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Harlan asking for participation in survey - 6-21-21 -
The City of Harlan is completing a comprehensive plan and is seeking community involvement. Information from this survey will help determine community priority projects. Please visit Tinyurl.com/harlan2040 to take the survey. Printed copies of the survey are also available at the Chamber office.
The City of Harlan is completing a comprehensive plan and is seeking community involvement. Information from this survey will help determine community priority projects. Please visit Tinyurl.com/harlan2040 to take the survey. Printed copies of the survey are also available at the Chamber office.
Monday night accident near Lewis – 6-22-21 -
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies, along with Cass County EMS, Griswold Rescue and Lewis Rescue were called to a motor vehicle roll over at about 11:24 Monday night in Lewis. Officials say a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by 24 year old Ayden Rossell of Lewis was westbound on California Street, when the SUV went out of control. It rolled several times and came to rest in the south ditch. Rossell was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue and later transported to an Omaha hospital by Cass County EMS. A passenger in the vehicle, 26 year old Thomas Bruning of Clarinda was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Cass County EMS and later airlifted to an Omaha hospital by Life Net 13. Another passenger in the vehicle, 17 year old Sophia Shupe of Council Bluffs was airlifted from the scene by Life Flight 3 to an Omaha Hospital. The accident remains under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies, along with Cass County EMS, Griswold Rescue and Lewis Rescue were called to a motor vehicle roll over at about 11:24 Monday night in Lewis. Officials say a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by 24 year old Ayden Rossell of Lewis was westbound on California Street, when the SUV went out of control. It rolled several times and came to rest in the south ditch. Rossell was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Griswold Rescue and later transported to an Omaha hospital by Cass County EMS. A passenger in the vehicle, 26 year old Thomas Bruning of Clarinda was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Cass County EMS and later airlifted to an Omaha hospital by Life Net 13. Another passenger in the vehicle, 17 year old Sophia Shupe of Council Bluffs was airlifted from the scene by Life Flight 3 to an Omaha Hospital. The accident remains under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Missouri Valley Woman Pleads Guilty Following Insurance Fraud Investigation -
6-22-21 -
49 year old Lorraine Gale of Missouri Valley recently pled guilty to one count of Insurance Fraud – presenting false information, following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. As a result of the plea agreement on June 7th, 2021, Gale received a deferred judgement and was ordered to serve one year of probation and to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,025. The charges against Gale stem from an investigation which began in 2020. The investigation discovered that on multiple occasions, Gale submitted existing damage as new damage to her vehicle to multiple insurance companies in order to obtain insurance benefits to which she would have not otherwise been entitled to.
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49 year old Lorraine Gale of Missouri Valley recently pled guilty to one count of Insurance Fraud – presenting false information, following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. As a result of the plea agreement on June 7th, 2021, Gale received a deferred judgement and was ordered to serve one year of probation and to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,025. The charges against Gale stem from an investigation which began in 2020. The investigation discovered that on multiple occasions, Gale submitted existing damage as new damage to her vehicle to multiple insurance companies in order to obtain insurance benefits to which she would have not otherwise been entitled to.
Body Found In Missouri River - 6-22-21 -
The Monona County Sheriff’s Office has sent a body found in the Missouri River Sunday to the coroner’s office in hopes of getting an identification. A fisherman has found the man’s body in the Missouri River near the Ivy Island Wildlife Area on the Iowa side of the river. The body is believed to have been in the water for some time.
The Monona County Sheriff’s Office has sent a body found in the Missouri River Sunday to the coroner’s office in hopes of getting an identification. A fisherman has found the man’s body in the Missouri River near the Ivy Island Wildlife Area on the Iowa side of the river. The body is believed to have been in the water for some time.
Coon Rapids man arrested in connection with a number of items – 6-22-21 -
29 year old Shawn Knudsen of Coon Rapids was arrested on June 16th, on Guthrie County warrants. He was arrested by the Woodward Police Department. Knudsen faces charges that include 6 counts of third degree Burglary, 5 counts of Theft, 5 counts of Criminal Trespass and one charge of Ongoing Criminal Misconduct. The investigation into his alleged activities began on June 2, 2021, when the Guthrie Count Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen truck and trailer and tools from rural Bayard. The stolen truck was stopped by West Des Moines Police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office prior to it being reported stolen. Both agencies shared the driver’s information and bodycam footage with the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office. Knudsen was taken into custody, and subsequently admitted to stealing the truck, trailer and tools. Authorities say he told the Guthrie County Sheriff’s where the truck and trailer were located and with the help of Polk County and Des Moines police, they were found and returned to the owner. On June 12th, other parties in Bayard reported stolen or missing items from their garages that fit the date/time frame of the previous burglary. Surveillance footage from a Kum and Go in West Des Moines helped the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office identify Shawn Knudsen as the suspect. He later admitted to taking the items out of each person’s garage. On June 21st, another person came forward and said they had a dirt bike and generator stolen from rural Bayard that fit the date/time frame of the other burglaries/thefts. The dirt bike that was stolen matched the description of the dirt bike Knudsen was operating, when stopped by the Woodward Police Department. Upon further investigation, it was determined it was the same dirt bike, and once again Knudsen admitted to being in possession of stolen property. There are subsequent investigations still being conducted where Shawn Knudsen is a person of interest. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reminds area residents to “Please remember to leave your garages closed, and your vehicles locked at night.”
29 year old Shawn Knudsen of Coon Rapids was arrested on June 16th, on Guthrie County warrants. He was arrested by the Woodward Police Department. Knudsen faces charges that include 6 counts of third degree Burglary, 5 counts of Theft, 5 counts of Criminal Trespass and one charge of Ongoing Criminal Misconduct. The investigation into his alleged activities began on June 2, 2021, when the Guthrie Count Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen truck and trailer and tools from rural Bayard. The stolen truck was stopped by West Des Moines Police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office prior to it being reported stolen. Both agencies shared the driver’s information and bodycam footage with the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office. Knudsen was taken into custody, and subsequently admitted to stealing the truck, trailer and tools. Authorities say he told the Guthrie County Sheriff’s where the truck and trailer were located and with the help of Polk County and Des Moines police, they were found and returned to the owner. On June 12th, other parties in Bayard reported stolen or missing items from their garages that fit the date/time frame of the previous burglary. Surveillance footage from a Kum and Go in West Des Moines helped the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office identify Shawn Knudsen as the suspect. He later admitted to taking the items out of each person’s garage. On June 21st, another person came forward and said they had a dirt bike and generator stolen from rural Bayard that fit the date/time frame of the other burglaries/thefts. The dirt bike that was stolen matched the description of the dirt bike Knudsen was operating, when stopped by the Woodward Police Department. Upon further investigation, it was determined it was the same dirt bike, and once again Knudsen admitted to being in possession of stolen property. There are subsequent investigations still being conducted where Shawn Knudsen is a person of interest. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reminds area residents to “Please remember to leave your garages closed, and your vehicles locked at night.”
Crop Report - 6-22-21 -
With only spotty rains across most areas of the State, farmers had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 20, 2021. Field activities included spraying post emergence herbicides, side dressing nitrogen, and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture levels rated 25% very short, 39% short, 35% adequate and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 23% very short, 46% short, 31% adequate and 0% surplus. Crops showed signs of stress from the lack of precipitation and high heat. Farmers reported corn curling and ground cracking in some areas. Iowa’s corn condition rated 56% good to excellent, 7 percentage points below the past week. Soybean emergence was 96% complete, 1 week ahead of the 5-year average. Across the State, 7% of soybeans were blooming, also 1 week ahead of normal. There were scattered reports of soybeans setting pods. Soybean condition declined to 57% good to excellent. Oats headed or beyond reached 74% with 13% turning color, 1 week ahead of the 5-year average. Iowa’s oat condition rated 54% good to excellent. The first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 95% complete, 9 days ahead of normal. There were scattered reports of farmers completing a second cutting. Hay condition continued to fall to 49% good to excellent, 6 percentage points below last week. Pasture condition also continued to drop this week to 37% good to excellent. Heat and continued dry conditions are stressing livestock.
With only spotty rains across most areas of the State, farmers had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 20, 2021. Field activities included spraying post emergence herbicides, side dressing nitrogen, and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture levels rated 25% very short, 39% short, 35% adequate and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 23% very short, 46% short, 31% adequate and 0% surplus. Crops showed signs of stress from the lack of precipitation and high heat. Farmers reported corn curling and ground cracking in some areas. Iowa’s corn condition rated 56% good to excellent, 7 percentage points below the past week. Soybean emergence was 96% complete, 1 week ahead of the 5-year average. Across the State, 7% of soybeans were blooming, also 1 week ahead of normal. There were scattered reports of soybeans setting pods. Soybean condition declined to 57% good to excellent. Oats headed or beyond reached 74% with 13% turning color, 1 week ahead of the 5-year average. Iowa’s oat condition rated 54% good to excellent. The first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 95% complete, 9 days ahead of normal. There were scattered reports of farmers completing a second cutting. Hay condition continued to fall to 49% good to excellent, 6 percentage points below last week. Pasture condition also continued to drop this week to 37% good to excellent. Heat and continued dry conditions are stressing livestock.
Denison Police Report - 6-22-21 -
The Denison Police Department is reporting a pair of arrests and motor vehicle accidents since Thursday.
