(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2023), in their Courthouse Board Room, beginning at 9-a.m. Among the items on their agenda is:

• A presentation and $500 funding request by Lindsay Wilson with Family Crisis Centers.
• Approval of the fiscal year 2022-2023 Urban Renewal Report.
• Approval of Resolution 2023-40, Allocating ARPA funds to Hitchcock House for foundation repairs in the amount of $47,932.
• A Report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken
• The appointment of Lorilyn Schultes to the Cass County Board of Health for the three-year term from 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2027, replacing Gary Dinkla.

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(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County will meet in a regular session beginning at 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28th, in their Red Oak Courthouse Board Room (and electronically – see the bottom of this page for details). On their agenda is a regular report on Secondary Roads Department maintenance and activities, along with an update from Maintenance Director Dan Wright. New business includes setting the date and times for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Workshops.

At 9-a.m., Tuesday, the Board will open sealed bids of forfeited Sheriff Department items (shown below):

Lot #	Description	Min. Bid
Lot 1	Diesel Hose and Pump	75.00
Lot 2	Pioneer Amp	None
Lot 3	Milwaukee and Bauer Bit Sets	35.00
Lot 4	Snap On Adjustable Wrenches	50.00
Lot 5	Snap On Adjustable Wrenches	50.00
Lot 6	Power Probe	50.00
Lot 7	Terminal Set	25.00
Lot 8	Multimeter	50.00
Lot 9	Multimeter	50.00
Lot 10	Matco Impact Set	75.00
Lot 11	K-Tool SAE Impact Sockets	30.00
Lot 12	Matco & GP Metric Socket Set	40.00
Lot 13	Matco Metric Swivel Impact Sockets	50.00
Lot 14	Snap On Matco SAE Sockets	60.00
Lot 15	Snap On Matco 12pt Sockets	30.00
Lot 16	Matco Metric Deep Sockets	50.00
Lot 17	Snap On Swivel Sockets	50.00
Lot 18	Matco Snap On Swivel Adaptors	40.00
Lot 19	SK Socket Set	25.00
Lot 20	Snap On Matco Mixed Sockets and Matco 3/8 Ratchet	60.00
Lot 21	Matco SAE Crow Foot Wrench	50.00
Lot 22	Matco Metric Crow Foot Wrench	50.00
Lot 23	Mac SAE Crow Foot Wrench	30.00
Lot 24	Matco SAE Angled End Wrench	50.00
Lot 25	Snap On SAE Wrench Set	75.00
Lot 26	Matco SAE Wrench Set	75.00
Lot 27	Matco Metric Wrench Set	100.00
Lot 28	9 Clamps	20.00
Lot 29	Matco SAE Stubby Wrenches	40.00
Lot 30	Snap On Extensions	50.00
Lot 31	Milwaukee Drill & Impact	40.00
Lot 32	Milwaukee Sawzall & Impact	50.00
Lot 33	Milwaukee Oscillating Toll & Impact	40.00
Lot 34	2-MiIwaukee Ratchets	75.00
Lot 35	Milwaukee Ratchet & Snap On Flashlight	75.00
Lot 36	Milwaukee 3/8 Impact	50.00
Lot 37	Milwaukee 3/8 Impact	50.00
Lot 38	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 39	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 40	Milwaukee Batteries & Charger	100.00
Lot 41	Milwaukee Batteries	100.00
Lot 42	Blue Point SAE Ratchet Wrenches	40.00
Lot 43	Matco SAE Wrenches	50.00
Lot 44	Gearwrench Metric Wrenches	30.00
Lot 45	Matco Metric Stubby Ratchet Wrenches	60.00
Lot 46	Matco Metric Wrenches	80.00
