A robbery at the Irwin Country Store at 305 Cora Street in Irwin was reported Tuesday to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.  On Tuesday night at approximately 9:45pm employees of the store called the Shelby County Communications Center to report an armed robbery and provide a description of the suspect and his vehicle.

Responding deputies spotted the white Pontiac matching the suspect vehicle on their way to the scene in the 1000 block of 2200th Street west of Defiance.  There was then a short pursuit before the driver yielded to Deputies and was taken into custody.  The suspect was identified as 36-year-old Chad Meek of Defiance and stolen items were recovered in his vehicle.

Meek was taken to the Shelby County Jail and charged with 1st Degree Armed Robbery, armed with a dangerous weapon, which is a Class B felony.  Meek was being held on $100,000 bond.

Harlan Police and the Iowa State Patrol assisted with the investigation.

The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrest Tuesday of 23-year-old Joshua Chapalonis for Interference with Official Acts.  He was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

The Glenwood Police Department reports one arrest on Tuesday. 30-year-old Bradley Fink of Glenwood was arrested for Driving While revoked.  He was booked into the Mills County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

The Creston Police Department reports the arrest on Wednesday of 14-year-old Sheldon Jones on charges of Disorderly Conduct.  He was referred to Juvenile Services and released to the custody of his parents.

The Red Oak Police Department report the arrest of 54-year-old Mark Alan Siekman of Red Oak for Driving While License Suspended early Wednesday morning.  Siekman was arrested at 12:15am and booked into the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on $300 bond.

The Women’s Health Services Committee at Cass County Health System is hosting the event, “Staying Strong in the Fight Against Osteoporosis” on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 p.m. in CCHS Conference Room 2.

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.

“We often mistakenly think of osteoporosis as being something that only affects older women,” says Kim Kopp, RN, WOCN, and co-chair of the CCHS Women’s Health Services Committee. “But that’s just not the case, and there are many things that we can do when we are young to help prevent the onset of this disease.”

During the event, Dr. Tressa Wilcox will talk about the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Dr. Edward Fisher will talk about osteoporosis complications, and Ryan Legg, DPT will discuss prevention as well as demonstrate exercises using an exercise band.

Women of all ages are encouraged to attend, and the program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is necessary. For more information, contact CCHS Public Relations Department at 712-243-7408. All attendees will be able to take home their own exercise band, and a small snack will be served.

Officers with the Council Bluffs Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at 1:24pm on Tuesday in the 200 block of S. 21st Street in Council Bluffs.

The victim reported that he was walking out of his home with a friend when they were approached by two black females and one black male.  The male drew a black semi-automatic handgun and forced the victim back into his home and demanded money.  After taking an undisclosed amount of money and property the three suspects fled on foot until getting into a white car parked on 2nd Avenue.  The victim followed the suspects for a while and the vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on I-480.

No shots were fired and nobody was injured during the robbery which remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.  The black male suspect is described as being approximately 6’4″ 200lbs 25-30-years-old with shoulder length braided hair with beads.  He was wearing a black shirt with white lettering and black shorts.  The black female suspects were described as being 25-30 years old and 5’8″ or 5’9″ 150-175lbs. One of the females was wearing a brown shirt with jeans.

If you have any information on the crime you are urged to contact Council Bluffs Police at 328-STOP.  You can remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward for your tip.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa’s transportation department has rejected requests by officials in four cities to keep operating some speed cameras in their areas.

The state Department of Transportation issued the denials in letters dated Monday to officials in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Muscatine. A letter to Council Bluffs was dated May 6.

DOT Director Paul Trombino says in the letters the cameras are not making interstate highways or nearby intersections safer.

The DOT decided in late 2013 that speed cameras on or adjacent to state highways should not be used as long-term enforcement tools and required more justification for their use. The agency later ordered several cities to turn off some cameras. Many communities appealed those orders.

City officials can appeal the decision in district court.