(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular, monthly meeting, beginning 5:30-p.m., Monday (May 15), in the Conference Room at the School. According to the agenda, New Business to be covered by the Board, Monday, will include:

1. Consider Change Of Date / Time For June Meeting (D.R.)
2. Set Date / Time For Work Session (D.R.)
3. Establish Activity Pass Fees For 2023-2024 (D.R.)
4. Discussion And Possible Action On District Procedures For Student Activity Trip Expenses (I or D.R.)
5. Approve Fuel Bid Specifications (D.R.)
6. Approve Technology Support Bid Specifications (D.R.)
7. Consider Approval Of Spanish III/IV Waiver For 2023-2024 (D.R.)
8. Consider Approval Of City Agreement (D.R.)
9. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 200.4, 210.5, 401.5R1, 401.13E1, 501.2, 505.5, 604.6, 605.4, 605.5, 605.6, 605.6E1, 605.6E2, 605.6R1, 701.2, 708, Renumber 401.10 to 705.2.

(D.R.) = Decision Required); (I) = Informational

The Griswold School Board will also hold a work session on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m., at the Griswold Community School District’s Conference Room, for the purpose of reviewing meeting practices and parliamentary procedures with the Iowa Association of School Boards.

(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon Community School District will hold a Public Hearing Monday evening, prior to the start of the regular, monthly Board of Education meeting. The hearing at 7-p.m. in the Audubon High School Board Room, is with regard to a Proposed 2022-23 Budget Amendment, and Expenditures from the Flexibility (“Flex”) Fund. Superintendent Eric Trager told KJAN the $300,000 amendment is for Support Services, but will be offset through re-coded revenue from ESSER (Pandemic relief) Funds. Trager says a budget amendment is common, and will not result in an increase in taxes.

Later on in their meeting, the Board will act on approving the Budget Amendments, as proposed, and expenditures from the District Flex Fund for Science Curriculum, in the amount of $21,548.48 from the PD Flex account.

In other Board action, they will act on:

• Reimbursing the Activity Fund from the General Fund – re: Safety Equipment.
• Approving:
  • 2023-24 Student Fees
  • An increase in Substitute Pay
  • Changes to a Para-Educator Agreement
  • The naming of Greenhouse Surplus and, accepting an offer to buy
  • and, the Board will act on approving certain Change Orders.

And, Superintendent Eric Trager will report to the Board on matters pertaining to a Legislative Update, Building & Grounds, and Board Appreciation. His regular monthly report will be followed by reports from District Principals.

CRESTON, Iowa – May 12, 2023 – If you’re planning to drive on U.S. 169 from U.S. 34 in Lorimor, there’s an upcoming road closure that could slow down your trip. The Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office reports, beginning on Thursday, June 1, until Friday, Aug. 25, weather permitting, construction crews will work on removing the current bridge on U.S. 169 and replace it with a pipe and concrete paving. While the roadway is closed to traffic, motorists will follow a marked detour route using U.S. 34, and Union County roads P-53 and H-17.

Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – [Updated 5/12/23 to change location of the meeting] The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday evening (May 15, 2023), in the Parks & Rec Office at 1200 Sunnyside Lane. The meeting begins at 5:15. In his report to the Board, Parks & Rec Director Wyatt Adderton is expected to discuss:

• The Sunnyside Pool Project update (waterslide, mural and pool building paintings, the latter two of which were completed by artist Jenna Brownlee, last week – see photo below). During the last Board meeting, Adderton reported the target date for the pool opening, is Memorial Day.
• An update with regard to the status of Lifeguards for the Sunnyside Pool. (An application link to become a lifeguard can be found on the Parks and Rec Facebook page)
• Wyatt will also report on the Mollett Park raised garden beds,
• and tree donations from Vermeer and Rolling Hills Bank and Trust.

The next regular Board meeting will be held June 19th at 5:30-p.m., also at the Atlantic City Hall.

Sunnyside Pool pumphouse mural by Jenna Brownlee.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department report an Adair County man was arrested early this (Friday) morning. 34-year-old Michael D. Crigger, of Greenfield, was arrested at 302 N. Pine Street in Creston, and charged with Operating While Under the Influence/1st Offense. Crigger was taken to Union County Jail and posted a $1,000 bond before being released.

Thursday morning, 37-year-old Tyler Dean Gage, of Kent, was arrested at Cromwell Road and Highway 34. Gage was charged with Harassment 3rd Degree and Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury. He was taken to Union County Jail and later posted a $2,000 bond before being released.