(Greenfield, Iowa) – You may have already noticed some of the funeral announcements on KJAN mentioned Steen Funeral Homes in Greenfield, Fontanelle and Massena was in the process of changing its name. Effective January 1st, 2022, the change to Lamb Funeral Home becomes official. Todd and Lisa Lamb have owned Steen’s Funeral Homes since 2000, and according to Todd have “Finally decided to put their name on the building!”
Their business locations, address and phone, along with the Tax ID numbers and services, will remain the same. So will their dedication to caring, detailed, quality service. Todd and Lisa Lamb want to thank families for putting their trust in LAMB Funeral Home, and wishes everyone a very Happy New Year!
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic will hold a special meeting and public hearing on Monday, January 3rd at noon in the council chambers on the city’s proposed redistricting plan. View a PDF of the proposed City of Atlantic Wards, on this link: Atlantic Wards 2021
Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 web portal, Wednesday, said there were 59 additional COVID-19 virus deaths, bringing the total to 7,858. The additional deaths were reported between July 16 and Dec. 23. Iowa’s key virus indicators are up slightly since last report on Monday. The number of positive tests in the last 7 days is up from 9,506 to 10,162. The state’s 14-day positivity rate is up from 10.6% to 10.9%.
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iowa increased slightly from 706 to 711. Of the patients hospitalized with COVID-19, 80.6% are unvaccinated, while 83% of those listed in intensive care with COVID-19 are unvaccinated.
The number of long-term care facilities reporting a virus outbreak in Iowa increased from 22 to 23.
(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors,today (Wednesday), received an update from County Auditor Mandy Berg, with regard to County Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance rates. As for health insurance, Berg says it’s recommended they stay on the same plan, based on the rates.
She says there is an option for a PPO plan, but it comes with a 14% increase, and doesn’t carry a lot of benefits. The Dental plan saw a 2.99% increase, while the rate for Vision coverage is unchanged, and remains a 50-50 cost share, County/Employee. The Board voted to approve a 5.6% increase in the rates to allow 5% for their Insurance reserve fund.
Berg also presented documents for Board Chair Steve Shelley to sign, with regard to an Opiod Litigation settlement agreement the State is part of. Berg said Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson has reviewed the documents and recommended the Board Chair to sign them.
All 99 counties have to sign-on to the agreement in order for the State to get all of its allotted funds. Cass County will act on authorizing participation during Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Following discussion, the Adair County Board authorized Board Chair Shelley to sign the documents.
Berg says there are certain items and/or services the County’s share of the funds can be used for, especially Emergency Medical Services and related matters. The Board also authorized an agreement with Cott Systems for the digitization of certain county records, but it did come with a slight increase from what the Board was told during their meeting last week.
And, they discussed the use of American Rescue Plan funds (1st half payment) for COVID relief, including improvements to parks and recreation sites and for the County Fair. They voted to approve Board Member Matt Wedemeyer’s suggestion on how those funds are dispersed.
RICHARD JESPERSEN, 94, of Atlantic, died Tue., Dec. 28th, at Atlantic Specialty Care. Funeral Services for RICHARD JESPERSEN will be held on Monday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements.
Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service on Monday at the church starting at 9:30 a.m.
Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com
RICHARD JESPERSEN is survived by:
His wife – Mary Ann Jespersen.
Children: Jill (Denny) Brown. Dave (Cheri) Jespersen. Mark (special friend, Rebekah) Jespersen.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department reports seven arrests occurred between Dec. 13th and 27th:
On Monday (12/27), Officers arrested 27-year-old Caleb Affuso, of Denver, CO., for Theft in the 5th Degree. Affuso was cited into court, and released.
On the 22nd, 52-year-old Edward Davenport, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Woodbury County warrant for OWI.
On Dec. 21st, Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Levi Stice, of Atlantic, for Assault causing serious injury. He was later released on bond.
On the 20th, 40-year-old Jasper Daniel, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation.
Atlantic Police arrested 28-year-old Samantha Schmidt, of Atlantic, on Dec. 19th, for Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct.
On the 15th, 37-year-old Fernando Villa-Diaz, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault and Interference with Official Acts.
And, on Dec. 13th, Atlantic Police arrested 18-year-old Myson Kovac, of Atlantic, for Burglary in the 3rd Degree/Motor Vehicle, and Theft in the 5th Degree. Kovac remained in the Cass County Jail as of Dec. 27th (the latest report).
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State men’s head basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of Georgetown transfer Tre King. King is a 6-7 forward out of Lexington, Kentucky, who spent the previous three seasons at Eastern Kentucky before transferring to Georgetown. King, a senior, never played a game at Georgetown and has two years of eligibility remaining due to the COVID year.
King played in 28 games for Eastern Kentucky last season and averaged 14.9 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting nearly 50 percent from the field to earn All-OVC first-team honors. He has shown the ability to step out and knock down perimeter shots, connecting on 19 3-pointers at a 34 percent clip. Defensively, King was one of three players nationally with at least 30 blocks and 40 steals in 2020-21.