The most recent arrest happened after officers responded to a call on Sunday at just after 9:30 p.m. near North Main Street. Authorities took 24-year-old female Aker Machar into custody on multiple charges including an aggravated misdemeanor of assault with the intent to inflict a serious injury upon another.
Another arrest took place on Thursday at around 6:45 p.m. near 3rd Avenue South. Police arrested Juan Loarca of Denison and charged the 50-year-old male with simple misdemeanor assault.
A traffic incident occurred on Saturday at just before 7 a.m. on Broadway. The related document indicates that 69-year-old Jose Vargas of Denison was backing out of his driveway in a 2000 GMC Sierra. His pickup reportedly struck the passenger side of a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 89-year-old Donna Walker of Denison. Vargas was later found at McDonalds after fleeing the scene of the accident and received a citation for doing so. No injuries were reported. The repair costs for each vehicle are listed at $2,500 for the Malibu and $1,000 for the Sierra.
And regarding the John Deere combine that was hanging off a trailer at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. The 2020 Kenworth driven by 50-year-old Michael Murray of Gillette, Wyoming was entering Highway 59 southbound from 39 over next to McDonalds. The load shifted to the right and came loose from the flatbed trailer which caused deep gouges in the highway surface. Gasoline and transmission fluid spilled onto the roadway from the John Deere S670 combine. Murray told police that there were dips in the road surface which is what caused the load to shift. He was later cited for the loads spilling onto the road. The combine was tipped back on the trailer with the help of tractors from Van Wall Equipment of Denison after suffering an estimated $1,500 in damage during the initial incident.
The Denison Police Department is reporting a pair of arrests and motor vehicle accidents since Thursday.
The most recent arrest happened after officers responded to a call on Sunday at just after 9:30 p.m. near North Main Street. Authorities took 24-year-old female Aker Machar into custody on multiple charges including an aggravated misdemeanor of assault with the intent to inflict a serious injury upon another.
Another arrest took place on Thursday at around 6:45 p.m. near 3rd Avenue South. Police arrested Juan Loarca of Denison and charged the 50-year-old male with simple misdemeanor assault.
A traffic incident occurred on Saturday at just before 7 a.m. on Broadway. The related document indicates that 69-year-old Jose Vargas of Denison was backing out of his driveway in a 2000 GMC Sierra. His pickup reportedly struck the passenger side of a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 89-year-old Donna Walker of Denison. Vargas was later found at McDonalds after fleeing the scene of the accident and received a citation for doing so. No injuries were reported. The repair costs for each vehicle are listed at $2,500 for the Malibu and $1,000 for the Sierra.
And regarding the John Deere combine that was hanging off a trailer at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday. The 2020 Kenworth driven by 50-year-old Michael Murray of Gillette, Wyoming was entering Highway 59 southbound from 39 over next to McDonalds. The load shifted to the right and came loose from the flatbed trailer which caused deep gouges in the highway surface. Gasoline and transmission fluid spilled onto the roadway from the John Deere S670 combine. Murray told police that there were dips in the road surface which is what caused the load to shift. He was later cited for the loads spilling onto the road. The combine was tipped back on the trailer with the help of tractors from Van Wall Equipment of Denison after suffering an estimated $1,500 in damage during the initial incident.
Regents to consider tuition increases - 6-22-21 -
The Board of Regents will consider a proposal for tuition increases at the three state universities in a meeting Thursday. The board staff is proposing a three-point five percent increase in undergrad resident tuition at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University — with a one-point-five percent increase at the University of Northern Iowa. The proposal also raises mandatory fees by 53 dollars at the U-I, 36 dollars at I-S-U, and holds fees the same at U-N-I. The Board of Regents requested an increase of 18 million dollars and a restoration of eight million dollars from the Iowa Legislature this year — but lawmakers held the line with no increase in funding. The proposal would increase out-of-state tuition by the same as in-state at the U-I, raise it 906 dollars at I-S-U and 273 dollars at U-N-I.
The Board of Regents will consider a proposal for tuition increases at the three state universities in a meeting Thursday. The board staff is proposing a three-point five percent increase in undergrad resident tuition at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University — with a one-point-five percent increase at the University of Northern Iowa. The proposal also raises mandatory fees by 53 dollars at the U-I, 36 dollars at I-S-U, and holds fees the same at U-N-I. The Board of Regents requested an increase of 18 million dollars and a restoration of eight million dollars from the Iowa Legislature this year — but lawmakers held the line with no increase in funding. The proposal would increase out-of-state tuition by the same as in-state at the U-I, raise it 906 dollars at I-S-U and 273 dollars at U-N-I.
Exira-EHK School Board to meet tonight - 6-22-21
The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet Tuesday at 6 pm in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. Among items on the agenda: The hiring of Emma Bireline for High School English, Heather Sprague for ½ time Title 1 teacher, and Dave Buckholdt for Assistant Baseball; the resignation of Dan Spooner in Technology; Driver’s Education contracts for Paul McKay, Jeremy Blake, Richard Casady and Casey Pelzer, the Board will also act on approving milk, bread and fuel bids, a Harrison/Shelby County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan and approval of an agreement with LightBox Systems for Technology Services.
The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet Tuesday at 6 pm in the Conference Room at the Elk Horn Building. Among items on the agenda: The hiring of Emma Bireline for High School English, Heather Sprague for ½ time Title 1 teacher, and Dave Buckholdt for Assistant Baseball; the resignation of Dan Spooner in Technology; Driver’s Education contracts for Paul McKay, Jeremy Blake, Richard Casady and Casey Pelzer, the Board will also act on approving milk, bread and fuel bids, a Harrison/Shelby County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan and approval of an agreement with LightBox Systems for Technology Services.
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Tuesday, June 22nd 12:30-6 pm Dunlap St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Center
Wednesday, June 23rd Noon to 6 pm Central Church in Carroll
Noon to 6 pm Panama St. Mary's Parish Center, for reservations, call Dee Dee at
489-2891. Walk ins are welcome.
Saturday, June 26th 9:30-3 pm Cass County Community Center in Atlantic
Monday, June 28th Noon to 6 pm St. Joseph's Hall in Earling
8 am to 2 pm Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Tuesday, June 22nd 12:30-6 pm Dunlap St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Center
Wednesday, June 23rd Noon to 6 pm Central Church in Carroll
Noon to 6 pm Panama St. Mary's Parish Center, for reservations, call Dee Dee at
489-2891. Walk ins are welcome.
Saturday, June 26th 9:30-3 pm Cass County Community Center in Atlantic
Monday, June 28th Noon to 6 pm St. Joseph's Hall in Earling
8 am to 2 pm Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Myrtue's Public Health Department will make stops to outlying communities throughout the county during the month of June to offer vaccination opportunities. On even-numbered Tuesdays, Shelby County Health will go to towns on the western part of the county. On odd-numbered Tuesdays, Shelby County Public Health will go to towns on the eastern side of the county.
Appointment times are every 5 minutes Please schedule your appointment at the top half of the hour at your location preference.
West side of the County, Tuesday June 22nd:
9 am, Shelby Community Building
10 am, Portsmouth St. Mary's our Lady of Fatima Hall
11 am, Panama, St. Mary's Hall
12 noon, Earling, St. Joseph's Hall
East side of the County, Tuesday, June 29th:
9 am, Elk Horn Town Hall
10am, Irwin Community Building
11 am, Defiance Church Hall
To sign up for the mobile vaccination clinic, go to shelbycountyclinics.com and click on "Mobile COVID Vaccination Clinics - 18 Years of age and older," If additional accommodation is needed for homebound individuals, call 755-4422.
Appointment times are every 5 minutes Please schedule your appointment at the top half of the hour at your location preference.
West side of the County, Tuesday June 22nd:
9 am, Shelby Community Building
10 am, Portsmouth St. Mary's our Lady of Fatima Hall
11 am, Panama, St. Mary's Hall
12 noon, Earling, St. Joseph's Hall
East side of the County, Tuesday, June 29th:
9 am, Elk Horn Town Hall
10am, Irwin Community Building
11 am, Defiance Church Hall
To sign up for the mobile vaccination clinic, go to shelbycountyclinics.com and click on "Mobile COVID Vaccination Clinics - 18 Years of age and older," If additional accommodation is needed for homebound individuals, call 755-4422.
Shelby County Conservation and the University of Iowa will hold a fish sampling event, Tuesday, June 22nd from 6 to 7 pm at Shelby County Conservation at 516 Maple Road, Harlan. Come and learn about electro-fishing techniques and unique features of fish species found in the Nishnabotna River. The event is open to all ages, but you must register. Contact Cristina Roelofs, Shelby County Conservation at croelof@shco.org.
FMCTC will hold their Summer Picnic, 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, June 22nd, at Vet's Memorial Auditorium in Harlan. This is for all FMCTC members, perspective members and their families. Please keep social distancing and safety in mind.
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday, June 22nd at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. They will be serving lasagna, salad and dessert and the Congregational Church will be volunteering. The menu is subject to change. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend and bring a friend. Due to the rising cost of food and supplies, there is a minimum of $3 per meal to eat in. Children 15 years and younger are free.
