(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of an attorney who was arrested last November in the Dickinson County Courthouse and charged with public intoxication. Amy Zenor resigned as Dickinson County Attorney, pleaded guilty to public intoxication and claimed she suffers from a rare medication condition that causes her to appear drunk after she’s consumed carbohydrates.

The Iowa Capital Dispatch was first to report the Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated her law license. It happened even after the court’s own Attorney Disciplinary Board concluded Zenor brought alcohol to work with her and that alcohol use was a concern when she worked for Clay County in 2018. A Dickinson County legal secretary told the board Zenor once left a cup in her office that had alcohol in it.

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled Zenor is fully qualified to resume the practice of law and she’s now working in the Palo Alto County Attorney’s Office.

(Radio Iowa) – The Board of Regents will meet Tuesday to vote on allowing the University of Iowa to purchase Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The proposal calls for the U-I to pay 20 million dollars for the assets of Mercy Iowa City. The U-I sent a letter to its employees saying the plan includes Mercy entering chapter 11 bankruptcy, and once that process is completed they would join the U-I Healthcare system.

The move comes after Mercy financial investor, Preston Hollow Community Capital, requested the hospital be placed in a court-appointed receivership to keep it from unsustainable financial losses. The U-I says Mercy Iowa City will continue seeing patients throughout the process.

(Elk Horn, Iowa) – Authorities are on the lookout for a vehicle possibly used in the commission of an attempted bank robbery this morning, in Elk Horn. The incident occurred some time around 10-a.m. Authorities say the suspect did not display a weapon. They are believed to have left the scene in a white, Chevy Cavalier. Unknown direction of travel, possibly toward the Interstate. Additional information is currently not available.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood say there were four arrests over the past week. On Sunday, 40-year-old Joseph Isenbart, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense. He posted a $2,000 cash or surety bond, and was released. Glenwood Police arrested 40-year-old Robert McAtee, of Glenwood, on Friday. He was taken into custody for a Probation Violation. His cash-only bond was set at $2,000.

And, there were two arrests August 2nd, in Glenwood: 38-year-old Jacob Jones, of Glenwood, was arrested for Driving While Barred. He was later released on a $2,000 c/s bond. And, 33-year-old Jordan Henze, of Glenwood, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. He posted a $1,000 c/s bond, before being released.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, takes place this Saturday, August 12th, rain or shine. The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for the public’s cooperation in observing No Parking restrictions associated with street closures. The temporary street closures were approved by the Atlantic City Council, last week.

Officials says Chestnut Street, along with several side streets and city parking lots, will be closed for parking beginning at 5-a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12th, for AtlanticFest activities. The Chamber asks residents to have their vehicles removed from the following areas or the vehicle will be towed at the owners’ expense.

Below is a list of street closures approved by the City of Atlantic.

Chestnut Street (both lanes) from 2nd Street to 7th Street until 6:00 PM
6th Street (both lanes) from Walnut to Chestnut until 6:00 PM
6th Street (both lanes) from Chestnut to Poplar until 6:00 PM
5th Street from Chestnut to ½ block east of the alley before the Post Office until 6:00 PM
5th Street from Chestnut to Poplar Street until 6:00 PM
4th Street from Chestnut to ½ block east right before the alley until 6:00 PM
4th Street from Chestnut to Poplar Street until 6:00 PM
3rd Street from Walnut to Poplar until 6:00 PM
Walnut and Poplar will remain open

Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith says “We are thankful for cooperation and partnership amongst residents and businesses that occupy downtown. We know it’s a bit of an inconvenience, but it helps make this one-day event run a lot smoother when we all work together to welcome a few thousands guests downtown.”

AtlanticFest will include free entertainment, car show, motorcycle show, road race, bags tournament, food vendors, crafters and family games. To register for any activity, visit www.atlanticiowa.com, email chamber@atlanticiowa.com, or call the Chamber office at 712-243-3017.