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Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley – Monday, July 18, 2022

Weather

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny. High 92. SW winds @ 10-20 mph.
Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Low around 70. S @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High near 95. SW-NW @ 10-20.
Wednesday: Mo. Sunny. High near 90.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High 92.

Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 88. Our Low this morning, 60. Last year on this date the High in Atlantic was 85 and the Low was 57. The Record High on this date was 107 in 1936. The Record Low was 44 in 1953.

Minor injury accident Saturday morning in Creston

News

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police Department report a teen from Stuart suffered suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries, during an accident that took place at around 4:30-a.m., Saturday, on Highway 34 at Chestnut Street. 16-year-old Zachary J. Wignall, of Stuart, was driving a 2013 Chevy Cruze, when he fell asleep at the wheel. The car left the road and entered the ditch, where it continued for quite some time before exiting the ditch and becoming airborne across Chestnut Street. The vehicle narrowly missed a pole and a sign, before partially striking a secondary sign.

Wignall left the scene in the vehicle because, he said, his phone was not charged, and he didn’t know what to do. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $6,000. No citations were issued.

PAMELA SUE SCHRODER, 49, of Oakland (Mass of Christian Burial 7/21/22)

Obituaries

July 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

PAMELA SUE SCHRODER, 49, of Oakland, a long-time Tri-Center School District Teacher, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home in Oakland. A Mass of Christian Burial for PAMELA SCHRODER will be held 1:30-p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avoca.  Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.

Visitation with the family will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, on Wednesday evening, from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM.

A private family interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland.

PAMELA SUE SCHRODER is survived by:

Her husband – John Schroder, of Oakland.

Her daughter – Hannah (Trey) Jackson, of La Plata, MO.

Her sons – Ben and Mick Schroder, of Oakland.

Her father – Bob Traylor, of Council Bluffs.

Her brother – Robb Traylor and husband Greg Rice, of Kansas City, MO.

Her in-laws, other relatives & friends.

Griswold School Board regular meeting is Monday, July 18th

News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board will meet 5:30-p.m. Monday, July 18th, in the High School Conference Room. During their regular, monthly meeting, the Board will act on several matters during the “New Business” portion of their agenda. Here’s their agenda for the meeting (Final agenda will be posted in the Central Office no less than 24 hours before the meeting)….

  • Call Meeting to Order
  • Reading of Mission Statement: The mission of the Griswold Community School District, in partnership with our families and communities, is to provide leadership for positive change to ensure the best learning opportunities for everyone in a safe and caring environment.
  • Approval of Agenda (D.R.)
  • Public Input
  • Superintendent’s Report:
    • Thank You Card(s) (I)
    • The Month in Review – Administration (I)
    • Board Learning Opportunities (I)
      • IASB Convention
      • Discuss Board Self-Evaluation
  • Consent Agenda (D.R.):
    • Approval of Minutes
    • Approval of Financial Statements
    • Approval of Bills
  • Personnel
  • Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Old Business:

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 200.3, 401.7, 407.2, 504.1, 504.2, 504.4, 504.6, 504.7, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.1R1, 802.4

New Business

  • Approval Of Girl’s Wrestling Sharing Agreement (D.R.)
  • Consider Approval Of Return-To-Learn Plan Review (D.R.)
  • Appointment Of Business Manager / Treasurer (D.R.)
  • Appointment Of Board Secretary (D.R.)
  • Appointment Of District Attorney (D.R.)
  • Approval Of Bakery Bids (D.R.)
  • Approval Of Trash Removal Bids (D.R.)
  • Approval Of Dairy Bids (D.R.)
  • Approval Of Snow Removal Bids (D.R.)
  • Approval Of Warewash Bids (D.R.)
  • Appointment Of Affirmative Action Coordinator (D.R.)
  • Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 402.2, 501.14, 501.15, 504.5, 504.5R1, 505.1, 505.2, 505.3, 505.4, 505.5, 505.6, 505.7, 505.8, 505.8R1, 507.2, 507.2E1, 607.2, 704.6, 804.5, 804.7, 804.7R1, 901
  • Annual Review Of Policies 711.3 and 711.5 (I)

• Adjourn

(D.R.) = Decision Required; (I.) = Informational

Raccoon River drowning victim is identified

News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Police in Des Moines, Saturday, released the identity of an 11-year-old girl who drowned in the Raccoon River, Wednesday evening. The body of Diamond Mathis was recovered at around 12:20-p.m., Friday in the river, north of 5600 block of Park Avenue.

Police and water rescue personnel responded at around 6-p.m. Wednesday to the scene of the incident, where the girl suddenly went under the water after she gott off the inflatable raft she was on with two other children. On Thursday morning, police said the girl was presumed to have drowned.

The search was suspended Thursday evening. Authorities have previously stated that swimming in the river is dangerous, adding that even divers were having a difficult time in the water’s current.

