(Creston, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Union County say a 16-year-old suffered suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries during a rollover accident that took place at around 10:55-a.m. today (Monday. Authorities say Jackilyn Faith Campbell-Mills, of Creston, was driving a 1997 Saturn passenger car westbound on Highway 34, when the vehicle left the road and entered the north ditch.

The car hit Lark Avenue and went airborne before landing upside down toward the middle rear of the vehicle, which then proceeded to roll and land upright in the west side ditch off of Lark Avenue.

The teen was transported by EMS to the hospital in Creston, and her mother contacted. Campbell-Mills is said to have told a witness that the wreck was intentional. The car was totaled in the crash. The loss was valued at $4,000.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports three recent arrests. At around 11:54-p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3rd, Police in Adair arrested 57-year-old Adam Duane Wright, of Boone, following a traffic stop on a vehicle pulling a trailer with no tail lights. The car was pulled over on 5th Street in Adair, while the vehicle was turning onto the I-80 westbound on-ramp.

A subsequent investigation and questioning of Wright, resulted in his arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/3rd or subsequent offense – Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Wright was released a $5,000 cash or surety bond the following day.

On Feb. 1st, at around 11:19-p.m., an Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested a man in Orient. 35-year-old Corry Donald Johnston, of Des Moines, was arrested for Driving While Barred, providing a False ID to law enforcement, and on a Felony warrant out of Ringgold County. He was released on his Own Recognizance (ROR) on the Adair County charges, and turned over to Ringgold County Deputies. His bond on multiple charges in Ringgold County was set at $15,000.

And, 58-year-old Donald Duane Worth, of Lewis, was picked-up from Cass County in a prisoner swap. Worth was wanted on and Adair County warrant for Violation of Probation. He was released the following day on a $1,000 bond.

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has appointed Sergeant Brady Carney of the Des Moines Police Department’s (DMPD) Investigations Division to lead the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.  

“Sergeant Carney’s years of experience in police patrol, investigation, and intelligence have prepared him to provide the best possible training experience for recruits,” stated Governor Reynolds. “I’m confident that his proven leadership abilities will continue the tradition of excellence at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for the next generation of officers.” 

“I’m excited for the opportunity to use my background and training to develop Iowa’s new peace officers,” Sergeant Carney remarked. “Law enforcement training is dynamic and must always evolve. The citizens of Iowa deserve excellence from their public servants and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy will work tirelessly to ensure those expectations are met.” 

Carney is a graduate of Adair-Casey High School and Iowa State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology in 2006. He was named Outstanding Recruit of the Des Moines Regional Police Academy’s 68^th Recruit Class in 2007. 

During his career, Carney has served as a uniformed patrol officer and narcotics investigator and has trained and supervised other officers throughout. He was named Des Moines Police Officer of the Year in 2019 and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2021. 

As director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Carney’s responsibilities will include overseeing law enforcement training and education, evaluating its performance in meeting immediate and long-term objectives, and developing and implementing a training plan to accomplish organizational goals. Carney begins his new role on March 6, 2023. 

ELK HORN, IOWA — Residents of the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District will vote on both a Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL) and a Revenue Purpose Statement on Tuesday, March 7. If these measures are approved, the district would prioritize the most urgent and required repairs throughout its school buildings. These include updating facilities, roofing repairs, safe and secure entrance improvements based upon our vulnerability assessments, technology, transportation etc.

“As we address key facility needs throughout our schools, the district and board are seeking ways to protect the investments our community has made in our buildings while respecting the needs of our property taxpayers,” said Trevor Miller, Superintendent. “If both of these measures are approved in March, we will be able to repair systems and facilities throughout our schools, which will help us ensure a safe and secure learning environment for our students.”

A voted PPEL is a voter-approved levy that generates funds a school district can use for infrastructure and equipment repairs, purchases and improvements. Funds may be used only for these purposes. The PPEL must be renewed every 10 years and is anticipated to have a maximum property tax rate impact of $1 per year on every $1,000 of taxable property value. The voted PPEL has been in place in the district for 10 years. Both measures are renewals and neither of these votes have an additional impact on tax rates. “We are not asking for additional funds as we will maintain our current funding mechanism,” said Trevor Miller.

A Revenue Purpose Statement allows a school district to use statewide one-penny sales tax dollars (through a program called SAVE) toward construction projects. It does not represent a tax increase. Rather, it simply changes how the district can use these dollars.

The district and board will share more information on the voted PPEL and Revenue Purpose Statement in the weeks ahead.