(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County met in a regular weekly session this (Tuesday) morning, at the courthouse in Atlantic. First-up, the Board received a presentation and $500 funding request from the Family Crisis Center’s Lindsay Wilson. She said their offices are in Council Bluffs. Wilson explained the services they provide to the County for victims of violent crimes, and the number of people served over the past year. She said the $500 was based on the services provided to each of the counties they serve. Her request was taken under advisement.

Supervisor Wendy Richter wanted to emphasis the funds are not for the Family Crisis Support Network, in Atlantic which she is a member of. The FCSN is a completely separate entity that serves victims of domestic violence. The Family Crisis Center is based in Sioux Center, and serves 12 area Counties in western Iowa. It serves victims of human trafficking, survivors of homicide and other violent crimes, provides housing and homeless services, and more.

The most recent addition to their programs includes Integrated Advocacy Services. The program offers support and advocacy in three separate medical clinics for 17 Iowa counties. Clients can seek support in ways that are discreet and confidential.

The Board then moved to approve the FY 2022-2023 Urban Renewal Report (as required under the Code of Iowa), and they acted to unanimously approve a Resolution “Allocating ARPA funds (in the amount of $47,932) to [the] Hitchcock House [near Lewis] for foundation repairs.” The funds are for completed repairs to the south wall of the historic building.

In other business, Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken provided the Board of Supervisors with a weekly update on Secondary Roads Department Maintenance and Activities. He said roads crews were out Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning clearing the roads following the recent snow storm.

He said also, Bridge #380 over by Anita is now open.

And, the Supervisors motioned to approve the appointment of Lorilyn Schules to the Cass County Board of Health, replacing Gary Dinkla. Her term is for three-yerars, beginning January 1, 2024.

(Radio Iowa) – Senator Chuck Grassley says if Republicans in the U.S. Senate stick together, they may be able to force Democrats to put immigration policy changes in an aid package for Israel and Ukraine. “Making it more certain who can qualify for asylee,” Grassley says, “the ‘return to Mexico’ issue that Trump put in place — in other words, stay in Mexico while you’re making application to see if you can enter the U.S. legally and maybe some interior enforcement.”

President Biden has proposed security funding for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan along with targeted funding to address U.S. border security, fentanyl smuggling and help U-S cities struggling to accommodate migrants. Grassley says a bipartisan group of senators are discussing the addition of immigration policy changes that also would address border security. “As long as 41 Republicans stick together to do something at the border and the (Biden) administration wants money for Isreal and Ukraine like a lot of senators do, including this one, we might force our hand to do something significant on border security,” Grassley says.

Earlier this month, the U.S. House passed a bill to provide over $14 billion in aid to Israel and cut funding to the IRS, but the U.S. Senate’s Democratic leader says senators will consider a bipartisan package that aligns with President Biden’s request.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County met this (Tuesday) morning. During their session, the Board heard a regularly scheduled report from County Engineer Karen Albert.

The Supervisors in Montgomery County also received an update from Courthouse Maintenance Director, Dan Wright. Prior to hearing from Wright, the Board discussed some issues with the courthouse generator that occurred during a weekly test.

In his report, Dan Wright addressed the issue that resulted in a power outage. He said the issue was with an automatic switchover device that’s supposed to kick-in when primary power is restored.

Wright said he doesn’t think the switch will need to be replaced.

In other business, the Board set the first of FY24-25 Budget Workshops for Tuesday, January 9th (at the end of their regular meeting) & January 10th at 9-a.m., in order to give the Department Heads more time to get their budget projections together.

The Board also opened sealed bids related to forfeited property for the Sheriff’s Department.

(Radio Iowa) – The largest movie theater chain in the world has closed its last location in the Des Moines metro that had 16 movie screens. A-M-C had already closed its cineplex at Southridge Mall in Des Moines and at a site in Urbandale that had nine screens. The website for A-M-C’s Johnston location says that site is permanently closed and the company’s nearest theater is in Kansas City. However A-M-C still operates theaters in Council Bluffs, Dubuque and Sioux City.

In a statement, an A-M-C spokesman said the company routinely reviews its theaters and makes decisions that are based on what will best strengthen A-M-C moving forward. The A-M-C movie theater chain has nine BILLION dollars in debt, but has avoided bankruptcy. It struck an exclusive deal with Taylor Swift to show her Eras Tour Concert Film in its U-S
theaters.

Des Moines, Iowa – U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today (Tuesday), announced mobile office hours across our communities to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the Third District Congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, or Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans’ benefits, military records, tax returns, and other issues with federal government agencies.