Driver and 3 passengers injured in accident near Dunlap last Saturday – 6-21-21
Shortly after 1 am, Saturday, June 12th, 54 year old Kevin William Bruck of Dunlap was driving a red 2006 Dodge Charger south on Toledo Avenue in Dunlap and was approaching a curve to the left in the road, when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered the right side of the ditch and continued to travel south in the ditch until it struck a power pole, where it overturned and rolled multiple times for a few hundred feet coming to rest upside down in the field just west of Toledo Avenue. The vehicle’s airbags were deployed. The accident report filed by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office states that the driver and passengers were not wearing seatbelts and all four occupants of the vehicle were ejected and taken to the hospital. Bruck received suspected serious injuries and was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha by LifeNet helicopter. 19 year old Trinton Dahleen of Charter Oak, a passenger in the front of the vehicle, received suspected serious injuries and was taken by LifeFlight to UNMC. 22 year old Toby Keith Borecky of Denison, a passenger in the rear left side of the vehicle received suspected minor injuries and was transported by Woodbine Rescue to CHI Hospital in Missouri Valley. 24 year old Brandon James Krueger of Dow City, a passenger in the rear right side of the vehicle, received suspected minor injuries and was taken by Dunlap Rescue to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Bruck’s vehicle received $6,000 damage and was considered totaled. The power pole was damaged. And a corn field owned by Tony Cogdill received $100 damage. Bruck was cited for failure to maintain control and a seatbelt violation. The accident was investigated by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Shortly after 1 am, Saturday, June 12th, 54 year old Kevin William Bruck of Dunlap was driving a red 2006 Dodge Charger south on Toledo Avenue in Dunlap and was approaching a curve to the left in the road, when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered the right side of the ditch and continued to travel south in the ditch until it struck a power pole, where it overturned and rolled multiple times for a few hundred feet coming to rest upside down in the field just west of Toledo Avenue. The vehicle’s airbags were deployed. The accident report filed by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office states that the driver and passengers were not wearing seatbelts and all four occupants of the vehicle were ejected and taken to the hospital. Bruck received suspected serious injuries and was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha by LifeNet helicopter. 19 year old Trinton Dahleen of Charter Oak, a passenger in the front of the vehicle, received suspected serious injuries and was taken by LifeFlight to UNMC. 22 year old Toby Keith Borecky of Denison, a passenger in the rear left side of the vehicle received suspected minor injuries and was transported by Woodbine Rescue to CHI Hospital in Missouri Valley. 24 year old Brandon James Krueger of Dow City, a passenger in the rear right side of the vehicle, received suspected minor injuries and was taken by Dunlap Rescue to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Bruck’s vehicle received $6,000 damage and was considered totaled. The power pole was damaged. And a corn field owned by Tony Cogdill received $100 damage. Bruck was cited for failure to maintain control and a seatbelt violation. The accident was investigated by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Guilty plea in Mullinex sexual assault case - KJAN - 6-21-21 -
Court documents show a man who was formerly of Atlantic has entered a guilty plea in association with an incident that took place Oct. 3, 2019, in Story County. 20-year-old Chase Gerald Mullinex plead guilty last week, to a charge of Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, in the incident involving a female, in Story County. Mullinex – who was a student at Iowa State University at the time of the offense – will serve an indeterminate term of two years of prison – entirely suspended; Pay a fine of $855, with a 15% surcharge, $90 sexual abuse surcharge, plus court costs. He is also required to complete a psychosexual evaluation and mental health evaluation, as well as follow through with any recommended treatment. Chase Mullinex will be subject to the sex offender registry requirements as set forth in the Iowa Code, and is subject to a Class D Felony, special sentence, as set forth in the Iowa Code, for a term of ten years. During the special sentence, Mullinex will be subject to the rules and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services as if on parole, and could be incarcerated for a violation of DCS rules.
Court documents show a man who was formerly of Atlantic has entered a guilty plea in association with an incident that took place Oct. 3, 2019, in Story County. 20-year-old Chase Gerald Mullinex plead guilty last week, to a charge of Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, in the incident involving a female, in Story County. Mullinex – who was a student at Iowa State University at the time of the offense – will serve an indeterminate term of two years of prison – entirely suspended; Pay a fine of $855, with a 15% surcharge, $90 sexual abuse surcharge, plus court costs. He is also required to complete a psychosexual evaluation and mental health evaluation, as well as follow through with any recommended treatment. Chase Mullinex will be subject to the sex offender registry requirements as set forth in the Iowa Code, and is subject to a Class D Felony, special sentence, as set forth in the Iowa Code, for a term of ten years. During the special sentence, Mullinex will be subject to the rules and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services as if on parole, and could be incarcerated for a violation of DCS rules.
American Red Cross experiencing a severe blood shortage – 6-21-21 –
As the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rises and depletes the nation’s blood supply, the American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. While many people return to pre-pandemic activities and resume travel to visit loved ones, the Red Cross asks the public to remember the needs of patients this summer. Over the last three months, the Red Cross has distributed about 75,000 more blood products to meet these needs, significantly decreasing our national blood supply. All blood types are needed, particularly type O, as well as platelets. With less than half a day supply of type O blood in recent weeks, there is an emergency need for type O donors. Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants. In comparison to 2019, the Red Cross has seen demand from trauma centers climb by 10% in 2021 – more than 5 times the growth of other facilities that provide blood transfusions. You can schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-733-2767.
As the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rises and depletes the nation’s blood supply, the American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. While many people return to pre-pandemic activities and resume travel to visit loved ones, the Red Cross asks the public to remember the needs of patients this summer. Over the last three months, the Red Cross has distributed about 75,000 more blood products to meet these needs, significantly decreasing our national blood supply. All blood types are needed, particularly type O, as well as platelets. With less than half a day supply of type O blood in recent weeks, there is an emergency need for type O donors. Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number of traumas and emergency room visits, as well as overdoses and resulting transplants. In comparison to 2019, the Red Cross has seen demand from trauma centers climb by 10% in 2021 – more than 5 times the growth of other facilities that provide blood transfusions. You can schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-733-2767.
Cass County Law Enforcement News – 6-21-21 -
On Friday, Atlantic Police released a report on their latest arrests.
On May 31st, 35 year old Christopher Castillo of Atlantic was arrested for Driving While Barred.
On June 2nd, 26 year old Nicholas Renner of Atlantic was arrested for Driving While Barred.
June 7th, 52 year old Edward Davenport of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Theft 1st.
June 10th, 21 year old Gaven Fell-Nichols of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Reckless Driving and 27 year old Benser Mark of Atlantic was arrested for Public Intoxication.
On June 13th, 23 year old Levi Reining of Remsen was arrested for Interference with official acts.
And on June 17th, 21 year old Kyle Confere of Atlantic was arrested for Extortion and Violation of a No Contact Order.
All subjects were booked into the Cass County Jail. All but Confere were released after meeting with the magistrate.
The Cass County Sheriff’s office arrested 50 year old Stanley Oral Rossell of Lewis last Wednesday on a Boulder County, CO warrant for bond revocation. Rossell was transported to Cass County Jail where he is being held without bond and awaiting transport by Colorado authorities.
Tuesday, June 15th, 39 year old Brian Held Eilts of Massena was arrested on a Cass County warrant for violation of probation. Eilts was transported to Cass County Jail and is currently being held on $2,000 bond.
And on Saturday, June 12th, at around 7:45 pm, Cass County deputies responded to an accident on Interstate 80 at the 65 mile marker. Authorities say Alexandrea McAfee of Anita was driving a 2015 Ford Fusion westbound on the Interstate when she swerved to miss another vehicle entering her lane. When McAfee lost control, her car entered the north ditch. No injuries were reported.
On Friday, Atlantic Police released a report on their latest arrests.
On May 31st, 35 year old Christopher Castillo of Atlantic was arrested for Driving While Barred.
On June 2nd, 26 year old Nicholas Renner of Atlantic was arrested for Driving While Barred.
June 7th, 52 year old Edward Davenport of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Theft 1st.
June 10th, 21 year old Gaven Fell-Nichols of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Reckless Driving and 27 year old Benser Mark of Atlantic was arrested for Public Intoxication.
On June 13th, 23 year old Levi Reining of Remsen was arrested for Interference with official acts.
And on June 17th, 21 year old Kyle Confere of Atlantic was arrested for Extortion and Violation of a No Contact Order.
All subjects were booked into the Cass County Jail. All but Confere were released after meeting with the magistrate.
The Cass County Sheriff’s office arrested 50 year old Stanley Oral Rossell of Lewis last Wednesday on a Boulder County, CO warrant for bond revocation. Rossell was transported to Cass County Jail where he is being held without bond and awaiting transport by Colorado authorities.
Tuesday, June 15th, 39 year old Brian Held Eilts of Massena was arrested on a Cass County warrant for violation of probation. Eilts was transported to Cass County Jail and is currently being held on $2,000 bond.
And on Saturday, June 12th, at around 7:45 pm, Cass County deputies responded to an accident on Interstate 80 at the 65 mile marker. Authorities say Alexandrea McAfee of Anita was driving a 2015 Ford Fusion westbound on the Interstate when she swerved to miss another vehicle entering her lane. When McAfee lost control, her car entered the north ditch. No injuries were reported.
Sidney man arrested on various warrants – 6-21-21 -
33 year old James Thomas Hume of Sidney was arrested by Red Oak Police on Saturday. He was wanted on various southwest Iowa county warrants. Hume was taken into custody following a traffic stop Saturday night, near the intersection of highways 34 and 48 in Red Oak. Hume was wanted on active warrants out of Fremont County for Violation of Probation on an original charge of Domestic Abuse, which carries a $5,000 bond. He also had active warrants out of Mills County for Violation of Probation and an OWI-1st offense charge. Red Oak police transported Hume to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held while awaiting extradition to Fremont and Mills Counties.
