The Creston Police Department reports two separate arrests on Monday.

At 4:05 p.m. 34-year-old Corry Donald Johnston of Creston was arrested at his residence. He was charged on 2 Union County Warrants for Failure to Appear. The first on a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and the second on charges of Eluding-Injury, Drugs, or Particpate in a Felony, Driving While Barred, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Johnston was taken to the Union County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a Magistrate.

At 10:27 p.m. 53-year-old Timothy Dean Coleman of Lenox was arrested at the Casey’s store on Highway 34 in Creston. Coleman was charged with Driving While Revoked and taken to the Union County Jail where he later posted $1,000 bond.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to meet this Tuesday morning at 9:00am in the boardroom at the Adair County Courthouse.

On their agenda is a resolution on a Living Roadway trust fund grant. They will also discuss the fiscal year 20 and 21 Loess Hills Development Audit and the Veteran’s Affairs building lease.

The Board is also set to hear from Kerry Aistrope and Terri Raasch with Ag Extension information and a roads update from County Engineer Nick Kauffmann. The agenda also includes a word from Blair Carney with discussion on 105th Street and Brown and Elk Avenues.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests this past week.

On September 19th Deputies arrested 37-year-old Abioseh O Sesay of Upper Marlboro, MD on Stuart Road for Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or subsequent offense). Sesay was arrested at 7:39 p.m. and taken to the Adair County Jail where he later posted $1,000 bond.

On September 20th at 11:36 p.m. Stuart Police arrested 48-year-old Jason James Masolini of Des Moines at the Stuart Hotel for Domestic Assault Choking/Bodily Injury and Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. Masolini was booked in to the Adair County Jail and later posted $10,000 bond.

On September 22nd at 10:33 p.m. Adair County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32-year-old Joshua Christopher Matthew Naujock of Greenfield at the intersection of Highway 25 and 260th Street. He was charged with OWI 2nd Offense. He was later cited and released.

Survey information released from the U-S-D-A shows a big increase in farmland values and cash rent. Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, says the cropland increased 19-point-seven percent.

Schulz says this is one set of numbers in the overall picture.

He says high commodity prices are one of the big drivers of land values.

Schulz specializes in livestock and says that industry is having an impact on pasture land values.

He says as the commodity prices rise there’s competition for that land. The Fed Reserve recently raised interest rates again and Schulz says that is going to continue to impact land values along with the other factors.

Iowa State releases its annual land value survey in December.

Atlantic has entered the Iowa Cities Walking Challenge as part of Iowa’s October 5 Healthiest State Walk. However, to be counted in the challenge, all walk participants must be registered by midnight, Tuesday, September 27. To register for a walk visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/. To incentivize walk participation and registration, area businesses and organizations are donating door prizes. Winners will be drawn from all people who have registered for the walk by midnight, Tuesday, September 27.

All people participating in walks in Atlantic will be counted towards Atlantic’s Cities Walking Challenge, which provides funding to the cities with the most walk participants. A walk Atlantic-area residents may be particularly interested in joining is the walk from the Nishna Valley Family YMCA to Harl Holt Park and back on Wednesday, October 5 at 9:30 AM.
Participants will walk approximately two miles (there and back) along the newly renovated Bull Creek Pathway, learn about area recreational opportunities and trails, and enjoy refreshments from Hy-Vee and Fareway of Atlantic. A few lucky walkers will take a door prize, such as $25 gift cards from Brown’s Shoe Fit of Atlantic.

The Healthiest State Walk is a state-wide initiative that encourages people to “Walk More.  Connect More.” Anyone can register a walk, and workplaces, schools, churches, and other organizations  are encouraged to register a quick 30-minute walk anytime on October 5. For more information visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/.

The Healthiest State Walk is spearheaded by Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. On their blog, Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative shares many benefits to walking including increased energy levels and better sleep, as well as increased blood flow that leads to better cognitive functioning, improved memory, and reduced anxiety and depression.

What: Help us celebrate the renovation of Bull Creek Pathway trail in Atlantic! We’ll walk from the Nishna Valley Family YMCA north parking lot to Harl Holt Park and back.  Expect information on outdoor activities and trails in the area, as well as refreshments and a good time!

