Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, today (Monday), said six people were arrested over the past week on various warrants. 53-year old Patrick Russell Darling, of Greenfield, was arrested April 5th on an Adair County warrant for Probation Violation. His bond was set at $2,000.

28-year old Wichang Gach Chawech, of Lincoln, NE., was arrested April 2nd by the Iowa State Patrol on an Adair County warrant for Failure to Appear in Court on a Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 1st offense, charge. He was later released on his own recognizance.

24-year old Kayla Dawn Herring, of Chapparral, NM., was arrested in Greenfield April 5th, on a valid warrant for Probation Violation. She was later released on $2,000 bond. 21-year old Cole Aaron Molyneux, of Huxley, was arrested at the Story County Jail April 6th, on a warrant for Violation of Probation on an original Trafficking of Stolen Weapons charge. He was being held without bond in the Adair County Jail. And, 34-year old Joshua James Kimmel, of Des Moines, was arrested by the Iowa State Patrol April 8th on a warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Malicious Prosecution. He was later released on his Own Recognizance.

The Adair County Sheriff reports also, 23-year old John James Bucklin, of  Solon, was arrested April 4th, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after the vehicle he was a passenger in was pulled over for speeding on I-80 in Adair County. The driver received a warning for speeding and was released. Bucklin was later released on $1,000 bond.

Genelle Deist, Chair of the Audubon County Community Foundation, has announced that grants totaling more than $114,562 were awarded to Audubon County nonprofit agencies. The following nonprofit organizations, which submitted applications to the Audubon County Community Foundation by the February 1st deadline, were awarded grants by the ACCF Board of Directors:

Organization/Project/Award….

• Audubon Community Cinema – Rose Theater renovations; rebuild marquee, exterior façade, stage curtain $33,262.82
• Audubon County Fair Board/Audubon County Agricultural Society- Renovate Educational/Historical building on fairground $7,200.
• Audubon Recreation Foundation – Build bowling lanes at facility $40,000.
• City of Kimballton – Epoxy floor in main hall and hang sign above Town Hall entrance $10,000.
• Exira Community Cub/City of Exira – Phase 3 of Rec Center storage area, additional seating and new entrance $20,000.
• Exira Lions Club/City of Exira – Scoreboards for two baseball/softball fields, upgrade red ball dirt infield $4,000.

All grantees met the criteria as Audubon County nonprofit agencies or organizations with charitable missions in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services.  Only organizations providing services in Audubon County were eligible. Audubon County agency representatives received their checks on April 10th.

The Atlantic Police Department released details Monday on multiple arrests over the past weekend.

On Saturday, April 8th officers arrested 19-year-old Nathaniel Riesberg of Atlantic for Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana) and Gathering where Marijuana is used. He was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

Also Saturday Officers arrested 20-year-old Shane Jenkins of Atlantic for Possession of Controlled Substance, Controlled Substance Violation, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug, and Gathering where Marijuana is used. He was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

On Sunday, April 9th Officers arrested 37-year-old Matthew Baker of Wiota for OWI 1st Offense, Child Endangerment, Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

Also Sunday Officers arrested 23-year-old Kayla Compton of Atlantic for Child Endangerment. She was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

SAC CITY, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say firefighters have found the body of a man inside a burning house in Sac City. The Sac City Fire Department says police officers arrived at the fire around 7:35 a.m. Monday. A woman outside the home told them her husband was still inside. Heavy smoke kept the officers from going in.

The department says firefighters entered the house when they arrived, and they found the body of 84-year-old Dale Cook. His wife, 76-year-old Barbra Cook, was taken to a hospital for treatment. The fire cause is being investigated.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – The Sioux City school district’s budget director has been placed on leave after raising concerns about the superintendent’s management style.
Documents obtained by the Sioux City Journal say the district placed John Chalstrom on paid administrative leave Feb. 13. The move wasn’t announced publicly.

Chalstrom had accused superintendent Paul Gausman of creating a hostile workplace and threatening his job if he shared alternative budget options with school board members outside regular board meetings.

Chalstrom brought his concerns to Dan Greenwell, a businessman and frequent critic of Gausman and his administration. Board members learned of Chalstrom’s concerns after Greenwell spoke with two leaders and emailed remaining board members.
Gausman has denied these claims.