33 year old James Thomas Hume of Sidney was arrested by Red Oak Police on Saturday. He was wanted on various southwest Iowa county warrants. Hume was taken into custody following a traffic stop Saturday night, near the intersection of highways 34 and 48 in Red Oak. Hume was wanted on active warrants out of Fremont County for Violation of Probation on an original charge of Domestic Abuse, which carries a $5,000 bond. He also had active warrants out of Mills County for Violation of Probation and an OWI-1st offense charge. Red Oak police transported Hume to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held while awaiting extradition to Fremont and Mills Counties.
More on Mills county stabbing – 6-21-21 -
Today, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office said that shortly after midnight on Sunday, Mills County Communications received a 9-1-1 call about an active stabbing that took place in Glenwood. Mills County deputies and Glenwood Police responded and found Joseph Moreno leaving a residence, bleeding heavily from his arm. Moreno said his alleged assailant was David Duncan. Law enforcement secured the scene and administered first aid to Moreno. After clearing the residence and checking with witnesses, it was determined Duncan was no longer there. While Glenwood Rescue came to the scene to provide additional medical aid to Moreno, law enforcement established a perimeter. A K9 unit from the Council Bluffs Police Department and a drone from the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, along with Omaha Police Helicopter ABLE 1 responded to the scene. Once the K9 was in-place, a track of the suspect Duncan got underway. He was located shortly thereafter. Authorities say after Duncan refused numerous orders from law enforcement, a Taser was deployed. Duncan was then taken into custody but continued to actively resist arrest. He was cleared by Glenwood Rescue and then transported to the Mills County Jail. Duncan was charged with Willful Injury causing serious bodily injury.
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One man in custody after Glenwood stabbing – 6-21-21 -
A suspect was taken into custody following a stabbing incident early Sunday morning near Glenwood. According to scanner traffic, the incident happened sometime after midnight. K-9 officers and their partners, along with a drone were dispatched to help with the search for the suspect who was apprehended at gunpoint around 12:30 am and after being shot with a Taser. No other information is available at this time.
Today, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office said that shortly after midnight on Sunday, Mills County Communications received a 9-1-1 call about an active stabbing that took place in Glenwood. Mills County deputies and Glenwood Police responded and found Joseph Moreno leaving a residence, bleeding heavily from his arm. Moreno said his alleged assailant was David Duncan. Law enforcement secured the scene and administered first aid to Moreno. After clearing the residence and checking with witnesses, it was determined Duncan was no longer there. While Glenwood Rescue came to the scene to provide additional medical aid to Moreno, law enforcement established a perimeter. A K9 unit from the Council Bluffs Police Department and a drone from the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, along with Omaha Police Helicopter ABLE 1 responded to the scene. Once the K9 was in-place, a track of the suspect Duncan got underway. He was located shortly thereafter. Authorities say after Duncan refused numerous orders from law enforcement, a Taser was deployed. Duncan was then taken into custody but continued to actively resist arrest. He was cleared by Glenwood Rescue and then transported to the Mills County Jail. Duncan was charged with Willful Injury causing serious bodily injury.
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One man in custody after Glenwood stabbing – 6-21-21 -
A suspect was taken into custody following a stabbing incident early Sunday morning near Glenwood. According to scanner traffic, the incident happened sometime after midnight. K-9 officers and their partners, along with a drone were dispatched to help with the search for the suspect who was apprehended at gunpoint around 12:30 am and after being shot with a Taser. No other information is available at this time.
Beat The Heat!! Free Fans Available at Public Health - 6-17-21 -
As the temperature and humidity increases, keeping cool can be a challenge. This week, Shelby County is looking at temperatures near or over 100 degrees. In order to help meet community need, Public Health and the Salvation Army have teamed up to provide free fans for people without air conditioning or those that need a fan to keep themselves or their family cool. If you need a fan, please call Public Health at 712.755.4422 or come to our office at 2712 12th Street in Harlan to request a free fan. One fan is available per family and provided on a first come, first served basis. We have a total of 31 fans available.
As the temperature and humidity increases, keeping cool can be a challenge. This week, Shelby County is looking at temperatures near or over 100 degrees. In order to help meet community need, Public Health and the Salvation Army have teamed up to provide free fans for people without air conditioning or those that need a fan to keep themselves or their family cool. If you need a fan, please call Public Health at 712.755.4422 or come to our office at 2712 12th Street in Harlan to request a free fan. One fan is available per family and provided on a first come, first served basis. We have a total of 31 fans available.
Test Iowa to end on July 16th – 6-17-21 -
Test Iowa, the state’s large-scale, free COVID-19 testing program which launched in April of last year, will end operations on July 16th. Staggered closings of its drive-thru testing sites and clinic locations statewide will occur over the next five weeks. The five state-operated locations will close when testing concludes at 4 pm on the following days:
Wednesday, June 23rd – Pottawattamie County
Thursday, June 24th – Linn County
Friday, June 25 – Black Hawk County
Friday, July 16th – Polk County and Scott County
Clinic Site closures will be determined by provider, but will occur no later than Friday, July 16th. Closing dates will be announced publicly and posted online at coronavirus.iowa.gov and testiowa.com. Demand for testing is at its lowest levels in more than a year since vaccine is now widely available and virus activity has significantly decreased. However, ensuring the availability of free COVID-19 tests for Iowans remains a priority. The Iowa Department of Public Health and State Hygienic Lab are finalizing plans now to provide at-home test kits free of charge to Iowa residents, following the closure of the Test Iowa program. More details will be provided in the coming weeks. Additionally, COVID-19 testing will continue to be provided by health care providers, pharmacies and other retail testing sites statewide.
Test Iowa, the state’s large-scale, free COVID-19 testing program which launched in April of last year, will end operations on July 16th. Staggered closings of its drive-thru testing sites and clinic locations statewide will occur over the next five weeks. The five state-operated locations will close when testing concludes at 4 pm on the following days:
Wednesday, June 23rd – Pottawattamie County
Thursday, June 24th – Linn County
Friday, June 25 – Black Hawk County
Friday, July 16th – Polk County and Scott County
Clinic Site closures will be determined by provider, but will occur no later than Friday, July 16th. Closing dates will be announced publicly and posted online at coronavirus.iowa.gov and testiowa.com. Demand for testing is at its lowest levels in more than a year since vaccine is now widely available and virus activity has significantly decreased. However, ensuring the availability of free COVID-19 tests for Iowans remains a priority. The Iowa Department of Public Health and State Hygienic Lab are finalizing plans now to provide at-home test kits free of charge to Iowa residents, following the closure of the Test Iowa program. More details will be provided in the coming weeks. Additionally, COVID-19 testing will continue to be provided by health care providers, pharmacies and other retail testing sites statewide.
Well-Child Visits Take Place of Athletic Physicals - 6-15-21-
Now is the time to get your regular check-up for a child under the age of 18. The regular check-up is often referred to as a “well-child visit.” These visits help ensure that infants, children and teens are getting the proper care they need to stay healthy. They give the doctor, parents and child an opportunity to talk about nutrition, safety, immunizations and many important age-appropriate topics. A well-child exam also fulfills the requirements of an athletic physical, also referred as a “back to school exam”. This year, Myrtue will not schedule a block of visits specifically for athletic physicals. Instead, parents should call to schedule a well-child visit for their adolescent or teen at a time that works with their schedule. This will meet the athletic physical requirements for participation in 7-12 grade school activities. Well-child exams will be filed with insurance and you can have one wellness check per year. Many plans pay 100% for a wellness exam. Check with your insurance company, if you have any questions. Many parents don’t know that a well-child exam will qualify as an athletic physical. Just bring the required athletic physical paperwork, and we will complete the form for you. The athletic physical lasts for 13 months. To schedule your well-child exam, which includes the athletic physical, please call 1-833-662-2273 or the local number at 755-4516. The Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination form can be found on myrtuemedical.org website under the tab Patients + Visitors | Authorization & Release Form | Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination.
Now is the time to get your regular check-up for a child under the age of 18. The regular check-up is often referred to as a “well-child visit.” These visits help ensure that infants, children and teens are getting the proper care they need to stay healthy. They give the doctor, parents and child an opportunity to talk about nutrition, safety, immunizations and many important age-appropriate topics. A well-child exam also fulfills the requirements of an athletic physical, also referred as a “back to school exam”. This year, Myrtue will not schedule a block of visits specifically for athletic physicals. Instead, parents should call to schedule a well-child visit for their adolescent or teen at a time that works with their schedule. This will meet the athletic physical requirements for participation in 7-12 grade school activities. Well-child exams will be filed with insurance and you can have one wellness check per year. Many plans pay 100% for a wellness exam. Check with your insurance company, if you have any questions. Many parents don’t know that a well-child exam will qualify as an athletic physical. Just bring the required athletic physical paperwork, and we will complete the form for you. The athletic physical lasts for 13 months. To schedule your well-child exam, which includes the athletic physical, please call 1-833-662-2273 or the local number at 755-4516. The Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination form can be found on myrtuemedical.org website under the tab Patients + Visitors | Authorization & Release Form | Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination.
Applications being accepted for health care educational grants - 6-7-21 -
Applications for healthcare educational grants from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund, which was established in 1988. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2021 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants--loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712-755-4316 or email rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org. The grants can be for new, entry-level, or advanced training or certifications.
