Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County say a man being served an arrest warrant for Operating a vehicle While under the Influence of marijuana and Failure to Yield, faces additional charges following a search of his residence. 20-year old Thomas Joseph Bersch, of Sidney, was charged Tuesday with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 2nd offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bersch was being held in the Fremont County Jail on $3,600 bond.

Authorities in Montgomery County report two arrests. Officers with the Red Oak Police Department arrested 51-year old David Lawrence Howe, of Red Oak, at around 1:25-a.m. today (Wednesday). Howe was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a charge of Public Intoxication. His bond was set at $300. Tuesday night, deputies in Montgomery County arrested 28-year old Kyle William Chase, of Red Oak, on a charge of trespassing. Chase was taken into custody at around 9:55-p.m. following an investigation into an incident in the 900 block of G Avenue, west of Red Oak. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

ONAWA, Iowa – Authorities in Nebraska late Tuesday evening located a woman and two children who were the subject of an Amber Alert issued in Iowa a few hours earlier. Sheriff’s officials in Monona County (Iowa) say the Dodge County (Neb.) Sheriff’s Office found 30-year old Cari Ann Eich, and her children 4-year old Labrie Parker and 1-month old Lawson Gualazzi, at around 8 p.m.  Authorities say 30-year-old woman, who may have been strung out on meth, allegedly abducted the boys.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad has issued a disaster declaration in Des Moines County in the wake of recent storms and flooding. Branstad announced the declaration yesterday. He has issued disaster proclamations in more than 40 counties due to the storms. The declaration helps counties access state resources to help with the flood response

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Catholic church is suing the city of Des Moines over the right to demolish two properties for development. St. Augustin Catholic Church filed its lawsuit in Polk County District Court earlier this week. Church officials want to force the city to issue permits that would allow for the demolition of two houses on the city’s west side.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A Davenport man has been accused of using his cellphone to record video of a woman undressing at a tanning salon. The Quad-City Times reports Justin Coffey made an initial court appearance yesterday in Scott County District Court. He is charged with invasion of privacy-nudity.