Lot 47	Gearwrench SAE Ratchet Wrenches	40.00
Lot 48	Gearwrench SAE Ratchet Wrenches	50.00
Lot 49	Snap On Metric Wrench Set	100.00
Lot 50	Milwaukee Hammervac	25.00
Lot 51	Milwaukee Hammervac	25.00
Lot 52	Milwaukee Hammer Drill & Attachment	60.00
Lot 53	Dewalt Drill & Impact	40.00
Lot 54	Dewalt Roto Zip & Oscillating Tool	40.00
Lot 55	Dewalt Impact & Angle Drill	60.00
Lot 56	Dewalt 4 1/2 Grinder & Dremel Tool	50.00
Lot 57	Dewalt Sawzall	30.00
Lot 58	2-Dewalt Flashl;ights	15.00
Lot 59	Snap On 1/4 & 3/8 Ratchets	80.00
Lot 60	Snap On Screwdrivers	30.00
Lot 61	Matco Screw Drivers	40.00
Lot 62	Snap On Impacts	30.00
Lot 63	Snap On Ratchets	65.00
Lot 64	Matco Ratchet	75.00
Lot 65	Matco Pry Bars	50.00
Lot 66	Matco Die Grinders	75.00
Lot 67	Matco Tire Inflator	30.00
Lot 68	Snap On Air Sawzall	40.00
Lot 69	Matco Air Tools	50.00
Lot 70	Matco & Mac Impact Drivers 2-3/8 & 1- 1/2	150.00
Lot 71	7 1/4 Dewalt Cordless Saw	30.00
Lot 72	4 1/2 Dewalt Cordless Saw	40.00
Lot 73	1/2 Dewalt Cordless Impact	25.00
Lot 74	Dewalt Batteries & Charger	80.00
Lot 75	Dewalt Batteries & Charger	80.00
Lot 76	Dewalt 7 1/4 Saw	40.00
Lot 77	Dewalt Hand Tool Set	40.00
Lot 78	Dewalt 1/2 Hammer Drill	40.00
Lot 79	Hitachi 7 1/4 Saw & Skill Sawzall	30.00
Lot 80	Stinger Tab Nailer	15.00
Lot 81	Snap On Orfice Tube Kit, Matco Starter, Deutsch Terminal Release Tool	40.00
Lot 82	Matco Extractor Sockets	40.00
Lot 83	Matco Drill Bit Index	50.00
Lot 84	Snap On Feeler Gauges	30.00
Lot 85	Matco Solder Kit	25.00
Lot 86	Hammers	None
Lot 87	Snap On Sawzall	60.00
Lot 88	Snap On Neck Light, Blue Point Pliers	25.00
Lot 89	Snap On Hammers	60.00
Lot 90	Snap On Torches	20.00
Lot 91	Dewalt Storage Bins	20.00
Lot 92	Dewalt Bit Sets	25.00
Lot 93	Dewalt Storage with Oscillating Tool Accessories	25.00
Lot 94	Dewalt Storage- Batteries	15.00
Lot 95	Dewalt Storage- Screws	15.00
Lot 96	Dewalt Storage- Wall Fasteners	15.00
Lot 97	Dewalt Storage- Electrical Connectoers	20.00
Lot 98	Dewalt Storage0 Misc.	15.00
Lot 99	Tool Organizers	20.00
Lot 100	Matco Stool	30.00
Lot 101	Misc. Sockets & Impact Sockets	30.00
Lot 102	Misc. Tools	15.00
Lot 103	Misc Tools- Dewalt Bag	15.00
Lot 104	Misc. Tools- Bucket with Yellow Crow Bar	15.00
Lot 105	misc. Tools- Orange Caulking Gun	15.00
Lot 106	Stanley Job Box	30.00
Lot 107	Husky Job Box	30.00
Lot 108	Dewalt Tough System 2.0	75.00

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(Radio Iowa) – Search efforts continue for a missing Sac County truck driver nearly a week after he was reported missing. (As KJAN News previously reported), family and friends last heard from 53-year-old David Schultz, of Wall Lake, early last Tuesday, November 21st. Schultz was driving from Eagle Grove to Sac City with a load of hogs, but did not complete the delivery or pick up the next load. The semi Schultz was driving was found parked on Old Highway 71 near Sac City last Tuesday. There was no sign of Schultz and no indication of where he might be. Law enforcement as well as dozens of volunteers spent much of the holiday weekend searching for Schultz. Law enforcement agencies are asking residents in the Sac City area to search their outbuildings for any sign of the missing man.

