KINGSLEY, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa police chief accused of injuring his wife has pleaded not guilty. Plymouth County District Court records say 51-year-old Joseph Hoover entered the written plea Monday to a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse assault. A trial date hasn’t been set.

Hoover is chief of the Kingsley force, but he’s been suspended with pay. The records say Hoover acknowledged to sheriff’s deputies that he struck his wife with a forearm and shoulder during their altercation July 19.

Officials with the Harlan Police Department report 22-year old Justin Andrew Dickinson, of Harlan, was arrested Aug. 21st. Dickinson was taken into custody on active Shelby County warrants, including for Probation Revocation (a hearing for which was set for Sept. 16th). Dickinson was booked into the Shelby County Jail.

And, no injuries were reported following an accident in Harlan on Aug. 22nd. Authorities say Donna Elmquist, of Kimballton, was driving a 2011 Ford F-150 pickup, and slowing to turn into a grocery store parking near 19th and Chatburn, when her vehicle was hit from behind. The other vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Equinox was driven by Vivian Storjohann, of Blair, NE. The pickup sustained minor damage, while the SUV sustained heavy front-end damage.

The Atlantic Police Department reports six arrests. On Monday, 42-year old Amy Dole, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear. There were two arrests this past Sunday: 39-year old Trevor Harris, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Shelby County warrant for Violation of Probation, and, 36-year old Serphyl Phylon, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Theft in the 5th Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Burglary in the 3rd Degree. His arrest was the result of a burglary investigation at Nishna Hills Golf Course.

Last Friday, 23-year old Tyler Osborn, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication. On Aug. 20th, 18-year old Jordan Frazier, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault resulting in injury, Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Aug. 16th, 84-year old Lyle Filkins, of Atlantic, was cited for Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and subsequently released. And, 18-year old Rachael Stanley, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear.

With the exception of Filkins, each of the other individuals were booked into the Cass County Jail.

SOUTH BEND, IND. – Elkhart Plastics, Inc. (EPI) is ranked in the Top 10 for overall rotomolding sales in North America in Plastics News’ 2019 Rotational Molders Ranking report for the fourth year in a row. EPI ranks No. 7 in overall rotomolding sales out of 99 companies included in the report. While the company maintains its rank from last year, sales figures grew from $96.1 million to $110.2 million in just one year. Plastics News released the rankings report in August 2019 based on data from fiscal year 2018.

“I’m thankful to our dedicated employees across the country who work hard daily to drive our success,” Jack Welter, CEO of EPI, says. “Our ranking reflects the team’s dedication to providing strong customer service and producing innovative, high-quality products.” During 2018, EPI expanded its footprint by adding a facility in Atlantic, Iowa. Additionally, the company has grown its custom applications and its proprietary brands including the TUFF Series intermediate bulk containers, KONG Coolers, Connect-A-Dock, and DEF Tanks. The company also celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2018.

“We’re proud to produce great rotationally molded products for our customers, and our sales reflect our commitment,” Welter says. “We’ve had a great year, and we look forward to continued growth in the future.” Owned and operated in the U.S., EPI has six facilities across the country. Company headquarters are in South Bend, Ind., and additional manufacturing locations are in Elkhart, Ind.; Middlebury, Ind.; Littleton, Colo.; Ridgefield, Wash.; and Atlantic, Iowa.

EPI employs more than 640 people and utilizes 52 rotational molding machines – the most machines reported among Plastics News’ top rotomolders – to design custom and off-the-shelf products for a diverse portfolio of customers.

Sheriff’s deputies in Page County, this (Tuesday) morning, arrested 49-year old James Keith Saufley, of Hepburn. He was taken into custody for Driving Under Suspension following a traffic stop in north central Page County. Saufley was transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on bond pending further court proceedings.

Des Moines, Iowa (August 26, 2019) – In an effort to recognize Iowans who are celebrating 100 years or more of life, the Iowa Department on Aging and the state’s Area Agencies on Aging are planning 6 regional Centenarian Recognition events, one of which will take place 11:30-a.m. Nov. 2nd, in Orient at the Historic Wallace Center Gathering Barn.

To assist the State of Iowa in recognizing centenarians, the public is encouraged to inform a centenarian, or the person’s family or caregiver, about this call for centenarians and where to access and submit an application. The application is posted on the Iowa Department on Aging’s website at www.iowaaging.gov or may be requested by calling (800) 532-3213 or emailing dax.oberreuter@iowa.gov.

For the purposes of this program, a centenarian is any older adult who will be 100 or older by Dec. 31, 2019, and whose primary residence is Iowa. Each centenarian will receive a certificate signed by Governor Reynolds that is suitable for framing and will be invited to attend a Centenarian Recognition event.

The Iowa Department on Aging accepts forms on an ongoing basis for centenarians to be included in the statewide Centenarian Registry, but to receive an invitation to one of this year’s Centenarian Recognition Events and a signed certificate from the Governor, applications must be received by September 6th. Please contact the Iowa Department on Aging at (800)532-3213 if you have questions.