DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A bill that would require people convicted of certain aggravated misdemeanors to submit DNA samples now heads to the desk of Gov. Terry Branstad  for review. The Iowa House approved the Senate’s changes to the bill Tuesday on an 84 to 15 vote. The measure would require adults convicted of crimes like aggravated misdemeanor assault and theft to submit DNA samples to the federal DNA database.  Currently, only convicted felons and sexual offenders must submit samples.

The Senate changed the initial bill last week to exempt deferred judgment cases and misdemeanors related to hazardous waste, agricultural production and gambling. Traffic offenses are also exempt unless a person has three operating while intoxicated convictions in 12 years.  The Senate passed a similar bill last year, but it died in the House.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Public school districts would be required to conduct background checks on all employees under a bill approved by the Iowa House. The measure that unanimously passed Tuesday requires districts to pre-screen job applicants to see if they are listed on the state sex offender registry and registries for child abuse and dependent adult abuse. That includes part-time and substitute employees.  Current law requires federal and state criminal checks for licensed teachers and state checks on bus drivers.

Under the measure, districts would recheck employees every five years after their hiring date.  Republican Rep.  Megan Hess of Spencer amended the bill to require businesses to conduct criminal history and abuse registry checks on motorized food vendors, such as ice cream truck drivers.  The bill returns to the Senate for review.

The Harlan Police Department reports the arrest on April 28th, of 28-year old Aaron McCutcheon. Officials say the Harlan man was taken into custody following an investigation into a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue. He was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault, and Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree.

The H-PD says also, no injuries were reported following an accident Monday in the 1900 block of College Place. Vehicles driven by Gretchen Scofield and Matthew Gubbels, both of Harlan, collided as Gubbels’ 2003 Chrysler was backing out of a parking space. The damage was estimated at $1,500 altogether.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests over the past few days. Early Friday morning, 18-year old Dominique James Schlup, of Hastings, was arrested for Driving While Revoked following a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 34 and 350th Street. And, early Saturday morning, deputies arrested 25-year old William Joseph Seier, of Omaha, on a charge of OWI/1st Offense, following a traffic stop on Highway 59, about a mile north of Highway 34. Both men had their bonds set at $1,000.

Sheriff’s deputies also investigated reported incidents of: forgery, in Glenwood; a Theft in the 2nd degree, from a company in Council Bluffs, and, a report of Criminal Mischief in Malvern. There was also a non-injury accident which occurred Saturday.

Officials say Dru Little, of Glenwood, was traveling north on 220th Street about a mile south of Glenwood, when a deer ran onto the road. Little swerved to miss the animal, but ended-up striking the animal. The 1996 Saturn he was driving went out of control and rolled onto the passenger side into a ditch and came to rest on its wheels in a field.