Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 2:30a.m. CDT

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A former housing programs manager for the city of Davenport has pleaded guilty to charges accusing him of concealing a camera in an apartment employee bathroom. The Quad-City Times reports that 46-year-old Roy DeWitt pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight counts of invasion of privacy. Each count carries up to two years in prison, but in exchange for DeWitt’s plea, prosecutors agreed to a cap of six years in prison and to not file additional charges from video on the camera DeWitt hid.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Cathy Glasson, who lost her bid for Iowa governor in last week’s primary election, has made an unusual request to Iowa Democrats that she be allowed to address the party at its upcoming state convention. Glasson’s campaign manager Misty Rebik tells The Associated Press the former candidate asked the Iowa Democratic Party on Tuesday afternoon whether she can speak at the June 16 convention. Democratic Party spokeswoman Tess Seger says party leaders are reviewing the request.

SABULA, Iowa (AP) — A car ferry from Iowa to Illinois is up and running as residents wait for the opening of a bridge connecting the two states. The Telegraph Herald reports that the ferry between Sabula and Savanna, Illinois, began running Tuesday, providing direct access between the two communities for the first time in months. The ferry can hold 15 vehicles per trip, can be used for free and will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until the new bridge is completed.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A central Iowa woman has been charged with insurance fraud after state regulators say she submitted an application for insurance coverage containing false information. Joy Marie Heldt of Madrid, who was an insurance agent, was initially charged last month after an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s fraud bureau.

A man from Shenandoah was injured during a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday afternoon, in Fremont County. The Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responded at around 12:42-p.m. to the 2400 block of Highway 59, for a vehicle that had struck a tree head-on.

Deputies determined that Daniel Douglas, of Shenandoah, was southbound on Highway 59 in a 2015 Ford Focus, when the vehicle left the road and struck a guardrail on the west side of the road.  The vehicle continued south on Highway 59 before hitting a tree head on, and coming to rest.

Douglas suffered unknown injuries and was transported to the Shenandoah Hospital by Shenandoah Rescue. Deputies cited him for Failure to Maintain Control. Shenandoah Police and Shenandoah Fire and Rescue assisted the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office with the call.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources said Tuesday, that at around 7:40-p.m. Saturday, the Iowa DNR was dispatched to the west side of Lake Manawa near the entrance to the West Lake Village for a man that had been brought to shore by an individual on a personal watercraft after he was found in the lake.

Through the investigation, it has been determined that 54-year old Lawrence Wieneke, of Omaha, had somehow fallen into the lake from a personal watercraft operated by his wife, 59-year old Geralyn Wieneke, of Omaha, prior to a good Samaritan spotting Lawrence and bringing him to shore.

Lawrence Wieneke was transported to a Council Bluffs hospital in critical condition, but is expected to survive. Investigators believe alcohol may have been involved with this incident and toxicology results are pending. An investigation by the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau and the DNR State Parks Bureau continues, with assistance from the Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue and Council Bluffs Police Department.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Health officials say Iowa has been added to the list of states included in a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon that has sickened 60 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says consumers should not eat and retailers should not sell recalled melon products distributed by a Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis.

Recalled products were sold in clear, plastic clamshell containers at Costco, Jay C, Kroger, Payless, Owen’s, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart, and Whole Foods/Amazon. Illnesses have been discovered in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

Some of the products, which include pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fruit medleys, also were sent to Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina.
The CDC says 31 of the people sickened have been hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting 5:30-p.m. Wednesday (June 13th) in the High School Media Center. On their agenda, is a special presentation with regard to the Teacher Leadership Program, and action on a handful of resignations/contract recommendations and/or letters of assignment.

Among the resignations, is: Dean Petty, Co-Archery Sponsor; Jedd Sherman, HS Science; Pota Cook, WA Para; Rachelle Lipp, HS English Teacher; Julie Gross, 4th Grade Teacher/Assistant Boys/Girls XC Coach; and Jarrod O’Donnell, Asst. Musical Director. Contract Recommendation/Letters of Assignment include: Clint Roland, Full Contract Archery Sponsor; Eric Miller, BA+15, Step 13 to MA, Step 13; Elizabeth Reid, TLC Support Instructional Coach AMS/Schuler; Valerie Jaehrling, HS Chemistry/Physics, and Sarah Dorsey, 4th Grade Teacher.

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will take action on approving a recommended $14,000 stipend for Board Secretary/Business Manager Sarah Sheeder, for her job duties as shared Business Manager between the Atlantic & CAM School District. They will also act on approving a recommended contract for concurrent enrollment agreements with IWCC for courses taught to district students. Last year there were a total of 109 students taking advantage of the courses through IWCC, for a total cost to the District of $129,705. The total cost for the 2018-19 school year $135,000. Textbook fees will amount to $30, which is an increase of $15 over the 2017-18 school year.