Applications for healthcare educational grants from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund, which was established in 1988. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2021 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants--loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712-755-4316 or email rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org. The grants can be for new, entry-level, or advanced training or certifications.
HMU will operate under Tier 1 Water Warning starting this Friday - 6-11-21 -
Harlan Municipal Utilities Tier I Water Warning starts today. Tier 1 Water Warning Restrictions are no longer voluntary. No customer shall use potable processed water of the HMU water utility in any manner contrary to the following:
* No potable watering of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower or vegetable gardens (except as in B. listed below) * Watering or irrigation of vegetable gardens, trees, and shrubs less than four (4) years old and new seedlings is permitted once per week.
* Vehicle/equipment washing is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide a washing service (eg. Commercial car wash).
* No potable water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, reflecting pools, or any other structure that can be used to house water for recreational use.
* No potable water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, or building exteriors.
* Racetracks shall not use potable water for dust control on the racetrack.
* No potable water shall be used for cleaning equipment, machinery, or interior spaces.
* Water shall be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
* Customers with facilities for tank loading water sales may be curtailed or eliminated.
* No potable water shall be used for recreational or leisure water use, including sporting complexes and golf courses. Drinking fountains and restrooms will remain open.
* All use of fire hydrant meters are prohibited.
* Interruptible customers will reduce average daily water usage by 25% and make all attempts to use water only during the hours of 8:00 pm through 8:00 am. If non-compliant, please see surcharges.
Note: Non-compliance may result in surcharges being applied to customer’s accounts. Letters will be mailed to customers with information regarding the Tier I Water Warning.
Harlan Municipal Utilities Tier I Water Warning starts today. Tier 1 Water Warning Restrictions are no longer voluntary. No customer shall use potable processed water of the HMU water utility in any manner contrary to the following:
* No potable watering of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower or vegetable gardens (except as in B. listed below) * Watering or irrigation of vegetable gardens, trees, and shrubs less than four (4) years old and new seedlings is permitted once per week.
* Vehicle/equipment washing is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide a washing service (eg. Commercial car wash).
* No potable water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, reflecting pools, or any other structure that can be used to house water for recreational use.
* No potable water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, or building exteriors.
* Racetracks shall not use potable water for dust control on the racetrack.
* No potable water shall be used for cleaning equipment, machinery, or interior spaces.
* Water shall be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
* Customers with facilities for tank loading water sales may be curtailed or eliminated.
* No potable water shall be used for recreational or leisure water use, including sporting complexes and golf courses. Drinking fountains and restrooms will remain open.
* All use of fire hydrant meters are prohibited.
* Interruptible customers will reduce average daily water usage by 25% and make all attempts to use water only during the hours of 8:00 pm through 8:00 am. If non-compliant, please see surcharges.
Note: Non-compliance may result in surcharges being applied to customer’s accounts. Letters will be mailed to customers with information regarding the Tier I Water Warning.
RWRWA Implements Level Yellow Water Conservation - 6-18-21 -
The drought conditions has led to the Regional Water Rural Water Association to implement Water Conservation Action Level Yellow last week for residents and businesses in Portsmouth, Earling, Panama, Elk Horn, Avoca, Brayton, Minden, and Exira. This includes the following restrictions:
- No outdoor watering or irrigation of any kind between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. No watering or irrigation of lawns whatsoever. Watering of flowers, vegetable gardens, trees or shrubs less than four years old, and new seedlings is permitted once per week, with an application not to exceed one inch.
- No car washing, except at commercial establishments that provide car washing as their only means of income. For commercial car washes, hours of use must be restricted to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, or similar articles.
- No water shall be used to clean streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
- For necessary agricultural and industrial water usages, such as the filling of spraying tanks, reduce the flow rate and fill over a longer period, including overnight, to reduce the instantaneous demand on our system.
- Water flow may be reduced or terminated as needed to protect the system’s integrity, including to customers who are found to be not following rules.
- Customers with large meters (1” and larger) will pay a higher rate during the June meter reading period, as the last “step rate” shall be suspended.
- Customers of Regional Water who use more water in the June meter reading period than their winter average shall be charged an additional premium of ten cents per one thousand gallons over their winter average. Customers who normally use three thousand gallons or less in the winter and still use only three thousand gallons or less in the June meter reading period will NOT be affected.
The drought conditions has led to the Regional Water Rural Water Association to implement Water Conservation Action Level Yellow last week for residents and businesses in Portsmouth, Earling, Panama, Elk Horn, Avoca, Brayton, Minden, and Exira. This includes the following restrictions:
- No outdoor watering or irrigation of any kind between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. No watering or irrigation of lawns whatsoever. Watering of flowers, vegetable gardens, trees or shrubs less than four years old, and new seedlings is permitted once per week, with an application not to exceed one inch.
- No car washing, except at commercial establishments that provide car washing as their only means of income. For commercial car washes, hours of use must be restricted to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, or similar articles.
- No water shall be used to clean streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
- For necessary agricultural and industrial water usages, such as the filling of spraying tanks, reduce the flow rate and fill over a longer period, including overnight, to reduce the instantaneous demand on our system.
- Water flow may be reduced or terminated as needed to protect the system’s integrity, including to customers who are found to be not following rules.
- Customers with large meters (1” and larger) will pay a higher rate during the June meter reading period, as the last “step rate” shall be suspended.
- Customers of Regional Water who use more water in the June meter reading period than their winter average shall be charged an additional premium of ten cents per one thousand gallons over their winter average. Customers who normally use three thousand gallons or less in the winter and still use only three thousand gallons or less in the June meter reading period will NOT be affected.
Regional Water Water Use Restrictions - 6-5-21 -
Due to heightened customer usage while dry water table conditions persist, in order to protect public health, Regional Water is moving to Action Level Yellow of our water conservation plan. All Regional Water customers in Shelby, Harrison, Audubon Counties, and in Pottawattamie County north or east of the City of Neola, are now on Mandatory Water Use Restrictions. We must also ask for residents and businesses in the towns of Portsmouth, Earling, Panama, Elk Horn, Avoca, Brayton, Minden, and Exira to abide by these additional restrictions.
1.) No outdoor watering or irrigation of any kind between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. No watering or irrigation of lawns whatsoever. Watering of flowers, vegetable gardens, trees or shrubs less than four years old, and new seedlings is permitted once per week, with an application not to exceed one inch.
2.) No car washing, except at commercial establishments that provide car washing as their only means of income. For commercial car washes, hours of use must be restricted to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
3.) No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, or similar articles.
4.) No water shall be used to clean streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
5.) For necessary agricultural and industrial water usages, such as the filling of spraying tanks, reduce the flow rate and fill over a longer period, including overnight, to reduce the instantaneous demand on our system.
6.) Water flow may be reduced or terminated as needed to protect the system’s integrity, including to customers who are found to be not following rules.
7.) Customers with large meters (1” and larger) will pay a higher rate during the June meter reading period, as the last “step rate” shall be suspended.
8.) Customers of Regional Water who use more water in the June meter reading period than their winter average shall be charged an additional premium of ten cents per one thousand gallons over their winter average. Customers who normally use three thousand gallons or less in the winter and still use only three thousand gallons or less in the June meter reading period will NOT be affected.
Due to heightened customer usage while dry water table conditions persist, in order to protect public health, Regional Water is moving to Action Level Yellow of our water conservation plan. All Regional Water customers in Shelby, Harrison, Audubon Counties, and in Pottawattamie County north or east of the City of Neola, are now on Mandatory Water Use Restrictions. We must also ask for residents and businesses in the towns of Portsmouth, Earling, Panama, Elk Horn, Avoca, Brayton, Minden, and Exira to abide by these additional restrictions.
1.) No outdoor watering or irrigation of any kind between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. No watering or irrigation of lawns whatsoever. Watering of flowers, vegetable gardens, trees or shrubs less than four years old, and new seedlings is permitted once per week, with an application not to exceed one inch.
2.) No car washing, except at commercial establishments that provide car washing as their only means of income. For commercial car washes, hours of use must be restricted to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
3.) No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, or similar articles.
4.) No water shall be used to clean streets, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
5.) For necessary agricultural and industrial water usages, such as the filling of spraying tanks, reduce the flow rate and fill over a longer period, including overnight, to reduce the instantaneous demand on our system.
6.) Water flow may be reduced or terminated as needed to protect the system’s integrity, including to customers who are found to be not following rules.
7.) Customers with large meters (1” and larger) will pay a higher rate during the June meter reading period, as the last “step rate” shall be suspended.
8.) Customers of Regional Water who use more water in the June meter reading period than their winter average shall be charged an additional premium of ten cents per one thousand gallons over their winter average. Customers who normally use three thousand gallons or less in the winter and still use only three thousand gallons or less in the June meter reading period will NOT be affected.
Denison Municipal Utilities issues Water Watch - Harlan Newspapers - 6-11-21 -
On Wednesday, June 9th, Denison Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees implemented a Water Watch which is the first step of the Water Conservation Plan previously approved by the board. The Harlan Newspapers says the Water Conservation Plan has 3 steps or phases that can be implemented by the Board based on the ability of the water system to meet the needs of the customers. Under a Water Watch, water customers of DMU and West Central Iowa Rural Water Association are being asked to conserve water. The extended dry spell has caused ground water levels to drop at the municipal water wells and customer demand for irrigation, recreation and hydration has increased. Currently, the wells are still able to produce water but the water levels are trending down. To provide the needed water for all essential residential, commercial and industrial uses, and municipal fire protection, they ask customers to be mindful of their water uses during this prolonged hot, dry period.
