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(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – A man from Nebraska is being sought in connection with the shooting and death Sunday night, of a western Iowa man. Council Bluffs Police report 27-year-old Mensah Olloway, of Omaha, is suspected in the shooting of 62-year-old Gary Fredrick, of Council Bluffs.
Officers were dispatched to 127 Harrison Street in Council Bluffs at around 6:38-p.m., Sunday, following a report of a possible shooting that had just occurred. When Officers arrived, they found Gary Fredrick laying on the floor, suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Fredrick was treated at the scene and then transported to the UNMC in Omaha, where he died from his injuries a short time later.
Mensah Olloway
Initial information indicates Fredrick arrived at the residence, and after a short time a disturbance broke out. During the disturbance, witnesses saw Olloway produce a hand gun before he allegedly fired several rounds at Fredrick. Olloway then ran from the scene and as of the latest report, had not been located.
Information is still being gathered on this incident. If you have any information on possible whereabouts of Olloway please contact the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712-328-4765 or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.
December 2023 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45 organizations around the state. The program funds tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local economies and the state’s economy with awards ranging from $2,500-10,000 with a 20% cash match. Amy Zeigler, manager of the Iowa Tourism Office says “We’re pleased to invest in campaigns that work to change the perception of tourism in Iowa and encourage more out-of-state visitation. These projects will help us continue the momentum and growth of our industry.”
Visitors spent more than $6.9 billion across Iowa’s economy in 2022, an increase of 13% over 2021 spending. This direct visitor spending sustained over 68,600 jobs and generated $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2022. “Tourism is a vital component to Iowa’s economy,” Zeigler said. “The $6.9 billion in visitor spending means nearly $18.9 million was spent daily by our visitors.”
The Iowa Tourism Office, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, works closely with community partners, attractions and events, to promote the state’s beautifully vast scenery and unique history. For more information on everything Iowa has to offer tourists, visit traveliowa.com.
Do you drive differently when someone is watching?
In Iowa, you can legally use your phone to talk and navigate your travels while driving. But just because it’s legal doesn’t make it safe. If you have kids in the car with you, it’s likely they are paying attention to what you’re doing and will mimic your behaviors when they are driving. What kind of example do you want to set for them?
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in the United States, teenagers drive less than most other age groups, but their numbers of crashes and crash deaths are disproportionately high.
The fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16- to 19-year-olds is nearly three times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over. The risk is highest for drivers who are 16 or 17.
You’re not alone in your efforts to help your kids be safer behind the wheel. There are several resources out there to help you start your teen driver on a safe path. Here are just a few.
Make it onto the nice list this year, put your phone away while you’re behind the wheel.
Here’s a snippet from one of the most fun Christmas movies – https://youtu.be/YoX52GkTUD8?si=owoskuAHCeIMEsBC
In 2023 in Iowa, 358 people have been killed in traffic crashes. That’s an increase of eight since last Friday. In Iowa in 2022, there were 337 traffic-related deaths. To see statistics published daily by the Office of Driver Services, go to the daily fatality report at https://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/stats/daily.pdf
In March 2021, the DNR went to a Golden Hills development in Crescent after receiving a complaint about dust blowing from the site. It found sediment had discharged from a basin into a ditch that flows to Lapworth Creek, a terrace that had breached and that the site was missing multiple erosion controls, according to a DNR order. Within days, Golden Hills said it had repaired a silt pond and terrace, installed new terraces and put up about 600 feet of silt fence. But later that year, someone reported that a roadway had been flooded with silt from the site more than once and that the sediment had filled a highway ditch.
The DNR visited the western Iowa site three more times that year and noted that erosion controls were still inadequate. The department returned to the site in August 2023 and found that some of the erosion controls needed repair, sediment was still flowing off the site and there were areas that had not be stabilized. Golden Hills recently agreed to pay a $4,500 fine for the violations.
At a Century Heights development in Bettendorf, the DNR documented numerous deficiencies in soil erosion controls over the course of about seven months, according a DNR order. In December 2021, the DNR investigated the eastern Iowa site and found that a sediment basin that is meant to contain stormwater runoff had been partially dismantled and allowed runoff to flow toward Pidgeon Creek, which goes to the Mississippi River. It further noted that silt fencing had been overcome by sediment and that part of the fence had apparently been flattened by construction equipment, which had also been driven through the creek. In March 2022, the DNR found that work had been done to remedy the runoff problems, but that water discharges from the basin were flowing on unstable ground toward the creek. There was a plume of sediment in the creek.
In June 2022, the DNR documented numerous areas of silt fence that had been knocked down or driven over. Century Heights recently agreed to pay a $5,000 fine.
In Ely, the city failed for more than a year to adequately control stormwater runoff associated with a sewer construction site near a creek, according to a DNR order. Responding to a complaint about the situation, the DNR went to the site in January 2022 and found two silt fences covered in soil and discovered that no one had been inspecting the site for erosion problems. In February 2023, the DNR responded to another complaint and found that there were no erosion controls in place at the site and that sediment was going into a tributary of Hoosier Creek. The city recently agreed to pay a $4,000 fine.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic City Council is expected to hold a brief session 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in their Chambers at City Hall. Their agenda includes:
(Des Moines, Iowa) – State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to launch the newly re-designed CollegeSavingsIowa.com. “We gave it a fresh look that focuses on learning, investing and saving with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan,” said Smith. “We want future savers to have the tools they need to get started and give resources to help current savers navigate their path. Check it out on all devices, including mobile, to see what we’ve been doing to provide an enhanced experience for everyone.”
Visitors are encouraged to explore the website to discover information about College Savings Iowa, including investment options, tax benefits, qualified withdrawals and the benefits of saving for education. “This easy-to-navigate design of College Savings Iowa’s website matches how easy it is for families to save for education,” Smith said. “And what better timing than during the holiday season! Make sure to check out our Make a Gift page to discover why a College Savings Iowa account could be the perfect last-minute gift you’ve been looking for.”
Visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com to see the new website and to learn more about the Plan. Connect with College Savings Iowa on Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to stay up to date on all current events and updates.
(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Guthrie County will hold their regular weekly meeting beginning at 9-a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19th. Their agenda is as follows:
(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet in a regular weekly session in-person and electronically, on Tuesday, beginning at 9-a.m. The Board expects to hear a presentation/request from Massena Mayor Phil Przychodzin, with regard to Clarke Street and Rockport Road. The Board will discuss and possibly act on approving a Cott Systems quote for Resolution 3 software, increasing from $510/month to $630/month, and an OIB software increase from $150 to $225/month.
Other discussion and possible action will be held with regard to continuing the County Employee’s Accident Insurance Policy, and a business property lease between the County and the Cambridge Law Firm.
The Board also expects to receive a monthly report from Cass/Guthrie County Environmental Health Executive Director Jotham Arber, and a weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken.
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(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak report a man from Union County was arrested today (Monday) at around 2:18-a.m., following a traffic stop near Highway 34 and 8th Street, in Red Oak. Authorities say 38-year-old Steven Marion Bochniak, of Creston, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana- 3rd or subsequent offense, and Child Endangerment. Bochniak was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 bond.
(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors are set to hold their regular weekly meeting in Red Oak on Tuesday, beginning at 8:30-a.m. Among the items on their agenda is acknowledgment of receipt of the initial bargaining proposals from AFSCME Iowa Council 61, with regard to the Secondary Roads Department Union Contract. The Board will also act on passing a Resolution authorizing submittal of an application for Fiscal Year 2024 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STGB), and approving the final plans for the L Avenue Pipe Culvert.
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