Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

DETROIT (AP) — A major winter storm that blanketed much of the Midwest with snow earlier in the weekend is barreling toward New England, where it is expected to wreak transportation havoc from slick and clogged roads to hundreds of cancelled airline flights. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or advisories for part or all of at least 15 states stretching from southeast Missouri to the northern tip of Maine.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Snow has mostly moved out of Iowa, leaving residents to deal with high winds and bitter cold. The National Weather Service shows most of Iowa received 1 to 6 inches of snow from the time the storm moved in Friday overnight to Saturday morning. The northeastern corner of the state saw higher amounts, with an area near the town of Cresco close to the Minnesota border getting 13 inches.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City manufacturing plant is closing and roughly forty jobs will be eliminated. The Sioux City Journal reports that Prince Hydraulics employees were told Friday that the Sioux City plant would close and the work will move to other locations.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has elected Judge Gayle Nelson Vogel, of Spirit Lake, as the court’s chief judge. Vogel has served on the court since 1996 and is the ninth chief judge since the state legislature established the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1976. She replaces Chief Judge David Danilson, who recently retired.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City manufacturing plant is closing and roughly forty jobs will be eliminated. The Sioux City Journal reports that Prince Hydraulics employees were told Friday that the Sioux City plant would close and the work will move to other locations. Shannon Stucker with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said the union was surprised by the news. Most workers at the plant were represented by the union. Prince Manufacturing has other facilities in Hartington, Nebraska, Brookings, South Dakota, and Yankton, South Dakota.

At least four area school districts will hold their Board of Education meetings Monday evening. Kicking things off at 5:30-p.m., is the Griswold School Board meeting at the Middle/School High School Building in Griswold. Among the old business items on their agenda is an update (if available) from KPE architects/Estes Construction, with regard to the district’s facilities, and discussion on 2019-20 Budget Adjustments. New business includes approval of change orders (new construction), and action on numerous board policies.

The Exira/EHK School Board meeting begins at 6-p.m. in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. Action items on their agenda include: Setting the date/time for the 2019-20 Calendar hearing; a review of policies, and approval of new hires, transfers and resignations.

The CAM School Board meeting gets underway at 6:30-p.m. Monday, in the High School Media Center, and includes action on: A retirement incentive; bid for approval re: Smoke Detetectors & Heat Sensors at the CAM Middle School; an Engineering services agreement with Donald K. Staley P.E.; CAM North fundraisers, and administrative/personnel matters.

And, the Audubon School Board will meet at 7-p.m. Monday, in the High School Board room. They’re set to act on: Setting the dates & times for Public Hearings on a possible sale of school land and the 2019-20 School Calendar; an Increase in an extended contract for the Activity Director position, and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Coon-Rapids Bayard. The Audubon School Board will also discuss possible calendar options for 2019-20, among other items.

The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors are set to meet 5:15-p.m. Monday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall. Action items/New Business on their agenda includes:

• Water Quality Project: Nishna Park – review of bids
• Acceptance of bid for the IDALS Water Quality Project
• An update on the Schildberg Development Project, including – The West Playground, West Restroom and Campground Bathhouse projects.
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding, re: Operation Re-Leaf
• A proposal for Schildberg Rec Area advertising.
• And approval of an Aquatic Examiner Service by the American Red Cross.

In his report to the Board, Parks and Rec Director Seth Staashelm will talk about:

• Cass County being a finalist for a Healthy Hometown Community Award.
• Updates on the Community Garden and Sunnyside Ice Rink
• And, he’ll remind residents the Schildberg Campground is closed, along with the roads to Sunnyside Park. Sunnyside Park remains open, however, for winter activities.

Officials with the Cass County Salvation Army Unit have announced your support for their 2018 “Red Kettle” campaign, resulted in a collection of funds amounting to $7,977. The Cass County Unit thanks all the Bell Ringing volunteers and Bell Ringing Campaign Coordinator Steve Livengood. Officials says Bell Ringers filled 1.5 hour shifts at Wal-Mart, Fareway, and Hy-Vee again this year.  Co-Chairpersons Dave Erickson and Teresa Kanning also want to thank Dave Hancock who assists Livengood each year by taking care of the Hy-Vee location, and they thank the Realtors who have a day each season that they ring bells on a Friday.

Campaign organizers says 90-percent of money collected stays in Cass County and assists with school backpacks, emergency assistance for stranded travelers, the Atlantic Food Pantry, West Central Development, and numerous other small projects. The remaining 10-percent goes to the Division headquarters to be set aside for Disaster Assistance in the Western Division Service Area.

