(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs say two people suffered life-threatening injuries during a rollover accident that occurred at around 10:11-a.m. today (Monday), in the 4100 block of Veteran’s Memorial Highway (Vets Hwy). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 Chevy Suburban was eastbound on Vets Hwy, when it veered off the road to the right. The SUV struck a light pole and rolled multiple times down an embankment before coming to rest.

Two adult occupants of the vehicle were ejected when it rolled. They were transported to an area trauma center for treatment of their injuries. No names were immediately released. The incident remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs P-D Traffic Unit. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call 712-328-4948.

(Glenwood, Iowa) — The Mills County Attorney’s Office reports that on April 6, 2022, 35-year-old Christopher Nicholas Smith, of Malvern, agreed to plead to guilty, to felony charges that include Burglary in the Third Degree, (a Class D Felony); Theft in the First Degree, (a Class C Felony); and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, (a Class D Felony). On April 11, 2022, Smith  was sentenced to a total of twenty (20) years in prison. He will also be ordered to pay restitution to all the victims of his crimes.

The Mills County Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Mills County Sheriff’s Office for its hard work and dedication in solving these thefts along with identifying the victims. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office is still in possession of a number of items recovered from the investigation.

If you believe that you are a victim of one of these thefts, please contact the Lieutenant Pittman or Sergeant Mather with the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at (712) 527-4871 to schedule a time to identify your property still in their possession.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest at around 12:30-a.m. today (Monday), of 47-year-old Frank Hartford Kretzschmar, of the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. A Deputy on patrol observed Kretzschmar at the Casey’s store at 19900 Virginia Hills Road (Council Bluffs), who he knew had been banned for life from the location. Kretzschmar was later arrested for Trespass – Refuse to Vacate/1st offense. He was being held without bond, in the Pottawattamie County Jail.

Sheriff’s officials said also, two prisoners being held in the Douglas County, Nebraska Jail, were transferred to the custody of Pott. County deputies, late last week. 44-year-old Enrique Torres, of Omaha, was wanted on a Pott. County warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree (Larceny ranging from $750-$1,500). His bond was set at $2,000. And, 30-year-old Daniel Joseph Schmit was transported to Pott. County to address a Probation Violation warrant.

Atlantic, IA – SHIFT ATL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, will be hosting their first Atlantic Merch Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, April 23, from 11am – 1:30pm at The Telegraph building, located at 14 E. 4th Street. The City Council, last Wednesday, approved the temporary closure of part of E. 4th between Walnut and Chestnut, for the event. The pop-up shop is open to the public and will also include complimentary beer sampling from Full Fledged Brewing Company from Council Bluffs and Kinship Brewing Company from Des Moines. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase from a Des Moines-based food truck, Off the Griddle.

SHIFT ATL will be unveiling a line of Atlantic-branded merchandise available for purchase, such as t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, coffee mugs, pint glasses, baseball caps, keychains, tea towels, postcards and more! These are one-of-a-kind items that will be first-come, first-served and likely won’t be reprinted.

Throughout the event, Kinship Brewing Company and Full-Fledged Brewing Company will be onsite handing out beer samples for those that are interested. This is free, compliments of SHIFT ATL. Off the Griddle food truck will be parked in front of The Telegraph with a full menu available for purchase for lunch. There will be limited tables and chairs for those that wish to eat their lunch at The Telegraph.

SHIFT ATL is also hosting their quarterly SHIFT Network meeting for current members, and those that would like to sign up that evening, on Tuesday, April 19 from 5:00 – 6:30pm. A formal presentation will be given at 5:30 with an organization update and look into the future. SHIFT Network members will then get the first peek at the Atlantic merch and be able to purchase that evening ahead of the pop-up event.

SHIFT Network membership starts at $100 per year and is a group of community-minded people interested in the economic development of Atlantic. If you’re unable to attend but would like to join SHIFT Network or get the updates, please email shiftatlantic@gmail.com or visit shiftatl.com/join. For more information about SHIFT ATL, the Atlantic Merch Pop-Up or SHIFT Network, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/shiftatl, their website at shiftatl.org or by email at shiftatlantic@gmail.com.

(Radio Iowa) – A judge has ruled Democratic U.S. Senator candidate Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on the June Primary ballot, a decision likely to be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court. Finkenauer is a former Iowa congresswoman and one of three Democrats competing for a chance to face Republican Senator Chuck Grassley in the General Election. Two Republicans challenged Finkenauer’s nominating petitions for the Democratic Primary, arguing three nominating signatures were invalid, because one had the wrong date, one had no date at all and one had a zip code listed on the signature line.

Abby Finkenauer

The district court judge issued his ruling late Sunday night, saying those signatures were invalid. That changes the narrow tally of signatures Finkenauer’s campaign collected. Candidates for the U.S. Senate are required to gather at least 100 signatures in at least 19 counties. Without the three signatures, Finkenauer does not have enough signatures in two counties and falls short of the requirement.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department say four people were arrested Friday. At around 5:30-p.m., 19-year-old Elizabeth Rose Rolland, of California, was arrested at the Creston Walmart, on a charge of Theft in the 5th Degree (Shoplifting). Rolland was cited at the scene, and released. Later that evening, 41-year-old George Hancock, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center (in Creston), for having Animals at large on public lands. He was also cited and released.

Two people were arrested on drug charges in Creston. At around 11:15-p.m., 19-year-old Kacy Lynn Nevitt, of Perry, and 18-year-old Shalaya Ann Marie Armstead, of Independence, were arrested at McKinley Park, for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 1st offense. Both were later released on $1,000 bond, each.

And, at around 2:20-a.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 28-year-old Andrew Thomas Palmer, of Adair, for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.

Creston Police said also, a resident who lives in the 900 block of W. Mills Street, reported to Police that sometime between April 5th and 10th, someone entered his residence and took multiple items. The loss was estimated at $2,700. The missing items include:

• Ignition parts for a 1988 302 Engine
• Grayco x9 paint sprayer
• 55″ Sony smart TV
• a hand-held paint sprayer
• car audio equipment
• and miscellaneous tools.