(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were on hand Thursday, Sept. 5th, to celebrate the opening of a new business, Meadow & Charm, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Brandy Gage, owner of Meadow & Charm, was inspired to open an ear-piercing studio after she began looking to get her daughter’s ears pierced. Brandy’s background as a dental hygienist made her passionate about having a sterile, clean, and comforting environment which she has brought to her current business model.

Pictured from Left to Right: Gabby Wahlert, Dr. Keith Leonard, Joyce Lundy, Megan Sramek, Elaine Otte, Jef Christensen, Ruth Sears, Krysta Hanson, Sean Gage, Brandy Gage, Jeremy Butler, Dolly Bergmann, Kimerly Gage, Scott Bennett, Jennifer McEntaffer, Lana Westphalen, Julie Waters, Tori Gibson, Anne Quist, Kelsey Beschorner

Meadow and Charm specializes in providing top-quality infinity jewelry, curated ear, nose and navel piercing services, fine line tattoos, and permanent makeup: ombre powder brows and lip blushing. The team members are all highly trained professionals that use the latest techniques and equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

Meadow & Charm is located at 509 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. For more information and https://www.meadowandcharm.com/

ANDERSON, IN (KCCI) — A single-engine airplane that departed from Fort Dodge this (Friday) morning, crashed in Indiana. KCCI reports the CBS 4, the CBS affiliate in Indianapolis, said the single-engine plane was reportedly told to reroute while attempting to land at the Anderson Municipal Airport due to coming in at too high an altitude. Four people were on board when the Piper PA-46 aircraft crashed around 10 a.m. (central) in Anderson, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. There were no survivors.

A Madison County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the plane departed from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport at 6:45 a.m. central, according to WTHR, an NBC affiliate in Indianapolis. Capt. Darwin Dwiggins told WTHR that eyewitnesses said “the plane was possibly attempting to turn back toward the airport when it ‘flipped over’ and nose-dived into a corn field, bursting into flames,” less than a mile from the airport.

Photo from the East Madison (IN) Fire Territory Facebook page.

The owner of the plane and the names of the people aboard have not yet been made public. Officials provided a statement on behalf of the Fort Dodge Regional Airport, which read:

“The Fort Dodge Regional Airport is aware of the tragic plane crash that occurred this morning in Anderson, Indiana. “We can confirm that the aircraft involved in this incident was not based at our airport. However, the flight plan indicates that the aircraft took off from Fort Dodge Regional Airport at 6:48 AM this morning, en route to Anderson, Indiana.

“Our thoughts are with those onboard and their families during this difficult time. We are fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

The East Madison Fire Territory posted photos on its Facebook page around 10:40 a.m., saying they were among the departments responding.

(Radio Iowa) – The Board of Directors of the Sioux City Warming Shelter announced they will close the doors on October 1st due to a lack of community support and declining resources. Board member Dave Ferris says shelters in nearby cities get support from several sources. He says they received 50-thousand dollars from the city this year after asking for help for many years.

The shelter was founded more than a decade ago to provide a place for the homeless during the winter, and has been open more recently in the summer as well. Ferris says it has been busy.

Ferris believes the city will see more expenses with the shelter closing.

Shelter staff will be working to help those residents transition to alternative housing and no new clients are being accepted.

(Radio Iowa) – Attorney General Brenna Bird is accusing a Wall Street firm of antisemitism in its rating of investments. M-S-C-I manages 15 TRILLION dollars in investments and advises other companies with investment funds.

Bird has issued a subpoena seeking documents about the company’s ratings.

In a written statement, the company said it does not support in any way the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel and does not penalize companies for operating in Israel or contributing to Israel’s defense.

(Radio Iowa) – A man from a small town in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in the community this past January. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Del Martinnez Evans, Junior at his home in Sanborn about an hour after the Sanborn Savings Bank was robbed. His house was about three blocks from the bank.

Evans was initially charged in state court with second degree robbery and second degree theft and he pleaded not guilty in February. Those charges were dismissed and the case was moved to federal court. Court documents indicate he passed the bank teller a note demanding money, but did not refer to and show a weapon during the robbery.

By pleading guilty to robbery by force or violence, Evans faces a sentence of up to 20 years in a federal prison.

(Radio Iowa) – The superintendents of two Iowa school districts operating on a four-day school week say the change has helped the districts find and keep staff. James Craig is the superintendent of Cardinal Community in Eldon, which is in its third year of having classes Tuesday through Friday.

Dan Maeder is superintendent of Moulton-Udell Schools, which meet on Mondays-through-Thursdays. Maeder, who was not at the district when the switch was made four years ago, says Moulton-Udell was struggling to get retain staff.

