(Radio Iowa) – Davenport’s Fire Chief says one more person was rescued from the rubble of the apartment building that collapsed Sunday evening. Chief Mark Carlsten held a briefing this morning (Monday), and says that person was taken to the hospital, but he did not have a condition report. He says there is some good news. “I have no confirmed deaths at all at this time,” Carlsten says.

There were seven people who were rescued from the building shorting after firefighters arrived on scene Sunday. There were some injuries, but no information on them has been released. Carlsten says they believe there were 84 residents in the building — and are still working to determine if there are any who are still unaccounted. They have brought in specialized dogs who are searching the rubble. Mayor Mike Matson credited the quick response in saving people.

Davenport Mayor Matson (R-I Photo)

“A lot of people were escorted out, assisted by our wonderful first responders, immediately,” he says. Matson says the first responders entered the building knowing it was unstable without thinking about their own safety so they could help others. “Because of that, they saved lives. They saved the lives,” Matson says. He says they are hoping and praying that the search efforts will wrap up without anyone ending up dead.

There are a lot of questions about the safety of the building and what may have caused the collapse. The mayor and fire chief say it is too early to determine that and they will know more once they are sure there is no one left in the building.

(Radio Iowa) – The search continues this (Monday) morning in Davenport after an apartment building collapsed Sunday. The city held a briefing where Fire Chief Mark Carlsten described the situation. “Crews arrived on scene and found a six-story apartment complex with a portion of the rear building and actually collapsed and separated from the building,” he says. The apartment complex collapsed just before 5 p-m. “Fire crews were able to rescue seven individuals on their initial response and escort more than a dozen individuals out as they were self-evacuating from the building, Carlsten says.

Mayor Mike Matson says crews are continuing to search the rubble for survivors. “We will continue to work, continue to evaluate and with the whole purpose of trying to find people and trying to get them out,” Matson says. Chief Carlsten says the building is very unstable and they have to be cautious in their search.

This is Memorial Day, a time we set aside to pay tribute to our nation’s honored veterans who died in service to our county. Look for a video provided by the Iowa National Guard, showing the names and faces of those Iowan’s who sacrificed themselves so that we may be free. Here are some of the area events in observance of Memorial Day….

Memorial Day Services will be held at the Atlantic Cemetery.  The service will begin at 10:00 am. with a cannon fire.  Alan Cranston deliver the keynote address.   The Atlantic High School Band will play several selections.  The service will be live-streamed on KJANTV.

Memorial Day Services will be held at the Brayton Town Hall beginning at 10am.  Sponsored by Brayton Legion Post 350. Everyone is welcome.

Morning Hike at Prairie Rose State Park will take place at 9:00 a.m.  Meet at the park office and hike around the east side of the lake.  This hike is about two miles and relatively easy.

Kimballton/Jacksonville Memorial Services will be held beginning at 9:30am at the Jacksonville Cemetery; at 10:15am at the Bethany Cemetery and at 11am at the Kimballton Cemetery.

Memorial Day Services will be held in the Elk Horn are…at 9:30am at the Clay Township Cemetery; Monroe Cemetery at 10am and at 11am at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church followed by freewill offering lunch.

Memorial Day Services will take place oat the Grave of the Unknown Soldier at Sunnyhill Cemetery in Adair beginning at 10:00am. Services will be held at the Adair Fire Station in case of rain. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8877, American Legion, V.F.W Firing Squad and Color Guard will be attending.

Memorial Services will be held at the Exira Cemetery beginning at 10:30am. Following the service, they will travel to St. john’s Cemetery and Holy Trinity cemetery, then a service at the river will be held.

First Baptist Church in Cumberland will host a Memorial Day Service beginning at 10:30am at the Cumberland Community Building.

Griswold Cemetery Circle of Flags will take place at 10:30am. Dr. Robert Peterson will be the speaker. Lunch, served by Legion Auxiliary, will following service at the Griswold Community Building. In case of rain, services will be held at the community bldg. Sponsored by American Legion Post #508

Anita American Legion Post #210 will hold their Memorial Day Services at the Anita Evergreen Cemetery beginning at 10:30am. Legion members of the community are invited to a meeting at the Legion Hall on Saturday, May 27 and after  services on Monday, May 29 at 4:00pm to help with flags.In the event of rain, the service will be held in the CAM High School commons.

