(Radio Iowa) — The driver of a car was killed after a crashing into a piece of farm machinery this (Monday) morning in Jasper County. The crash happened around 8 a.m. on Highway 163 near Monroe. The Iowa State Patrol reports a car caught fire after running into the back of a piece of farm equipment being pulled by a tractor. Troopers believe sunlight in the driver’s eyes may have been a factor in the crash.
The name of the person killed in the crash has not been released.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A woman accused of stealing from her mother has pleaded not guilty in eastern Iowa. The Telegraph Herald reports that 50-year-old Corenna Marshall, of Sherrill, was arraigned last week on charges of fraudulent practices and of dependent adult abuse-exploitation. Her trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 18.
Authorities say Marshall held a power of attorney for her 78-year-old mother, Jeanne Marshall, of Dubuque. Investigators say bank records show that more than $21,000 was transferred to Corenna Marshall’s account from her mother’s account. Court documents say Corenna Marshall put her name on her mother’s property but used her mother’s account to pay a loan on the property.
Nominations packets for the ATHENA Leadership Award are due in to the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, by 5-p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 30th). The award, developed through a grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, identifies eight distinct attributes that are reflective of women’s contributions to leadership: living authentically, learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting courageously, fostering collaboration, building relationships, giving back and celebrating. These personal traits are more intuitive to women and combined with the strongest aspects of traditional leadership – taking risks, assertiveness, hard work – prepare women to be successful leaders in the 21st century.
Athena Award
Over 7,000 recipients around the world have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award since the program launched in 1982. Presented to leaders, women and men, across the professional sector, the ATHENA Leadership Award is one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive – and Atlantic is one of the few communities in Iowa with an active ATHENA Leadership group.
Nominees must meet each of the following three criteria:
Over the past 18 years, Deter Motor Company has sponsored the ATHENA Award in this area. 17 women have been honored with the award and nominations are being sought out now for the 18th award winner. At Scott Deter’s request, the award winners have met consistently over the past several years to develop a program to mentor women. Local recipients to date include: LaVon Eblen, Judy Marnin, Leanne Pellett, Denise O’Brien, Margaret Slepsky, Glenda Farrier, Carole Schuler, Jan Kinnison, Janell Hansen, Ann Pross, Wendy Richter, Dolly Bergmann, Pat Markham, Lanette Plambeck, Kathie Hockenberry, Dr. Tressa Wilcox and Heather McKay.
The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented in January at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Those interested in nominating an individual can pick up a nomination packet at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, 102 Chestnut Street, or by visiting www.atlanticiowa.com. Again, nominations are due Tuesday, October 30th at 5 PM.
(Radio Iowa) — Iowa is a highly agricultural state, so it’s little surprise Iowa’s among the top five states for the number of farmers who have applied for trade mitigation aid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman says he expects even more farmers across the country to be seeking government help as the trade war with China persists. “It’s very true that farmers would rather be earning those dollars through the marketplace, but we do think it’s important that farmers make decisions that are right for their farm,” Lehman says. “I think we’re going to see a lot of farmers take advantage of the opportunity to try and recoup some of what they’re losing through the tariff war that we’re in.”
Lehman says there needs to be a solid and clear plan to resolve the differences that are hurting America’s farmers and ranchers. “We know there are some very serious issues with China that we’ve been asking to be addressed for many years,” Lehman says. “We’re glad the administration wants to address some of those issues. We just don’t see a coherent approach yet to get to where we need to be and unfortunately, we’re really feeling the pain because of that.”
While hoping recent trade agreements like the U-S-M-C-A (United States Mexico Canada Agreement) will spark China to come to the table to help end the trade war, Lehman says the continued situation is damaging U-S agriculture. “It’s just a terrible amount of uncertainty,” he says. “The short-term aid, I would encourage people to get whatever help they can to get through it but it does not address the longer-term issue that’s causing our problems.”
The top five states for farmers seeking trade mitigation aid are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Wisconsin.
ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) — Library officials in northwest Iowa are deciding how to respond after a religious activist burned four LGBTQ children’s books. Orange City library director Amanda Vazquez tells The Sioux City Journal that officials aren’t sure if they’ll replace the destroyed books, which include David Levithan’s “Two Boys Kissing.” Paul Dorr is the director of religious group Rescue the Perishing. He released a nearly 30 minute video on Facebook Live where he denounced the library for having the LGBTQ books and threw them in a burning barrel. The video was made on Oct. 19, the first day of the city’s gay pride festival.