In Colorado, two-thirds of school districts operate four days a week and about a quarter of Missouri’s school districts have changed to a four-day-a-week calendar. There are just 17 public school districts in Iowa that hold classes four days a week. Maeder says it may take a while to catch in Iowa, where there’s a five-day-work-week culture.

And, in terms of student achievement, Craig says at Cardinal Community, test scores have been going up since the change for a four-day week.

The superintendents made their comments during taping of Iowa Press.

(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope has released a report on arrests that took place from August 13th through Sept. 5th:

In August of 2024, Fremont County Deputies received a report of sexual abuse that occurred beginning in 2015. During the course of the investigation, deputies discovered evidence of sexual abuse against multiple victims. A warrant was issued for 43-year-old Joshua Lynn Martin, of Glenwood (formerly of Riverton). Thursday afternoon, Martin he turned himself in to the authorities in Fremont County.

Joshua Lynn Martin

He was charged with:

• 10 counts of Sexual Abuse 2^nd Degree on a victim less than 12 years old, Class B felony
• 5 counts of Sexual Abuse 3^rd Degree, Class C Felony
• 10 counts of Incest, Class D Felony
• 1 count of Invasion of Privacy, Serious Misdemeanor

Additional charges are pending in the case. Martin is being held without bond, pending initial appearance with the Fremont County Magistrate.

Wednesday morning, Sept. 4th, Fremont County Deputies arrested 42-year-old Joshua Lee Painter, of Lawson, MO., on charges that include theft, possession of a controlled substance, assault on an officer, and interference with official acts. He remains in custody. Painter was stopped for an equipment violation on Highway 2 near the Missouri River. Records indicated Painter, who had an active warrant for his arrest gave the identification information of a relative in an attempt to avoid arrest. However, the relative also had warrants for their arrest. Authorities say when Painter resisted deputies, a struggle occurred, resulting in the deputy receiving minor injuries. Deputies deployed a taser and Painter was taken into custody. The deputy was treated by EMTs at the scene and released back to duty. Painter was taken to Grape Community Hospital and released. Deputies discovered the motorcycle he was operating was reported stolen. Painter is being held on $15,000 cash bond.

Joshua Lee Painter

Other arrests include:

On 08/13/2024 at 15:57, Glen Eugene Gallagher, age 52, of Omaha, NE was arrested for a probation violation. He was transferred to another agency on 08/19/2024 at 18:13.

On 08/14/2024 at 10:48, deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63, of Hamburg, IA for violating sex offender verification. He was released after serving time on 09/03/2024 at 14:09.

On 08/14/2024 at 23:11, David Daniel Good, age 50, of Council Bluffs, IA was arrested for being a felon in control of a firearm and driving while barred. He was released on a surety bond on 08/15/2024 at 18:39.

On 08/16/2024 at 12:32, Jeffrey Lynn Jackman, age 61, of Oskaloosa, IA was arrested for OWI-1st offense and possession of a controlled substance. He was processed and later released.

On 08/16/2024 at 23:37, Dena Lynn Westenskow, age 57, of Omaha, NE was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 15:30.

On 08/17/2024 at 03:02, deputies arrested Allison Kay McCaul, age 47, of Percival, IA for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. She was released on a surety bond on 08/17/2024 at 09:49.

On 08/18/2024 at 15:52, Hunter Martin Tucker, age 23, of Omaha, NE was arrested for OWI-1st offense. He was released on a cash bond on 08/19/2024 at 11:23.

On 08/19/2024 at 15:36, Dnae Christine McConahay, age 34, of Thurman, IA was arrested for interference with official acts causing bodily injury. She remains in custody.

On 08/19/2024 at 21:10, Robert Edward Curtis, age 40, of Portland, TX was arrested for multiple charges including criminal mischief, OWI-2nd offense, reckless driving, and fugitive from justice. He remains in custody.

On 08/23/2024 at 00:59, deputies arrested Jeffrey Wade Massey, age 53, of Hamburg, IA for an outside warrant. He was released on a cash bond on 08/23/2024 at 01:46.

On 08/23/2024 at 22:39, Rebecca Anne Mayer, age 36, of Farragut, IA was arrested for assault causing bodily injury, child endangerment and domestic abuse assault. She was released on a surety bond on 08/28/2024 at 14:05.

On 08/27/2024 at 14:42, Megan Lynn Rasmussen, age 39, of Randolph, IA was arrested for contempt of court. She was released on a surety bond on 08/30/2024 at 12:29.

On 08/28/2024 at 04:49, deputies arrested Miguel Angel Cruz Atzin, age 41, of Red Oak, IA for driving under suspension. He was released on a cash bond on 08/28/2024 at 09:38.

On 08/29/2024 at 02:03, deputies arrested Gary Allen Applegate, age 56, of Nebraska City, NE for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance on 08/29/2024 at 14:05.

It should be noted that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.