The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was arrested at around 7-a.m. today (Tuesday), for Public Intoxication/2nd offense. Deputies arrested 41-year old Stephanie Ann Marie Currin, of Corning, after they were called to her home. Upon arrival, they found Currin on the street, very confused. An investigation determined she was allegedly under the influence of a controlled substance.
The Iowa Transportation Commission (Commission) has approved the Fiscal Year 2018-2022 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program). The Program reflects Iowa’s multimodal transportation system through inclusion of investments in aviation, transit, railroads, trails, and highways. The Program represents a major commitment to the Iowa DOT’s mission of safe mobility – of getting you there safely, efficiently, and conveniently
Included among the DOT’s “Additional capacity and system safety enhancement” projects in this area, is:
More information of the 2018-22 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program can be found at: www.iowadot.gov/program_management/five-year-program.html.
BERTHA FUDGE, 88, of Atlantic, died June 9th, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Graveside Memorial services for BERTHA FUDGE will be held 2-p.m. Friday, June 16th, at the Brighton Township Cemetery in Marne. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home has the arrangements.
BERTHA FUDGE is survived by:
Her sons – Albert Smith, James Smith and Harold Bartlett.
Her daughters – Ida Norris and Debra Sparkman.
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The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman from Council Bluffs died during a near head-on crash Monday evening, southeast of Council Bluffs. Officials identified the victim who died as 73-year old Patricia Larson. Two other people, 46-year old Tina Shipley, of Glenwood, and a passenger in her vehicle, Roger Shipley, were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities say the accident happened at around 5:19-p.m. near the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Ashwood Lane. A preliminary investigation indicates Larson was traveling southbound on Wabash Avenue in a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. Tina Shipley was traveling northbound on Wabash Avenue in a 2013 Ford F-150, when the vehicles collided head-on.
Patricia Larson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Officials with CASS Incorporated in Atlantic have announced CASS, Inc. intends to merge with Crossroads of Western Iowa, effective September 1st, 2017. Crossroads, like CASS, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing support services to individuals with disabilities. They have a similar history and align closely to CASS Incorporated’s mission, vision, values and culture.
Both organizations provide a variety of services including community based employment and residential services that help people live lives of meaning and value. Community based support services are much more cost effective for the taxpayer than more restrictive levels of care. Even more importantly is that these services help people live as independently as they can, getting and maintaining jobs, living in their own homes and fully participating within their communities.
Crossroads of Western Iowa was founded in 1975 as Monona Services and based in Onawa, Iowa and later in Missouri Valley. Their administrative offices have recently moved to Council Bluffs. Today they serve about 370 people and employ 310 staff. Over the years Crossroads expanded their services across the western side of Iowa. Today they are in Sioux City, Cherokee, Onawa, Missouri Valley, Council Bluffs and now, soon to be Atlantic.
Glenda Farrier, CEO of CASS Incorporated for the past 28 years says “We have been working on compliance with the federal Medicaid Settings Rule, moving people out of segregated services in buildings into community based services. We have sold our main building and continue to work on downsizing. Throughout this we have been adamant that CASS is not closing and we’re not. But we are merging with another organization and that was a tough decision for CASS. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year and that’s a long time to provide a valuable service to our community. We didn’t want to lose our identity. But, since Iowa has implemented managed care organizations to oversee its Medicaid program, and we are now funded almost exclusively by Medicaid, it has become clear that we are not big enough to survive in this new world. Our Board and leadership staff have done their due diligence in preparation for this decision. Like CASS Incorporated, Crossroads is a well respected provider in our state and they accomplish positive outcomes for the people they serve, so it will be a good fit. Ultimately, we wanted to assure that great services would continue in Cass County and it really didn’t matter whose name was on the door.”
CASS joins Crossroads as a financially healthy organization, an Iowa Top Workplaces employer for the past seven years and a well known provider of outstanding services for the people we serve. By partnering with Crossroads, we will be able to expand our combined services over a larger geographic area and assure our work will continue in the managed care arena. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the people of Cass County and are really looking forward to being a part of the Crossroads team as we continue to provide top quality services across western Iowa.
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today (Tuesday) encouraged Iowa hay and straw producers to register or update their listing on the Iowa Hay and Straw Directory. The directory lists Iowa producers with hay and straw for sale, as well as organizations and businesses associated with promoting and marketing quality hay and straw.
“The directory has been a great tool for both buyers and sellers and we hope farmers will take the time to review and update their information so that it remains a valuable resource,” Northey said. “This directory can serve as a critical link for those producing hay and those looking to buy, so we encourage Iowans to take advantage of this free directory.”
The listing is available to interested buyers throughout the nation, however only sellers from within Iowa can be included on the list. Names are gathered throughout the year with added emphasis now that hay harvest has started. Sections within the Hay and Straw Directory include “Forage for Sale,” “Forage Auctions,” “Hay Associations,” “Forage Dealers,” “Hay Grinders” and “Custom Balers.”
Farmers interested in listing should visit the Department’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov. An application form can be found by going to the “Bureaus” link and then selecting “Agricultural Diversification and Market Development.” Then click on “Hay & Straw Directory” on the right side of the page under “Directories.”
