The Cass County Board of Supervisors are expected to act during their meeting next Wednesday morning (Sept. 7th), on granting permission for a Bible Reading Marathon to take place on the courthouse block grounds, Sept. 19th through the 25th. The action to be taken during their meeting that begins at 8:30-a.m., is with regard to a proclamation made by Governor Terry Branstad on April 26th, that encouraged all Iowans to participate in the historic 99 county marathon, from  June 30th through July 3rd. Branstad also encouraged “Individuals and families in Iowa to read through the Bible on a daily basis each year until the Lord comes.”

The proclamation as signed by the Gov. April 26 2016

The American Civil Liberties Union and the Freedom from Religion Foundation raised constitutional concerns over the proclamation, arguing the government should be “neutral” toward religion. The “First Liberty Institute” has said it will defend Branstad if he is sued over the matter.

In other business, the Board of Supervisors will act on a resolution abating the taxes on parcels of land owned by the City of Atlantic, per Iowa Code.

No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon, in Atlantic. A Pontiac apparently rear-ended a Chevy near the intersection of 7th and Mulberry, at around 4:15-p.m. Atlantic Police, Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance were called to the scene, but no one required transport to the hospital. One of the vehicles sustained extensive front end damage, while the other had a broken tailpipe mount that caused the tailpipe and muffler to drag on the ground. Both vehicles were driven from the impact site to a nearby parking lot.

No other details were immediately available.

Photos by KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

Officials with the Glenwood Police Department have released additional details about a man who was found with a gunshot wound Wednesday evening. Authorities say 63-year old Wendell James Prindle, died from his injury early Thursday morning. An investigation by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the Glenwood Police Department determined foul play was not involved in the incident.

Prindle was found in a residence at 310 N. Vine Street, at around 5:20-p.m. Wednesday. He was flown to UNMC in Omaha where he later died.

Rescue crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon, northwest of Massena. The crash was reported to have occurred at 730th and Quincy Road at around 2:40-p.m.  Three people were injured. One patient was set to be transported from the Cass County Memorial Hospital to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, by LifeNet helicopter. That individual reportedly suffered from a broken leg, head and shoulder lacerations.

Photo courtesy Cass County EMA Coordinator Mike Kennon

No other details are currently available.