The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrests of three people and two burglaries the past few days.

On Sunday, September 16, sheriff’s officials arrested 28-year-old Patrick Lloyd Bolin of Tabor for OWI 1st offense and insufficient headlamp.  Also that same day, 29-year-old Von Alan Morris of Ada, OK was arrested for criminal mischief 5th degree.

On Thursday, September 20, sheriff’s officials arrested 23-year-old Trent Kent Sunderman of Coin for public intoxication and trespassing.

On Monday, September 17, Patricia Shull of Farragut reported burglary 3rd degree, theft 2nd degree, and motor vehicle theft.

On Wednesday, September 12, Robert Stevens of Westfield reported 3rd degree theft.

A midnight curfew is going to be enforced immediately in Guthrie Center for area youth.

Guthrie Center Police Chief Mike Herbert tells the Guthrie Center Times that police will immediately begin enforcement of midnight curfews for those under the age of 18.  Although he says city ordinance has long been on the books, it has not always been enforced rigidly.

He told the newspaper that no particular incident caused the current enforcement of the curfew, but that there have been a number of small incidents that raised local concern.

More older Iowans are choosing to remain in the workforce well into their retirement years. A recent study found Iowans 55 and older account for nearly 20-percent of the total employed population in Iowa. Terry Hornbuckle, with the Iowa Department on Aging, says the economic downturn in 2007 and 2008 hit many retirees hard.

“Particularly, the newly retiring baby-boomers,” Hornbuckle says. “Their savings were cut in half and they’re choosing to stay (in the workforce) at least until they’re 70.” Although it’s against the law for employers to discriminate based on age, Hornbuckle says there are still businesses that reject older, qualified workers.

“There’s a sense in the community, with older workers, that you won’t recover your training costs or they’re not productive. Research dispels that…those are myths and stereotypes,” Hornbuckle says. This week is designated as National Employ Older Workers Week. Hornbuckle says older Iowans can bring a host of skills to any workplace – including experience and dependability.

“This age group probably has 20 good years of productive employment in their life, if not more,” Hornbuckle said. “And our society is aging much more healthfully, so (they’re) in better health and are capable of working much longer.” Iowa is among the top five states in the country for the percentage of residents who are 65 and older.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced the eastbound Interstate 480 to northbound I-29 bridge in Council Bluffs will close Wednesday and Thursday to make repairs.

Northbound I-29 traffic will be routed around the construction zone by traveling south on I-29, exiting at 9th Avenue (exit 53A), and traveling north on I-29. Motorists will want to allow some extra time in the morning hours to travel on this detour.

The roadway should be reopened to traffic by Friday, Sept. 28, weather permitting.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limits and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles and wear seat belts.