(Winterset, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Madison County report a woman from Winterset died Tuesday, during an accident that occurred about seven-miles northeast of Winterset. The crash happened at around 2:24PM, at the Intersection of Cumming Rd & Quail Ridge Avenue.

Responding Deputies identified the driver as 62-year-old Carole Harms, of Winterset.  Harms, who was determined to be the lone occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary investigation shows that Harms was southbound on Cumming Rd when she approached the intersection of Quail Ridge Ave and left the roadway as the road curved. After leaving the roadway, her vehicle struck an embankment and rolled into an adjacent ditch where it came to rest upright.

It is unknown at this time what caused Harms to leave the roadway, however a medical issue may have been a contributing factor. An autopsy at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny has been scheduled.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday afternoon, issued an update on the search for a Glenwood woman missing since last Saturday. The information is as follows:

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic met this (Tuesday) evening. During their session, they heard a proposal from Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue and Wild Wayne’s Fireworks owner Jason O’Brien, to move the 4th of July fireworks show to the Labor Day weekend. This year’s 4th of July fireworks show was postponed to Sept. 2nd, due to the weather on the 4th. “By all accounts, the event was a huge success” Houge said, and just a few things that could be tweaked for the next fireworks show.

Afterward, Hogue and O’Brien discussed making the show more of an event than just a display. As with this year’s show, there would be live music, a beer garden run by the Little League and much, much more. The sponsor’s of the Sept. 2nd show were pleased with the attendance and reaction from the public, and most are anxious to make it happen again. If the fireworks show is moved to Labor Day, Saturday, next year, and years to come, it would mean the City could direct more effort into supporting the Exira Fireworks show, and they could reciprocate when it comes to Atlantic’s show. No action was taken during the Council’s meeting. It will be discussed more at a later date.

The Atlantic City Council also received an update from Splash Pad Fundraising group representative Jeremy Butler, who said to date, they have “$257,906 in the bank,” for the $600,000 project, with more funds coming in, including $21,000 who people who have pledged to donate directly from their retirement account. There are $18, 500 in signed pledges for 2024, he said, from companies and individuals who have exceeded their charitable giving this year, and who wish to have their donation submitted after January 1st, for next year’s tax purposes. With those funds, the total is $297, 906, Butler said, with other funds in the works, that would bring them over the $300,000 “hump,” that opens the door to certain, larger grants.

In other business, the Council approved closing certain streets for the 4-p.m. Oct. 14, 2023 Annual Fireman’s Parade, and set Halloween City-wide Trick or Treating in Atlantic for October 31st, from 5-until 7-p.m. Downtown Trick or Treating will be from 3:30-until 5-p.m.

The Council approved and adopted a Resolution “Approving and Adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use or Expenditure of Revenues, from a Natural Gas Franchise Fee.” The resolution stipulates the revenue may be used for property tax abatements, building permit fee abatements, and the abatement of other fees for property damaged by a disaster, as defined in the Code of Iowa.

The Council passed the third and final reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the Mayor and City Council’s compensation (as previously reported). Mayor Grace Garrett reminded the public that the new Council Compensation is effective Jan. 1, 2024, and the Mayor’s goes into effect after the next Mayoral Election.

The Atlantic City Council passed the second reading (& waiving of the rules), followed by the third reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the creation of a Parks and Rec Advisory Commission, which was amended to clarify the initial terms of the Commission as being “staggered, with two members serving for 2-years, and three members serving for 1-year. Appointments to the initial terms shall be 2-years for all members.”

Mayor Garrett said, if you have any interest in serving on the Parks and Rec Advisory Commission, “Please bring a letter of interest to City Hall in a sealed envelope. The deadline for accepting letters is Friday, Oct. 6th, at 4:30-p.m.” Garrett said your letter should indicate “Your contact information. Why you want to serve on the Commission, and any experience you have working with Parks, or volunteer experience.” A decision who will serve on the Commission will come after a lengthy process, with no actual timeline at this point, on when the Commission will become active.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports three additional candidates filed nomination papers to run for local government positions, today (Tuesday). The latest candidates whose names will appear on the ballot for the November 7th city elections include:

Ben Daughenbaugh – Mayor of Anita.

Russell L. Miller – Lewis City Council.

Kevin McCunn – Massena City Council.

Previously announced candidates who have filed for offices in Cass County include:

Anita City Council (vote for 2): Cheryl Sokol; Mark Harris.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 2: Jim Behrens.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 3: Pat McCurdy.

Atlantic City Council – Ward 4: Linda Hartkopf; Shawn Sarsfield.

Atlantic City Council – At Large: Elaine Otte.

Mayor – City of Cumberland: Nancy Virginia Coughlin.

City Council – Cumberland (Vote for 2): Sandra Eversole and Scott W. Becker

Griswold City Council (vote for 3): Brenda Tietz; Amanda Hansen.

