(Radio Iowa) – Iowa’s tourism industry is urging the governor and state legislature to maintain state spending on programs that promote Iowa as a place to visit or live. Chelsea Lerud of Burlington is executive director of Iowa Travel Industry Partners or I-TIP. “We cannot rest on our past successes and I-TIP pledges to be a partner to the state,” she says, “showcasing all the wonderful things we are doing.”

Tourism-related spending by the state is at historic levels this year, according to Lerud. “Each of these programs have contributed to the growth of our state and it’s helped to attract and retain Iowans,” she says.

Lerud’s group is urging lawmakers to budget another nine MILLION dollars for state parks as well as one-and-a-half MILLION dollars for the state tourism office. Those are the spending levels in the current year. Lerud says there’s another one-and-a-half MILLION for tourism marketing and strategic planning by the Iowa Economic Development Authority in this year’s budget that her group would like to see continued next year, as well as another 10 MILLION dollars worth of grants for community attractions. According to a state report, there were about 65-thousand jobs in Iowa’s tourism industry last year and travelers spent more than six BILLION dollars while visiting Iowa in 2021.

(Radio Iowa) – It’s the season for stuffy noses, coughs and sneezes, but common colds may not seem so common with the flu, COVID-19 and R-S-V still rampant, and Iowans are reminded to take care with the meds they swallow. Dr. Wendy Mobley-Buckstein, a pharmacy professor at Drake University, says if you’re taking over-the-counter cold or flu drugs, take heed if you’re also popping acetaminophen. “If you’re taking both of those things, then you’re increasing your risk of liver damage which is the penultimate of things that can happen,” Mobley-Bukstein says. “The biggest thing that we want to avoid is making sure the people are not exceeding that 4,000 milligram daily dose of acetaminophen.”

Mobley-Bukstein is a spokeswoman for the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition. More than 600 pain relievers and multi-symptom cold and flu medicines contain acetaminophen. She says it’s safe and effective when used as directed, but there’s a limit to how much you can take in one day, so reading labels is important. “It’s a very safe drug,” she says. “The biggest thing is making sure with the flu, with COVID still running around, people are really reaching for things, just making sure when you’re reaching for acetaminophen that they’re also looking to make sure that they’re not overdoing it.”

Some studies show children get seven to ten colds per year, and meds that bring relief for a parent may not be appropriate for a third grader. Mobley-Bukstein says it’s a safe move to take only one medicine at a time that contains acetaminophen.  “When you buy an over-the-counter product, on the back of the package now it’s going to say ‘active ingredients’ and then looking to see what is the active ingredient,” Mobley-Bukstein says. “It’s going to tell you how many milligrams are contained in there. Also, knowing what dose you should take, infants versus kiddos versus adults.”

Research shows the odds of taking more than the FDA-recommended maximum dose of acetaminophen in one day increases 24-percent during cold and flu season. The coalition’s website is KnowYourDose.org, a clearinghouse of information designed to educate consumers about the safe use of acetaminophen.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports five arrests from over the past week.

• On December 16th, 2022, Deputies arrested 19-year-old Caleb Fulk, of Atlantic, on several Cass County warrants. Fulk was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
• On December 12th, 2022, 41-year-old Robert Rasmussen, of Anita, was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. Rasmussen was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.
• On December 11th, 2022, Cass County Deputies arrested 22-year-old Timothy Asmus, of Audubon, for Driving While Barred. Asmus was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.
• On December 9th, 2022, 54-year-old Kenneth Klindt, of Griswold, was arrested in Cass County on a warrant for Theft 2nd Degree. Klindt was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on bond; and, 27-year-old Mikenda Ifraim, of Atlantic, was arrested Dec. 9th, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Ifraim was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held pending her later release on bond.

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, today (Monday), issued a report detailing numerous arrests that took place between December 1^st and December 13^th….

Amber Lynn Goodenberger, age 28, of Westphalia, was arrested December 13^th after an investigation into fraudulent charges on a credit card. Goodenberger was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Unauthorized use of a Credit Card.

Clayton Morris Scott Jr, age 31, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 59 on December 10th. Scott was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, and Possession of Controlled Substance.

Dylan Michael Jager, age 28, of Elk Horn, and Kaylena Marie Jager, age 29, of Atlantic, were both arrested following a call for service in the 1500 block of M56 on December 9th. Both were transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Trespass 1st Offense.

Serafin Sanchez Ramirez, age 32, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for service for a vehicle in the ditch around F32 and Ironwood Road on December 9th. Sanchez Ramirez was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st, No Valid Driver’s License, and Failure to Maintain Control.

Michael John Tremayne, age 31, of Harlan, was arrested after a traffic stop on M47 on December 6th. Tremayne was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Revoked, Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Keeping Premises of Vehicle for Controlled Substances.

Daniel Jacob Brown, age 27, of Walnut, was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 173 on December 2nd. Brown was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Revoked.

Wade Alan Jensen, age 69, of Harlan, was arrested after a call for service at 450th Street and Maple Road on December 1st. Jensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st, and Failure to Maintain Control.

