The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday morning, in Atlantic, with regard to a change in zoning classification. The change affects parcels of land in sections 29, 31 & 32 of Pymosa Township, and section 6 of Grove Township, and pertains to a rezoning of the area from Agricultural to Light Industrial, for the Fagen Farms/Elite Octane ethanol plant project.  The hearing begins at 8:30-a.m., and will be followed by action on approving the zoning change.

The Supervisors will also act on allowing or disallowing family farm credits and to approve Ag land credits, in accordance with Iowa Code.

Police in Creston report the arrest Friday evening, of 37-year old Lela Ann Churchwell, of Creston. Churchwell was taken into custody at a residence in the 300 block of N. Pine Street, on a Union County Warrant. She was later released after posting $1,000 bond.

Creston Police said also, a resident in the 500 block of W. Buckeye Street reported last Wednesday night, that her purse containing her wallet, ID cards, medicines and other items, was taken from her car while it was parked in her driveway.  The estimated value of the stolen property is approximately $22.  It’s not clear when the theft occurred.  And, late Friday morning, a resident of the 1000 block of Cottonwood Street, in Creston, told authorities money was taken from his room while he was in residence. The loss was estimated at $143, and again, it’s not clear when the incident took place.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A Republican legislator says he likely would re-introduce legislation requiring state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration officials if Iowa City opts not to enforce immigration laws. Denison Rep. Steven Holt filed a bill during that last legislative session requiring local officials to work with immigration officers. Holt told The Des Moines Register he’ll feel compelled to introduce the bill again if the City Council in Iowa City approves a resolution preventing spending funds on immigration enforcement.

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton says the issue arose after the election of Donald Trump. The city attorney is drafting a resolution that will be presented to the council. Although Holt’s bill failed last year, Republicans now control both chambers of the Legislature. The session begins today (Monday).