David Schultz

Lake View Police are asking the public to contact them with any tips about the missing man. Schultz’s wife told KCAU TV her husband’s cell phone and wallet were found in his semi.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The State Historical Society of Iowa invites Iowans from all corners of the state to enjoy homegrown art, history, food and entertainment during the Celebrate Iowa Gala on Friday, Dec. 8, at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Now in its 12th year, the gala returns to the State Historical Building for the first time since 2018, following the end of a 5-year renovation project that included a new roof, window-walls and other capital improvements that provide a safer and more secure environment to protect, preserve and share the society’s vast collection of more than 200 million pieces of Iowa history. As the state’s premier cultural celebration, the gala showcases a mix of new highlights and popular traditions that recognize Iowa’s history, humanities, creativity and community spirit.

“The gala offers attendees an ‘all-Iowa experience’ with some of the state’s best music, food and entertainment,” State Curator Leo Landis said. “It has consistently been one of the finest events of the holiday season while also supporting Iowa history and helping us sustain Iowa’s historical legacy.” For more than a decade, the gala has raised critical funds for statewide programs of the State Historical Society of Iowa. Funds from the gala have helped the society develop new exhibits, create educational programs, preserve artifacts, and provide outreach programs in all parts of the state.

At this year’s gala, guests can enjoy:

Music from Stutterin’ Jimmy and the Goosebumps and The Punching Pandas. A ticketed VIP reception will feature Emma Butterworth.

Artwork by Portrait Studio and Iowa Artist Cynthia O’Hern, who will showcase a contemporary felt art installation inside the State Historical Museum of Iowa.

Food and beverages from some of Iowa’s finest farms, dairies, restaurants, breweries and distilleries.

Tickets range from $125 to $250, with discounted $100 tickets for young professionals (40 and younger). Proceeds from the event go to the Iowa Historical Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports statewide initiatives for the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Celebrate Iowa Gala

When: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, with a ticketed VIP reception at 6 p.m.

Where: State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines

Tickets and details: history.iowa.gov/gala

COUNCIL BLUFFS (Nov. 20, 2023) – Giving Tuesday is tomorrow (Nov. 28, 2023). It is a global day of giving and the largest day of giving in our region. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to do good and that every act of generosity matters.

Leading the Giving Tuesday 712 charge in western Iowa is SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa. SHARE Iowa is a one-stop online platform for supporting the good work of nonprofits in nine counties throughout Western Iowa by connecting residents to easy ways of doing good through financial giving, in-kind donations of items and volunteerism. SHARE Iowa’s resources are brought to the region by the Community Foundation for Western Iowa and through the generosity of the Charles E. Lakin Family Foundation. Iowans now have more opportunities to yield positive outcomes in their communities and learn more about the organizations that impact people in their neighborhoods, towns, cities and states. Currently, there are more than 200 nonprofits partnered with SHARE Iowa.

Nonprofit organizations that partner with SHARE Iowa are dedicating time, efforts and resources to Giving Tuesday to collectively advocate for support and connect with their community.

Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal states “for all of us to give back to the nonprofit organizations who are doing wonderful, necessary work in our communities during Giving Tuesday 712 maximizes a natural and traditional season of giving. For nonprofits to end the year on this high note of support and financial strength really makes a difference in the impact they create.”

This year, the Community Foundation again will earmark $250,000 for a 20% match on charitable gifts to endowment funds within the Community Foundation. The 20% match is on gifts up to $100,000 per fund. Nonprofit organizations with an endowment fund with the Community Foundation can have supporters donate directly to their endowment fund through SHARE Iowa. This special match is a gift from the Community Foundation during Giving Tuesday 712 to our nonprofit partners to amplify the impact of their generous donors.

Endowment funds are designed to build and grow over time, which provides income to the nonprofit organization for years to come. They are an investment into an organization’s future sustainability, so it may continue its work. When the Community Foundation launched SHARE Iowa, it was important to include an easy option for donors to support organizations in a number of ways that include their endowments. If an organization has an endowment fund through the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, a donor will see a “Donate to Endowment” button as one of the giving options to support their favorite nonprofits.

