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MINDEN, Iowa – A man who was hurt during Friday’s tornado in Minden, Iowa, has died of his injuries. Family members confirmed the news to Omaha area media. According to a deputy with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, the man was unconscious when first responders found him.
He was transported to the hospital and was in stable condition, authorities said. He was then moved to the ICU on Saturday, the deputy said. The storm victim’s name was not immediately released.
County officials confirmed that three people were also injured from the tornado. They were treated and released.
(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found Sunday morning, less than one-mile apart. According to a press release, 36-year-old Deonte Ivory,of Omaha, was found dead on the roadway in the 2100 block of S. 29th Street. An autopsy will be done early this week to determine how he died.
Then at about 7:02 -a.m. a person walking their dog near the entrance of the Western Trails Historic Center (3200 block of S. 24th Street) found a man on the ground. Officers identified that body as that of 25-year-old Michael Anderson, also of Omaha. An autopsy will also be done early this week to determine how he died.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances and are trying to figure out whether or not they are related. Police ask anyone with information on the deaths to call the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (712)328‐4728 or CB Crime Stoppers at (712)328‐7867.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests:
4/11/2024 Daniel Jude Kruse (34) of Omaha Nebraska. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
4/11/2024 Corey Burton Dugger (40) of Onawa Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for OWI.
4/11/2024 Megan Renee Sunderman (38) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, Drug tax stamp violations and prohibited acts by a registrant.
4/13/2024 Michael Lee Dunlap (39) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for burglary 3rd degree and possession of prescription drug.
4/13/2024 James Linley Moses (66) of Shambaugh Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving under suspension and possession of a controlled substance. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
4/13/2024 Bryant Lee Kirby Fuller (23) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for assault.
4/14/2024 Wendy Sue Wood (52) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance (X2) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
4/14/2024 Eric Lee Adams (42) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance (X2), possession of drug paraphernalia and prohibited acts by a registrant.
4/14/2024 Mark Eugene Greene (56) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving while suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia.
4/15/2024 Justin Joseph Reed (46) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for contempt.
4/15/2024 Lissa Jade Dunkeson (36) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for domestic assault and reckless driving.
4/16/2024 James Vincent White (60) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for harassment.
4/16/2024 Michael Lloyd Harms (53) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.
4/17/2024 David Alfonso Clark (45) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for domestic assault.
4/17/2024 Sherry Danette Young (46) of Polo Missouri. Booked into the Page County Jail for disorderly conduct.
4/17/2024 Nicholas Alan Haidsiak (39) of Coin Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for an active warrant out of Cass County Missouri warrant for possession of a controlled substance.
4/17/2024 David Allen Mulkins (64) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for OWI third offense. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
4/18/2024 Blas Rendon Luevanos (22) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail violation of a no contact order
4/19/2024 Merlin Glenn Lininger (51) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.
4/19/2024 Matthew John Stubbendieck (48) of Essex Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.
4/21/2024 Nathaniel Gene Teeters (48) of Bedford Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving while barred. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
4/22/2024 Devin Michael Lee Betsworth (22) of Mapleton Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for criminal mischief. Arrested by the Page County Sheriff’s Office.
4/23/2024 Megan Renee Sunderman (38) of Omaha Nebraska. Booked into the Page County Jail for possession of a controlled substance (X3) and possession of drug paraphernalia (X3)
4/25/2024 Trent Thomas Brammer (30) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for OWI second, carrying a weapon while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia.
4/26/2024 Merlin Glenn Lininger (51) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail to serve time.
4/26/2024 Alisa Lynette Alexander (48) of Shambaugh Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for driving while revoked.
4/27/2024 Rebecca Ann Mayer (36) of Shenandoah Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for violation of a no contact order.
4/27/2024 Mark Allen Olson (60) of Clarinda Iowa. Booked into the Page County Jail for OWI first offense.
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(Sidney, Iowa) – Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope, today (Sunday), released a report detailing multiple arrests from April 21st through the 27th. Most recently:
• On 04/27/2024 – deputies arrested Hunter James Williams, age 21 of Witter, Arkansas for OWI 1st Offense. Williams was released on a $1,000 cash/surety bond; and, Jessica Lee Guthrie, age 45 of Hamburg, was arrested in the 1100 block of Argyle St, in Hamburg. Deputies were called to a report of a reckless driver entering Hamburg on Bluff Road. Deputies located the vehicle parked at a residence in Hamburg and located Guthrie unconscious in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Deputies allege Guthrie woke and then attempted to flee into her home on foot. After a brief struggle, Guthrie was placed under arrest for OWI 2nd Offense, Driving while Suspended and Interference with Official Acts. She was released after posting a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
Bares was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute over 5 grams, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fugitive from Justice. He is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond on the Fremont County charges and without bond on the Nebraska warrant. Scott was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Scott is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $1,000 cash/surety bond; Andrew Thomas Cowan, age 31 of Malvern was arrested for Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, OWI 1st Offense, and Carrying a Weapon While Intoxicated.
