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Marshalltown man’s death under investigation

News

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Marshalltown, Iowa) –  Police in Marshalltown are investigating a suspicious death. Authorities said Saturday (today), that on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 4:03pm, law enforcement responded to 618 West Boone Street after receiving a 911 call reporting someone had been injured at this location and was not breathing. Upon arrival, officers found a 27-year-old male deceased. The victim has been identified as Isaiah Montell Forest, of Marshalltown. On March 18th, an autopsy of the victim was performed by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner. The final autopsy results and conclusions are pending. Details are not available at this time while this investigation is ongoing. The circumstances surrounding this death are suspicious. No arrests have been made.
At this time, there is no evidence or information available that would suggest a threat to the general public. The police department says it’s making every effort to quickly resolve this investigation.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Marshalltown Police Department with the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5729. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641-753-1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637).
Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.
The Marshalltown Police Department was assisted at the Boone Street address by the Iowa Division of Criminal
Investigation Crime Scene Team, the Marshall County 911 Communications Center, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, the Marshalltown Fire Department and the Unity Point Ambulance Service.

MERVIN M. COFFMAN, 71, of Elk Horn (IA) & formerly of Shelby [Memorial Svc. 3/25/23]

Obituaries

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MERVIN M. COFFMAN, 71, of Elk Horn (IA) (& formerly of Shelby), died January 22, 2023, in Elk Horn. A Memorial Service for MERVIN COFFMAN will be held 1-p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Burial of ashes will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

MERVIN COFFMAN is survived by:

His brother – Meredith (Marilyn) Coffman, of Hot Springs, AR.

His sisters – Linda (Eugene) Wahling, of Shelby, & Laurae (Donald) Kingsbury, of Omaha.

Other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be left at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Griswold School Board set to meet Monday evening

News

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Griswold, Iowa) – The Griswold School Board will meet 5:30-p.m., Monday, March 20, in the Conference Room at the High School. Their agenda (as follows) includes an Exempt (closed) session for matters relating to negotiating sessions.

• Call Meeting to Order

• Reading of Mission Statement

• Approval of Agenda (D.R.)

• Public Input

• Superintendent’s Report:

  1. Thank You Card(s) (I)
  2. The Month in Review – Administration (I)
  3. Board Learning Opportunities (I)

– Honor February Recipient

– Select March Recipient

• Consent Agenda (D.R.)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Financial Statements

Approval of Bills

4. Personnel

5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Exempt Meeting – An exempt meeting will be held prior to conducting the Old Business portion of the regular March 20, 2023 Griswold Board of Education Meeting.

The purpose of the Exempt Meeting is to discuss strategy in matters relating to negotiating sessions pursuant to Iowa Code 20.17(3)

Old Business

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 216.2, 603.6, 603.7, 603.8, 603.8R1, 603.9, 603.9R1, 603.10, 603.11, 607.1, 701.5, 701.5R1, 705.1R2, 804.7R1

7. Consider Approval Of Track Maintenance Bid (D.R.)

8. Discussion And Possible Action On Griswold Sports Club Concession

Stand Proposal (I or D.R.)

New Business

9. Discussion On Possible Meeting Dates With The Labor Management

Committee And An IASB Workshop (I)

10. Approve Master Contract For GCEA (D.R.)

11. Accept GCEA Human Resource Handbook (D.R.)

12. Approve Master Contract For School Based Interventionist (D.R.)

13. Accept School Based Interventionist Human Resource Handbook (D.R.)

14. Approve Master Contract For Technology Coordinator (D.R.)

15. Accept Technology Coordinator Human Resource Handbook (D.R.)

16. Approve Master Contract For Non-Certified Staff (D.R.)

17. Accept Non-Certified Human Resource Handbook (D.R.)

18. Approval Of Contract Renewals For Certified Staff, Coaches/Sponsors,

Administration, Quasi-Administrators, And Support Staff (D.R.)

19. Approve The 2023-24 Elementary Guidance Sharing Agreement With

Riverside (D.R.)

20. Approve The 2023-24 Transportation Director Sharing Agreement

With Atlantic (D.R.)