Steps that should be taken to conserve water include:
No watering of lawns, shrubs or gardens between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
No water should be used to fill private swimming pools, reflecting pools or any other outdoor
pool or pond.
No water should be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment,
machinery and interior spaces.
No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors.
Water should be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
At-home car washing should be discontinued
The use of child sprinkler toys and wading pools be reduced or limited.
Clothes washers and dishwashers should only be run when you have a full load.
Check for leaks in faucets and toilets and get them repaired.
Also, it is common that during hot weather people take more showers and baths. Consider shortening the length of time in the shower and perhaps fill the bathtub only ½ full.
There will be penalties applied for violations of the Water Watch. For a first violation, the utility shall issue a written notice of violation to the water user violating the water use restrictions imposed during a Water Watch. For any subsequent violations within a 12 month period a $20 surcharge shall be imposed on the customer’s water bill.
On Wednesday, June 9th, Denison Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees implemented a Water Watch which is the first step of the Water Conservation Plan previously approved by the board. The Harlan Newspapers says the Water Conservation Plan has 3 steps or phases that can be implemented by the Board based on the ability of the water system to meet the needs of the customers. Under a Water Watch, water customers of DMU and West Central Iowa Rural Water Association are being asked to conserve water. The extended dry spell has caused ground water levels to drop at the municipal water wells and customer demand for irrigation, recreation and hydration has increased. Currently, the wells are still able to produce water but the water levels are trending down. To provide the needed water for all essential residential, commercial and industrial uses, and municipal fire protection, they ask customers to be mindful of their water uses during this prolonged hot, dry period.
Steps that should be taken to conserve water include:
No watering of lawns, shrubs or gardens between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
No water should be used to fill private swimming pools, reflecting pools or any other outdoor
pool or pond.
No water should be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment,
machinery and interior spaces.
No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors.
Water should be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
At-home car washing should be discontinued
The use of child sprinkler toys and wading pools be reduced or limited.
Clothes washers and dishwashers should only be run when you have a full load.
Check for leaks in faucets and toilets and get them repaired.
Also, it is common that during hot weather people take more showers and baths. Consider shortening the length of time in the shower and perhaps fill the bathtub only ½ full.
There will be penalties applied for violations of the Water Watch. For a first violation, the utility shall issue a written notice of violation to the water user violating the water use restrictions imposed during a Water Watch. For any subsequent violations within a 12 month period a $20 surcharge shall be imposed on the customer’s water bill.
West Central Iowa Rural Water Association requesting conservation measures – 6-9-21 -
West Central Iowa Rural Water Association recently sent a letter out to their customers. The letter stated that we are seeing a prolonged drought that began last year and has continued, which has resulted in a decrease in the well levels of WCIRWA's well fields plus there is an increased demand. To proactively address the decrease in these water levels and the increase in demand and to maintain a satisfactory water supply, we are requesting voluntary water conservation measures.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, we are asking everyone to do their part in following guidelines listed below to prevent more restrictive or mandatory measures.
• Use private wells if available; even out demand by utilizing storage tanks to fill at a lesser rate over a longer period of time, then transfer to equipment; and filling tanks during off peak time from 9 pm to 6 am.
• No watering of lawns.
• No water should be used to fill private swimming pools, children's wading pools, reflecting pools or any other outdoor pool or pond.
• No water should be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment, machinery, and interior spaces.
• No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors.
• Water should be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
• Install water saving devices on faucets and shower-heads, also take shorter showers and lower levels of water in tubs.
• Do only full loads of laundry and fill dishwasher completely before operating.
• Refrain from washing vehicles.
Additional, more-restrictive conservation conditions may be declared depending on the recovery rate of the wells.
Priority of usage if additional measures are needed will be:
1: Human Consumption
2: Livestock consumption
3: Ag use for spraying
Hopefully the drought will not linger and water operations can return to normal. Please call 712-655-2534 or 888-844-2614 if you have any questions or comments and thank you in advance for your cooperation!
West Central Iowa Rural Water Association recently sent a letter out to their customers. The letter stated that we are seeing a prolonged drought that began last year and has continued, which has resulted in a decrease in the well levels of WCIRWA's well fields plus there is an increased demand. To proactively address the decrease in these water levels and the increase in demand and to maintain a satisfactory water supply, we are requesting voluntary water conservation measures.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, we are asking everyone to do their part in following guidelines listed below to prevent more restrictive or mandatory measures.
• Use private wells if available; even out demand by utilizing storage tanks to fill at a lesser rate over a longer period of time, then transfer to equipment; and filling tanks during off peak time from 9 pm to 6 am.
• No watering of lawns.
• No water should be used to fill private swimming pools, children's wading pools, reflecting pools or any other outdoor pool or pond.
• No water should be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment, machinery, and interior spaces.
• No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors.
• Water should be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
• Install water saving devices on faucets and shower-heads, also take shorter showers and lower levels of water in tubs.
• Do only full loads of laundry and fill dishwasher completely before operating.
• Refrain from washing vehicles.
Additional, more-restrictive conservation conditions may be declared depending on the recovery rate of the wells.
Priority of usage if additional measures are needed will be:
1: Human Consumption
2: Livestock consumption
3: Ag use for spraying
Hopefully the drought will not linger and water operations can return to normal. Please call 712-655-2534 or 888-844-2614 if you have any questions or comments and thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Water Emergency Declared in Audubon - 6-7-21 -
Audubon Mayor Barb Jacobsen has issued a Water Emergency in effect immediately, and until September 1, 2021. The following actions will be prohibited:
Audubon Mayor Barb Jacobsen has issued a Water Emergency in effect immediately, and until September 1, 2021. The following actions will be prohibited:
- Watering Yards: The sprinkling, watering, or irrigating of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground cover, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers, or any other vegetation.
- Washing Mobile Equipment: The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, trailer-houses, railroad cars, or any other type of mobile equipment.
- Cleaning Outdoor Services: The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches, and other outdoor services.
- Cleaning Buildings: The washing of the outside of the dwellings; the washing of the inside and outside of office buildings.
- Cleaning Equipment and Machinery: The washing and cleaning of any business or industrial equipment and machinery.
- Ornamental Fountains: The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making a similar use of water.
- Swimming Pools: The swimming and wading pools not employing a filter and recirculating system.
- Fire Hydrants: The use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency.
- Escape through Defective Plumbing. The escape of water through defective plumbing, which shall mean the knowing permission for defective plumbing to remain out of repair.
- Restaurants: The serving of drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food establishments unless requested by the individual.
City Of Carroll Is “Firmly” Recommending Water Conservation As Dry Conditions Continue - Carroll Broadcasting - 6-14-21 -
Carroll Broadcasting reports the City of Carroll is urging residents to monitor and limit water consumption wherever they can as extremely dry conditions continue throughout the region. City Manager, Mike Pogge-Weaver, is reporting that the city’s water supply aquifer has lowered almost 11 feet in the last 38 days while water consumption within the community reached record usage levels over the past week. He says the average daily water use is around 1.17 million gallons. On June 8, more than 2.68 million gallons were pumped, as compared to the all-time peak of just shy of 2.42 million gallons pumped on July 15, 2005. The city’s water conservation policy calls for a drought contingency plan to be implemented when the aquifer falls to a level of 86 feet below ground surface; a level the community is nearing with the aquifer measured at 72.75 feet below ground surface on Thursday, June 10. The city is suggesting residents fix leaking faucets and toilets and report any leaks or broken pipes immediately. They urge everyone to monitor their water bill for unusually high usage, which could indicate a hidden leak; to reduce water with shortened showers and only washing dishes or clothes when there is a full load and to reduce lawn watering to two days per week and in the cooler parts of the day. Restrictions will come into play if that aquifer level reaches the tripping point. Anyone with questions can contact the city at 792-1000.
Carroll Broadcasting reports the City of Carroll is urging residents to monitor and limit water consumption wherever they can as extremely dry conditions continue throughout the region. City Manager, Mike Pogge-Weaver, is reporting that the city’s water supply aquifer has lowered almost 11 feet in the last 38 days while water consumption within the community reached record usage levels over the past week. He says the average daily water use is around 1.17 million gallons. On June 8, more than 2.68 million gallons were pumped, as compared to the all-time peak of just shy of 2.42 million gallons pumped on July 15, 2005. The city’s water conservation policy calls for a drought contingency plan to be implemented when the aquifer falls to a level of 86 feet below ground surface; a level the community is nearing with the aquifer measured at 72.75 feet below ground surface on Thursday, June 10. The city is suggesting residents fix leaking faucets and toilets and report any leaks or broken pipes immediately. They urge everyone to monitor their water bill for unusually high usage, which could indicate a hidden leak; to reduce water with shortened showers and only washing dishes or clothes when there is a full load and to reduce lawn watering to two days per week and in the cooler parts of the day. Restrictions will come into play if that aquifer level reaches the tripping point. Anyone with questions can contact the city at 792-1000.
City of Oakland issues Water Warning Tier I of the Water Conservation Plan – 6-15-21 -
Due to dry conditions and high temperatures the City of Oakland has implemented Water Warning Tier I of the Water Conservation Plan, effective, June 15. Oakland Mayor Brant Miller said they are asking residents to follow some established guidelines that have been set in the plan. Miller said the Tier I Water Warning will stay in place as long as we continue to experience drought conditions.
