(Glenwood, Iowa) – A woman from Page County was arrested this (Tuesday) morning at the Mills County Courthouse. Sheriff’s officials say 41-year-old Haley Ann Haynes, of Shambaugh, was taken into custody on a warrant for Failure to Appear on an original, Possession of a Controlled Substance, charge. She was being held on a $15,000 bond.

(Radio Iowa) – The website for Iowa Courts Online reports charges were filed this (Tuesday) morning against a Fort Dodge police officer. Thirty-one-year-old Bryce Presswood is facing charges of operating while intoxicated first offense, an open container violation and leaving the scene of an accident. This is in reference to the accident at Highway 20 and Vasse Avenue south of Duncombe early Sunday evening. There were no injuries in the accident.

Presswood has been placed on paid administrative leave until further notice from the Fort Dodge Police Department because of the accident investigation. Presswood has been a member of the Fort Dodge Police Department since 2016. He served as a school liaison officer for Fort Dodge Senior High. The Webster County Sheriff’s Department and the Iowa State Patrol continue with their investigation of the accident.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce today (Tuesday), announced the Chamber has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is spearheaded by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. The goal is to have Iowa’s business community raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking. Membership in IBAT is open to any business or nonprofit organization that operates in the State of Iowa and shares a commitment to taking steps to promote awareness of human trafficking and the Iowa Safe at Home program. Safe at Home is an address confidentiality program for survivors of human trafficking and other violent crimes.

Businesses that join IBAT are asked to complete two tasks each year: “Learn Something,” and “Do Something.” Businesses will commit to “Learn Something” by educating employees, customers, and industry partners on the signs and impact of human trafficking in Iowa. Businesses can “Do Something” by empowering more people to take action to prevent human trafficking in Iowa.

Pictured Left to Right: Iowa Secretary of State Staff; Bailey Smith, Atlantic Chamber Executive Director; Kent Hanson, Atlantic Chamber Board President; Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate; Kelsey Beschorner, Atlantic Chamber Program Director and Melissa Ihnen, Atlantic Chamber Board of Director. (Photo courtesy of the Chamber)

Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, says “Human Trafficking is an epidemic that is affecting the entire country, but particularly Iowa. I think a lot of people assume, ‘We’re in a small town, this won’t affect us,’ but it is and will continue to until more education is made available. We’re pleased to partner with the Secretary of State’s office to bring more awareness and help educate businesses and residents in our community ways we can all work together to bring an end to this tragedy.”

IBAT was launched by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate in January 2022. To learn more about IBAT and ways to get involved, contact Bailey Smith at bailey@atlanticiowa.com or call 712-243-3017.

CRESTON, Iowa – June 7, 2022 – Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office report “Bridge deck repair work on the U.S. 59 bridge over Interstate 80 in Pottawattamie County will require reducing the roadway to one lane in each direction at the bridges starting Monday, June 13 at 7 a.m., weather permitting.”

During this project, an 11-foot-6-inch lane width restriction will be in place. The lane closures are expected to be in place until Sept. 1st.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit 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.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue reports a dozen arrests took place from May 28th through June 5th. On Sunday (June 5th), 40-year-old Cathy Vasser, of Moncks, NC, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, and, 42-year-old Taimichy Ichin, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. Four people from Atlantic were arrested last Saturday.

• 28-year-old Benser Mark was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
• 25-year-old K One Moses was arrested for Simple Assault.
• 24-year-old TK Narios was arrested for Public Intoxication,
• and 38-year-old Daniel Duranceau was arrested for Simple Assault. He was cited into court and released at the scene.

On Friday, Atlantic Police arrested 30-year-old Cody Plies, of Walnut, for Simple Assault. He was also cited and released from the scene. There were three arrests in Atlantic on June 1st:

43-year-old Tina Binkley and 57-year-old Joline Reyes, both of Grand Island, NE, were arrested in Atlantic for Theft in the 5th Degree (Shoplifting), and, 27-year-old Joyus Kosy, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.

Atlantic Police arrested 35-year-old Jeffrey Knight of Atlantic, on May 29th, for three counts of Harassment in the 2nd Degree. And, on the 28th of May, 23-year-old Logan Russell, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense.

(Radio Iowa) – The central Iowa community of Stanhope is raising money to move a 140-year-old train depot from a Hamilton County farm back to town. Rick Young is chairman of the Hamilton County Supervisors and says the historic building will soon be returned to its original home. “The depot has been cared for for 40 years by the Carlson family, and we’re so thankful that they did that, otherwise it would have ended up like a lot of train depots that towns had, they’re long gone,” Young says. “Really, they’ve kind of ended their time with it and it’s a good time to move it back.”

Stanhope Depot. (KQWC photo via Radio Iowa)

Young says there are many costs involved with moving the depot, then putting it on a foundation and buying a piece of property — perhaps 122-thousand dollars total. Efforts are being made to make it easy for anyone, anywhere to donate to the effort. “Any gifts of money will be made tax exempt, so they can get a tax credit for their gift,” Young says, “and they’ll also be able to pay online through a link on the Stanhope Depot Facebook page.”

For as old as the structure is, Young says it’s in great shape.  “The depot itself is very well, it’s sturdy, secure,” Young says. “The Carlsons put a new roof on it a few years ago so it’s in very decent condition, very worthy to be saved.” So far, $7,500 in pledges have been made for the project. If everything goes according to plan, the depot will be moved next summer.