21. Approve The 2023-24 School Business Official Sharing Agreement With

Riverside (D.R.)

22. Consider Approval Of 2023-24 Shared Girls Wrestling Program (D.R.)

23. Consider Approval Of The 2023-24 Athletic Handbook (D.R.)

24. Consider Approval Of The 2023-24 Preschool Handbook (D.R.)

25. Set Drivers Education Fees (D.R.)

26. Consider Approval Of Updated Job Descriptions (D.R.)

27. Consider Approval Of Mowing Bids (D.R.)

28. Consider Approval Of Participation Agreement For FY24 Local Government

Risk Pool (D.R.)

29. Consider Approval Of Skip The Trip Program (D.R.)

30. Consider Approval Of Open Enrollment Request – In (D.R.)

31. 4-Day School Week Update (I)

32. Youth Sports Update (I)

33. Annual Review Of Policies 410.2, 603.2, 711.4 (D.R.)

34. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 413.6, 413.7, 604.1, 604.2, 604.3, 604.4,

604.5, 604.6, 604.7, 604.8, 604.9, 604.10, 604.11

35 Discussion And Possible Action On Small Claims Court Award (I or D.R.)

• Adjourn

(D.R.) = Decision Required

(I.) = Informational

Final agenda will be posted in the Central Office no less than 24 hours before the meeting.

Audubon School Board to meet Monday evening

News

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – Members of the Audubon School District’s Board of Education, Monday, will hold a work session, public hearing on the FY 23 School Calendar, and their regular monthly meeting. Their session takes place in the High School Board Room.  Here’s a look at the agenda:

6:45 – Board Work Session – Board Goals

7:00 – Public Hearing – FY24 School Calendar

Board of Education – Regular Meeting

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Consent Agenda

2.01 Agenda

2.02 Minutes – February 20, 2023

2.03 Warrants and Financial Reports

3.0 Public Comments – Please contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

4.0 Action Items

4.01 Set Time and Date for Budget Hearing

4.02 Approve Budget Guarantee Resolution

4.03 Approve FY24 School Calendar

4.4   Approve AEA Purchasing Agreement
4.05 Approve Timberline Billing Services Contract

4.06 Approve Teacher Salary Settlement

4.07 Approve Salaries – Staff Not Included in Bargaining Unit

4.08 Approve Change Orders – Building Project

4.09 Approve Track Resurfacing Quote

4.10 Approve Greenhouse Quote

4.11 Approve Electric Bus Purchase

4.12 Approve Electric Bus Charging Station Purchase

4.13 Possible Approval of Surplus Property Sale – Choir Shells

4.14 Personnel

5.0 Communication & Updates

5.01 Superintendent Report

5.01.1 – Building Project Updates

5.01.2 – Legislative Update

5.02 Principal’s Reports

6.0 Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Monday, April 17, 2023, 7:00 PM

Atlantic Parks & Rec meeting set for Monday

News

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will meet 5:15-p.m. Monday, March 20, in the City Council’s Chambers at City Hall.

Old Business:

  • The Ambassadors (Chamber of Commerce) visit is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Parks & Recreation office.
  • Disk golf course signage grant update
  • Schildberg Trail update
  • Splash pad update- Ali Pieken

Action items/New Business includes:

  • Vote to grant James McEntaffer permission to install mile markers around the walking path at Schildberg Recreation Area. *
  • Vote to grant Amy Maes permission to have a bench installed at Schildberg Recreation Area. *
  • Vote to allow Olsen to have a bench installed at Schildberg Recreation Area. *
  • Vote to grant Frank Saddlemire permission to plant trees in Sunnyside Park. *
  • Discussion regarding the prioritization of repairing and updating Sunnyside Pool
  • Vote to allow the Park Director to move forward with the purchase of a new waterslide at Sunnyside Pool, contingent on staying within the City Administrator’s determined budget. *
  • Vote to allow the Park Director to move forward with painting Sunnyside Pool, contingent on staying within the City Administrator’s determined budget. *
  • Vote to allow the Park Director to purchase the Pool-Pass software to help the Department handle membership registration, pool entry, point-of-sale, and resale inventory. *
  • Vote on setting the 2023 season pool membership fees. *