Anita Congregational Church will host their annual Memorial Day dinner beginning at 11:00am at 501 Locust in Anita. Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, pies and drinks will be served. Cost is $13 for adults, $7 for kids. Carry out is available. Call 712-249-2392… 712-250-0307 …or 712-250-0121

Grant United Methodist Church will hold their Memorial Day Dinner from 11:30-1:00. Sloppy Joes or Ham Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Assorted Salads, Pies and Desserts. Coffee, Tea or Lemonade will be served along with the meal. All for a free will donation. Proceeds go to supports the Grant Church and the Grant United Women in Faith and their mission work.

Massena Memorial Day Services will be held online on facebook or youtube. No in person, live services.

The Iowa National Guard (Which has provided the video above), invites you to join them today (Monday, May 29th, 2023) for two special Memorial Day events:

– The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum ⭐️ is hosting a FREE observance with complimentary breakfast from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live music and vendors will be present as well.

– The Adjutant General of Iowa, Maj. Gen. Steve Osborn, will be giving keynote remarks during a ceremony at the Van Meter Veterans Cemetery at 8:30 a.m.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisor’s weekly meeting takes place beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday (May 30), in their courthouse Board Room. During their session, the Board will act on approving Iowa Retail Permit Applications for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor products for: Dollar General, in Griswold, and 21st Century Co-Op, in Massena.

The Board will also discuss, and possibly act on approving, funding for the Cass County Wellness Plan, effective July 1, 2023 through Dec. 31st, 2023, due to changing health insurance plans on July 1st.

They’re expected to then receive a regular weekly report, from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken.

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(Red Oak, Iowa) – A public hearing will be held during Tuesday’s (May 30th) regular meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, with regard to a proposed (FY22-23 Budget Amendment). The Board meeting starts at 8:30-a.m., with the hearing at 8:45-a.m.   The hearing will be followed by action on approving an Appropriations Resolution for the Budget Amendment, and an Interfund Transfer for Capital Projects to the Debt Service Fund.

Following closure of the Public Hearing, and under New Business on the Board’s Agenda, the Supervisors in Montgomery County will act on approving:

• An Iowa Dept. of Transportation (IDOT) Budget Amendment for FY2023
• SWIPCO – Rural Transit System Joint Participation Agreement.
• An EBS transfer in the amount of $9,000 from the PSF Claims Account balance, to create a cushion in the IGHCP Trust bank account.
• and, they will act to approve a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) from the Dept. of Management (DOM) OCIO (Iowa Offices of the Chief Information Officer), to implement Endpoint Detection and Response Software (Crowdstrike) on county computers, servers, and other devices, which will replace Webroot, provided by Solutions.

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(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Goldstar Military Museum at Camp Dodge is open today (Monday) and providing a free breakfast to continues what has become a tradition on Memorial Day. Museum curator Mike Vogt says several other things are planned. “Throughout the day, we’ll have re-enactors in period uniforms representing different periods. We’ll have veteran volunteers in the galleries and helping with the with the event. We will have ice cream available, we’ll have a wreath laying,” he says. He says there will also be representatives of various veteran organizations there as well. Vogt says the Goldstar Museum highlights Iowan who served and the conflicts.

“We have a gallery containing a timeline of exhibits from the military on the frontier, the Dragoons, the forts of Iowa, as you walk through the into the gallery progress forward through time,” Vogt says. “A couple of years ago, we finished up an exhibit on Desert Shield, Desert Storm. 30 year old conflict already 31. And the war on terror.” Some of the exhibits are interactive. “One of our most popular exhibits is an F-16 cockpit simulator. We have it set up where you’re on the runway at the Des Moines airport and you can sit in and roar down the runway and fly over Saylorville Lake and see the Ruan Building,” he says. Vogt says it’s especially important to remember those who served on this day.

“Memorial Day is a is an observance that has its origins at the conclusion of the U-S Civil War — used to call it Decoration Day — and cemeteries north and south are decorated with flowers and wreaths honoring those dead from the Civil War. And over time that has evolved into what we know today is Memorial Day,” Vogt says. The Goldstar Military Museum is open today (Monday) until 1 p-m. Admission is free.