The Community Foundation also will provide an array of $1,000 hourly prizes for SHARE Iowa nonprofit organizations that participate in Giving Tuesday 712. We are grateful for the generosity of the businesses and individuals who sponsor these prizes.

New this year, Katelman Steel Fabrication, Inc. will sponsor the activities and excitement during Giving Tuesday 712. Tony Hovenga, President and Owner of Katelman Steel states: “Katelman Steel is excited to be the new sponsor for Giving Tuesday 712.  We are honored to be involved with SHARE Iowa and the Community Foundation for Western Iowa as they create a culture of philanthropy in our area. We are thankful for a community that has supported us for nearly 100 years. Katelman Steel understands the importance of giving back to our community and partnering as this year’s Giving Tuesday 712 sponsor is a great way to make impact in our area and give where we live.”

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa will be the heart of Giving Tuesday 712 fun and excitement this year. All day long, community members and nonprofits are encouraged to come to the Community Foundation office on 536 E. Broadway in Council Bluffs for check presentations, special guest appearances and to be part of the excitement that giving creates throughout the day. At the end of this special day of giving, everyone from across the region is encouraged to come to the Community Foundation for Western Iowa from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the success and generosity of Giving Tuesday.

“We love to celebrate this day of giving and encourage the community, nonprofit organizations and their supporters to celebrate with us.” Dostal states. “We are thrilled to show what the ‘west coast’ of Iowa can do when we come together and support the organizations that have a big impact in our communities.”

Giving Tuesday is an important day of giving. Every act of generosity matters, and everyone can contribute toward building a better world in which we all want to live. Donors are encouraged to visit sharegoodiowa.org to find new nonprofits to support on Giving Tuesday and any day throughout the year.

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved a comprehensive study of the horse racing industry in the state. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko  says they want an update outside view. “The study is really focused on understanding the impact of racing and in trying to understand different ways and tools to continue to ensure that that industry is sustainable,” he says. The Racing and Gaming Entertainment company was chosen to do the study for 118-thousand dollars.

“The actual study will take place throughout the winter and spring. And then there’s an expectation that those the delivery will be in the summer of 2024,” Ohorilko. “And so that information could be used to help with contracts between the horsemen and Prairie Meadows in subsequent years.”

Ohorilko says it is important to review the industry. “There are there are many questions that we will hear from the different stakeholders and so really it’s just an opportunity to cut to have somebody look in and and just provide input on all of those areas and just continue to help make racing successful in the future,” he says.

Prairie Meadows in Altoona is the only horse track in the state.

(Radio Iowa) – This is Cyber Monday, as online holiday shopping hits a peak, and Iowans are being warned to plan ahead to keep porch pirates from stealing their packages. Iowa’s largest home insurer is reporting a 26-percent increase in residential theft claims nationwide compared to last year, and State Farm spokeswoman Michal Brower is offering tips to avoid being ripped off. If you just want to be sure you know when something is delivered, Brower says requiring a signature is a simple and effective option.  “With quite a few people either having odd working hours or even working from home,” Brower says, “that might work great to be able to sign for a package directly at your house, but you can also request that it be delivered to say your work office.”

Requiring a signature for package delivery also ensures you’ll receive the package directly and it won’t be sitting in front of your house for any length of time. As an alternative, Brower touts using a community package delivery box for another layer of safety. “Those are locked and secure and that just gives a great option for having a secure delivery of your package,” Brower says. “How that usually works is that when your package is delivered, you receive a code so that you get notification and then you can go and safely retrieve your purchase.” Doorbell security cameras are relatively easy to install, they’re not expensive, and can enable you to talk with someone who’s at your front door from your couch or across the country. Brower says home security systems are becoming very popular, and may even get you a discount on your insurance premiums, while thwarting those porch pirates.

“Visible security cameras, logos or markings that there is a home monitoring system in place, this all can help deter those thieves to keep them from even entering your front porch or your steps to start with,” Brower says, “and another thing, too, actually is outdoor lighting.”

If you don’t want to spring for a security system, fake cameras, complete with blinking red lights, are another available option to deter would-be thieves.