(Cass County, Iowa) – **SEE A SEPARATE STORY UPDATE, POSTED AT 10:40-A.M. MONDAY ** The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports Anita, Wiota, and Adair Fire and Rescue battled multiple sheds/hog barns that caught fire Sunday afternoon, east of Anita. Authorities said the heat of the fire could be felt from the roadway, and firefighters had to contend with 90 degree weather in their turnout gear.

Additional details were not immediately available. Video via the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – In an update to our previous post, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports a man from Nebraska was seriously injured and flown from Cass Health in Atlantic to a trauma center, following an accident north of Atlantic, Sunday morning.

Atlantic Fire and Rescue along with Cass EMS and Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene at the 57 mile marker on-ramp to I-80 eastbound at around 11:10-a.m. A Chevy Blazer rolled multiple times. Another vehicle was involved in the accident, but no serious injuries were reported to the occupants of that vehicle.

Photos are courtesy the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

LifeNet1 helicopter out of Des Moines flew the male crash victim from Atlantic to an undisclosed hospital. The Sheriff’s Office reports alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

Traffic on the interstate was stopped or slowed near the scene soon after the crash. Additional details are currently not available.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Fire and Rescue along with Cass EMS and law enforcement are on the scene of a vehicle rollover accident at the on-ramp to I-80 and the 57 mile marker eastbound. According to reports, one vehicle rolled multiple times. A woman and child were in one vehicle. The woman complained of neck. A male subject was also injured. Initial reports said two vehicles were involved. LifeNet1 helicopter out of Des Moines was requested, and was enroute to Cass Health instead of the scene. (update 11:45)

Traffic on the interstate was stopped or slowed near the scene. The accident happened at around 11:10-a.m.  Additional details are currently not available.

(Red Oak and Atlantic, Iowa) – The Montgomery and Cass County Boards of Supervisors will hold their regular (separate) meetings, Tuesday morning. In Red Oak, the Montgomery County Supervisors meet at 8:30-a.m. in their courthouse Boardroom  On their agenda is a weekly report from County Engineer Karen Albert, and action on: Moving the July 4th regular meeting, due to the holiday; approving the Recorder’s report of fees in the amount of $18,656.88 for the month of May, and approval of the Sheriff’s report of fees in the amount of $12,409.18, also for the month of May.

In Atlantic, the Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9-a.m., Tuesday, in their Boardroom at the Courthouse. On the agenda is approval of a petition for the suspension of taxes for 207 W. 7th Street, in Atlantic, as allowed under the Code of Iowa. The Board will then hear a report from Cass County Zoning Administrator Mike Kennon, with regard to a fee schedule. And, Jotham Arber, Guthrie/Cass County Environmental Services Director will present to the Cass County Supervisors, a revised 28-E (cost sharing) agreement, and monthly billing plan rather than quarterly.

In other business, Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken will present his weekly report on Secondary Roads Department maintenance and activities.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic is set to meet 5:30-p.m. Wed., June 7th, in their Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda is action on passing a Resolution “Setting the dates for Fourth of July Fireworks Use.” During their meeting on May 17th, the Council discussed and determined the dates for fireworks will be expanded, effective June 30th through July 4th, from Noon until 11-p.m. each day.

The Council will then act on passing a Resolution “Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement and Providing for the issuance of a $90,000 General Obligation Solid Waste Management Note,” with regard to the City’s annual $85,344 fee ($12 per capita) with the Landfill, as stipulated in a 28-E agreement. That amount is payable in four-equal payments over the course of the fiscal year. City Administrator John Lund says since the City does not have the ability to shoulder the annual obligation out of the General Fund over the long-term, and bonding is “Not logical,” an agreement with a local bank (or banks) is arranged. In this case, First Whitney Bank and Trust, which has agreed to offer that service for free, thereby keeping the taxpayer costs to a minimum, according to Lund. Since the Note is still debt, public hearings and paperwork are required, under the Code of Iowa.