Note: Criminal charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Public Library are happy to report the elevator at the library has been repaired, and can be used again. They thank patrons for their patience and understanding, as they waited for the replacement part to arrive. The library staff is still willing to bring requested items to the lower level or even to your car–just call, text, or e-mail to make arrangements.

A reminder also: The library will be closed Saturday through Monday, December 24-26 for Christmas and again on January 1-2 for New Year’s Day.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Department reports two arrested from the past week. On Dec. 15th, 40-year-old Dustin Brian Benge, of Greenfield, was arrested in Orient, for Driving While License Denied or Revoked for OWI. He was being held in the Adair County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond. And, on Dec. 13th, 60-year-old Nicholas Dave Allen, of Des Moines, was arrested in Clarinda, on an Adair County warrant for Violation of Probation/Failure to Appear. He was being held on a $2,000 cash-only bond.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department has issued a report on arrests and incidents that have taken place from November 13th through Dec. 19, 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, the defendants were transported to the Cass County Jail and held.

• Dec. 19th: 26-year-old KR Takauo, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI.
• Dec. 18th: 25-year-old Jesus Gomez, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
• Dec. 17: 32-year-old Levi Stice, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/Public Intoxication.
• Dec. 16: 35-year-old Leroy Keith, of Des Moines, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance w/the intent to Deliver, and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp.
• Dec. 12: 24-year-old Redme Eas, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intoxication.
• Dec. 8: 27-year-old G Love Kovac, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.
• Dec. 7th: 22-year-old Dylan Troyer, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI.
• Dec. 4th: 22-year-old Atty Emanuel, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury and Public Intoxication; 22-year-old Ansan Ichita, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intox.; and 26-year-old Weneity Seker, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.

November arrests:

• Nov. 29th: 28-year-old Benser Mark, of Atlantic was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order.
• Nov. 28th: 20-year-old Bermackson Ress, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault.
• Nov. 25th: 51-year-old Binte Binios, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI, Driving While License is Barred, and Open Container; and 28-year-old Benser Mark, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon.
• Nov. 22nd: 49-year-old Daniel Christensen, of Atlantic, turned himself-in to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office on a Cass County warrant for Failure to Appear.
• On Nov. 20th: 25-year-old Sergio Ramos Almanza, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, and 18-year-old Zane Brownsberger, of Lewis, was CITED INTO COURT and then released, for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• On Nov. 18th: 54-year-old Masaichy Kovac, of Atlantic, was arrested for Public Intox.; 56-year-old Melissa Beyerink, of Lytton, and 35-year-old Casey Kirchner, of Rockwell City, were both arrested for Theft in the 4th Degree.
• And, on November 13th: Atlantic Police arrested 30-year-old Robert Warner, of Atlantic, for OWI/2nd offense, Driving While License Denied or Revoked, and Interference with Official Acts.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30-a.m.,Tuesday, Dec. 20th, in the courthouse Board Room. Following a Secondary Roads Department Update, (and at around 8:45-a.m.), a Public Hearing will be held on the 2^nd Reading of a Revised 2022-02 Ordinance, Amending the Montgomery County Zoning Map – Rezoning filed by Joshua Kendrick for property at 2663 U Ave, Villisca, IA otherwise known as Lots 15 and 16 in South Villisca changing the zoning designation from R-Residential to C-Commercial with action as necessary. Kendrick filed the request in order to operate a storage business for recreational vehicles, including boats and campers. The Board tabled action on the matter during their meeting on Dec. 13th, so that they may view the property in question.

• The Supervisors will also hear Compensation Board recommendations for FY23-24 for budgeting purposes, with action as necessary.
• Pipeline ordinance discussion with action as necessary
• Schedule 2023 organizational meeting with action as necessary
• Dan Wright to request approval to purchase a Boss TGS 600 Tailgate Spreader with Slide in Attachment and installation with action as necessary

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 27, 2022

*Please note, this is a public meeting; however, it will be conducted via ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86185141628

Meeting ID: 861 8514 1628

Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 If you are calling in, Press *9 to raise your hand if you wish to speak.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Adair County will meet Tuesday morning, beginning at 9-a.m.  Their meeting takes place in the courtroom at the Adair County Courthouse, and will conducted both in-person and by telephone, for those unable to attend.**

The meeting includes, at 9-a.m., a canvass of the Dec. 13th Fontanelle City Special Election. The remainder of their agenda includes (but is not limited to):

• Back to Work Policy
• Brenda Wallace, County Treasurer: Treasurer Clerk Wage Increase
• 9:10 a.m. Jayne Lents, Compensation Board
  • FY24 Elected Official Salary Recommendations
• Handbook Changes Discussion
• County-Wide Training Day
• Nick Kauffman, County Engineer
  • Longevity Raise for Clark Carns
  • Wage Progression for Dustin Hepp
  • Sign ROW Contracts for N72 Culvert Extension Project FM-C001(121)—55-01
  • Sign Final Voucher Lakeview HMA Project L-LAKEPAVEPH2-7X-01
  • Report of Maintenance & Activities

** The conference phone call can be accessed by using the following dial in information:

Dial in Number: (605) 313-6157 Access Code: 526272#