The Griswold and Elk Horn-Kimballton School District Boards of Education will hold their separate, regular monthly meetings, this evening (Monday). The Griswold School Board meeting begins at 5:45-p.m. in the Central Office Board Room at the Middle School/High School Building.

During the session a Public Hearing will be held with regard to the 2014-2015 School Calendar, including an Early Start Waiver and conversion to an hour-based calendar. Later on during the meeting, the Board will act on a Resolution pertaining to the School Calendar, along with taking action on: the Certified Negotiations settlement; Ethernet Lease Agreement; 2014-15 school lunch prices, adult and convenience fees, and, on community groups sending promotional fliers through the school.

In Elk Horn, the EHK School Board will act on resignations, including a pre-school aide and teacher, and on approving a Memorial Bench by the Senior Class. The meeting begins at 7-p.m. in the High School’s Family and Consumer Science Room.

DES MOINES, Iowa – This is National Stroke Awareness Month and Iowans are being reminded of the vital need for quick action with the onset of symptoms. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted so damage mounts with each passing minute, says Kassie Wessing with the American Heart Association in Iowa.

“The quicker that you can get treatment and the quicker that you can call 911 and emergency responders know what’s happening with you, the better chance you have to survive and suffer minimal damage to your brain,” Wessing says. Wessing adds that symptoms of stroke can be easily remembered with the acronym “FAST,” which stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness and Speech difficulty, along with Time.

While a stroke can happen to anyone, research shows the vast majority can be prevented and Wessing says there are a number of ways to reduce risk. “We kind of like to say what’s good for your heart is good for your brain. So, not smoking is a big one. Eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables and grains, and omega-3 fish oils. Definitely keeping active,” she explains.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Iowa. More info at www.strokeassociation.org.

(Iowa News Service)

Police in Red Oak report the arrest Sunday afternoon of a woman on an assault charge. Officers took 24-year old Chloe Marguerite Coburn, of Red Oak, into custody at a residence in the 100 block of Coolbaugh Street, at around 2:30-p.m.   Coburn was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault. She was brought to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held without bond.

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report the arrest Sunday night of a Red Oak man. 52-year old Rodney Lukehart was charged with OWI/1st Offense, after deputies in Adams County responded to a call about a vehicle stopped along the side of Highway 34, at around 7:25-p.m. Upon investigation, it was learned Lukehart was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. He was brought to the Adams County Jail and held on $1,000 bond pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Firefighters from Atlantic were called to the scene of a deck fire early Monday morning. The incident at 704 E. 14th Street was reported at around 12:10-a.m.  Atlantic Fire Chief Mark McNees said a resident of the home called the owner, who was putting the fire out when the first fire crews arrived. A neighbor alerted another apartment resident who called the incident in.

Atlantic Police were the first to arrive on the scene and extinguish the blaze, which did not spread to the attached house. McNees said the fire, which was caused by a discarded cigarette damaged two railings and carpeting on the deck, which was shared by two apartments. The damage was estimated at several hundred dollars.

(Updated 8:30-a.m.)

An organization that celebrates the first road across America has selected Denison as the site for its annual convention. The Omaha World-Herald reports some 250-to 350- people could visit Denison in June 2017, when the community hosts the National Lincoln Highway Convention. Deb Rothmeyer of Denison is the chairwoman of the national convention and current vice president of the Iowa Lincoln Highway Association. She will become the state association’s president in October.

The theme for the weeklong national conference in Denison will be “It’s a Wonderful Road,” playing off Denison’s theme, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a reference to the movie starring Denison native Donna Reed.

The Lincoln Highway was the nation’s first transcontinental road for automobiles, stretching from New York City to San Francisco. It roughly follows the route of Highway 30. This year’s convention is being held June 17th through the 21st in Toole, UT. For more information, go to https://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/