(Radio Iowa) —  A diesel locomotive caught fire in Cedar Rapids late Monday afternoon. The fire happened at what’s called the “dry mill” owned by Archer Daniels Midland, or A-D-M. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says it had to use one thousand gallons of water and foam to put out the fire. Fire investigators estimate the damage to the train was one million dollars. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Members of the CAM School District’s Board of Education met Monday evening in a short, regular session. Superintendent Paul Croghan told KJAN News the Board set September 30^th as the date for a Board workshop with Boyd Jones, pertaining to the District’s Facilities Study.

The Board also approved para-educator and other staff contracts.

In other business, the Board approved out-of-state trips for Elementary School Students.

And, they approved the donation of MacBook computers to schools in Kenya.

The CAM School Board approved activities fundraisers including a “Hog Wild” raffle. The raffle give you a chance at winning one of two donated hogs that will be processed. It ends the Friday night of Homecoming. They cost $10 for one ticket, $20 for 3 tickets, and $100 for 20 tickets. And the Board approved CAM Sports’ 50-50 fundraiser.

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet in a regular session 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in the High School Media Center. On their agenda is the approval of General Education and Special Education Contracts, approval of resignation for Jennifer Renz, Secretary to the Finance Director & HR Specialist, approval of contract recommendations or Letters of Assignment for 17 individuals, and a Facilities Project Liaison position for Bob Sweeney.

Superintendent Steve Barber is recommending Sweeney to begin serving in the position starting with the Athletic Facilities construction bid opening set for September 26th. The position will pay $22.50 per hour, for a total estimated salary of $20,000. The Board and Facilities Committee have been talking over the past few months about the need to have someone provide oversight and communication between the key players in the project. Barber says Sweeney “brings a wealth of knowledge of our facilities, high school athletics, and current plans of our project.” He added that “His detailed organization and communication skills along with his passion for Atlantic and Atlantic Community Schools provide the skills and characteristics we are looking for in this position.”

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will discuss the Facilities Project, following an update, and discuss a plan for the disposal of obsolete equipment, including a 2003 International School Bus that needs significant repairs in order to operate efficiently, and a 2006 Ford Taurus that is unsafe to operate. The Board is expected to act on selling both for scrap metal.

A reminder also, Sept. 19th is the last day to file nomination papers with the school district secretary, in advance of the Nov. 5th School/City elections.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old suspected of shooting to death a Burlington man. Des Moines County Jail records say Diavontae Davis remained in custody Tuesday. Burlington police say he’s charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the slaying of 28-year-old Reynaldo “Rey” Villarreal.

Officers were sent early Sunday morning to check a report about several gunshots. They found the man later identified as Villarreal suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say he died later at a hospital.

Sheriff’s Officials in Pottawattamie County report a woman from Shenandoah who is in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant Monday, for being a Fugitive from Justice. 44-year old April Marie Montello-Roberts was presented with the warrant out of Douglas County, NE., and then returned to Corrections Staff. And, 32-year old Joshua Robert Rau, who was also being held in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant charging him with Felony Ongoing Criminal Conduct ($25,000 bond) and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree ($5,000 bond).

Rau was being held in the jail on numerous other Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Theft charges.