(Radio Iowa) – A Sergeant Bluff woman is writing a book about her experience with Turner Syndrome (TS) — a chromosomal disorder that affects one in every two-thousand newborn girls. Nicole Cleveland of was diagnosed with T-S at birth through a test that takes a snapshot of chromosomes. “And it’s usually missing an X chromosome, or one of the X chromosomes is slightly altered in some way and it causes many health complications,” She says. Those other complications may include congenital heart or kidney defects, thyroid and vision issues, motor issues, hypertension, anxiety, and depression.

“When I was born they were told that I may need to have walking braces for the rest of my. And that I may never be able to walk normally,” according to Cleveland. “Luckily that did not happen. I was able to walk normally — I was able to cheerlead in high school — I was able to live pretty much a normal and productive life,” she says. The disorder has two common symptoms, short stature, which can be treated in children with growth hormone, and premature ovarian failure, which requires lifelong estrogen replacement for development and health. Cleveland says the early diagnosis of T-S is key.

“So many people are diagnosed in their teen years or even their adult years because they don’t have access to medical care. Or it’s so rare that their physicians don’t know the looks and the signs of Turner Syndrome, “Cleveland says. “They, unfortunately, don’t get diagnosed until they are in their adult years, and unfortunately those treatments are no longer effective for them.”

Growth hormone treatment would not be effective after their mid to late teens. Turner served two terms on the Sergeant Bluff City Council and is writing a book on her experiences called the “Butterfly Chronicles.” The butterfly is the symbol for girls and women with T-S. If you want to find out more about turner syndrome, you may go online to www.tsgalliance.org.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Conference Board is set to meet 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, in the Supervisor’s meeting room at the Courthouse in Red Oak. On their agenda is the determination of a quorum, and if so, discussion on open Board of Review positions, along with action, as necessary. The Conference Board will also discuss and possibly act on:

• The Chief Deputy’s salary
• The proposed 2022-2023 Budget
• Setting the date for a public hearing on the ’22-’23 Budget
• any additional items to come before the Montgomery County Conference Board.

The public meeting will be conducted via ZOOM at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81034493360

Meeting ID: 810 3449 3360

Passcode: 321383

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors meet 9-a.m. Tuesday, in their Boardroom at the Courthouse in Atlantic. On their agenda is action on approving the appointment of a Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy, and setting the date for a public hearing with regard to Senate File 634, a “total maximum property tax dollars” resolution. The Board will receive an update from County Engineer Trent Wolken, with regard to Secondary Roads Dept. activity, and act on approving plans for a paving project on G-61, Victoria Road (in accordance with Adair County).

The are also expected to receive Mental Health and General Relief reports from Cass County Community Services Director Deb Schuler, for the months of December and January, prior possibly taking action on appointing two Zoning Commissioners, and a Brighton Township Trustee.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two men were arrested Sunday in Atlantic, following an investigation into a broken storefront window in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Atlantic Police say Officers arrived shortly after 8:15-a.m. to find a large window broken out, and blood on the concrete. Police followed the blood trail to a residence on Cedar Street in Atlantic. As a result of the investigation, 26-year old River Pecha-Nichols, and 19-year old Michael Gehling were arrested on charges that include Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Theft in the 3rd Degree.

There were no injuries.  Atlantic Police Department were assisted by deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

(Photo: L-R: Michael Gehling, River Pecha-Nichols)

(8-a.m. News)

(Radio Iowa) – Story County authorities are investigating two separate fires that occurred at a Casey’s convenience store in the town of Maxwell within a period of three days. The latest fire was reported just after 1 a.m. Sunday, according to the Story County sheriff’s office. The fire was discovered by a passerby who immediately alerted authorities. Authorities say the fire originated on the south side of the building, located at 100 Main Street. The fire caused significant damage to the store’s wall and interior, according to investigators.

Another fire was reported at the same Casey’s store on February 3rd, according to the sheriff’s office. The Maxwell Fire Department responded to Sunday’s fire, with additional assistance being provided by fire departments from nearby Cambridge, Collins and Nevada. At this time, both fires are being called “suspicious” in nature.

(Radio Iowa) – Authorities say the man who stole a vehicle with a child inside near Manson in Calhoun County has been apprehended in Missouri. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in a press release stated that 25-year-old Jabari Kolaker stole a vehicle at gunpoint around 10:15 Sunday morning fleeing with his two-year-old son. Kolaker was eventually located and arrested yesterday afternoon south of St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to his extradition back to Iowa, Kolaker faces criminal charges in Missouri. The child was located and is safe. The owner of the vehicle stolen by Kolater was not harmed in the incident.