(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports one additional filing for the General Election. Officials say Kevin A Stender has filed nomination papers to run as the  Edna Township Trustee. The deadline to file is 5-p.m., Friday (March 25th).

ATLANTIC, IOWA – Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund (SWIHTF), a nonprofit fund administered by Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), has received a $100,000 grant from the Iowa West Foundation, to be used for housing rehabilitation in the southwest Iowa region, which covers Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Shelby counties.

Brenda Mainwaring, President and CEO of the Iowa West Foundation, said “A safe and stable housing situation is a basic necessity for everyone regardless of income. This grant will allow SWIHTF to extend that opportunity to more southwest Iowans, and act as an additional resource Iowa West is supporting as we continue to address the housing issues in our region.”

Past projects have included replacement windows and doors, roof repairs, upgraded insulation, foundation repair, and health hazard abatement. The funds from the Iowa West Foundation will help SWIHTF complete at least ten more of these projects in the coming year.

Alexsis Fleener, SWIPCO Community Development Director, says “Rehabilitation is a great way for low- to moderate-income homeowners to not only improve the health, safety, and energy efficiency of their dwellings, but to build value in their existing homes. Improving the safety and energy efficiency of homes in a neighborhood can help lift the value of all homes in the community over time, and the Iowa West Foundation’s grant will help us do more of that.”

The Iowa West Foundation is committed to helping communities achieve their dreams. Letters of Inquiry (the first step in the grant application process) are accepted year-round with deadlines of Jan. 1, May. 1 and Sept. 1 prior to each of the three grants cycles. For more information on the application process, a virtual grants workshop will be held on April 22nd. Details and registration can be found at: www.iowawestfoundation.org.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two accidents took place last week. On March 17th, a two-vehicle accident happened near the intersection Highway 83 and Gary Road. Officials say s 2017 Dodge Ram driven by Christopher Ullerick, of Wiota, was traveling North and preparing to turn East onto Gary Road.  A 1989 Oldsmobile driven by James Johnson, of Atlantic, was also traveling North behind Ullerick.  As Ullerick was turning East onto Gary Road, Johnson’s vehicle struck Ullerick’s vehicle on the passenger side.  Both vehicles sustained an approximated damage amount of $5,000, each.  No injuries were reported.

The next day, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 westbound, near mile marker 64.  Authorities say a 2017 Freightliner being operated by Tyrone Williams, of Norfolk, VA collided with a 2013 Freightliner being operated by Wisnal Michel, of Sunrise, FL.

As a result of the collision, the semi driven by Michel ended up in the North ditch, facing West, on it’s side.  The vehicle sustained an approximated $40,000 worth of damage.  Williams’ semi sustained zero to minor damage.  All parties involved denied medical attention with only minor injuries.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports there were five arrests over the past week. On Tuesday (3/22), 20-year-old Dylan Thomas, of Atlantic, turned himself-in on a warrant for Sexual Abuse 3^rd Degree.  On Monday, 29-year-old Jordan Kopp, of Anita, was arrested for Domestic Assault 1^st Offense.  Kopp was transported to the Cass County Jail, and later released on bond.

On March 19^th, 2022, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 43-year-old Timothy Wiig, of Council Bluffs, for OWI 1^st Offense.  Wiig was later released on his own recognizance.

On March 16^th, 28-year-old Donovan Bruning, and 27-year-old Thomas Bruning, both of Griswold, were separately arrested for Driving While Barred. Both were later released on bond.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassador’s were hosted by Drennan Insurance on Thursday, March 24th, to celebrate Donnie Drennan’s 40 years in insurance.

Donnie Drennan began his career in insurance on March 1st, 1982, with Farm Bureau in Corning, and in May of 1983, he made the move to Atlantic to work with United Group Insurance. Five years ago, he made the decision to branch off on his own and opened Drennan Insurance. Drennan specializes in life, health, crop and long-term care annuities. He and his wife Arlene have been appreciative of the business community since their time in Atlantic and love how everyone takes care of each other.

Drennan Insurance is located at 104 E. 5th Street in Atlantic and is currently looking to sublease the multiple office spaces within the building. For more information, contact Donnie at 712-249-3253.

Adair County Deputy of Election, Joshua Nelson, reminds voters in Adair County, that “Beginning Tuesday, March 29, 2022 you may request an absentee ballot be mailed to you for the 2022 Primary Election to be held June 7, 2022.  Absentee ballots will be made available (in-office or by mail) no sooner than Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  If you have any questions regarding the Primary Election or absentee voting please contact the Adair County Auditor’s Office at (641) 743-2546.”

A traffic stop on a pickup truck for a moving violation this (Thursday) morning in Page County, resulted in a man taken into custody on drug charges. The vehicle was pulled-over at around 12:30-a.m. in the 900 block of Ferguson Road, in Shenandoah. During the traffic stop, the Shenandoah Police K-9 conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle. Shenandoah Police K-9 “Remmi” alerted to the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle.

Daniel Lee Mattox

An investigation resulted in the arrest of 41-year-old Daniel Lee Mattox, of Clarinda. He faces charges that include Possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Mattox was transported to the Page County Jail where he was being held on $1,000 bond, pending further court proceedings.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Conservation Board has partnered with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, for a Land Protection in Iowa Public Program. Officials with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation will speak about Iowa Natural Heritage’s statewide land protection efforts and challenges, in permanently protecting large blocks of wildlife habitat in Western Iowa.

The program will be held at the Atlantic Public Library Community Room on Saturday March 26th 10 AM. Please join the CCCB in enjoying this great adult public program.