WEST POINT, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say an Iowa man died after his vehicle collided with another on a northeast Nebraska highway.

The collision occurred around 9:40 a.m. Sunday, on Nebraska Highway 9 about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) north of West Point. The Cuming County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Jose Barrios, of Denison, Iowa, was killed when his vehicle ran into an oncoming vehicle driven by 28-year-old Michael Jensen, of West Point. Jensen was taken to a West Point hospital.

The collision is being investigated.

Officials with the Creston Police Department report three arrests and one incident of theft. 33-year old Shane White, of Clearfield, was arrested Saturday in Creston, for Driving While Suspended. He was later released on a $300 bond.

25-year old Bradley Nauman, of Adel, was arrested Saturday, in Creston, for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, 40-year old Lela Churchwell, of Creston, was arrested Sunday for Theft in the 2nd Degree. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

A woman from Creston reported to police on Saturday, that sometime within the past week, someone entered her residence and stole a PlayStation 3, a PlayStation4, and an LG Bluetooth speaker. The loss was estimate at $500.

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The Audubon Police Department released information on several arrests within the past month.

On July 19th, 22-year-old Brandon William Henderson of Audubon was arrested on an Audubon County Warrant.  Henderson was transported to the Audubon County Jail.

On July 30th, 36-year-old Ashley Sue Hartl of Audubon was arrested for Domestic Abuse Causing Injury.  Hartl was transported to the Audubon County Jail and held to appear before a magistrate.

On August 1st, 35-year-old Joseph Michael Hartl of Audubon was arrested for Violation of No Contact Order.  Hartl appeared before a magistrate and plead guilty to the charge, serving 7 days in jail.

On August 16th, 29-year-old Desiray Michelle Elliott of Lindon was arrested for (4) counts of Credit Card Theft and Ongoing Criminal Conduct.  Elliott is currently being held on $33,000 bond in the Audubon County Jail.

A fire at a home in Wiota early this morning caused extensive damage, but no one was injured. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports the blaze at 106 East Street in Wiota happened at around 3:15-a.m.

Firefighters from Wiota, Atlantic and Anita responded to the scene and were there for more than two-hours. Additional information is forthcoming.

(Mike Kennon – photo)

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Services are being held Monday for a northwest Iowa sheriff’s deputy who died after her patrol vehicle crashed

A Mass is scheduled at 10 a.m. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for Deputy Stephanie Schreurs, who died Tuesday. She was injured Aug. 9 when her vehicle ran off a road while entering a sharp curve in Lyon County. She was flown to a Sioux Falls hospital.

Burial is set at a cemetery in Alvord, Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all state flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Schreurs, 24-year veteran of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department.

Council Bluffs Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning. At 1:54am Officers were dispatched to 2216 27th Avenue at the Best Western for a report of a male with a gunshot wound to his arm. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries.

No further details are known at this time but Council Bluffs Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728 or anonymous tips can be given by calling 712-328-STOP.

The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will meet 6-p.m. Monday, in a regular session at Elk Horn Building, in the Conference Room. On their rather light agenda, is information with regard to Open Enrollment, and discussion and/or action on: Approving the FFA National Convention; Personnel Hires, Transfers, Resignations, Etc.; and other administrative business.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis County woman has opened a local franchise of a business that rents out goats to clear weed- or foliage-infested property.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Erika Streeter, of Wildwood, opened the first Goats on the Go affiliate in the St. Louis area in late spring. The Iowa-based vegetation management company is one of several across the country that rent goats to take care of overgrown weeds and thickets, advertising themselves as an option that’s good for the environment.

It takes several days for the goats to clear an acre, depending on the density of the vegetation. They eat, ruminate, rest and repeat. Streeter usually charges between $900 and $1,200 an acre, depending on density of the foliage.

The City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting 5:15-p.m. Monday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda are updates and/or discussion and possible action on the following:

• Nishna Park Water Quality Grant – update.
• The Future of the Sunnyside Pool.
• Gaga Pit – Eagle Scout Project.
• The recent playground build at the Schildberg Rec Area.
• Park House plans.
• Washout along the Bull Creek Pathway.
• And, getting bids for putting a walkway around the new Schildberg playground.

In his report to the Board, Interim Parks & Rec Dept. Director Bryant Rasmussen will discuss:

• Space in the Park
• Kids Bike Ride
• Bids for a barrier around the new playground
• and Hyggefest, set for 5-p.m. Sept. 21st at the Sunnyside Park Bandshell.