It should noted also, that Steve Livengood is resigning his position as Bell Ringing Coordinator after five years of scheduling sites, picking up buckets, and depositing funds.  A volunteer to replace him is being sought. Anyone interested can contact the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the Fremont County K9 unit was looking for a subject with a warrant, Saturday, and while looking for that subject, Deputies came across 48-year old Ellie Mae Warren, of Hamburg. Warren was attempting to use methamphetamine in front of deputies.

Ellie Mae Warren

Deputies searched Warren and located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on her person She was arrested and transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center being charged with Possession of methamphetamine 2nd offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Warren’s bond was set at $2,300.

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report one woman and two men were arrested this (Sunday) morning, following a traffic stop. Taken into custody at around 1:05-a.m., was Traci Vaneaton, of Orient, for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. And, during the course of the investigation, Todd Vaneaton and Buck Schafroth, also of Orient, were also placed under arrest. Both males were charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CST

DETROIT (AP) — A major winter storm that blanketed much of the Midwest with snow earlier in the weekend is barreling toward New England, where it is expected to wreak transportation havoc from slick and clogged roads to hundreds of cancelled airline flights. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or advisories for part or all of at least 15 states stretching from southeast Missouri to the northern tip of Maine.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Snow has mostly moved out of Iowa, leaving residents to deal with high winds and bitter cold. The National Weather Service shows most of Iowa received 1 to 6 inches (2.54 centimeters to 15.24 centimeters) of snow from the time the storm moved in Friday overnight to Saturday morning. The northeastern corner of the state saw higher amounts, with an area near the town of Cresco close to the Minnesota border getting 13 inches (33.02 centimeters).

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has elected Judge Gayle Nelson Vogel, of Spirit Lake, as the court’s chief judge. Vogel has served on the court since 1996 and is the ninth chief judge since the state legislature established the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1976. She replaces Chief Judge David Danilson, who recently retired.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is highlighting family and children’s issues as she introduces herself to Iowa Democrats. It’s her first visit to the early-voting state as a 2020 Democratic presidential prospect. Unlike some of her potential rivals, the New York senator was starting from scratch in a state where few Democratic activists have a strong impression of her. One Sioux City Democrat said she was impressed by what she saw in Gillibrand, noting her “soft-spoken passion.”

Harlan, IA – Six Shelby County residents were elected to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Shelby County Council in the Nov. 6 general election. They are: Elaine Baughman, Kirkman, Gwen Hansen, Kirkman, Renee Hansen, Harlan, Lorie Knudsen, Harlan, Jana Schmitz, Harlan and Klare Veath, Elk Horn. Current members of the county extension council who were re-elected to four-year terms are Baughman, R. Hansen and Knudsen.  New members who joined the council in January are Schmitz and Veath. In addition to the four candidates elected to four-year terms, Gwen Hansen was elected to a two-year term to complete an unexpired term.

Photo: Front L-R: Elaine Baughman, Kathy Fara, Renee Hansen
Back L-R: Jana Schmitz, Julie Klein, Klare Veath, Lorie Knudsen, Gwen Hansen.

Carryover county extension council members whose terms expire at the end of 2020 are Kathy Fara, Irwin, Julie Klein, Harlan and Michele Monson, Irwin. The new members will replace Jo Kenkel, Defiance, Ellen Walsh-Rosmann, Westphalia, and Sheila Rhiner, Shelby.

Officer elections were held at the January 8th Extension Council meeting.  Current officers are: Chairperson: Julie Klein Vice-Chairperson: Michele Monson   Secretary: Lorie Knudsen Treasurer: Elaine Baughman.  Other committee appointments: Regional Council: Julie Klein and Klare Veath, Iowa Extension Council Association Liason: Gwen Hansen.

The extension council is the county’s governing body of ISU Extension and Outreach. Extension council members hire county staff, manage the county extension budget and help determine programming, said Julie Klein ISU Extension and Outreach Shelby County council chairperson. The county extension office is located at 906 6th Street Harlan. Learn more at www.extension.iastate.edu/shelby.

Elected council members and offices in every county uniquely position ISU Extension and Outreach to move the state forward. Last year more than 1 million people directly benefited from ISU Extension and Outreach programs. These programs help citizens solve critical issues affecting their lives. ISU Extension and Outreach and county extension councils together are building a strong Iowa.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has elected Judge Gayle Nelson Vogel, of Spirit Lake, as the court’s chief judge. Vogel has served on the court since 1996 and is the ninth chief judge since the state legislature established the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1976. She replaces Chief Judge David Danilson, who recently retired.

Vogel was born in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated cum laude from Rockford College in 1971 and Drake University Law School in 1983. Following law school, she worked in private practice in Knoxville.

Vogel is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Judges Association and was instrumental in developing rules to expedite appeals in child dependency cases. She currently serves as co-chair of the Judicial Technology Committee.