Where: Nishna Valley Family YMCA (1100 Maple Street, Atlantic, IA 50022). North parking lot.
Rain location: inside the YMCA

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 9:30-10:30 AM

Who: Anyone is welcome!

Cost: No cost! Free giveaways will be provided to participants. Door prizes will be drawn from
participants who have registered online by midnight, Tuesday, Sept. 27 at http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/.

Atlantic, IA—For the eighth consecutive time, Cass Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

With nearly 400 employees, Cass Health is the largest employer in Cass County and a huge economic engine for the region. “Thanks to our greatest asset—our people—Cass Health has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for eight consecutive years, a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the country for the past 6 years, and as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in the country for the last two years,” noted Cass Health CEO Brett Altman.

Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) has been named a 2022 Des Moines Register Iowa Top Workplace. The Register and WorkplaceDynamics evaluated survey responses from employees of participating employers. Top Workplaces are categorized by number of employees in Iowa and chosen based on employee feedback.

“It is an honor to be recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces,” said SWIPCO Executive Director John McCurdy. “Whether it’s public transit, housing rehab, or disaster relief, this recognition confirms what we already know—the employees who do the hard work here at SWIPCO are the reason for our success.”

“I do not know of a more caring and devoted staff who work hard every day as a team to help our neighbors in southwest Iowa,” continued McCurdy. “When our communities are in need, they know they can count on SWIPCO and SWITA to deliver for them.”

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is a high-performing, regionally focused partner committed to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in southwest Iowa using a collaborative and inclusive approach to regional community development, economic development, and public transit.

Atlantic, IA—Flu season is approaching soon, and Atlantic Medical Center, RHC is making it easy for patients to get their annual flu vaccine. This year, options include drive-thru appointments in Atlantic, as well as drive-up appointments in Anita, Griswold, and Massena.

Cass Health will begin administering flu shots on Monday, October 3rd and continue throughout the month. In Atlantic, drive-thru appointments are available on Monday and Friday mornings from 8 am to noon and on Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 6 pm. The annual Ayzlee’s Family Flu Clinic will be held on October 12th.

The drive-thru will be located in the curved driveway on 10th street, at the top of the staff parking lot (Lot D). Appointments can be made by calling 712-243-2850.

Drive-up flu shots will be available in Anita, Griswold, and Massena on the following dates.

Anita Medical Center, October 27 from 1 to 5 pm
Massena Medical Center, October 28 from 1 to 5 pm
Griswold Medical Center, October 19, 25, and 26 from 1 to 5 pm
Fall Lab Draws and Flu Shots

Cass Health is also currently offering appointments for fall lab draws, which is a low-cost option for routine blood work. Appointments are available October 18-22; patients can schedule online at casshealth.org/laboratory or by calling 712-243-2850. Flu shots can also be given at this time to patients after they complete their blood draws.

If the drive-through options aren’t feasible, then patients are encouraged to make an appointment with the Immunization Room by calling 712-243-2850.

Patients without an appointment will be seen as promptly as possible, but may encounter longer wait times.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, September 26, 2022 – The Council Bluffs community participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 24 at the River’s Edge Park. Walkers helped raise $32,000 so far to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.

Team Jensen led by Ross Jensen from Edward Jones was named the Top Team raising over $3,800. Jensen walks in memory of his grandmother and aunt.

The other top teams and walkers are:

• Team Primrose Retirement Council Bluffs led by Tiffany Eggett raised $3,100
• Team Availa Bank Council Bluffs led by Team Captain Samantha Adland raised over $2,200
• Top Walker Jessica Duncan, Team Captain of the Angels Home Health team, raised over $2,000 in honor of several family members and the residents she serves.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa alone, there are more than 66,000 people living with the disease and 73,000 caregivers.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested following a recent investigation in Jamaica. On September 20th Deputies executed a search warrant for a burglary investigation at 603 1st Avenue in Jamaica.

Two people were present in the home, 42-year-old Tony Owens and 43-year-old Carly Hubby were found with drugs and drug paraphernalia in the home. A second search warrant was obtained for drugs and then executed. Owens was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or subsequent offense), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft (4th Degree), Criminal Mischief (4th Degree), and Criminal Trespass (Causing Damage over $300). Hubby was charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or subsequent offense) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

There was also information and evidence obtained to help further investigate additional burglaries/thefts in the Jamaica area.