• Also arrested April 23rd, was Jason Daniel Matthew, age 35 of Minot, North Dakota in the 2000 block of Hwy 2 for a felony warrant out of North Dakota. He is being held at the Fremont County Jail without bond, pending extradition to North Dakota; Deputies also arrested Trista Lee Bensley, age 20 of Des Moines, on the 23rd, Iowa for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputies were called to Cubby’s near Percival for a reported shoplifter. The vehicle was stopped on Interstate 29 near the Pottawattamie County line by the Iowa State Patrol. A search by deputies uncovered drug paraphernalia. The Fremont County Magistrate dismissed the case without prejudice, and she was released pending further charges.
• On 04/22/2024 – deputies arrested Anthony Lee Moyer, age 61 of Sidney, for Assault with intent to Commit Sexual Abuse. It is alleged that on 04/08/2023, Moyer was at a Fremont County business and made sexual comments to the victim as well as pulled on her clothing, struck her buttocks, and kissing her without consent. Moyer was released after posting a $2,000 surety bond; Deputies arrested Timothy Mark Gardner, age 63 of Hamburg, for Operating without Owner’s Consent. Deputies were called to the 2800 block of Bluff Road near Hamburg for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located at the city park. Deputies were able to identify a suspect through surveillance footage, and Gardner was arrested at his residence. Gardner is being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond; and, deputies arrested Cassandra Sue Evans, age 31 of Glenwood, Iowa, on April 22nd, near the intersection of 330th Ave and 170th St for OWI 2nd Offense. She was released after posting a $2,000 cash/surety bond.
Shyrock and Fallin are being held at the Fremont County Jail on $2,000 cash/surety bond. Wittwer was released after posting a $2,000 surety bond.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Justen and Tara Templeman, owners of Speedforce Internet Café, on Friday April 26th, 2024, to celebrate the new business located on Chestnut Street.
Justen has fond memories of growing up in Atlantic and getting together with friends at the “Underground.” Game enthusiasts would get together to play board games and card games in a casual welcoming environment. Justen and his wife Tara wanted to recreate a space like the Underground and opened a place in Walnut. The Templeman’s found that a majority of their customers in Walnut were coming from Atlantic, so they set out to find a space in town.
Speedforce Internet Café is open Wednesday and Thursday 2pm-8pm, Friday 2pm-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday noon to 8pm. During business hours, customers can gather with friends to play boardgames such as Magic the Gathering, Pokémon and Disney’s Locana, and more. Speedforce Internet Cafe also has an online store where gamers can purchase playing cards to better their game. Tara and Justen hope to host gaming events and competitions in the future as their gaming community grows.
Speedforce Internet Café is located at 317 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. For more information visit their Facebook page or call 712-249-6420.
(Creston, Iowa) – A man from Creston suffered suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries Saturday morning, when he veered for a deer on the road and ended-up losing control of the car he was driving. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at around 7:54-a.m., as 19-year-old Aiden James Evans was driving a 2006 Infiniti G35 eastbound on Rea Road, near 12 mile Lake.
Evans told authorities a deer was in the middle of the road. When he swerved in order to avoid hitting the animal, Evans’ car entered the south ditch and struck a grove of trees.
Evans was wearing his seat belt. He complained of wrist pain, but was not treated at the scene. The car sustained $6,000 damage and was declared a total loss.
(Harlan, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Shelby County have declared a State Of Emergency, as authorized under Iowa Statutory Law, following the destructive storms that struck the area on April 26th. In a press release, the Board said their action will result in the expenditure of emergency funds from all available sources, the invoking of mutual aid agreements. Approximately 60 homes sustained damage ranging from minor to destroyed. No towns were taking a direct hit in the county. The properties affected are in rural areas or on the edge of the incorporated limits. Officials say the goal is to complete the damage assessments by the weekend’s end. Utilities, some roadways, and the County Landfill were also damaged. At this time, the landfill will be closed until further notice.
A number of trained professionals watched as a massive multi vortex tornado moved into Shelby County at around 6:05-p.m., Friday. There was significant damage between Portsmouth and Harlan with homes having been destroyed, outbuildings, grain bins and trees shredded and blown throughout fields. The Shelby County Golf Course north of Harlan sustained significant damage, with the roof torn off the clubhouse, sheds losing their roofs, and trees down all over the golf course.