Audubon School Board regular meeting set for Monday evening

News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) -The Audubon School Board is expected to meet in a regular monthly session, 7-p.m. Monday (July 18), in the High School Board Room. Here’s what’s on their agenda:

7:00 Board Work Session – Policy Review – 200.3, 710.1, 802.4

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Agenda

3.0 Approve Consent Agenda

3.01 Minutes:

  • 3.01.1 June 20th Regular Meeting
  • 3.01.2 June 29th Fiscal Meeting
  • 3.01.3 July 7th Special Meeting

3.02 Warrants and Financial Reports

4.0 Public CommentsPlease contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

5.0 Action Items:

  • 5.01 Approve Ahlers Cooney as Board and District Legal Counsel
  • 5.02 Approve Courtney Walter and Kelsey Wiese as Equity Coordinators
  • 5.03 Approve Cass Muzney as Asbestos Manager
  • 5.04 Approve Level I and II Investigators: Level 1 – Eric Trager, Quentin Stanerson, Sam Graeve, Jill Hermansen; Level 2 – Coby Gust
  • 5.05 Name Banking Depositories and Limits:
  • Depositories – Audubon State Bank, Landmands Bank, Iowa School Joint Investment Trust (ISJIT).
  • Limits – $3,500,000 Total – Maximum Withdrawal/Transfers of $325,000
  • 5.06 Approve Two-Year Ash Tree Removal Plan
  • 5.07 Approve Milk Bid Renewal
  • 5.08 Approve Elevator Electric Quote
  • 5.09 Approve South Gym Bleacher Quote
  • 5.10 Approve Policy Revisions – 200.3, 710.1, 802.4
  • 5.11 Personnel

6.0 Communication & Updates:

  • 6.01 Superintendent Report
  • 6.02 Principal’s Reports

7.0 Possible Closed Session – Board Policy 212. Iowa Code 21.5:  “To discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board.”

8.0 Possible Board Action on Litigation

9.0 Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, August 15, 2022; “Our Mission is to provide a quality education in a positive, equitable & respectful environment that encourages & prepares all students to become life-long learners & responsible members of a rapidly changing society.”

Shelby County Fair: Last full day of activities is today

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The bulk of the activities during the Shelby County Fair in Harlan take place today, with the big Livestock Sale set for Monday evening. Here’s today’s schedule and & peek at Monday’s short slate…

SUNDAY, JULY 17
7:30 am……………….Market Beef Exhibitors Meeting
8:00 am……………….Pen of Three Judging by Pens  4-H/FFA Market Beef  to follow in Show Ring
9:00 am……………….Church Service – Tent
9:00 am-4:00 pm……Antique Tractor/Machinery Show
10:00 am-2:00 pm…Little Hands on the Farm Exhibit
11:45 am…………….4-H Style Show Exhibitor Meeting 12:00 Noon-Style Show Begins in the tent
12:45 pm…………….Share the Fun, Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Exhibitor Meeting –
Tent Contest at 1:00 pm
3:00 pm……………….Pedal Tractor Pull
4:00-5:00 pm………..Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits NOTHING REMOVED BEFORE 4
(must be removed by 5:30 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits NOTHING REMOVED BEFORE 4 (must be removed by 5:30 pm.)
Release 4-H/FFA Horses and all Livestock not being sold
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 noon-4:00 pm
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 pm

MONDAY, JULY 18
5:30 pm………………..4-H/FFA Livestock Auction

Audubon County Fair – last day schedule

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – The last day of the 2022 Audubon County Fair is today, in Audubon. Here’s a rundown of the schedule for today:

SUNDAY, JULY 17
8:00 AM Clover Kids Goat Show
4-H/FFA Goat Show
Pee Wee Goat Show
8:00 AM Open Class Horse Entries at Announcer’s Stand North of Horse Arena
8:00 AM Tractor Drive Check in
9:00 AM Open Class Horse Show
9:30 AM Tractor Drive
12:00 PM Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand
12:00 PM Beef Feed – Audubon T-Bone
12:30 PM Bingo-Exira Lions – Agrihall
1:30 PM Pie Contest – Agrihall
2:30 PM Open Class Exhibits and Commercial Booths released
3:00 PM 4-H Recognition – Show Barn
4:00 PM Livestock Support Sale-poultry, rabbits, sheep, goats, swine, beef
4:00 PM 4-H exhibits released
4:45 PM 4-H Building Clean Up

Atlantic Parks & Rec Board to meet Monday evening

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Board of Directors will meet 5:15-p.m. Monday, July 18th, in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall. Here’s a look at their agenda:

Action Items/New Business
1. Bull Creek Update
2. Sunnyside Splash Pad
3. Schildberg Bank
4. Harl Holt Park
5. Soccer Complex Expansion
6. Sunnyside Pool Staffing
Discussion Items/Old Business
1.
Director’s Report
1. Sunnyside Block Party
2. Kids Art in the Park
3. Adult Art in the Park
4. National Parks and Recreation Month

Next Regular Meeting Date: August 15, 2022 at 5:15 pm at City Hall Council Chambers

Montgomery County BOS to interview for Auditor/COE position

News

July 17th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County will hold a Special Meeting at 1:30-p.m. on Monday, July 18th. On their agenda is an interview for the Montgomery County Auditor/Commissioner of Elections position that was made vacant by the resignation in June, of Auditor Stephanie Burke, who resigned at end of last month to accept the school business official/board secretary’s position with the Stanton School District.

It’s expected the interview will be in a closed session after the agenda is approved. Once the Board resume’s in an open session, they will discuss the Auditor’s position and take possible action on making an appointment, or the Board may choose to wait until the November General Election.  If a person is appointed, they must run in November to fill the remainder of Burke’s term, which expires with the 2024 general elections.

Some have suggested Montgomery County Treasurer Jackie Porter and the auditor’s office’s staff handling duties on an interim basis until the November election. Monday’s Montgomery County Board of Supervisor’s meeting takes place in the Supervisor’s Meeting Room, at the Courthouse in Red Oak.