A man wanted on a Federal warrant and another person were arrested Monday night on drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Cass County. The Sheriff’s Office reports Saul Muro and Bianca Azucena Muro, of Los Angeles, CA., were taken into custody just after 10-p.m., following a search of their vehicle near the Olive Street Exit (Exit 57).

The pair faces charges that include Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine, and Marijuana. Saul Muro was also wanted on a Federal warrant with the U-S Marshal’s Service for amphetamine sales.

A search of their vehicle resulted in the discovery of 4 kilograms of cocaine and five pounds of marijuana located in a compartment under the driver’s and passenger side seats. The Muro’s were seen by a magistrate, who set their bond at $22,000.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Audubon, Mills and Sioux County K-9 units, and the Iowa State Patrol.

The Lenox Police Department reports a local woman was arrested on a felony charge of Child Endangerment, Monday evening, after authorities investigated an incident involving a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and swerving all over the road with a juvenile in the vehicle. The vehicle driven by 40-year old Holly Oliphant, of Lenox, allegedly reached speeds of over 100 mph.

Holly Oliphant

Authorities says when they arrived in Lenox, the juvenile took the keys to the vehicle in an attempt to prevent her from driving. Witnesses state Oliphant then attempted to slash the juvenile with a knife while attempting to retrieve the keys. Oliphant was arrested at the Lenox Police Department at about 7:30 PM and transported to the Taylor County Jail.

A Charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of narcotics is pending the outcome of chemical testing.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The November general election is less than three months away, and a new poll shows older Iowans are seeking candidates who will focus on improving their economic security. Nancy LeaMond, executive vice president with AARP, says their survey questioned likely Iowa voters age 50 and up, and found that due to the high cost of living, especially with health care and taxes, many older Iowans have made the decision to postpone retirement.

“For too many older Americans, including older workers and retirees, their income isn’t keeping up with their daily cost of living,” says LeaMond. “Across party lines, workers 50 and older are worried that a secure retirement could be out of reach.” LeaMond says care-giving is also a vital issue in this election for older Iowans, who want to stay in and receive care in their homes, allowing them to live independently as they age.

Another key finding from the poll, explains LeaMond, is older Iowans have had enough of political jargon and spin, and want to hear common sense solutions. “They say they haven’t heard enough about candidates’ plans for key issues like Medicare, Social Security, independent living and financial security,” says LeaMond. “”The message from 50-plus voters is clear: in a razor-tight election, candidates have an opportunity to reach these key voters by speaking about their plans on the issues. We think they’re making a huge gamble if they ignore them.”

Razor-tight is how the race for U.S. Senate in Iowa could be described, as older voters are evenly divided among the two major candidates, with about one-in-six still undecided.

(Iowa News Service)

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested Monday. 23-year old Megan Lee Bachman, of  Glenwood, was arrested Monday afternoon at Gilliens Court in Glenwood, on a Warrant for Violation of Probation. Her bond was set at $2,000.

And 36-year old Heather Marie Hatcher, of Pacific Junction, was arrested Monday evening at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office on a Warrant for Violation of Probation. Her bond was also set at $2,000.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – An administrative law judge has ruled that a western Iowa bar once featured on a reality TV show should be able to continue serving alcoholic drinks. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reports O Face Bar will be able to keep its liquor license. The Council Bluffs City Council had denied the bar’s license because of conduct in the business shown on a Spike TV show about reinventing struggling bars.

A March episode showed multiple fights in the bar and the use of profanity. One of the bar’s owners appealed the city’s decision to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. He claimed the show’s producers encouraged his staff to engage in staged fights and disorderly conduct for the cameras.