“Tre will provide an immediate impact to our program with the combination of his character, versatility and experience,” Otzelberger said. “He has the unique ability to shoot the three, make plays attacking closeouts, as well as finish through contact at the rim. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions and be an impactful rebounder. We’re excited to have Tre enhance the competition of our practice environment each day.”
King, who prepped at Hargrave Military Academy, reached double figures in 21 games during last season’s shortened campaign. He scored a season-high 29 points against Tennessee Tech, while also scoring 25 against Xavier. In total, he posted six 20-point games and five double-doubles.
King has played 92 career games and made 77 starts, scoring 973 career points and 480 rebounds. He has also had 107 steals and 76 blocks in his career.
(Shelby, Iowa) – Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Shelby Community Hall in Shelby, at 7:30 pm. Out-going Carstens Board President Mel Hursey says “While we know that the last thing anyone wants to think about is another election, we encourage everyone to come out and vote!” Members of Carstens Farm will be voting for two director positions. The following board members’ terms are ending as of the date of the meeting: Harvey Ferris of Missouri Valley, Mel Hursey of Shelby, Bill Johnson of Avoca and Meryle Osborn of Crescent. Incumbents Harvey Ferris and Bill Johnson are running again.
Gerald McCool of Minden and Terry Torneten of Harlan are candidates seeking the open spots on the board. Continuing board members are Ben Ausdemore of Minden, Charlie Leaders of Minden, Dale Schroder of Avoca, Rick Newland of Portsmouth, Stan Kern and Doug Martin all of Shelby and David Dittmer of Minden.
Results of the election will be announced following the meeting. Hursey said “We are throwing around ideas for projects for 2022. We want to continue our focus on more building upkeep and repair.” Reports will be given on the 2021 Carstens Farm Days. Hursey adds, “I hope to see many members as well as the general public who care about the farm at the meeting.”
Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc. members as well as members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. Those attending will have the opportunity to renew their memberships or to purchase new memberships. Memberships are important for sustaining the farm’s operations. Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc., a non-profit group of local volunteers, oversees this working farmstead museum exhibit located south of Shelby, Iowa. The farmstead hosts several thousand people annually during Carstens Farm Days which is held the first weekend after Labor Day. For more information visit www.carstensfarm.com
(Radio Iowa) – You might be seeing more of those radar speed signs when the construction season ramps up again in the spring. The D-O-T’s Dave Lorenzen, says the signs already in use in some construction zones show how fast you are going. “They are effective — in fact, we are hearing more from people driving in work zones that that is probably one the most effective tools to bring their attention to the fact that they are going too fast, they are going past the posted limit,” Lorenzen says. He says people usually slow down when their speed is displayed. “I’ve heard them referred to in some law enforcement circles as shaming boards, because all of a sudden you look down and it’s like ‘Oh my gosh I am going that fast’,” he says.
Lorenzen says they are looking to use more of them. “We are in the process of securing additional units — and you will see those more readily deployed on mobile maintenance and construction sites that we are involved in,” Lorenzen says. He says it makes sense to use more of them. “We do know they are effective, they are not overly expensive,” according to Lorenzen.
Lorenzon says one thing the signs don’t do is take a picture and send you a ticket. He says their purpose is to remind you of your speed and the need to slow down in work zones.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports four arrests from over the past week:
On Monday (12/27), 36-year-old Aron Lee Camenzind, of Kennard, NE, was arrested at Highway 34 & I-29 at around 3:12-a.m., for OWI/1st offense, Driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway, and Reckless Driving. His bond was set at $1,000.
On Christmas Day, 69-year-old Gary Paul Kennedy, of Omaha, was arrested for Interference with Official Acts and on a warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. Bond was set at $600.
On Dec. 22nd, 20-year-old Deven Anthony Hatfield, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at Cass County Corrections, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. His bond was set at $3,000.
And, on Dec. 20th, 51-year-old Bryan Allen Dennis, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at I-29 & Highway 34, for Public Intoxication. Bond was set at $300.
The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports also, a woman from Plattsmouth, NE., was transported to the hospital by Silver City Rescue, following a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon. 73-year-old Dianne Stewart was in a 2021 Subaru, in the West Oak Park parking lot off 195th Street. She got out of her vehicle to walk her dog, but leaned back in through the driver’s side door, to retrieve her cell phone. Authorities say Stewart either failed to put the vehicle in park, or hit the gear shifter, causing it to move to “Neutral.”
She was hit by the vehicle as it began to roll downhill. After the car became stuck on the driveway embankment, Stewart attempted to free the vehicle from the embankment, but only “Made it worse.” The Subaru had three wheels on the ground and appeared to be in danger of rolling over. Stewart complained of a possible broken left arm. She also had a visible laceration/bruise, to the right side of her face, near her eye.
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