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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was arrested Friday evening, and another early this (Saturday) morning. 20-year old Benjamin Parra Morena, of Lenox, was arrested a little after 6:30-p.m. Friday, for OWI/drugged- 1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000. And, 25-year old Nathan Allen Aldrich, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 1:10-a.m. today (Saturday), for Driving While Revoked for OWI, and OWI-2nd offense. Aldrich was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 cash bond. Red Oak Police assisted with the arrest.
Red Oak Police report 59-year old Charles Allen Schrum, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 1-a.m. today (Saturday), for Public Intoxication. Schrum was taken into custody at the intersection of N. 2nd and E. Joy Streets. His cash bond was set at $300.
The Council Bluffs Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Sunni Sigmund- Johnson, who left home March 28th, and has not returned. Her mother said Sunni took clothes with her in a navy backpack and a rainbow colored leopard print duffel bag.
She may be staying in Omaha, possibly in the area of the Old Market. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728, your local police department or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most economists agree that the tariffs the United States and China are preparing to slap on each other’s goods would slow growth, raise prices and force companies to scramble to replace the Chinese suppliers they now rely on. For now, optimists are clinging to tentative signals from the Trump administration that it’s prepared to negotiate with Beijing and avert a trade war. But the risks appear to be rising.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Records show that Iowa Finance Authority Director David Jamison sought to arrange a friendly get-together with longtime ally Gov. Kim Reynolds days before she fired him for alleged sexual harassment. The documents underscore how swiftly Reynolds acted to terminate Jamison, with whom she’d had a working relationship dating back two decades, once her staff learned of the allegations.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa ethanol and biodiesel producers are warning President Donald Trump that imposing restrictions on biofuels production “would be viewed as a declaration of war on rural America.” The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, representing refineries in the nation’s largest biofuels producing state, called on Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst on Friday to reach out to Trump.
NASHUA, Iowa (AP) — Police arrested a Miami man in northeast Iowa after a high-speed chase and then learned he faces a murder charge in Florida. The Iowa State Patrol says a trooper tried to stop a speeding vehicle Thursday morning near Nashua. The vehicle fled at speeds up to 100 mph but finally stopped when its tires were deflated. Police arrested the driver, 21-year-old Devon Cooke, on numerous. Authorities also determined he was wanted on a 2nd degree murder charge in Dade County, Florida.
Atlantic Rising has announced the 2018 nominees for the fifth annual Awards Gala presented by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and Megan Roberts State Farm. The event is designed to celebrate the achievements of young professionals who demonstrate excellence and innovation in their profession and within their community.
In addition to recognizing the success of area young professionals, one Chamber business will also be recognized as the YP Choice Workplace of the Year. The YP Choice Workplace Award recognizes companies who effectively attract, retain and develop young professionals.
Nominations were received in the following categories: YP Newcomer, YP Business Leader, YP Entrepreneur, YP Public Servant and YP Choice Workplace. The nominees are as follows:
Newcomer:
Business Leader:
Entrepreneur:
Public Servant:
YP Choice Workplace
The 2018 award winners will be announced at the Atlantic Rising YP Awards Gala on Friday, April 27th, starting at noon. The event will take place at the Atlantic Golf & Country Club. Thank you to the Atlantic Rising Premier Partner, Cass County Health System.
Visit www.atlanticiowa.com to register on the Events Calendar page or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017. Atlantic Rising is an organization focused on connecting, engaging and attracting young leaders into the community while promoting greater Atlantic. Any interested individuals can contact ashley@atlanticiowa.com or call 712-243-3017 for information on membership.
The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrest Wednesday, April 4th of 24-year-old Jessica Mack of Atlantic on a Cass County Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order and False Report of Indictable Offense to Public Entity. She was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail and booked in.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Emails show that Iowa Finance Authority Director David Jamison requested a friendly get-together with longtime ally Gov. Kim Reynolds, just days before she fired him for alleged sexual harassment.
The records released Friday underscore how swiftly Reynolds acted to terminate Jamison, with whom she’d had a working relationship dating back two decades, once her staff learned of the allegations.
But they don’t shed light on the nature of Jamison’s alleged misconduct, which the governor’s office has refused to share with the public despite mounting calls to do so.
Reynolds fired Jamison on March 24, citing “credible” allegations of sexual harassment against him by state employees. Jamison had written to the governor’s scheduler on March 19 requesting a meal or coffee meeting “to sit and visit” with his longtime colleague.
The Warren County Attorney’s Office said Friday, an Indianola woman was arrested Thursday by Indianola Police, in connection with an incident where a child was injured at her privately run day care center last October. 34-year old Heather McKasson faces felony charges that include Child Endangerment causing serious injury, Willful Injury causing serious injury, and assault causing serious injury. She posted bond and was released from custody, pending a preliminary hearing, which was set for April 16th.
Authorities began to investigate McKasson, after Indianola Police and Fire/Rescue personnel were called to her home at 1312 Detroit Avenue Oct. 31st, for a one-year old in distress. The child, referred to at “J.T.”, was transported to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, as a result of her injuries.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Indianola Police Department at 515-961-9400.
Atlantic natives and Northwest Missouri State University alumni, Alan and Mike Peterson presented a donation of $100,000 today (Friday), to Northwest Director of Athletics Mel Tjeerdsma and Vice President of University Advancement Mike Johnson. The donation is in support of the Hughes Fieldhouse, which is under construction on the Northwest campus in Maryville, MO. (More information about the project can be found at www.nwmissouri.edu/HughesFieldhouse/ )
Mike Peterson is a former Bearcat football player and member of Northwest’s M-Club Hall of Fame. The family made the gift, in part, as a way to show their gratitude for Northwest and Tjeerdsma, who led the Bearcat football program for 17 years and coached Peterson.
Alan Peterson said “It’s an honor for our family to present this donation. It’s a great honor to honor the past and future champions on the field and in the classroom. We’ve had a lot of fun at Maryville and we’ll continue to have a lot of fun in Maryville.”
The Hughes Fieldhouse is a 21 million dollar project for Northwest Missouri State. Peterson said “This new Fieldhouse is going to be a great addition to the campus because of the things it will do for the community, the college, and the whole Northwest region and even into Southwest Iowa. It’s one of the premier projects in the school’s history. We just felt like we wanted to give back.”
Northwest Missouri State Vice President of University Advancement Mike Johnson said a donation like this “Means everything. We call ourselves a Bearcat family and when you play it out in the way the Petersons have, we benefit because of the love of family. Bearcats can’t do things like the largest public-private partnership project of 21 million dollars without pulling on all the great things of its people.”
The Hughes Fieldhouse is 138,000 square feet and will have a 100 yard turf field and a 6-lane 300 meter track. Athletics Director Mel Tjeerdsma said all sports on campus will benefit from the facility, along with every Northwest student, and the community. He said 14 million dollars of the project has come from private funding. The facility is scheduled to be completed in mid-August and will be dedicated during Northwest’s Homecoming week.