WATER WARNING – A Tier I or Tier II Water Warning may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a serious threat to the ability of the water or wastewater system to meet the needs of its customers currently or in the foreseeable future. Indicators of the need to impose a Tier I water warning include: system operating at 85% of pumping capacity; significant decrease in the pumping water level of wells or significant decrease in recovery rate of water level in wells. Indicators of the need to impose a Tier II water warning include severe system emergencies such as a chemical spill or major system failure.
WATER WARNING – TIER I – Under a Tier I Water Warning, no person shall use potable processed water of the municipal water service in any manner contrary to the following:
-Outdoor watering or irrigation of lawns is prohibited.
-Outdoor watering of any kind is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily.
-Water or irrigation of flower and vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs less than 4 years old, and new seeding or sod is permitted once per week with an application not to exceed one inch.
-Car washing is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide that service.
-No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, reflecting pools, or any other outdoor pool or pond.
-No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, or building exteriors.
-No water shall be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment, machinery, and interior spaces.
-Water shall be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
-Use of water-consuming comfort air conditioning equipment which consumes in excess of 5 percent of the water circulating in such equipment is prohibited.
-Tank load water sales may be curtailed or eliminated. Water reclaimed or recycled after some primary use, such as water that has been used for washing or cooling, may be used without restriction.
Additionally, water derived from other sources than the city water utility, such as water condensed from the atmosphere by air conditioners or collected from rain or snow, may be used without restriction.
Due to dry conditions and high temperatures the City of Oakland has implemented Water Warning Tier I of the Water Conservation Plan, effective, June 15. Oakland Mayor Brant Miller said they are asking residents to follow some established guidelines that have been set in the plan. Miller said the Tier I Water Warning will stay in place as long as we continue to experience drought conditions.
WATER WARNING – A Tier I or Tier II Water Warning may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a serious threat to the ability of the water or wastewater system to meet the needs of its customers currently or in the foreseeable future. Indicators of the need to impose a Tier I water warning include: system operating at 85% of pumping capacity; significant decrease in the pumping water level of wells or significant decrease in recovery rate of water level in wells. Indicators of the need to impose a Tier II water warning include severe system emergencies such as a chemical spill or major system failure.
WATER WARNING – TIER I – Under a Tier I Water Warning, no person shall use potable processed water of the municipal water service in any manner contrary to the following:
-Outdoor watering or irrigation of lawns is prohibited.
-Outdoor watering of any kind is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily.
-Water or irrigation of flower and vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs less than 4 years old, and new seeding or sod is permitted once per week with an application not to exceed one inch.
-Car washing is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide that service.
-No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, reflecting pools, or any other outdoor pool or pond.
-No water shall be used to wash streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, or building exteriors.
-No water shall be used for nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment, machinery, and interior spaces.
-Water shall be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
-Use of water-consuming comfort air conditioning equipment which consumes in excess of 5 percent of the water circulating in such equipment is prohibited.
-Tank load water sales may be curtailed or eliminated. Water reclaimed or recycled after some primary use, such as water that has been used for washing or cooling, may be used without restriction.
Additionally, water derived from other sources than the city water utility, such as water condensed from the atmosphere by air conditioners or collected from rain or snow, may be used without restriction.
Upcoming events -
St. Boniface Parish Picnic is now taking pre-registration for the Bags Tournament. Call Jay at 579-9022 to register your team of 2. Sign in will be at 2 pm on Sunday, July 4th.
Commercial Space is available for the Shelby County Fair Commercial building. Exhibit dates are July 15th through the 18th. Contact information is available at shelbycountyiowafair.org or contact Susan at 579-5675.
Connections Area Agency on Aging Senior Farmer’s Market Voucher Distribution - 5-13-21
Connections Area Agency is pleased to announce that the state is continuing the Farmers Market voucher program for older Iowans. With this program, seniors meeting income requirements can obtain vouchers that they can use at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $30.00 worth of fresh, locally grown produce. This year we will be asking individuals to call in starting 06/01/2021 to 800-432-9209 x8888 and leave a message with their name and phone number. All calls will be returned within five business days. The staff person who returns your call will then fill out your application on the phone and vouchers will be assigned and mailed out on Thursdays of each week.
Program Criteria:
$32,227 Married
Connections Area Agency is pleased to announce that the state is continuing the Farmers Market voucher program for older Iowans. With this program, seniors meeting income requirements can obtain vouchers that they can use at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $30.00 worth of fresh, locally grown produce. This year we will be asking individuals to call in starting 06/01/2021 to 800-432-9209 x8888 and leave a message with their name and phone number. All calls will be returned within five business days. The staff person who returns your call will then fill out your application on the phone and vouchers will be assigned and mailed out on Thursdays of each week.
Program Criteria:
- Must be at least 60 years of age or older
- Annual income must be less than
$32,227 Married
- When a staff member returns your call please indicate whether you are applying as an individual or a married couple.
Covid-19 Vaccinations in our area - 5-10-21 -
Kwik R-X Pharmacy is now offering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to all adults 18 and older! For an appointment, give them a call at 755-3823 for help with scheduling. And Pexton Pharmacy is also offering vaccinations. Vaccination appointments are available for everyone ages 18 and older. Please visit pextonpharmacy.com/covid to schedule your appointment.
Kwik R-X Pharmacy is now offering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to all adults 18 and older! For an appointment, give them a call at 755-3823 for help with scheduling. And Pexton Pharmacy is also offering vaccinations. Vaccination appointments are available for everyone ages 18 and older. Please visit pextonpharmacy.com/covid to schedule your appointment.
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open 4 to 6 pm, Thursday, June 24th, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Earling. They will be serving lasagna, salad and dessert. The menu is subject to change. The meal is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend and bring a friend. Due to the rising cost of food and supplies, there is a minimum of $3 per meal to eat in. Children 15 years and younger are free.
SHELBY’S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD JUNE 25TH AND 26TH. EVERYTHING KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY EVENING, WITH THE 150TH KICK OFF IN THE PARK WITH THE OPENING OF THE TIME CAPSULE! THE FUN CONTINUES AT 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING, TIWH THE BBQ COMPETITION BEGINNING. FROM 6:30-9:30 THE SHELBY FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD A PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND THE HOT SPOTS WILL HAVE A BLOODY MARY BAR. THE FLAG RAISING WILL BE HELD AT 8 AM AND THE REST OF THE DAY WILL HAVE A SILENT AUCTION, THE 1ST LUMBERJACK SHOW, 5k FUN RUN, FOOD TRUCKS, NATE HALL WOOD CARVING, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, THE PARADE AT 11 AM, FIREFIGHTER WATER FIGHTS, PIG BINGO, A STREET DANCE FEATURING MURPHY’S LAW, PLUS RIDE THE SKY HELICOPTERS, RAFFLES AND THE DAY ENDS WITH FIREWORKS! SHELBY’S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JUNE 25TH AND 26TH!
THE MANILLA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 11th ANNUAL OUTLAW TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL WILL BE BACK IN TOWN ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26th. THERE WILL BE 7 OUTLAW CLASSES OF PULLING ACTION, INCLUDING 3200 PROFIELD, PRO STOCK 4X4, LIGHT LTD PROTRACTORS, LIGHT SUPER STOCK, LTD PRO STOCK TRACTORS, DIESEL SUPER STOCK AND MODIFIED 4 WD TRUCKS IT’S THUNDER BY THE TRACKS IN MANILLA. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 4 PM WITH THE PULLS STARTING AT 6 PM.
THIS SATURDAY, THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA WILL CELEBRATE THEIR ANNUAL MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL. IT’S FREE AND ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN WITH FREE ADMISSION THROUGH 7 M SATURDAY, SO COME AND SEE THE NEW EXHIBITS AND SHOP THE DESIGN STORE. AT 5 PM, THERE WILL BE A DANISH-STYLE HOT DOG MEAL, FOR A FREE WILL DONATION, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. THERE WILL BE HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND COOKIES BY TESSA’S HANDCRAFTED TREATS! VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES WILL BE SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN-SCANDANAVIAN FOUNDATION. LIVE PERFORMANCES AND SING ALONGS WITH PIANIST GLENN HENRIKSEN AND SINGER GERRY BEHNENDORF. AT 9 PM, THERE WILL BE THE SUNSET BONFIRE. IN CASE OF RAIN, ALL ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT THE BONFIRE, WILL BE MOVED INSIDE. BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS, GAMES AND BEVERAGES AND HAVE A DAY AND EVENING FULL OF FUN AT THE MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY AT THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA IN ELK HORN.
FIRST Annual Ride 4 Resilience and Recovery June 26th - 6-7-21 -
NAMI Southwest Iowa will hold its’ FIRST Annual Ride 4 Resilience and Recovery bike ride fundraiser on June 26, 2021, on the beautiful Wabash Trace! The ride includes two routes that participants can choose from: Council Bluffs to Mineola OR Council Bluffs to Shenandoah. Registration is open now – anyone registering by June 10th will receive a FREE t-shirt!
Participant fees are $30 if they register ahead of time on our website (http://www.namisouthwestiowa.com), or $35 as a walk-in registration the day of the event. Registration will be open from 7AM – 10AM on June 26th at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park (Harry Langdon Blvd and E South Omaha Bridge Rd) in Council Bluffs. Free event T-shirts will be given to all participants registered by June 10th! Trek Omaha will be onsite at registration to ensure your bike is trail ready, and there will be lots of free prizes, water, and snacks along the way – so come out ready to enjoy the day with us!
