is constant. CCR&R is here to offer support during all stages of a child care business. If you are interested in starting a child care business in your home, please contact CCR&R at 712-243-3118. CCR&R is a program of West Central Community Action. Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.
CCR&R welcomes your questions about quality child care. Please call 1-800-945-9778 or check out the website at www.iowaccrr.org.
(Press Release)
DES MOINES, Iowa – This is a critical time of year for the more than 500,000 Iowans who rely on Medicare for their health care, as the annual open enrollment period begins today. According to Kris Gross, director of the Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), over the next seven-plus weeks all recipients should take a fresh look at their prescription drug plan and make any needed changes – even if they’ve been happy with it.
“The reason for that is because all of these plans, the Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, have a one-year contract with Medicare,” she says. “They can change their premiums, deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, the drugs they cover, the networks they work with, all of those things can change from year to year.”
Gross says during last year’s open enrollment, SHIIP helped Iowans save more than $15 million, and most of that was from changing Part D and Medicare Advantage plans. For those who want help reviewing plans available for 2016 to find which one is best for them, Gross says they can contact SHIIP from anywhere in the state.
“We have counselors in most counties in Iowa and they can sit down with someone face to face and get a comparison done, get help understanding the changes or what their options are,” she says. “For people who want to do it themselves, the Medicare website has an option for comparing plans on the Medicare plan finder.”
The Medicare open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7.
(Iowa News Service)
Police in Creston report one person was arrested this (Thursday) morning, while three others were arrested Wednesday. 37-year old Shannon Ranae Danielson, of Creston, was arrested at around 2:20-a.m. today (Wed.), on a Public Intoxication charge. Danielson was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on $300 bond.
Late Wednesday morning, Creston Police arrested 37-year old Robert Gregory, of Creston, on a warrant out of Mahaska County. Gregory was turned over to jail staff for extradition. Early Wednesday afternoon, 25-year old Matthew Jon Buchanan, of Creston, was arrested on a warrant out of Union County, for Contempt of Court. He was later released on $650 bond. And, 25-year old Rojas Filiberto-Manzanarez, of Creston, was arrested Wednesday evening, for Public Intoxication. He was later released on $300 bond.
Creston Police said also, an Ellston woman reported her vehicle was vandalized Wednesday morning, while it was parked at the Creston Fareway Store. The damage was estimated at $2,000.
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Today: Clear to P/Cldy & breezy. High near 70. W/NW @ 10-20 w/gusts to near 30.
Tonight: Areas of frost after 4am. Mo. Clear. Low around 32. N/NW 5-10. .
Friday: **Frost Advisory 3-am to 9-am**Areas of frost before 8-am, otherwise Sunny. High near 58. N/NW @ 5-10.
Fri. Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 34.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High near 61. S/SE wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday: P/Cldy & breezy. High near 68.
WEATHER DATA: Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 72. Our 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was 37. Last year on this date, our High was 69 and the Low was 33.
The All-time Record High in Atlantic on Oct. 15th was 89 in 1892. The All-Time record low was 17 in 1952. Sunrise today is at 7:31, and sunset tonight will take place at 6:39.
GARAGE SALE: I am having a moving sale on October 16th & October 23rd from 3-6 at 1203 Maple. The only piece of furniture is a tall book case with one light shelf and a drawer. I have home décor, outdoor items and some garden tools.
FREE: 2 free black and white male kittens 9 weeks old call or text 712-249-8140.
GARAGE SALE: Thrusday October 15th thru Saturday October 17th at 804 Mulberry St. in Atlantic. May tag washing machine,catering chafers, chocolate fountain, large black leather coat, electric slicer and meat grinder, and lots and lots of dishes and more.
FOR SALE: Nice orange tabby and a brownish with white tabby to rehome. Neutered, litter trained. Rehoming fee $25 each. Call for details. 712/549-2410.
Today: Mostly sunny. Breezy. High in the upper 60s. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to north 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Clear. Areas of frost early in the morning. Low in the mid 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph through midnight.
Friday: **FROST ADVISORY beginning at 3-a.m.**Sunny…cooler. Areas of frost through mid morning. High in the mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Low in the mid 30s. North wind near 5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High in the upper 50s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low in the upper 30s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Breezy. High in the mid 60s.