A domestic situation in Clarinda late Thursday night resulted in a Police Officer being assaulted, and a Clarinda man taken into custody. Police Chief Keith Brothers reports 24-year old Dustin James Danick, of Clarinda, was arrested for allegedly violating a protective order, interference with official acts, and resisting arrest. He was being held without bond in the Page County Jail. Reports have been filed with the Page County Attorney’s Office for review and filing of formal charges.

Chief Brothers says at around 11-p.m. Thursday, his officers responded to a 911 call of an unknown problem-situation at 315 W. Logan St.  Upon arrival, officers encountered an intoxicated female and an intoxicated male who reside at the home together. On initial investigation, officers learned that the male, Dustin Danick, was subject to a no contact order issued by the Page County Magistrate Court. The order prohibited Danick from having contact with the female at the residence.

When officers placed Danick under arrest for violation of the order, the man kicked at officers, striking one officer in the thigh and knee region. The officer did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. Danick continued to resist the arrest and booking process and eventually was subdued and placed in an isolation cell at the Page County Jail.

Police in Creston say a resident in the 500 block of S. Cherry Street reported Thursday, that sometime over the past week, someone stole a gas tank from the residents’ pontoon boat. The loss was estimated at $75.

Officials with The Wellmark Foundation say they are currently accepting Community Kickstarter grant applications for up to $10,000 for projects in Iowa and South Dakota focused on making community members more active or improving access to healthy foods. Stephanie Perry, The Wellmark Foundation manager, says “The Community Kickstarter grant is designed to provide funding to communities that may not have the resources to complete a project on their own. Examples of projects include community and school gardens, bike-sharing programs, community walk and bike audits, just to name a few.”

The application process is easy. A few of the questions include:

· What is the problem or issue that affects active living or access to consumption or healthy foods?

· How is this a priority in your community?

· Who will be affected and how will they benefit?

· How will the project have a sustainable impact on the community?

In order to be eligible to apply for the grants, applicants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) organization or governmental entity in Iowa or South Dakota. Qualified organizations can submit applications at Wellmark.com/Foundation through Sept.18th. Perry said “We want the public to be part of the process as well. All eligible submissions will be uploaded to Facebook, allowing the public to show their support by telling us which one is their favorite.”

From Sept. 26 through Oct. 7, the public can show their support for their favorite projects by visiting Facebook.com/WellmarkBCBS. Grant recipients will be announced in November.

To apply and view past Community Kickstarter grants visit Wellmark.com/Foundation.