NAMI Southwest Iowa will hold its’ FIRST Annual Ride 4 Resilience and Recovery bike ride fundraiser on June 26, 2021, on the beautiful Wabash Trace! The ride includes two routes that participants can choose from: Council Bluffs to Mineola OR Council Bluffs to Shenandoah. Registration is open now – anyone registering by June 10th will receive a FREE t-shirt!
Participant fees are $30 if they register ahead of time on our website (http://www.namisouthwestiowa.com), or $35 as a walk-in registration the day of the event. Registration will be open from 7AM – 10AM on June 26th at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park (Harry Langdon Blvd and E South Omaha Bridge Rd) in Council Bluffs. Free event T-shirts will be given to all participants registered by June 10th! Trek Omaha will be onsite at registration to ensure your bike is trail ready, and there will be lots of free prizes, water, and snacks along the way – so come out ready to enjoy the day with us!
The Hansen House in Harlan is holding a Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association, June 27th, from 11 to 2. They will hold Pop's Car Show and Trolley Rides at the Hansen House in Harlan at 703 Dye Street in Harlan.
NAMI Connection - National Alliance on Mental Illness Recovery Support Group = In-Person Support Group will meet 6:30-8 pm Monday, June 28th, at the SCCO Building - Hero's Attic- at 1105 8th Street in Harlan. For more information call 712-542-7904.
The Foodbank for the Heartland Mobile Pantry will be in Harlan, Monday, June 28th, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Veteran’s Memorial Building in Harlan. There will be a limit of 1 box of non-perishable foods, 1 box of produce and 1 loaf of bread plus frozen meat. There is a limit of 2 per vehicle until all is gone, with a total of 200 households served. The event is sponsored by the Harlan Lion’s Club.
"Lean Into Life" will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month, July 1st, July 15th and August 5th and 19th, at Myrtue Medical Center's Prairie Room from 6:30-7:30 pm. Lean Into Life is a community group for widows and widowers who have lost a spouse. Come and share stories, questions and wisdom while helping one another.
The theme for the Exira 156th annual 4th of July celebration is "Welcome to Fabulous Exira, Iowa." The celebration will run Saturday, July 3rd through Tuesday, July 6th! Scott Amusements Carnival will be on the midway all 4 days. On July 3rd, there will be a community BBQ and street dance. The 4th will feature foot races, the huge parade at 10:30 am, rodeo, kids tractor pull and fireworks. Monday, July 5th, there will be a rodeo and "Party in the Park" with Soul Kat. and on Tuesday, July 5th, there will be a road run, co-ed softball tournament, street dance with Lemon Fresh Day.
The 2021 St. Boniface Parish Picnic in Westphalia is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 3rd and 4th! On Saturday, mass will begin at 4 pm withstands opening after mass and the huge auction at 7 pm. On Sunday the stands will open at 2 pm, the bean bags tournament will start at 2 pm and the Staley’s Chicken Supper will be held from 4 to 8 pm. Both days you can enjoy the Barnyard Bounce, Battle As Throw, Toddler Candy playland, Toxic Crop and Barrel cars, Rosary Society Fancywork Stand, a food stand, beer stand, music by DJ Dotz plus ride the mechanical bull!
The Red, White and Boom Festival will be held July 3rd in Denison. The majority of events will be at Yellowsmoke Park with the main highlight of the day, the fireworks at around 10 pm. A new addition this year will be a scavenger hunt at Yellow Smoke Park at 10 am at the beach. The Bill Riley Talent show will take place at Washington Park in Denison starting at 1 pm, plus a parade in uptown Denison with line-up at 3 pm and the parade starting at 3:30. There will be a sand castle contest for kids 12 and under at 5 pm, sidewalk art contest for kids 12 an under starting at 6 pm, and of course, don't forget the Sink or Float Cardboard Boat Race at 7 pm. Also new this year is the flow and splash dodgeball beginning at 8:15 pm. There will also be food vendors and music at the beach.
Celebrate Independence day this year in the City of Oakland! Stop by on the 4th, for the Fire Department pancake breakfast from 7-10:30. Form 9 to noon, there will be vendors, a kids parade and the Nishnabotna museum will be open, plus there will be a silent auction. A community church service will be held at the ball park, a car show, games in the park, bingo for adults, a big parade starting at 5, pie eating contest, music in the park, and the day will end with fireworks.
The Avoca 4th of July celebration is jam packed with fun things to do this Sunday. The day will kick off with the American Legion Vehicle Show on Main Street from 9 to noon. From 11 am to 2 pm, there will be an American Legion hot dog meal plus bar drinks fundraiser for roof repair. Also from 11 to 2, the United Church of Avoca food stand will be open. Watermelon will be served starting at 12 noon at Freedom Plaza, sponsored by Pauley-Jones Funeral Home. Parade line up will start at the fairgrounds starting at 11 am, with the parade starting at 2. And then after dusk, there will be fireworks at the Avoca Country View Clubhouse!
A Summer art camp, sponsored by Brick Wall Gallery, will take place July 5th through 9th at the gallery in Downtown Harlan. This is for ages 8 to 12 and there are only 10 spots available so get your reservations in early. Price is $125. For more information, contact Brian Byrnes at 713/446-4004.
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies include:
Tuesday, July 6, 11 am – Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.
Tuesday, July 6, 11 am – Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.
Have you or someone you know wanted to visit the Shelby County Historical Museum in Harlan, but couldn’t find the right time? Well, now you can! This summer the museum is extending their hours every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 8 am to 8 pm. Stop by the museum to experience hands on interactive exhibits, find out what life was like in the past and to learn more about the unique history of Shelby County! Extended hours once again are 8 am to 8 pm the 1st and third Tuesday of each month including: July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd and August 17th.
The Animal Rescue League of Harlan and the Iowa Community Kitchen will hold a Christmas in July Fundraiser, Saturday, July 24th at the Corley Hall. Doors open and a cash bar will open at 4 pm. At 5 pm, Entertainment with DJ Twisted will begin and at 7 pm, there will be an auction with Auctioneer Luke Larsen. Dinner for the evening is a choice of pulled pork, hot dog or hamburger plate for $5.
Shelby County Special Olympics now has delegation for athletes 18 and older - 6-17-21 -
Shelby County and the surrounding area now have a Special Olympics delegation for athletes 18 years of age and older!
The Shelby County Special Olympics delegation will focus on one sport this year, bowling, with plans on adding more sports as the group grows. Bowlers will start practicing in August and participate in the October regional competition in Council Bluffs. Winners at the fall competition will then be able to compete at the State level. To be eligible to compete in Special Olympics as an adult, athletes must be 18 years of age or older and have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay or a developmental disability. Interested athletes should contact delegation managers, Jennifer and Joey Hansen at 712-579-9351 or email hansenjenniferd@gmail.com to get information and the necessary paperwork. All forms need turned in by July 31st, 2021. Practices and competitions cannot happen without volunteers. This is a rewarding opportunity to get to know the athletes! If anyone is interested in volunteering, please use the contact information above to get more information.
Shelby County and the surrounding area now have a Special Olympics delegation for athletes 18 years of age and older!
The Shelby County Special Olympics delegation will focus on one sport this year, bowling, with plans on adding more sports as the group grows. Bowlers will start practicing in August and participate in the October regional competition in Council Bluffs. Winners at the fall competition will then be able to compete at the State level. To be eligible to compete in Special Olympics as an adult, athletes must be 18 years of age or older and have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay or a developmental disability. Interested athletes should contact delegation managers, Jennifer and Joey Hansen at 712-579-9351 or email hansenjenniferd@gmail.com to get information and the necessary paperwork. All forms need turned in by July 31st, 2021. Practices and competitions cannot happen without volunteers. This is a rewarding opportunity to get to know the athletes! If anyone is interested in volunteering, please use the contact information above to get more information.
The SCCO Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held Tuesday, August 10th. This is a 9 hole-4 player scramble. The cost is $35 per person. Shotgun start is at 6 pm. For more information, call 235-7226.
Beyond BOW - Women, Water and Wine - 5-10-21 -
Registration is now open for Beyond BOW (becoming an outdoors woman - Women, Water and Wine). The event will be held between Nishna Bend Recreation Area and Prairie Rose State Park on August 27th to 29th. On Friday evening, we go over kayaking basics and paddle at Prairie Rose. That evening they will have a bonfire and encourage participants to bring their favorite bottle of wine. Saturday morning they will begin the day paddling the Nishnabotna River. They will pack lunches and take their lunch break on a sandbar. That evening they will be making butterfly wing earrings. Sunday will be a day of hiking, wild edibles and Dutch oven cooking. They will end the event after lunch. You can check it out and sign up at constantcontact.com/register/event.
Registration is now open for Beyond BOW (becoming an outdoors woman - Women, Water and Wine). The event will be held between Nishna Bend Recreation Area and Prairie Rose State Park on August 27th to 29th. On Friday evening, we go over kayaking basics and paddle at Prairie Rose. That evening they will have a bonfire and encourage participants to bring their favorite bottle of wine. Saturday morning they will begin the day paddling the Nishnabotna River. They will pack lunches and take their lunch break on a sandbar. That evening they will be making butterfly wing earrings. Sunday will be a day of hiking, wild edibles and Dutch oven cooking. They will end the event after lunch. You can check it out and sign up at constantcontact.com/register/event.
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