The Lenox Police Department reports four people were taken into custody following a traffic stop Saturday night. Officers stopped a vehicle at around 10-p.m. at the intersection of Brooks and Dallas Streets, for an equipment violation. During the stop, the officers observed beer and liquor in the vehicle. The driver of the car, 18-year old Taylor Turlock, of Lenox, was arrested on a charge of Open Container. Turlock was transported to the Taylor County Jail and held pending a court appearance. Two passengers in the vehicle, 19-year old Jesse Harrison, of Prescott and 18-year old Domenica Petty, of Clearfield, were cited for open containers of alcohol and released to sober persons. Another passenger, 17-year old Adriana Arevalo, of Lenox, was referred to juvenile court of a charge of possession of alcohol and released to a parent.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports today (Monday) five people were arrested last week. Taken into custody Tuesday, was: 20-year old Jace Reed Catlett, of Sidney, for violation of his probation; 30-year old Adam Wesley Bartles, of Glenwood, for trespassing; 21-year old Rayna Nichole Thomas, of Colfax, who was arrested for interference with official acts and disorderly conduct; and, 30-year old Douglas Alan Ballard, of Norwalk, who was charged with violation of a no contact order. And, officials say last Monday, 37-year old James Lee McClain, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Fremont County, for operating a motor vehicle without the owners’ consent.

w/ Ric Hanson

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (10.1MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Authorities in Montgomery County say three people were arrested Saturday. 16-year old Brittney Maynes was charged with Serious Assault. The teen was later released to the custody of her parents. And, two Red Oak residents were arrested on trespassing charges, for allegedly trespassing on railroad property. 51-year old William Coatney and 23-year old Jennifer Dellaca were taken into custody at around 5-p.m. Saturday. The pair were issued citations, and released.

Audubon High School FFA Advisor Brittany Elmquist says the Audubon High School Chapter of the FFA has been awarded a $1,500 “Planting a Seed” grant from the Iowa Food & Family Project. The grant will be used to conduct activities which increase agricultural awareness and interest among youth in food production and life sciences. The “Planting a Seed” program is sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred, in cooperation with the Iowa FFA Foundation.

The Audubon FFA and other grant recipients, will conduct programs this spring that stimulate interest among K-through 12 students in agricultural careers, and emphasize the role science and technology play in providing wholesome food, using less land and fewer inputs. The Audubon Chapter of the FFA plans to host a “Poverty Dinner” for the entire Audubon High School student body, grades 8-through 12. The goal of the event is to increase awareness about food insecurity and the important role farmers play in providing greater quantities of wholesome food for more people.

The dinner will be held during lunch on March 21st, with students randomly assigned to one of three Socio-economic levels that represent proportional global standards of living. The meal might be one of just rice and beans eaten on the floor, or, a nice four-course meal…depending on the students’ assigned socio-economic status. Prior to the dinner, FFA members will discuss scenarios which set the stage for the meal, and what the average day is like for people in the various levels around the world.

During the week leading up to the event, the Audubon FFA Chapter will post facts about agriculture and related Ag-science careers. The chapters’ members will also be recognized April 23rd at the Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference in Ames. The State Chapter determined to have conducted the most innovative and successful activity, will be presented with a $1,500 Award of Excellence, to be used for general chapter activity.

w/ Ric Hanson

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (6.9MB)

Subscribe: RSS

A Red Oak man was arrested Sunday night on a charge of Simple Domestic Assault. According to Red Oak Police, 19-year old Caleb Lee Walter was taken into custody at around 11:35-p.m.. Walter was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond, pending a court appearance.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

The Massena City Council will meet in a regular session Monday, beginning at 7-p.m. During the meeting, the Council will receive an update on the Sewer/Water system from MSA Professionals, discuss and possibly act on a bid for a High Service Pump, and act on removing former fire chief Chris Blaine from the City’s credit card.

In other business, the Council in Massena will discuss and possible act on: Electronic community events and/or “Welcome” entrance signs; Improvements to Centennial Park; Franchise Agreements; and Agreement between the City and Railroad Management, LLC; and, nuisance properties and junkyards.

A public hearing will be held Monday evening in Audubon, with regard to the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget. A resolution approving the budget will follow the hearing, which begins just after 7-p.m.

In other business, the Council will hear about tornado preparedness, a golf cart ordinance, and act on a resolutiuon establishing employee compensation practices. Additional discussion will cover an ordinance banning parking in yards, within the Audubon City limits.