An Exira man has been arrested on Domestic Abuse and other charges after an incident Wednesday.  The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57-year-old Charles Floyd Darrell for Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd, Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Normal Breathing, and False Report to Communications with Public Safety Entities.

The charges stem from an incident at Darrell’s residence in the 1400 block of 300th Street on Wednesday, October 7th.  He was taken to the Audubon County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.  A preliminary hearing was set for October 22nd at 9:30am.

A committee hoping to see a positive outcome for an $875,000 bond measure on November 3rd in Atlantic, is offering the public additional chances prior to the vote, to tour the second and third floors of the Atlantic City Hall. Funds from the bond, if approved, would be used for improvements, including making those floors handicapped accessible, and allowing for the space to be user friendly for private and public events.

The ReOpen 2nd Floor of City Hall Committee says an open house will be held Friday (Oct. 9th), at 4:30-p.m., after the Homecoming Parade, and on Saturday (Oct. 10th), from 4-until 6-p.m., before the Atlantic Fireman’s Parade. Two additional open houses will be held during Produce in the Park next Thursday (Oct. 15th, from 5:30-until 7:30-p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 31st, from 2:30-to 4:30-p.m., and then again from 7:30-until 9-p.m. You’re invited to wear a costume during the Halloween Open House.

The events will give you a chance to tour of the second and third floors of City Hall that have, until just recently, been closed to the public for approximately 40 years.

Montgomery County Auditor/Election Commissioner Stephanie Burke reminds residents in her county that Absentee Ballots are available and absentee voting is underway, in advance of the Nov. 3rd City Elections.

Burke says 5-p.m. Friday, October 23rd is the deadline to pre-register to vote for the Regular City Election. That applies to registration in person (including registration at driver’s license stations or agencies) or by mail. After Friday, a person may register to vote at the Auditor’s Office and vote an absentee ballot. The process is the same as for registering to vote on Election Day and specific documentation must be provided. If possible, please register before Election Day.

Friday, October 30th at 5-p.m. is the deadline to request an Absentee Ballot be mailed to your for the Regular City Election. And, Tuesday, November 3rd, is Election Day. The polls will be open in Montgomery County from 7-a.m. until 8-p.m.

Polling Places include: Red Oak Gold Fair Building (Precinct 1), Red Oak Fire Station (Precinct 2), First Christian Church (Precinct 3), Elliott Community Building (Precinct 4), Grant Fire Station (Precinct 5), Stanton Fire Department (Precinct 6) and Villisca Community Building (Precinct 7)

Those requesting Absentee Ballots by mail should complete their requests as soon as possible and return them to the Auditor’s Office. The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If anyone has questions about voter registration, absentee ballots, or voting, call the Auditor’s Office at 712-623-5127 or visit www.montgomerycountyiowa.com

The Atlantic Police Department reports six people were arrested over the past week. 23-year old Ashly Rollins, of Atlantic, was arrested Wednesday on two charges of Possession of a Schedule 4 controlled substances (Prescription drugs), Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug, Operating under the influence, and Driving while license denied or revoked.

On Tuesday, officers with the A-PD arrested 34-year old Chad Ewing, of Atlantic, for Public Intoxication. And as we reported earlier, Harold Shoemaker, of Atlantic, was arrested Monday on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.

Last Friday, Atlantic Police arrested 33-year old Melanie Mullen, of Atlantic, for Theft in the 5th degree (for allegedly taking a bottle of alcohol), Theft in the 5th degree (gas drive-off related), and Driving Under Suspension. That same day, 26-year old Mykel Thoren, of Atlantic, was arrested for Burglary in the 3rd degree, and Theft in the 3rd and 5th degrees. The charges stem from a vehicle break-in incident, according to the Police department.

All suspects were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers reports his officers arrested a woman on numerous charges this (Thursday) morning, following a traffic stop. 50-year old Dawn Charlene Beverlin, of Clarinda, was taken into custody a little after midnight. Beverlin faces charges that include: Suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance; Possession of a drug believed to be methamphetamine; Possession of drug paraphernalia; and, driving on a suspended license.

She was booked into the Page County Jail and held on $2,000 bond, pending an initial appearance before a magistrate.