(Radio Iowa) – Sioux City Police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight. Sergeant Jeremy McClure says the call came in about 9 p-m and they arrived at the address and found a man who had been shot. “He was taken to Mercy One for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. The officers’ investigation determined that there were two women inside the apartment where this occurred and their stories did not match the evidence that was found on the scene,” McClure says.

“They initially reported that the man was on the porch and had told them he had been shot. However, after we conducted a search of the residence, we determined that one of the females inside the apartment had fired a shot through the door striking the man.” Thirty-two-year-old Katrina Lashay Barnes is charged with second-degree murder, possession of marijuana, and possession with intent to deliver fentanyl. McClure says Barnes and the man knew each other.

“She’s in a relationship with the victim they’ve been living in this residence together for some time and they’ve been arguing throughout the day. The victim had left the apartment and when he returned and knocked on the door pounded on the door she fired a shot to the door,” McClure says. McClure says the women failed to call police for 12 minutes after the shooting and then tried to conceal evidence.

They charged the other woman, 25-year-old Jordyn Easton with being an accessory after the fact. Barnes is being held in the Woodbury County Jail on a 150-thousand dollar bond. Easton is being held on a 61-hundred dollar bond.

(Radio Iowa) – Deidre DeJear, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says Iowa should have a law raising the minimum wage for purchasing an A-R-15 style rifle.  “When we look at 18 year olds and 19 years olds and the rate in which they are using assault rifles in mass shootings, let’s make a requirement there that you’ve got to be at least 21 to purchase,” DeJear says. “Seven other states have done that.” And DeJear says it’s time to again require permits for purchasing guns and carrying a concealed weapon in Iowa.

“I’m of the mindset that we’ve got to be preventative versus reactive and something that’s common sense is ensuring that an individual has to have a permit in order to purchase a gun or a rifle. I have a permit. It didn’t take a lot for me to get it,” DeJear says. “Something just so simple and common sense is just have a license on you if you’re going to carry your weapon.” In 2021, the Republican-led legislature got rid of state regulations requiring permits for buying and carrying guns.

One G-O-P lawmaker said the permits forced gun owners to get a permission slip to exercise a constitutional right. DeJear says it was a misstep for Governor Reynolds to sign the bill into law. “Let’s be realistic about what Iowans want versus what special interests want,” DeJear says. “I want to be a people centered administration. That’s possible. You know, we’ve taken steps back unfortunately when we’ve utilized this tool called democracy and we’ve let special interests infiltrate it. Let’s get back to basics.”

DeJear made her comments during taping of “Iowa Press” which airs tonight at 7:30 on Iowa P-B-S.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Board of Supervisor’s Chair Steve Baier reports, “Due to an oversight in the Cass County Treasurer’s office, several checks issued by the county may have been deemed as fraudulent by banking institutions.  New checks will be issued on the 15th.  The Treasurer is working to rectify this situation and mitigate any penalty charges resulting from this error.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.” At last count, there were apparently 22 checks issued.

If you have further questions, contact the Treasurer at (712) 243-4570 extension 9.

(Harlan, Iowa) – Shelby County Auditor/Commission of Elections Mark Maxwell reports the Shelby County Board of Supervisors will convene a Special Session 9-a.m. Tuesday, June 14th, on the first floor of the Shelby County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to canvass the results of the June 7th Primary Election. The Board will also discuss and act on cameras and tuck-pointing for the courthouse.

The next day (Wed., June 15th), the Shelby County Supervisors will hold an election audit of the Greeley-Jefferson Precinct, specifically with regard to the U.S. Senate race. The precinct to be audited was randomly picked at the Iowa Secretary of States office.  Bags will be unsealed and the seal numbers noted and new seals placed on the ballot bags. This announcement serves as the official notification for Party Chairs

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Kim Comes, owner of Bluebird Hill, on Thursday, June 9th, 2022. The Ambassadors joined Kim in celebrating the opening of the wedding and event venue with a ribbon cutting. Kim Comes has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and has spent her career in bars, restaurants, and country clubs. For the past 12 years, she has been a part of many weddings by making cakes.

Kim and her husband Drew have envisioned one of their cow pastures as the perfect spot for a 360-degree view venue for several years now. The duo, along with their children, strive to do whatever it takes to make their clients’ dreams of a special day a reality. 

Bluebird Hill specializes in events down to the very last detail. The venue includes a main event space with a brick fireplace, a beautiful patio with a view, full bar and lounge, full catering kitchen, groom suite, bridal suite, and other items at no addition cost such as dining China, flatware, linens, tables and chairs.

Bluebird Hill is located at 56741 655th Street, Atlantic. To learn more information, pictures, pricing, and availability, visit www.bluebirdhilliowa.com