Vazquez says the library will follow official policy regarding stolen or lost books. Dorr could be charged with misdemeanor fifth-degree theft if he doesn’t respond to the library’s fine.
Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County issued an arrest warrant for a Cass County man. 24-year old Aaron Robert Gerald Cole, of Atlantic, was wanted for Burglary in the 3rd and Theft in the 4th degree, in connection with incidents in Avoca. Cole was arrested Oct. 1st on a Burglary in the 2nd degree charge, the bond for which was set at $30,000. He remained in the Pott. County Jail today (Monday). Authorities say on Oct. 10th, a Sheriff’s Investigator received a property return sheet from the Avoca Police Chiefm with regard to a residential burglary reported by Avoca City Manager Clint Fichter, that occurred sometime during the day on Oct. 1st. Fichter reported multiple items as missing, and listed the following as recovered from by the Police Chief: A black appointment book with check books and personal paperwork, (6) credit cards, (1) Social Security card, portable speakers, a house key, a Fiat Spyder key, computer cords, misc. jewelry, and a green backpack with change. Fichter advised these items did come from inside of his home. The property was located with Aaron Cole or in the stolen Chrylser 300 that was recovered and linked to him. An investigation showed that Cole committed multiple home and vehicle burglaries during the weekend of Sept. 30th. During a series of burglaries, items taken and linked to Cole amounted to a loss of more than $200, but less than $500.
Sheriff’s officials say a transient, 38-year old Adam Patrick King, who was being held in the Pott. County Jail without bond, was presented with a warrant Friday afternoon, charging him with Fugitive from Justice. After the warrant was read to him, King was returned to the custody of jail staff. He was in jail on an original charge of serious Domestic Assault. Friday afternoon, 55-year old Patrick Duncan, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop. Duncan was arrested for Driving While Barred, and brought to the Pott. County Jail. He was not listed on the jail roster as of today (Monday). And, a woman from Nebraska was arrested Friday night in Pott. County following an attempted traffic stop on a pickup truck. 32-year old April Lyn Lunsford, of Omaha, was eventually stopped and charged with Eluding and Reckless Driving. No listing of her was found on the jail roster.
Saturday morning, 37-year old Gary Allen Kuper, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Carson, for Violating a Protection Order. And, just before 6-a.m. Sunday, 26-year old Jesse JD Smith, of Omaha, was arrested for Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Theft in the 2nd degree), after a pickup truck stolen from Council Bluffs was later recovered. His bond was set at $15,300 altogether.
Officials with the Union County Law Enforcement Center received a call Saturday afternoon, with regard to a vehicle in the 1400 block of 190th. The vehicle, with two flat tires, was parked along the road. Authorities say the 1975 Plymouth owned by Mike Eblen, had been stolen from a lot in Creston where it was stored.
Sports, Trojan Preview/Who’s Gonna Win?
Chris Parks, Jim Field, Matt Mullenix, and Doug Leonard take a look at 8 area high school football games each week. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy.
Congratulations to Matt Mullenix! This year’s winner of the Whosman Trophy. Matt went a strong 7-1 in the final week to secure the trophy with an overall record of 57-23.
We hoped you enjoyed listening to Who’s Gonna Win? again this year and we look forward to next season.
Final Week:
Matt Mullenix 7-1
Doug Leonard 6-2
Jim Field 5-3
Chris Parks 4-4
Overall Standings:
Matt Mullenix 57-23
Chris Parks 52-28
Doug Leonard 50-30
Jim Field 47-33
Matt was already enjoying coffee and donuts with the Whosman on Monday morning!
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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — An eastern Iowa school superintendent says he intends to resign this week, saying he’s failed to adequately address issues regarding minority students. Davenport Superintendent Art Tate also said Friday that he’d become a liability in the district’s dealings with the state. The district is under state supervision because a disproportionate number of minority students have been identified for special education and subject to disciplinary actions. Also, the Iowa Board of Education Examiners reprimanded Tate in August for intentionally overspending. He’s said was trying to make up for discrepancies in the state per-pupil funding.
Last week the district received unwelcome attention following a report that one of its elementary teachers wore blackface to a public Halloween party. In April Tate announced his intention to retire next June .
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