Fire officials in Harlan say no injuries were reported during a fire that took place Saturday morning. According to Harlan Fire Chief Roger Bissen, a fire on the porch at 301 Court Street began at around 7:30-a.m.  Bissen said while the fire started on the porch, the flames never actually reached the structure itself.

The Chief said fire fighters had to pull down the ceiling on the porch however, because the flames started to get into the insulation. Westphalia Fire Department responded with mutual aid to the scene.  Bissen said an investigation is underway as to how the fire was started. A dollar amount of the damage was not immediately available.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)

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Members of the Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a work session this evening, at the Middle School Media Center. During the meeting, which begins at 7:30-p.m., the Board will discuss: High School Credit at A-H-S; Capital Projects, and the Budget. The Board will then enter into a closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining strategies.

A public hearing will be held tonight in Audubon, with regard to the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract, along with the estimated costs for, the Water Tower repair and improvement project. The hearing takes place at City Hall, as part of a regular session for the Audubon City Council, which begins at 7-p.m.

During the session the Council will also: receive an audit report from Schroer and Associates; Discuss insurance matters with Frank Olsen, and, an issue pertaining to a mailbox, with Candy Nelson and Brent Pringle.

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County are investigating what’s been called a “suspicious” fire, in Underwood. According to Omaha television station KMTV, the fire at a tire repair shop near Interstate 80 and Magnolia Road, occurred at around 11:30-p.m. Sunday.

Firefighters were reportedly able to keep the flames contained to the outside of the structure.  Investigators on the scene said the fire was suspicious in nature. No other information is available.

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HARRISBURG, SD (A-P) — Authorities in Lincoln County, South Dakota,  have arrested a southwest Iowa teenager in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Harrisburg, S.D. The unidentified teen was arrested Friday evening, and was being held at a juvenile detention facility until a court appearance could be scheduled. His bond was set at $25,000 cash.

A 20-year-old Sioux Falls man, Elizeo Kalimba, was earlier charged with rape and child pornography in the case. His bail was set at $25,000 cash. He will enter a plea later. Authorities were still looking for a third man believed to have been involved. Obadiah Loyira, 19, is wanted on rape and child pornography charges. He is not considered a threat to the public.

(updated 6:15-a.m.)

Two men who were transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital following a stabbing and beating incident early this (Monday) morning, in Atlantic are reported to be under arrest, while another person was being detained for questioning at the Police Department.

Emergency medical  crews were called to the scene in an alley behind 1011 Birch Street at around 3:45-a.m.  One of the men was stabbed or cut in the abdomen, the other apparently hit with a metal object of some sort, possibly a pipe.

Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green told KJAN News officials are investigating the possibility others may have played a role in the incident but fled the scene before officers arrived.

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Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

Persons interested in recreation, wellness, trails and tourism are invited to attend the next meeting of the Nishna Valley Trails association, on Monday, January 28^th, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1101 E. 13^th Street in Atlantic.  Officials with the organization say following brief updates on the development of trails in Cass County and Atlantic and reports on work with city and county partners, the group will brainstorm ideas for promoting and developing trails in the months ahead, including the next Bike/Trails Expo.

Everyone is invited to bring their good ideas and interest in community development, and join in the conversation.