The Atlantic City Council will also act on a Resolution appointing Chelsie Rush, Jess Larsen and Chelsi Huddleson as Sunnyside Pool Management Board Team Leaders, making them eligible for $2,500 in an annual stipend pay, in addition to $15/hour as Pool Co-Managers, for hours worked. Another Resolution to be considered and acted upon by the Council, is that which grants compensatory hours to Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue, who has had to assume duties as a Patrol Lieutenant for an extended period of time, due to staffing issues. The City’s Personnel and Finance Committee met May 31st, and unanimously endorsed the granting of 158 compensatory hours to Chief Hogue, at his current rate of pay, to be used as either paid time-off or cashed out (with a value of $6,406.90).

In other business, the Council will act on the third and final reading of an amended ordinance with regard to Special (downtown) Parking Permits, and the first readings of: An ordinance discontinuing the Cable Television Commission, and the Community Promotion Commission, for reasons previously explained.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report three arrests. At around 4:30-p.m. Saturday, 32-year-old Michael Todd Archer, of Red Oak, was arrested following a traffic stop. Archer was taken into custody for Driving While License Suspended, and OWI/3rd offense. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

At around 10:30-p.m., Saturday, Red Oak Police arrested 30-year-old Antonia Jashae Hudson, of Red Oak, for Simple Assault. Her bond was set at $1,000.

And, at around 12:53-a.m. Sunday (today), Police in Red Oak arrested 45-year-old Jan Michael Elder on a charge of Driving While Barred, following a traffic stop. Elder was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest early Saturday morning of 38-year-old Chandra Christine Baggett of Red Oak for Public Intoxication. Baggett was arrested at approximately 1:48 a.m. in the 200 block of East Maple Street in Red Oak. She was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two people from Lewis following a traffic stop early Saturday morning. The traffic stop was conducted on Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday. Deputies then arrested the driver 42-year-old Christopher Rae Holz of Lewis for Violation of a No Contact Order and three Cass County Warrants for Controlled Substance Violation, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, and OWI 1st Offense. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $20,000 bond.

His passenger in the vehicle 35-year-old Jennifer Lynn Holz of Lewis was also arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. She was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

(Radio Iowa) – The statewide nonprofit group Iowa Rivers Revival has named Dyersville its 2023 “River Town of the Year.” The group’s executive director, Luke Hoffman, says Dyersville met all of their criteria.

The North Fork of the Maquoketa River flows through downtown Dyersville – and while for many years it was viewed by some as an inconvenience due to flooding, the community is now beginning to embrace the river and take steps to improve the riverfront area. Hoffman says the city has changed that with its water plan.

Dyersville Mayor Jeff Jacque says it’s a big honor.

The Bear Creek project was the first, and the second – – a stormwater wetland project on the North Fork just wrapped up. They’re now trying to get funding for the Dyersville Downtown Driftless Float Park project. Mayor Jacque grew up in Dyersville, and says he’s proud to see how his hometown is now embracing the water.

The Dyersville community celebrated their “River Town of the Year” Award during a public ceremony (Wednesday) the Westside Park Pedestrian Bridge.

(Radio Iowa) – Four homes in central Iowa that serve as sterling examples of mid-century modern architecture and interior design will be open for tours during a special fundraising event this weekend. Laura Porter, executive director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation, says “Midwest Modern, a Mid-Century Modern Home Tour,” will showcase these four beautiful homes in the Des Moines metro area, all built between 1952 and 1970.

The homes spotlight the iconic lines and materials of the period, she says, including one house with three angled wings and a rounded glass skylight that encircles its attic chimney. The mid-century modern style, Porter says, has a very devoted following.

The home tour event has been held since 2013. Porter says the tours provide inside views of excellent architectural examples of the era, but they also exhibit how to bring mid-century styles to homes of every decade.

She says mid-century homes have not only remained popular for their designs, but they also represent a time of innovation and creativity in architecture. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s educational programs for children and adults. Two of this year’s featured homes are in Des Moines, with one each in Clive and Windsor Heights. The Sunday tour is sold out.