(Des Moines, Iowa) – State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to launch the newly re-designed  CollegeSavingsIowa.com. “We gave it a fresh look that focuses on learning, investing and saving with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan,” said Smith. “We want future savers to have the tools they need to get started and give resources to help current savers navigate their path. Check it out on all devices, including mobile, to see what we’ve been doing to provide an enhanced experience for everyone.”

Visitors are encouraged to explore the website to discover information about College Savings Iowa, including investment options, tax benefits, qualified withdrawals and the benefits of saving for education. “This easy-to-navigate design of College Savings Iowa’s website matches how easy it is for families to save for education,” Smith said. “And what better timing than during the holiday season! Make sure to check out our Make a Gift page to discover why a College Savings Iowa account could be the perfect last-minute gift you’ve been looking for.”

Visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com to see the new website and to learn more about the Plan. Connect with College Savings Iowa on Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to stay up to date on all current events and updates.

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Guthrie County will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Their agenda is as follows:

• Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance
• Approve Consent Agenda
  • Minutes from December 12, 2023
  • Payroll Change Notice – Carly Heckman (Recorder New Hire)
  • Payroll Change Notice – Kelli Smith (Auditor)
• Public Comments: Board Chair will ask audience for comments, limited as described below.
• Department Head Updates; Discuss/Action
  • a.Conservation – Brad Halterman
    • i.   Budget regarding Truck Purchase
• Elderbridge Agency on Aging – Sandra Jackson
  • a. Annual Report and County Report
• Cancel December 26, 2023 Board Meeting and Reschedule for December 27, 2023 at 9:00 am; Discuss/Approve
• Review January 1, 2023 Valuations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budgeting
• Other Business
• Supervisors Updates
• Annual Employee Evaluations; Discuss/Action
  • IT – Brian Hoffman
    • i. Possible Closed Session to Evaluate the Professional Competency of an Individual Whose Appointment, Hiring, Performance, or Discharge is being considered when necessary to Prevent Needless and Irreparable Injury to That Individual’s Reputation and That Individual Requests a Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)
• Adjournment

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet in a regular weekly session in-person and electronically, on Tuesday, beginning at 9-a.m. The Board expects to hear a presentation/request from Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin, with regard to Clarke Street and Rockport Road.  The Board will discuss and possibly act on approving a Cott Systems quote for Resolution 3 software, increasing from $510/month to $630/month, and an OIB software increase from $150 to $225/month.

Other discussion and possible action will be held with regard to continuing the County Employee’s Accident Insurance Policy, and a business property lease between the County and the Cambridge Law Firm.

The Board also expects to receive a monthly report from Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health Executive Director Jotham Arber, and a weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken.

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(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man from Union County was arrested today (Monday) at around 2:18-a.m., following a traffic stop near Highway 34 and 8th Street, in Red Oak. Authorities say 38-year-old Steven Marion Bochniak, of Creston, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana- 3rd or subsequent offense, and Child Endangerment.  Bochniak was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors are set to hold their regular weekly meeting in Red Oak on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30-a.m.  Among the items on their agenda is acknowledgment of receipt of the initial bargaining proposals from AFSCME Iowa Council 61, with regard to the Secondary Roads Department Union Contract. The Board will also act on passing a Resolution authorizing submittal of an application for Fiscal Year 2024 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STGB), and approving the final plans for the L Avenue Pipe Culvert.

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(Elk Horn, Iowa) – The Exira/EHK School District’s Board of Education will meet 5-p.m., Tuesday (Dec. 19), in the Conference Room at the High School, in Elk Horn. Discussion/update items are expected to focus on the Weight Room Renovation and District Facilities. Among the action items is:

• Approval of a snow removal bid at Elk Horn.
• A request to the SBRC for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $160,211 for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention.
• the 2023-2024 Early Retirement Notification Incentive.
• the purchase of a 12 passenger van from Bob Brown Chevrolet.
• A 2024-2026 Superintendent Sharing Agreement.
• A 2024-2025 Superintendent Contract.
• And, action on the resignations of
  • Cindy Gries: Food Service
  • Dee Hill-Borger: Associate.
• And the hiring of Riley Simpson as Elementary Special Education Teacher.

Read the full agenda HERE.