Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County report three arrests over the holiday weekend. 18-year old Tyler Ray Osborn, of Walnut, was arrested at around 2-a.m. Saturday on charges that include Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from a traffic stop on Main Street, in Exira. Osborn was cited and released. He’s set to appear in court Thursday morning.

Also arrested Saturday in Audubon County, was 22-year old Dilan Seth Olesen, of Audubon. OIesen was taken into custody at around 10-p.m. following a traffic stop in Exira. He’s been charged with OWI/3rd offense, Driving While Revoked and Open Container. Olesen later appeared before the magistrate and was released, with a preliminary hearing set for July 24th.

And on Sunday, deputies in Audubon County arrested 19-yearold Jesse James Svoboda, of Audubon. The young man was charged with OWI/1st offense, and Possession of Alcohol. He was later released for custody after appearing before a magistrate. Olesen is set to appear for his preliminary hearing on July 24th.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) – A meteorologist at a Detroit-area television station has been injured in a fireworks accident in Iowa. WXYZ-TV says its chief meteorologist, Dave Rexroth, on Wednesday is to undergo surgery that will begin the process of implanting a prosthetic eye.

According to the station, Rexroth lost sight in his left eye during a fireworks mishap Friday night that occurred while he was vacationing with his family in Iowa City. In response to a request for information on the incident, an Iowa City police spokesman said he doesn’t have a report that lists Rexroth’s name.

WXYZ says Rexroth is expected to recover by September. General manager Ed Fernandez says Rexroth and his family have the station’s “full support during this difficult time,” and he looks forward to Rexroth’s return.

Police in Atlantic arrested a local man Sunday. Officials say 36-year old Richard Smith, of Atlantic, was taken into custody on a warrant charging him with Domestic Abuse. Smith was booked into the Cass County Jail.

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet this (Tuesday) morning in Greenfield. During their 9-a.m. session, the Board will discuss and possible act on: Township clerk wages; A Township Clerk/Trustee Questions Resolution, and a Courtyard Use Permit.

At 9:15, Sheriff Brad Newton is expected to present information with regard to the hiring of Jeff Vandewater as deputy, and at 9:30, a public hearing will be held with regard to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for a Secondary Roads Department Office Building.

Bids for the proposed 3,500 square foot building have reportedly come in much higher than estimated, with $646,656 being the lowest bid. The County bonded $600,000 for the project, which was estimated to cost $450,000. The Board is expected to reject all bids and find ways to reduce the cost of the building.

(Updated 10-a.m.)

A fireworks accident in a subdivision on the southeast side of Council Bluffs Friday night caused serious injuries to an adult male. Pottawattamie County Jeff Danker told KJAN News the incident happened at a party at around 10:30-p.m. at a party located at 13660 220th Street.

Danker says a man in his 30’s had an M-80 firecracker explode in his hand as he attempted to light it. The device severed the hand at the wrist. The victim was flown by helicopter to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for treatment of “Very severe injuries.”

The victim was later identified as 30-year old Cole Mayer, of Council Bluffs. Bystanders placed tourniquets on Mayer’s arm to try and stop the bleeding. Crews with Lewis Township Fire and Rescue responded to the scene to treat Mayer as well, before he was loaded onto the chopper. The incident remains under investigation.

M-80’s are illegal to possess in Iowa. Danker says he hasn’t seen any here in quite a while. They’re about 2 inches long and cylindrical. When they go off they create a very loud “bang,” and Danker says they are obviously very dangerous, as evidenced by the incident Friday night.