(Atlantic, Iowa) – One person suffered minor injuries during a two-vehicle collision at 7th & Poplar Streets in Atlantic. The accident was reported to have occurred at around 10:06-a.m.  Cass EMS along with Atlantic Rescue were dispatched to the scene. Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue explains what happened…

The Chief said the female driver of the Pontiac G6 would likely be cited for Failure to Slow/Stop in an assured safe distance. The drivers’ names were not immediately released.

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(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Kelly Butts-Elston, CEO of Connections Area Agency on Aging, has been elected as a USAging Board alternate. Butts-Elston will serve a three-year term in this role, partnering with Mike Donohue from Northeast Iowa Agency on Aging to represent Region VII which encompasses Iowa and Nebraska.

Butts-Elston will have the responsibility of ensuring that USAging fulfills its mission to help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities effectively.  As an alternate, Butts-Elston will actively engage in USAging’s standing committees such as conference, corporate, relations, membership and public policy and grassroots. By participating in these committees, she will provide input and contribute to shaping the association.

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Connections Area Agency is one of six Area Agencies on Aging in Iowa, and part of a nationwide network. With a mission of enhancing the quality of life for elders in 20 counties through education, planning and coordination of services, Connections Area Agency on Aging is the premier agency for assisting elders, caregivers, and their families to access the information and services needed for independence and life transitions. Offices are located in Council Bluffs, Creston and Sioux City. For more information, contact Connections AAA at 800-432-9209 or at www.connectionsaaa.org

(Council Bluffs/KETV, Omaha) — Officials with the Midlands Humane Society took in dozens of dogs from two separate confiscations in Council Bluffs, late last week. KETV reports the 73 dogs were given food, water, and shelter. They will be groomed, neutered, and have needed procedures done over the next several days.

Council Bluffs Animal Control took 14 dogs from one residence on Thursday afternoon. Later Thursday, 59 dogs and one cat were surrendered after living in “unfavorable conditions.” Most of the dogs are Shih-Tzu or Shih-Tzu mixes ranging in age puppies to mature adults. The cat was also a full adult.

Midlands Humane Society was already at capacity, so the added 73 dogs are putting their resources to the test. They expect some of the dogs will go to other humane societies, and they are not up for adoption at this time.

(Creston, Iowa) – Two men were arrested on separate moving violations over the past few days, in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, a little after 2-p.m., Friday, 45-year-old Corey Matthew Brown, of Creston, was arrested for Driving while Barred. He was later released on bond from the Union County Jail. And, at around 4-p.m. Saturday, Police in Creston arrested 32-year-old Matthew Edwin Thomas, of Creston. Thomas was charged with OWI/1st Offense. He was later released on bond.

(Cedar County, Iowa) – The driver of a semi tractor-trailer died in a crash Sunday evening, east of West Branch. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2023 Freightliner semi was traveling east on Interstate 80 at mile marker 259 at around 5:27-p.m., when for reasons unknown, the driver over-corrected, causing the semi to roll over. The unidentified driver was unrestrained, and was ejected from the cab of the truck. Their name was being withheld pending notification of family.

The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, West Branch Fire, and West Liberty Fire & EMS.