The tornado moved from west of Harlan to the west edge of Harlan and traveled along highway 44, up highway 59 and Linden road to just south of Defiance, causing extensive damage. A tornado was observed just west of Manilla at about 7 pm.
According to the Shelby County EMA’s office, approximately 60 homes sustained damage ranging from minor to destroyed. Officials say the goal is to complete the damage assessments by the weekend’s end. Utilities, some roadways, and the County Landfill were also damaged. At this time, the landfill will be closed until further notice.
(Delaware & Cerro Gordo Counties) – The Iowa State Patrol reports two people died and two others were injured in separate crashes over the past couple of days. One person was killed and two others were injured in a Delaware County crash Friday afternoon. The Patrol says a Polaris Ranger UTV was traveling southbound on 190th Ave in Rural Ryan around 2:30-p.m., when the operator of the machine, 39-year-old Kyle James Kelchen, of Manchester, failed to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle was then struck by a pick-up truck that was traveling eastbound on 310th Street. Both vehicles came to rest in a ditch. Kelchen died at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, 67-year-old Gerald John Beitz, and his passenger, 65-year-old Susan Eileen Beitz, both of Monticello, were injured but did not require transport to the hospital. Both were wearing their seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.
Late Saturday night, a wrong-way driver on Interstate 35 in Cerro Gordo County, died when the 2008 Chevy Cobalt he was driving, collided with a 2015 Freightliner semi. The driver of the car was identified as 40-year-old Glen Evan Hemming, of Mason City. The accident happened as the car was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of traffic at around 11:20-p.m., near mile marker 194. The Patrol says the driver of the semi – a man from Burnsville, MN – was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man was arrested early Sunday morning (April 28), on a Felony warrant. 28-year-old Dylan Elwood Taylor, of Red Oak, was arrested on a valid Montgomery County warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree – a Class D Felony. Taylor was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Pottawattamie County, Iowa– A state of emergency remains in effect for Pottawattamie County and in the City of Minden, following severe weather that occurred on Friday, April 26th, when several confirmed tornado activity in the areas. Affected areas include western portions of Council Bluffs, northeast of Crescent, east of McClelland, southwest of Treynor, and the city of Minden. In total, the NWS Omaha issued 42 tornado warnings for its coverage area, which includes parts of western Iowa.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Pottawattamie County Friday night. Officials think about half the town of Minden – with a population of about 600 – was destroyed. Four storm-related injuries have been reported. Three individuals were treated and released, while one remains hospitalized in stable condition. Saturday morning, the city opened for residents to be able to start their cleanup and recovery.
“We signed a disaster proclamation last night, which opened up state resources and individual assistance for the community,” Reynolds said Saturday. She said emergency responders are on the ground and were working to remove debris. She said “then we’ll just assess what we need to do next, what next steps are.”
Minden’s mayor broke down in tears at one point during the governor’s tour of the damage. The Mayor sustained damage to his home and business in 1976 and now in 2024. Community members are hopeful that they will recover. A curfew of 10-p.m. until 6-a.m. remains in until further notice for the City of Minden.
Preliminary information indicates varying degrees of damage to approximately 120 homes and businesses in Pottawattamie County. American Red Cross established two shelters in the county that were not needed as displaced residents were able to arrange overnight accommodations, according to the Pott. County EMA.
The most concentrated damage from these weather events occurred in Minden. Gas and power utilities services have been disrupted, and access to the city of Minden has been closed to outside traffic. Due to the hazardous conditions, only residents of Minden will be granted access at this time.
Ongoing disaster information can be found on Emergency Management Agency website at https://pcema-ia.org. Community-specific information for Minden can be found on the City of Minden Facebook page, as well as the Tri-Center Community School District Facebook page. Damage to residential and business properties should be reported at the Emergency Management Agency website.
The NWS office in Des Moines says, based on preliminary reports, at least 10 tornadoes occurred in their central/southern Iowa warning area of responsibility. Damage to trees and homes has been reported in multiple counties from Crawford to Union and Ringgold up to around Polk and Jasper Counties. Teams continue to evaluate damage.
Twisters in the Creston and Afton areas were rated as EF-2’s, with with speeds estimated at between 125-130 mph, and were on the ground anywhere from 6-10 miles. They ranged from 150 to 350 yards wide. A tornado near Mount Ayr was rated an EF-1, with winds of up to 110-mph. It was on the ground for 26.5 miles, and was 300 yards wide.