The evacuation order was lifted for portions of Sibley last (Monday) night and residents who’d been out of their homes since Sunday afternoon’s train derailment were allowed to return. Sibley businesses may resume normal operations today (Tuesday). Kristen South, a spokesperson for the Union Pacific Railroad, says cars that derailed were carrying hydrochloric acid, asphalt and potassium hydroxide — but fears about a more combustible chemical were allayed.

“There was a car involved in the derailment – it was empty. It had been carrying liquid ammonium nitrate, but again, it was empty,” she says. “There was likely some residue in the car, but it was not full.” Ammonium nitrate is used in fertilizers. No crew members were hurt in the derailment. Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have joined federal officials at the derailment site to assess the environmental impact of the wreck and develop a cleanup plan.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released details on arrests dating back to May 3rd.

On May 16th Deputies arrested 38-year-old Cecil Leo Foster of Shelby following a search warrant that was executed at the residence along Western Ave in Shelby following a call for service.  Upon further investigation Foster was charged with distribution of a controlled substance, failure to affix drug tax stamp, 2 counts of felon in possession of a firearm and prohibited acts. Foster was transported to the jail where he was held under bond pending magistrate appearance.  Foster was released later that morning after posting the required $10,000 cash surety bond.

On May 14th 40-year-old Anthony Thomas Germann of Shelby was taken into custody for having a valid arrest warrant out of Story County.  Germann, who had no local charges was taken to the Shelby County Jail and held pending release the following day to Story County Sheriff’s Officials.

On May 9th 47-year-old Kristy Ann Walker and 55-year-old Todd Michael Walker, both of Hancock were arrested after a traffic stop along 10th and Durant St in Harlan.  Upon further investigation it was determined that both parties had a protection order against each other, therefore were taken into custody without incident and held in jail without bond pending initial appearance. The following day, both parties were released on their own recognizance with promise to appear and given a future court date.

On May 6th 27-year-old Justine Danielle Jones of Walnut was taken into custody from an incident that took place on 4-29-21 in Elk Horn along College street. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Jones unlawfully went to a property and assaulted someone. A charge of assault with injury was filed, and Jones turned herself in and released a short time later after posting the $5000 cash surety bond and given a future court appearance date.

On May 5th 27-year-old Stormy Shaye Cole Trucke of Harlan was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for assault with bodily injury. During the arrest, Trucke also received charges of interference with official acts. Trucke was transported to the jail and held under bond until he was able to post the required cash bond on 5-7-21 and given a future court appearance date.

Also on May 5th 37-year-old Brett Edward Howard was taken into custody from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for and outstanding warrant for violation of no contact order charge, and pending violation of probation.   Howard, taken into custody originally by Douglas County authorities, waived extradition to come back to the State of Iowa to answer said charges. Howard was held without bond until initial appearance and then he was able to post the required $1000 cash bond and given a future court date.

On May 4th 18-year-old Joseph Dean Durand and 20-year-old Michael Lee Durand of Shelby were taken into custody after a call of underage drinking at a location on Des Moines St in Shelby.  Upon further investigation it was determined that both parties were believed to be under the influence, and both charged with minor in possession of alcohol and taken into custody.

On May 3rd 37-year-old Rachelle Lynn Leggio of Omaha was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Shelby. It was determined upon further investigation the Leggio’s driving privileges have been revoked in the State of Iowa. Leggio was transported to the jail where she was released later that evening after posting the $1000 cash surety bond.

The Red Oak Police Department reports an arrest early Tuesday. At 2:40 a.m. Officers arrested 28-year-old Justin Lewis Marsden of Red Oak in the 300 block of Broad Street in Red Oak. He was arrested on charges of Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Marsden was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $5,000 bond.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to meet on Tuesday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room at the Cass County Courthouse.

On their agenda is a report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken with a secondary roads update. The board will also discuss filling the position of County Assessor. Brenda Nelson recently resigned the position to take a position with the City of Ames. Her resignation was effective May 14th.

The meeting will also be available electronically at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/138870131?pwd=dnRLK2ZjcWQ2SWpMQm0wK1c0b2pwUT09

Atlantic, IA – Cass County Health System is proud to announce that Britni Olson, RN BSN was honored with the DAISY Award on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

“I’m so grateful, “Being a DAISY nurse is such an honor and I’m so thankful to now be considered one.” said Britni. Britni has been a nurse for 13 years, with the last 8 years spent at CCHS in the Obstetrics unit.

Her nominator said, “Finding people who do not just do their jobs but love their jobs is so rare! You are a rare gem in this world! Your kind of passion and selfless, genuine care for people is something that I strive toward personally, and it is something so seldom found anymore. You challenge me and inspire me to take that same kind of passion and genuine care for people into my home, church, and community!”

CCHS Chief Nursing Officer Amanda Bireline added, “Britni is incredibly deserving of this award and truly encompasses what a DAISY nurse is. She is kind, patient, passionate, and selfless. Britni works every day to deliver the care that is individual to each patient. She is a true patient advocate and we are so privileged to have her share her passion and talents with our organization and our patients.”

Nurses at Cass County Health System are honored twice annually with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.® The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award committee at CCHS wishes to thank all nominators for their submissions. Each nurse who was nominated will be presented with a special pin and a copy of the nomination.

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

This is one initiative of The DAISY Foundation to express gratitude to the nursing profession. Additionally, DAISY offers J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, The DAISY Faculty Award to honor inspiring faculty members in schools and colleges of nursing, and The DAISY in Training Award for nursing students. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org. An online nomination form is available at https://www.casshealth.org/daisy.