(Atlantic, Iowa) – If you have pool set-up on your property in Atlantic, and want the fire department to fill it for you, be prepared to dig deeper into your wallet or purse. During Wednesday evening’s Atlantic City Council Committee reports, Jim Behrens, liaison to the Fire Department, reported on the price hike.

Behrens said also, the Fireman’s Parade will be held Oct. 8th.

In other Council news, Atlantic resident Felicia Frame spoke with regard to allowing backyard laying hens within the City limit. She asked the Council to reconsider updating the Ordinance to allow hens for anyone who wants them, especially in light of the current economy.

Frame said she feels that it’s the right of a person to grow or raise their own food on their own property, not only for their family, but to help others.

Frame acknowledge concerns people may have over the smell and noise, but a more specific ordinance can address those concerns.

Chapter 55.03 in the City of Atlantic’s Code Of Ordinances states “It is unlawful for a person to keep livestock within the City except by written consent of the Council or except in compliance with the City’s zoning regulations.” It should be noted that the Council has granted requests allowing chickens in the past, on a case-by-case basis, most recently, in 2017 and 2021.

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, today (Thursday) released a report on arrests that date back to May 29th. Beginning with the most recent:

On Monday, June 13th: Kevin James Kesselberg, age 28, Harlan, IA, was arrested after a search warrant was executed in Harlan. Kesselberg was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Prohibited Acts.; Tricia Ann Trebilcock, age 48, Harlan, IA, was arrested after a search warrant was executed in Harlan. Trebilcock was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Prohibited Acts.

On Saturday, June 11th, Phillip Michael Houston, age 35, Atlantic, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop on Ridgeway Dr. Houston was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred. There were two arrests in Shelby County on June 10th: Michael John Tremayne, age 30, Harlan, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Chatburn Ave. Tremayne was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while License Denied, Suspended, Canceled or Revoked; Holi Amber Tworek, age 25, Omaha, NE was arrested after a traffic stop on Chatburn Ave. Tworek was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Two people were arrested on June 9th in Shelby County: Jason Richard French, age 36, Charter Oak, IA, was charged with Obstruction of Emergency Communication after making a call to 911 that was a non-emergency call; Devin Rae Ulin, age 28, Portsmouth, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop at Main St and 2nd St in Portsmouth. Ulin was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Controlled Substance.

On the 5th of June, Deputies arrested Katherine Louise Jacobsen, age 39, Harlan, IA, following a traffic stop at Hwy 59 and Hawkeye Ave. Jacobsen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st Offense and Speeding; and, Marcus McCoy Masoner Jr., age 19, Council Bluffs, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop at St F58 and Hwy 59. Masoner was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving While Barred, Driving while License Under Suspension, and Following to Close.

On the 4th of June, Brandon Michael Eugene Miedl, age 27, Council Bluffs, IA was arrested after a traffic stop at St F32 and Hwy 191. Miedl was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred and Fail to obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way. On June 2nd, Samantha Marie Swanson, age 27, Council Bluffs, IA. Swanson was charged with Public Intoxication after coming to the Shelby County Jail intoxicated to serve a sentence on a previous charge. And, there were two arrests in Shelby County on June 1st: Malcolm Shane McDonald, age 39, Harlan, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. McDonald was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Prohibited Acts, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Contempt-Resist Order or Process of Magistrate, OWI 1st, Driving while License Denied, Suspended, Canceled or Revoked, and Insufficient Number of Headlights; Amy Jo Jensen, age 47, Avoca, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop at Street F32 and Hickory Rd. Jensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while License Denied, Suspended, Canceled, or Revoked, and Driving while License Revoked.

Other arrests:

5-29-22: Donald Dale Blunk, age 63, Kiron, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop on Knotty Pine Rd. Blunk was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving While Barred, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd offense, Prohibited Acts, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fraudulent use of Registration, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability; Austin Charles Bird, age 23, Shelby, IA, was arrested after a traffic stop on RD M16. Bird was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 1st Offense, Open Container, and Speeding.

5-30-22: Devin Michael Gardner, age 30, Elk Horn, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Washington St and Main St in Elk Horn, IA. Gardner was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving While Barred.

(Altoona, Iowa; Radio Iowa) – An organization and a school in Atlantic are among the winners set to be recognized next month, in Ankeny. Individual Iowans and organizations that display the six pillars of good character are being honored at the annual Iowa Character Awards. Des Moines is the global headquarters for Character Counts. Hilary Ortman, spokeswoman for the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, says the goal is to develop ethical leaders throughout the world while strengthening lives and transforming communities. “We are really honored to annually recognize deserving recipients from across the state in a variety of categories,” Ortman says, “including youth and adults, citizen of character, educator of character, school, athletic team, business, organization, community, and really bring to the forefront the importance of good character and the impact it makes on Iowa.”

The six pillars are: Fairness, Caring, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Respect and Responsibility. Ortman says the Iowa State University football team is this year’s winner of the Jim Hallihan Pursuing Victory with Honor Award. “They bring together kids with disabilities and help them live out their dreams by competing in drills and scoring touchdowns on the Iowa State football field,” she says. “It encompasses their whole department. They bring together the Iowa State Marching Band, the cheerleaders, the Spirit Squad participates as well, to make it a special moment for so many kids and families across the state.”

Other winners include:

Business/Organization of Character: Southwest Iowa Planning Council (Atlantic)

Adult Citizen of Character: Luanne Kustra (Carroll)

Youth Citizen of Character: Katie Hernandez (Des Moines)

Aaron Eilerts Community Service Award: Zackry Brennan (Belmond)

Educator of Character: Andrew Genz (Louisa-Muscatine CSD)

School of Character: Schuler Elementary (Atlantic)

Student Organization of Character: Fairfield Student Council (Fairfield CSD)

Community of Character: Bondurant

Partner of the Year: Iowa Farm Bureau

Character Champion: Renee Murphy (Ankeny)

The awards ceremony is set for July 29th at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a traffic stop on June 9th in Council Bluffs, resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old Nathaniel Scott Thompson. He was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

The Sheriff’s Office says also, that on June 10th, 34-year-old Timothy Smith Cox, Jr., of Council Bluffs, was transported from Douglas County, Nebraska Corrections to the jail in Council Bluffs. Cox was wanted on a Felony Bench warrant, a Serious Misdemeanor warrant, and a warrant for an Aggravated Misdemeanor, associated with charges that include: Burglary/1st Degree-Bodily Injury; Domestic Abuse Assault/Strangulation; Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order, and Violation of Probation.