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MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 55-year-old woman has been ordered to pay back more than $32,000 she stole from her employer in Mason City. Cerro Gordo County District Court records say 55-year-old Melissa Gott, of Mason City, was sentenced last week to three to five years of probation and told to pay restitution to Yesway. She’d pleaded guilty to theft.

Gott must undergo a mental health and gambling evaluation and complete all recommended treatment as part of her probation. Authorities say she stole the money from a Yesway store’s bank deposits between Jan. 3 and Jan. 14.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A trial is expected to begin Monday of a man accused of stabbing to death a Mason City resident. Cerro Gordo County District Court records say 21-year-old Braedon Bowers has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder. Authorities say he stabbed 23-year-old Wraymond Todd on May 30, 2017, in Mason City. Todd died June 4. Bowers also lives in Mason City.

One person suffered possible/unknown injuries during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Creston. Authorities say when officers arrived at around 3:45-p.m., they saw a 2002 Chevy K2500 pickup had struck a utility pole on Highway 34/Taylor Street. An investigation determined the pickup, driven by 28-year old Alex Richard Cunningham, of Creston, was westbound on Highway 34, when it crossed the centerline and hit the pole. Cunningham was transported to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, by EMS ambulance.

When an officer went to the Emergency Room to speak with Cunningham, he acquired implied consent. Cunningham said he had not been drinking, but the officer noticed the man had blood-shot, watery eyes, and a slow, slurred speech. Various tests for alcohol intoxication levels were taken, including a urine sample. The sample will be sent to the DCI Crime lab for testing before any citation, if any, is issued. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000.

Police in Creston say six people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. Sunday night, 32-year old Brandon Clayton, of Creston, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Public Intoxication in the 3rd Degree. Clayton was being held in the Union County Jail on a $4,000 bond. And, 29-year old Steven Behlers, of Creston, was arrested Sunday evening, for Criminal Trespass. His bond was set at $300. Sunday afternoon, 24-year old Anastasia Imsland, of Gravity, was arrested in Creston for Driving While Suspended. She was later released on a $300 bond.

At around 6-a.m. Saturday, 30-year old Lansey Cheramie, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. He was released on a $300 bond. Saturday night, 52-year old Douglas Ringgenberg, of Osceola, was arrested in Creston for 5th Degree Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, and Interference with Official Acts. He was later released on $1,200 bond. And, Friday morning, 24-year old Zachariah Benn, of Creston, was arrested by Creston Police, for Driving While Barred. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, a man residing in the 100 block of N. Sycamore Street, in Creston, reported Friday that sometime during the previous night, someone entered his vehicle and stole a backpack containing numerous items, including fishing gear, an emergency tool kit, personal water filter, hydration pack, disaster preparation kit, a multi-purpose knife, and all purpose knife, and a double mag bag. The loss was estimated at $1,005.

The CAM, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, and Griswold School Boards will all hold their regular monthly meetings this evening.The Griswold School Board meeting takes place at 5:30-p.m. in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. On their agenda is an update on construction activities from KPE Architects/Estes Construction, discussion and possible action on the sale of Elementary Facilities, the second reading of Board Policies, and a School Culture update. The Griswold School Board will also act on approving construction change orders, and some administrative matters.

The Exira-EHK Board meeting begins at 6-p.m. in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. On their agenda is: an update and discussion on construction projects; the Appointment of – Tami Jacobsen as Board Secretary, and Marie Larson – Treasurer/SBO; discussion and possible action on: approving the FFA National Convention, Business Personnel sharing and Technology sharing agreements with Tri-Center, approval of Personnel hires, transfers and/or resignations., and, approval of certain Board Policies.

The CAM School Board will meet 6:30-p.m. in the CAM High School Media Center. On their agenda is discussion and possible action on: Handbook changes for 2018-19 student handbooks; Approving a list of fundraisers for the 2018-19 School Year; Approval of an agreement for 2018-19 trainer services; approval of the Middle School/High School Homecoming Run, and other administrative matters, including resignations, contracts and Football/Cross Country Volunteers.

And, the Audubon School Board will meet at 7-p.m. in their Boardroom at the High School, and act on readings of various policies, including: Assistance Animals; Instruction at Post Secondary Institution; Purchasing bidding; Suspension and Debarment of Vendors; Public Participation in Board meetings, and a Public Comment Policy. They will also act on approving Iowa Learning Online for Spanish, Student Handbooks, and possibly take action on Early Retirement. Other discussion will center on the upcoming Sept. 11th PPEL vote, and an update on Summer projects.