Mayor- City of Lewis: Rick Sanny; Russell Hansen

Lewis City Council (Vote for 3): Ryan Lockwood; Leland M Baxter

Mayor – City of Marne: Randall I. Baxter

Marne City Council (Vote for 3) – Wayne Preister

(Radio Iowa) – An Iowa lawmaker is suggesting the Iowa Utilities Board lacks the authority to grant Summit Carbon Solutions permission to seize property along its proposed pipeline route from unwilling landowners. Republican Representative Steven Holt of Denison says eminent domain authority is reserved for projects that have a clear public use and public benefit.

Holt, who is chairman of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee, says he’s not opposed to pipeline projects that developers argue would benefit farmers by making corn-based ethanol carbon neutral.

Holt was one of two Republican lawmakers who testified today (Tuesday) at the Iowa Utilities Board hearing reviewing Summit’s application for a permit to build and maintain a carbon pipeline in Iowa. Senator Sandy Salmon, a Republican from Janesville, says Summit’s request to seize about a third of its route across Iowa is breathtaking.

Salmon says private property rights are essential for prosperity and must be preserved.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Five people were arrested on warrants over the past week, in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 43-year-old Jennifer Rae Wake, of Glenwood, was arrested Sept. 13th on warrant for Violation of Probation – Bond: $5,000.

Last Friday, 37-year-old Rebecca Lyn Earlywine, of Omaha, was arrested in Mills County on an Out of State Warrant – Bond: $6,500.

Three people were arrested Monday, in Mills County: 27-year-old David Gene Barrett, III, of Glenwood, was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, on a Mills County warrant for Failure to Appear. Bond: $5,000; 31-year-old William John Lewis, Jr, of Glenwood, was arrested at the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office, on a Mills County warrant for Violation of Probation – No Bond; and, 47-year-old Joseph Duane Uhlmann, of Red Oak, was arrested at the Sarpy County, NE. Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Bond: $5,000.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) –  The Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency is hosting their 3rd annual Preparedness Fair. The event takes place Sept. 28th, from 5-until 8-p.m.,  at the Pottawattamie County Emergency Operations Center.

The event will focus on increasing awareness for disaster preparedness, services, and relief programs available to the public from local / area organizations. Pottawattamie County Public Health will be available for flu shots. There will also have free hot dogs, raffle prizes, kids games and more!

CRESTON, Iowa – Sept. 19, 2023 – The Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office reports that if you are driving on northbound Iowa 25 near the interchange with Interstate 80 in Guthrie County, you will now be able to travel north to reach Menlo and Guthrie Center.

Construction crews have completed their project of removing and replacing the pavement on Iowa 25 north of I-80. The latest traveler information is available anytime through the Iowa DOT’s 511 system.

(Radio Iowa) – More than 110 University of Iowa pharmacy students are taking shifts and volunteering to provide flu vaccinations at Iowa City-area drug stores and grocery stores over the next few months. Organizers of the effort say the students are helping immunize the community while easing the strain on our healthcare system by providing convenient and accessible options. Kelly Vu (VOO), a third-year U-I pharmacy student from Sioux City, says she looks forward to providing the service.

Vu learned how to give shots in her first year in the College of Pharmacy and heard stories of how decades ago, students practiced their syringe skills using a piece of fruit, like a peach.

Second-year pharmacy student Jacob Kooko-Ludemann (co-co LOOT-ah-mun), who grew up in northern Wisconsin, says he sees this program as providing an important community service.

This project is offering pharmacy students valuable lessons they can’t get in the classroom, like how to try and put someone at ease before sticking them in the arm.

This in-store training started at the U-I in 2004. The C-D-C recommends a yearly flu shot, as research shows it can reduce influenza illnesses by 40 to 60 percent, and if we get the vaccine sooner rather than later, we can avoid a strain on our healthcare system.

(Radio Iowa) – The head of the Iowa Utilities Board says there’s a limit to the questions that can be asked by attorneys for landowners who don’t want the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline on their property. The Utilities Board hearing on Summit’s application to build the pipeline is in its fifth week. Board chairman Erik Helland is citing a district court ruling about a previous pipeline hearing — and he says it gives the board authority to limit cross examination of witnesses that is repetitive.

Helland said “…We have clear authority to limit unduly repetitious testimony.” Bret Dubinsky, an attorney for the company, says not everyone is going to get the last word on every point that’s raised during the hearing.

Brian Jorde (JOR-dee), an attorney for landowners, objects.

Pipeline opponents had planned to have the director of the Science and Environmental Health Network testify today (Tuesday) through an online platform, but the Utilities Board recently ruled all those who testify have to do so in person. David Skilling of Algona took the stand this (Tuesday) morning air his objections to having the pipeline on his property. He’s concerned about a rupture and a lagging emergency response.

Another landowner testified Summit had moved its proposed route on his property in response to his suggestions, but moved it back when he did not agree to sign an easement giving the company access to his property.