The Board will also act on approving Board President Ali Bruckner’s recommendation on the 2018-19 Superintendent Contract for Steve Barber, which includes: No increase to his annual salary of $160,000; A continuing two-year contract (ending 6/30/2020); and a $450/month allotment towards a 403B, which is consistent with other District Administrators, and amounts to $4,800 paid from the General Fund.

Later on during their meeting, the Atlantic School Board will act on approving a 2018-19 propane contract with Pelgas (@ $1.27 per gallon), and a diesel/ethanol contract with Olsen Fuel Supply, the combined costs of which will amount to $66,530.

The Board will also act on approving 2018-19 returning TLC positions, and 2018-19 Student Fees (no changes will take place over the 2017-18 school year), as the electronic instruction fee replaced textbook fees when the District went 1:1 four-years ago.

Superintendent Steve Barber will also recommend no changes to the 2018-19 School Breakfast and Lunch prices, as the food service program remains financially strong. On a side note, the district is looking at incorporating salad bars in each building to enhance the variety and continue to support healthy eating.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous recent arrests. Today (Tuesday), Cass County Deputies arrested 59-year old John Michael Smith,  of Audubon, on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple). And, 51-year old Christopher Todd Morehouse, of Audubon, was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine 1st Offense; OWI 1st Offense; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both men were taken to the Cass County Jail and released later on their own recognizances.

On Sunday, 24-year old Rani Dawn Worley-Rasool, of Orange, TX, was arrested in Cass County on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Worley-Rasool was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on her own recognizance. Last Friday, 58-year old Jeffrey Harold Jensen, of Anita, was arrested on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Jensen was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance.

On June 6th, Allen Lyn VanAernam, Jr., was arrested on a charge of Possession of Alcohol Under Legal Age. VanAernam was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on his own recognizance. And, 24-year old Alex Lee Pleis, of Audubon, was arrested on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Felony Burglary 3rd Degree, and Theft 3rd Degree. Pleis was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on $5,000 bond.

On June 5th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 48-year old Kevin Boyd Canter, of Atlantic, on a District Court warrant for Failure to Appear and an additional charge of Driving While Revoked. Canter was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance.

Sheriff’s officials in Shelby County report several recent arrests. Among them, was 38-year old Adam Randall Pryor, of Woodbine, who was arrested at around 3:30-a.m. Sunday, for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct (Both Simple Misdemeanors). The charges were the result of deputies being dispatched to a disturbance on Main St in Earling. Pryor was transported to the Shelby County Jail, and held under $300 bond. He was then released on his own recognizance later that morning.

Last Thursday afternoon, 32-year old Jessica Allen Fisher, of Minden, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct after deputies were called to a residence in Portsmouth regarding a disturbance. Fisher was transported to the Shelby County Jail without incident, and released the following morning on her own recognizance after appearance with the magistrate.

On June 6th, 60-year old Randy Lee Sorensen, of Irwin, was arrested on a warrant for Simple Domestic Abuse Assault. Sorensen was transferred to the Shelby County Jail and later posted a $300 cash bond before being released from custody.

And, at around 3-a.m. May 24th, 20-year old Quentin James Briggs, of Harlan, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was later released on his own  recognizance.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to focus on clean-up efforts following a fire at the River Valley OHV Park in April, forcing the park to remain closed for a lengthy amount of time. Although the park may look healthy and green, the park will remain closed for safety reasons for an undetermined amount of time. The DNR is working with contractors and the City of Council Bluffs, as well as others, to move forward with clean-up. Any unauthorized use of the park is considered trespassing and is a violation of the law.

Better enjoy the current temperature and slightly lower humidity we’re experiencing, because the National Weather says HOT and HUMID weather begins Friday, and will last into the weekend. Heat index values over 100°F each can afternoon can be expected! (Click on the image to enlarge)

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The City Council has given its final approval for a traffic ticket program in Waterloo. The council voted 6-1 in favor at its meeting Monday. The ordinance creates new municipal fines that police officers can impose instead of issuing state traffic tickets. For example: A motorist now will be fined $75 for speeding at 11 mph over the limit. The citation won’t go onto the violator’s record and the fine will go to the city. A state ticket for the same offense would cost $222 in fines and court costs and be included on a person’s record.

Some residents had asked that the council votes be delayed so the Waterloo Human Rights Commission could review the proposal to ensure it wouldn’t encourage racial profiling. The council didn’t delay.