For those without internet access, please call the Hay/Straw Hotline at 800-383-5079. The Department will fax or send a printed copy of the application to be filled out. The Department is also supporting the Iowa Crop Improvement Association’s “Iowa Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage and Mulch Certification Program.” Through this program Iowa forage and mulch producers can take advantage of many emerging market opportunities for “Certified Weed Free” products. For more specific information on this program producers should contact the Iowa Crop Improvement Association at 515-294-6921. More information can also be found by visiting http://www.iowacrop.org/Weed_Free.htm.
A public hearing on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation County Purpose Loan Agreement and the borrowing of not more $4.5-million dollars associated with the agreement, is set to take place Wednesday morning, in Atlantic. The hearing is part of a regular meeting of the Cass County Board of Supervisors, and is with regard to construction of the Echo to Buck Creek to Glacier Roads and the Elite Octane Ethanol Plant. The Board will take action on the Resolution following the hearing.
In other business the Supervisors will act on a Fireworks Resolution, and, Expense Appropriations for FY 2018. They’ll also receive certifications from County officers for base salaries of their deputies and certify base salaries of deputies to the County Auditor. Their final action item is to determine the compensation of “Other Employees.”
The Cass County Board of Supervisor’s meeting begins at 8:30-a.m. Wednesday in the Board Room at the Courthouse.
Law enforcement and Iowa Speedway officials are preparing for the 2017 race season at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, and are asking Iowans and visiting race fans to do the same. Six races over the course of three weekends are scheduled this year. Attendance numbers will vary for each race, but organizers anticipate 10,000 – 30,000 fans will attend each race day.
The Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Department of Transportation, Newton Police Department, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Speedway Officials are working in conjunction with a private traffic control company to erect signs and cones that will clearly mark travel routes for fans attending the races. Officers will be working intersections along the route to ensure traffic moves in a safe and efficient manner. Motorists traveling to and from Iowa Speedway are reminded to expect slow traffic and possible delays, obey all traffic laws, pay attention to flashing lights and signs, and always follow officers’ directions. Motorists should avoid stopping on the traveled portion to ask questions unless it is an emergency. The key to safe and efficient traffic flow with minimal delays will be a cooperative effort between the motoring public, law enforcement and speedway staff.
Designated Travel Routes
All Race Traffic on Interstate 80:
Take Interstate 80 to exit 168. Take exit 168 to Iowa Speedway Drive and turn south. Continue south on Iowa Speedway Drive and staff will direct you to the appropriate parking lot. Traffic will not be allowed to turn onto Rusty Wallace Drive from this interchange. Rusty Wallace Drive has been designated as an emergency route and will only be utilized for emergencies and to relieve traffic congestion.
Use the same route when exiting Iowa Speedway.
Newton Club Members and Suite Owners:
Take Interstate 80 to exit 168 or exit 164. If arriving from the west, you are encouraged to utilize exit 164. Exit south onto U.S. 14. Continue traveling south on U.S. 14 approximately 3.6 miles. Turn east on South 60th Avenue. Continue east 2¼ miles and turn north on County Road S-74. Continue north 3.6 miles. Turn east on Rusty Wallace Drive; signs and staff will direct you to parking from there.
Use the same route when exiting Iowa Speedway.
Travel Tips for Race Fans:
Buckle up for safety
Allow plenty of travel time
Plan on arriving early
Be prepared for slow or stopped traffic
Obey all traffic laws and follow signs, cones and signals
Be patient
Be courteous
Do not stop to ask directions, officers and staff will direct you
Follow directions of officers and parking staff
Be cautious and watch for pedestrians
Drink responsibly and always have a designated driver
With a traffic increase of this magnitude, some delays are possible near the Speedway. Highways most likely to be affected are Interstate 80 near Newton at the 164 and 168 mile-markers and U.S. 14 south of Newton.
Officials expect traffic to be heaviest approximately two hours before and after each race. East- and west-bound exit ramps at the 168 interchange will be closed after the race. Also, southbound traffic on Iowa Speedway Drive at S 13th Avenue E will be closed after the race to allow for safe and efficient egress.
Fans are encouraged to arrive at Iowa Speedway several hours before the green flag is dropped to ensure that increased traffic at the gates as race time draws near does not delay their ability to get to a seat in a timely manner. Parking lots open at 8 a.m. CT each day.
Law enforcement and Iowa Speedway Officials are sensitive to the needs of local businesses and residents. To avoid congested roadways and possible delays, Jasper County residents are encouraged to use alternate routes during peak traffic periods. Family members picking up Speedway employees or spectators are asked to come early before the race ends so as not to get caught in the egress traffic.
Race fans are encouraged to tune their radio to local radio station 106.7 FM before and after the event for the latest traffic information.
Officials with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office report a man already in jail on other offenses, was served with a warrant Monday morning for Domestic Assault with Injury. 38-year old Jason Riley Lawton, of Carson, was served with the Pott. County warrant and returned to the custody of Corrections personnel.
And, a Nebraska man turned himself-in to the Pott. County Jail Monday, on a valid Pottawattamie County warrant for Assault causing serious bodily injury. 22-year old Brett Anthony Heming, of Omaha, was booked into the jail and turned over to Corrections Staff.
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