LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) – People are cleaning up damage after what’s believed to have been a tornado hit Lake City on Sunday. The storm tore the roof from a high school as about 150 students, family and faculty attended an awards ceremony inside. People scrambled into the basement and a locker room just minutes before the storm hit.

Dave Birks, the girls’ basketball coach at South Central Calhoun High School, says the lights went out and everyone’s ears popped.  Birks says school windows were blown out, the high jump pit from the school’s outdoor athletic complex is missing, and hurdles were scattered everywhere.

Cass County Extension and the Southwest Iowa STEM Hub are bringing science, technology, engineering and math fun to Cass County. The “Celebrate STEM” Festival is set for May 14th, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at the Cass County Community Center. Youth and families of all ages are invited to come explore STEM through hands-on learning and investigation.

Cass County Extension and the Southwest Iowa Regional STEM Hub are partnering with local community organizations and educators and host the “Celebrate STEM” Festival. Attendees will receive a “passport” at the front door to help them explore the many exhibits from throughout Cass County and southwest Iowa.

There will be opportunities to learn more about STEM programs happening for local youth, sign up for upcoming summer events in the county, and also learn about STEM in local businesses and careers. A variety of activities will also be available to spark student and parent interest with hands-on learning ranging from testing chemical reactions to learning about the science of animals.

The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math in Cass County is encouraged to attend. No pre-registration is required, and attendees are invited to stop in and stay for as long as they can. Any local business or organization that would like to participate is encouraged to call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132 for more information on this event.

Sheriff’s officials in Union County report two accidents occurred early Saturday morning. At around 5:30-a.m., a vehicle driven by 39-year old Jason Woods, of Lenox, left the road and rolled over in a ditch before coming to rest on its wheels. Woods was traveling on Highway 34 near the 79 mile marker, when he swerved to miss a deer. His 2001 Pontiac Bonneville was totaled in the crash, but Woods wasn’t injured.

The second accident happened at around 5:40-a.m., also on Highway 34, at about the same location. Officials say 43-year old Jason Miller, of Creston, was westbound when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve. The 1995 Suzuki cycle went down on its side, sustaining $1,000 damage. Miller suffered minor, non-incapacitating injuries, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Creston for treatment.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Sen. Joni Ernst is going to treat Republican presidential hopefuls to a pig roast and a motorcycle ride. The freshman senator’s political action committee on Monday announced details for a fundraiser they are calling the “Roast and Ride.” The event will be held on June 6.

The confirmed attendees are Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former executive Carly Fiorina.

Ernst will lead a motorcycle ride from Des Moines to the event site in Boone for those who wish to participate. Tickets to the fundraiser are $30 for adults and $12 for children. Ernst says she hopes to hear “fresh ideas and vision” from the candidates.

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports a bridge over Mosquito Creek in the 1900 block of Ironwood Road, is now open. The bridge is located just south of 1944 Ironwood Road, between Union Township Sections 33-and 34. It had been closed since mid-April for construction.

Officials said also, that a bridge over an unnamed tributary of the Mosquito Creek along Gingko Road, will be closed effective this Wednesday, May 13th, for repairs. The bridge is located just south of 1434 Gingko Road, between Washington Township section 25 and Westphalia Township 30.

Residents and emergency responders who may normally use this road should plan to take alternate routes. Since the area has many dirt or Level-B roads, some considerable planning will be required for emergency responders, especially. If you have any questions, call the Shelby County Engineer’s Office at 712-755-5954.

Police in Glenwood report one person was taken into custody, over the weekend. 26-year old Esperanza Cadena, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday, for
Disorderly conduct and interference with official acts. Her bond was set at $600.