(File photo) Third district Congressman Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) speaks Oct. 27, 2023, at a Des Moines, IA news conference. (RI photo)

“My top priority is providing exceptional services and support to Iowans,” said Rep. Nunn. “My hope is that these mobile office hours will ensure ease of access for all Iowans to receive assistance from our office regardless of where they live in any of the 21 counties that I have the honor of serving.”

Mobile office hours will begin Tuesday, December 5. (Locally) The schedule for December includes:

Adair County 
Stuart Public Library
111 Font Street
Stuart, IA 50250
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
12:00pm to 4:00pm

Page County 
Essex Public Library
508 Iowa Avenue
Essex, IA 51638
Thursday, December 7, 2023
10:00am to 1:00pm

Guthrie County 
Casey Public Library
604 McPherson Street
Casey, IA 50048
Friday, December 8, 2023
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Additional dates and locations will be announced in the future.

BOONE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — A former Boone County deputy now has more time to come to a plea agreement over the death of his K-9 after the judge approved a continuation. Dallas Wingate was charged after investigators say K-9 officer Bear was left in Wingate’s patrol vehicle for 22 hours on Sept. 2^nd, and died. Wingate resigned on Sept. 8 after being put on leave following the death of Bear. He had worked for the sheriff’s office for 15 years.

It’s not clear what charges Wingate will plead guilty to. He’s been charged with killing a police dog and animal neglect resulting in death.

Wingate is due back in court on Dec. 11.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – On Tuesday, IA-02 Congressional Candidate Sarah Corkery encouraged all Iowans to recognize and support National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation, National Epilepsy Awareness Month facilitates storytelling by individuals living with epilepsy and their caregivers. “More than 32,000 Iowans are living with epilepsy. It’s important for Iowans to better understand epilepsy and seizure disorders, including knowing proper seizure first aid. My son, Jude, had seizures from age one to three years old and it was heartbreaking to watch,” said Corkery. “By recognizing National Epilepsy Awareness Month, you can let someone know they’re not alone and that you see their struggle.”

Sarah Corkery

“I’ve had many constituents reach out from Dubuque to Cedar Falls to Mason City to Cedar Rapids tell me how epilepsy has affected their lives and the lives of their children,” said Corkery. It’s one of the reasons we built a completely inclusive playground in our community called Place to Play Park.” One less-known fact about epilepsy is SUDEP which is the sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy, who was otherwise healthy. In SUDEP cases, no other cause of death is found when an autopsy is done. Families struggling through this type of loss often find support with others who have experienced the same.

To learn more about National Epilepsy Awareness Month, or to find out how you can make a difference in your community, please visit the following link:

https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/spreading-awareness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month

Hawkeye Ten Conference:
Winterset 87, Creston 35
Red Oak @ Lenox
Underwood 72, Shenandoah 37
Clarinda 70, Nodaway Valley 44

Western Iowa Conference:
Coon Rapids-Bayard 58, Audubon 45
Missouri Valley 79 @ MVAOCOU 61

Corner Conference:
Fremont Mills 80, Heartland Christian 35
Essex 63, Hamburg 53

Raccoon River Conference:
Boone 62, Fort Dodge 39
Des Moines Christian @ Carlisle

Pride of Iowa Conference:
Clarke 91, Mount Ayr 41
Martensdale St. Mary’s @ Interstate-35
Murray 53, Wayne 39

West Central Conference: 

Ogden 66, Greene County 46

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report the arrest Monday afternoon of a man wanted on a Union County warrant.  43-year-old Garrett Ashley Harper, of Creston, was arrested at around 4:42-p.m. on the warrant for Harassment 3rd Degree. Harper was taken to the Union County and held without bond until seen by a Magistrate Judge.

(Johnston, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Army National Guard have announced the official homecoming ceremony of the 1133rd Transportation Company, following their successful mission in Poland. The Guard says “The dedicated men and women of the 1133rd, based out of Mason City and Iowa City, have been home with family, loved ones and friends for the past 90 days. This upcoming official ceremony will be in correlation with a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, that promotes well-being of Service Members and their families.” The Ceremony takes place at the Waterloo Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, beginning at 8:30-a.m.

The 1133rd Transportation Company, consisting of approximately 160 Soldiers, deployed to Poland on 6 Nov. 2022. Their mission focused on providing critical logistical support, transportation services, and assistance to the local communities during times of need. Their efforts have been instrumental in enhancing the overall response capabilities and stabilization in the region.

During their deployment, the 1133rd Transportation Company showcased their exceptional skills, adaptability, and teamwork logging more than 1.5 million miles driven over the course of 10 months. The media, public and families are encouraged to attend to show support for this great group of men and women with the Iowa National Guard.

DETAILS:

What: Approximately 160 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company, headquartered in Mason City with a detachment in Iowa City, will be honored in a formal welcome home ceremony.

When: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4^th St, Waterloo, IA 50701