At least three area school district Boards of Education will meet Monday, in separate sessions. At 5:30-p.m., the Griswold School Board will meet in the High School Conference Room. Some topics up for discussion and/or action, include: the consideration/approval of a compensation package in consideration of the inability to secure a third football coach; Discussion and possible action on Covid-19 protocols and the district’s Return To Learn plan; approval of a 2022-23 Corner Conference Agreement; Approval of modifications to the school calendar, for special basketball events, and more.

The Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet at 6-p.m., Monday, in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn building. Some the item on their agenda for discussion and possible action incude: The Return To Learn plan; a Request For Proposal with regard to banking; approving fund raising events for FFA, MS/HS TAG and the Elementary Spartan Store; as well as the hiring of Maria Hughes and Drew Buckholdt as paraeducators, Steve Humphrey – Bus Driver, and Cody Parmley – Speech. And, they’ll act on the resignation of Bus Driver Tonia Lozano.

The Audubon School Board meeting is set for 7-p.m. Monday, in the High School Board Room. They are set to act on several matters, including approval of: a bus bid; a DMACC Observation Contract; A canvass of votes from the Sept. 14th Special Election; a sidewalk project easement, and personnel matters. In his report to the Board, Audubon Superintendent Eric Trager will provide an update on the building project, financial information (A preliminary UAB, & enrollment), School Board/AEA Board election; Mask mandates and a Transportation report.

Police in Red Oak arrested a man early Sunday morning, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, and on two counts of supplying alcohol to persons under the legal age. 22-year-old William Christopher Laire, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 1:50-a.m. in the 1200 block of N. 3rd Street, in Red Oak. His cash bond was set at $1,000.

Red Oak Police, Saturday, arrested a local man for Public Intoxication. Authorities say 28-year-old Isaias Guerra, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 6:37-p.m. at West Market and Broadway Streets. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

BELLEVUE, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that at 4:21 a.m. today (Saturday), local authorities were notified about an individual who had fallen from a bluff at Bellevue State Park in the eastern Iowa community of Bellevue. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The situation continues to be under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Division of Criminal Investigation.

The Jackson County Sheriff, Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue Fire Department and Maquoketa Police Department assisted with the incident.

Bellevue State Park remains open for visitors.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – An event being held this Sunday in Cass County, will showcase the American Legion Memorial Building (formerly known as “The Armory”, 201 Poplar Street), in Atlantic. Everyone is invited to an Open House, where you can enjoy lunch, see a kitchen reveal and meet interesting people, such as Atlantic native and entrepreneur/inventor/marketer, “Cactus” Jack Barringer. He became internationally known for the Monster Arm Wrestling machine he invented. He has sold his products on QVC, Shark Tank and around the world. He continues to invent products and help others. He says he was raised not far from the American Legion building, and has fond memories of the area in a part of Atlantic called “Buck Town.”

His story includes one of struggling to overcome issues with learning.

Jack’s story of his inventions, include the Monster Arm Wrestling machine, and more.

During the Open House, he’ll talk about his experiences working with celebrities on the QVC Shopping Network, Shark Tank, and around the world.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

11:30 to 1:30 – Free will lunch

11:30 to 1:45 – All rooms open for touring

2 pm – Presentation by Cactus Jack

Lunch includes Mark Clark’s smoked pulled pork sandwiches. You can also take a look at the newly renovated kitchen. It is very large and can be rented for use by individuals and groups. Updated displays will be in the Military Museum, Military Library and Atlantic History Center. The drill floor will be open.

The event is sponsored by ARISE, Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise. The non-profit organization owns the American Legion Memorial Building and the Depot. There is no fee for the program. The building is handicapped accessible.