(Atlantic, Iowa) –  The final edition of Produce in the Park takes place this Thursday, Oct. 12th, in Atlantic. Produce in the Park is a weekly farmers market and community gathering held every Thursday evening during the harvest season (June through October), from 4:30-p.m. until 6:30-p.m., in the Atlantic City Park. This week, local musician Jenna Nau will be providing live music and fan favorite food truck, Zemog’s, will be on site one final time, from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. As an extra treat, patrons can look forward to trick-or-treating amongst the vendors. Grab your costumes and head to City Park this Thursday!

This week also, you can look forward to the following specialty items with numerous other vendors and community organizations in attendance:

Aubrey’s Bows: assortment of bows including new Halloween bow collections
Bridgewater Farms: wide assortment of produce including sweet potatoes
Brun Ko Farms: honey, snap peas, spring mix, onions, peppers–including a 3 lb bag for freezing
CK3 Farms: wide assortment of produce including watermelon
Frosting, Inc.: assortment of gourmet cupcakes
Harrisdale Farmstead: butternut squash & potatoes
Imagine Garden Gifts: unique garden gifts including antique, vintage, and repurposed planters.
Kringleman: assorted Danish pastries
Neighborhood Bakehouse: sourdough, baguettes, sandwich bread & pumpkin spice sourdough

All vendors accept cash, with many accepting credit cards and Venmo. All qualifying food vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as food stamps) with all fresh produce vendors accepting Double Up Food Bucks–coupons given for SNAP/EBT purchases of fresh produce.

For updates and information on Produce in the Park or how to sign up to participate, visit www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com. ‘Like’ or ‘follow’ Produce in the Park on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/).

Produce in the Park is sponsored by: First Whitney Bank & Trust, Cass Health, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Gregg Young of Atlantic, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Atlantic.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a rural Red Oak man was arrested early Monday afternoon. 55-year-old Roger Dean Cook was arrested on a Montgomery County Bench warrant for Violation of Probation, with bond set at $1,000. Cook was also arrested on an Adams County warrant for Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and was being held without bond on that charge.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Police in Atlantic report six people were arrested or cited over the past few days. Most recently, on Sunday (Oct. 8), 32-year-old Julie Peters, of Atlantic, was cited into court for Animal Neglect. She was subsequently released at the scene.

There were two arrests in Atlantic last Saturday (Oct. 7): 45-year-old Rachel Boggs, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. And, 31-year-old Anthony Asay, of Omaha, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Flight to Avoid Prosecution.

There were two arrests in Atlantic also, on Oct. 5th: 31-year-old Tiffany Rice, of Adair, was arrested for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. And, 29-year-old Alex Pleis was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree.

On Oct. 3rd, 24-year-old Aubree Schwartz, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation.

With the exception of Julie Peters, each of the aforementioned subjects were transported to the Cass County Jail, and booked-in.

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report two people face Contempt of Court charges. 44-year-old Brady Gale Richert, of Creston, was arrested at around 12:40-p.m., Monday, for Contempt-Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Richert was taken to the Union County Jail where he was being held without bond until seen by magistrate. At the same location, 38-year-old  Jennifer Lyn Ham, of Creston, was arrested at around 12:50-p.m. Monday. She was charged with Contempt-Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. Ham was also arrested on a Union County Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order-Simple Misdemeanor. She was taken to the Adams County Jail and was being held while serving mandatory court time.

(Calmar, Iowa) – The President of Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) was placed on administrative leave, Monday. According to KCRG-TV, the College didn’t indicate a specific reason President Herbert Riedel was place on on administrative leave. College officials however, stated that the school would maintain its normal operations.

NICC Vice President David Dahms released the following statement:

“We understand the importance of stability and leadership during this time and will provide more information in the coming days. We want to assure our students, partners, and the community that NICC is dedicated to providing high-quality education, superior workforce training, and a supportive learning environment.”

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The Price is Right Live is coming to Cedar Rapids next year. KCRG reports the popular TV game show comes to the Paramount Theatre as an interactive live show at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, 2024. Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13.

During the show, contestants will be randomly selected to compete in games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase. Additionally, some audience members will even win prizes from their seats.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Two sisters from central Iowa are being awarded a medal and cash award for college tuition, as a reward for their selfless efforts to save two young boys from drowning in an icy pond. Fifteen-year-old Jasmine and 17-year-old Jacora Morris, of West Des Moines, didn’t think twice when they jumped into the pond on Feb. 25 to save two young boys.

The sisters noticed the boys struggling under the freezing water when they looked out their third-story window at the Sun Prairie Apartments. Wearing only shorts and tank tops, the girls ran to the pond and jumped into the water before pulling the boys to safety prior to the arrival of medics.

Now, nearly eight months later, the sisters have learned they are receiving the Carnegie Hero Medal. The national prestigious award is considered the highest civilian honor for people who risk their lives to save others. The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission heavily vets the recipients and spends months verifying the lifesaving situation.

The Morris sisters will receive the medal in person at a later date, as well as $7,500 each to use toward tuition.

Le Mars, Iowa (KCAU) — Authorities in Plymouth County have released the identity of a juvenile male who died from injuries he suffered during a dirt bike crash Saturday. According to a release from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, 11-year-old Jace Terreault, of Sioux City, was allegedly turning from a private drive onto C38 at the same time that a semi-tractor was traveling east on C38. The motorcycle crashed into the side of semi’s trailer. The crash happened at around 10:40-a.m., Saturday.

The 45-year-old truck driver was not hurt. A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for Jace’s burial. As of Monday evening, nearly $6,000 has been raised.

(Radio Iowa) – Low water levels on the Mississippi River continue to be a concern for barge traffic that hauls grain from Iowa and other states off to export. Iowa D-O-T spokesman, Stuart Anderson, says the lower Mississippi River levels have continued to drop. “There’s fear that weather patterns are not going to be favorable for replenishing that. although I think there’s a lot of rain coming through at least Midwest here in a couple of days,” Anderson says. “I think to have the most impact on the lower Mississippi and Ohio River where there’s some challenges, I think they’d like to see that system move a little farther south than it is.” He says barge operators have already had to adjust by not filling them as full in the shallower water.

“In addition, as you South of St. Louis the tow get to be wider, but they are having to narrow them instead of being five wide or four wide,” he says. “Basically a 20 percent reduction just in the number of barges that can go south.” The price of floating the grain down river has also been impacted. “Barge rates are a little higher, although not as high as we might expect,” Anderson says. “I think that’s driven by a little bit of a soft export market so that’s offsetting that a little bit.”

Anderson says the situation is something grain haulers will keep an eye on as the harvest in Iowa and other states continues to move forward.