(Starred items * require a vote of the Board)

Parks Director Wyatt Adderton will report on:

  • Certified Pool Operator class update
  • Lifeguard certification update
  • Iowa Parks & Recreation Association annual conference update
  • Zero-turn mower
  • Art in the Park Update
  • Acknowledgements

Conservation Report 03-18-2023

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

March 18th, 2023 by admin

Chris Parks and Cass/Adair County Conservation Officer Grant Gelly talk about all things outdoors. This week they discuss prepping for the Spring season, checking licenses, turkey season dates, prairie chicken day and much more.

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NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Second Round Schedule 03/18/2023

Sports

March 18th, 2023 by admin

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Second Round Schedule
Saturday, March 18, 2023

  • No. 5 San Diego State vs. No. 13 Furman | 12:10 p.m. | CBS
  • No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Duke | 2:40 p.m. | CBS
  • No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 8 Arkansas |  5:15 p.m. | CBS
  • No. 7 Missouri vs. No. 15 Princeton | 6:10 p.m. | TNT
  • No. 1 Houston vs. No. 9 Auburn | 7:10 p.m. | TBS
  • No. 2 Texas vs. No. 10 Penn State | 7:45 p.m. | CBS
  • No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 7 Northwestern | 8:40 p.m. | TNT
  • No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 Maryland | 9:40 p.m. | TBS

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Round Schedule 03/18/2023

Sports

March 18th, 2023 by admin

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament
First Round Schedule
Saturday, March 18, 2023

  • Tennessee Tech vs. Indiana | 10:30 a.m. | ESPN2
  • Saint Louis vs. Tennessee | 12:00 p.m. | ABC
  • James Madison vs. Ohio State | 12:30 p.m. |ESPN2
  • Miami vs. Oklahoma State | 1 p.m. | ESPN
  • Florida Gulf Coast vs. Washington State | 1:30 p.m. | ESPNU
  • Vermont vs. UConn | 2 p.m.| ABC
  • Toledo vs. Iowa State |  2:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • St. John’s vs. North Carolina | 3 p.m. | ESPN
  • Cleveland State vs. Villanova | 4 p.m. | ESPNU
  • Alabama vs. Baylor | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado | 6 p.m. |ESPNEWS
  • Drake vs. Louisville | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • Portland vs. Oklahoma | 8 p.m. | ESPNU
  • Iona vs. Duke | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • East Carolina vs. Texas | 9 p.m. | ESPN
  • Sacramento State vs. UCLA | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, March 18, 2023

Weather

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a chance of flurries. High near 25. NW winds at 20-30 mph w/wind chill values as low as -10.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy early, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 8. NW @ 10-20 mph. Wind chill values as low as zero.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41. SW @ 10-20. Wind chill values as low as -5.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy & windy. Low around 28. S/SW @ 15-30.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

1 dead, 3 injured in eastern Iowa 3 vehicle crash

News

March 18th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – A collision involving three vehicles Friday night, north of Oskaloosa, resulted in one death and three injuries. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2000 GMC Sierra pickup driven by 40-year-old Jamie L. Buckley, of New Sharon, was southbound on U-S Highway 63 at around 8-p.m., as the same time a northbound 2014 Chevy Equinox SUV driven was being driven by 74-year-old Alan W. Buitenwerf, of Worth, IL.

The SUV crossed the center line of the road and hit the pickup, causing that vehicle to cross into the northbound lane, where it struck a northbound 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, head-on. The Dodge was driven by 83-year-old Billy G. Brubaker, of Eldora.

Jamie Buckley and Billy Brubaker, along with two others, who were passengers in the SUV and DODGE, were transported by Mahaska County Ambulance to the Mahaska County Hospital, where Buckley died from his injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt.The remaining crash victims were buckled-up.

69-year-old Robin C. Buitenwerf, of Worth, Il, and 81-year-old Joan F. Brubaker, of Eldora, were injured in the crash.