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SABULA, Iowa (AP) — Officials say work is taking longer than expected on a new bridge that helps connect eastern Iowa with northwestern Illinois. The bridge at Sabula will provide access to a larger U.S. Highway 52/Illinois 64 bridge over the Mississippi River to Savanna, Illinois. The old Sabula bridge was closed in March, forcing motorists into a 36-mile detour. The construction was scheduled to be finished in late May. Now the Iowa Transportation Department says the bridge won’t be open until at least July because of problems with sandy soil.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the crash death of another driver in Des Moines. Authorities say 33-year-old Grant Uhe, of Des Moines, was arrested Tuesday. Polk County Jail records say he remained in custody Wednesday, pending $100,000 bail. Police say Uhe was driving more than 75 mph (121 kph) in a 30 mph (48 kph) zone on April 19 before his pickup truck crashed into a car driven by 19-year-old Tyler Wilcox. Police say Wilcox died later at a hospital.
The company says it will also support state and federal legislation to raise the minimum age for vaping products to 21. Federal law sets the age at 18, though some states have higher requirements.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst took her concerns about EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s handling of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to a Senate Ag Committee hearing Tuesday. She questioned Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue about the so-called “small refinery hardship waivers” Pruitt has been granting to oil refiners. “Some of these refiners are neither small nor facing hardships – and I’m very, very upset about this action that the administrator has taken that would destroy our demand for biofuels,” Ernst said.
U-S Ag Sec. Sonny Perdue
Perdue responded, saying all he has is “the power of persuasion” with Pruitt. Perdue said he told the EPA administrator the instructions he was given last fall for maintaining the renewable volume obligations (RVO) at 15 billion gallons has essentially been circumvented by the waivers. “We have no legal statutory authority to do anything other than that…letting (him) know that our farmers and biofuel producers are very concerned about that,” Perdue said.
Perdue said he is also pushing Pruitt to approve a waiver for E15, allowing year-round sales of the higher ethanol blend. “I have exhorted him to do the E15 waiver, as I have the President,” Perdue said. “I am encouraging the President to go ahead and make good on the commitment to do that.” Perdue also told Senate Ag Committee members that he’s encouraging President Trump to consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Trump pulled the U.S. out of the 11-nation trade deal shortly after taking office.
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Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State is refunding a contribution from a national political group after learning it was mistakenly given and accepted in violation of Iowa law. Deidre DeJear’s campaign said it would refund the $5,000 donation from EMILY’s List “as soon as possible” after learning of the violation from The Associated Press. Iowa law bars political action committees from donating to candidates for state office during the legislative session.
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — A sex offender from central Iowa man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl. The Des Moines Register reports that 49-year-old Berlou Barnard, of Newton, was sentenced Monday. A jury found him guilty of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse and obstruction of justice. He was arrested after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her daughter in August 2015.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a teacher who showed up drunk at his eastern Iowa classroom has lost his teaching license for two years. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that Brendon Good signed an agreement last month with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Good was an industrial tech teacher for the Maquoketa Community School District. An investigation determined that, on Oct. 10, Good was under the influence of alcohol at Maquoketa High School. Good has since resigned.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors say a West Des Moines man has been sent to prison for bank embezzlement. Brian Madison, of West Des Moines, was sentenced Friday to 18 months and ordered to pay $259,000 in restitution to his former employer, TruBank.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State is refunding a contribution from a national political group after learning it was mistakenly given and accepted in violation of Iowa law. Deidre DeJear’s campaign said it would refund the $5,000 donation from EMILY’s List “as soon as possible” after learning of the violation from The Associated Press. Iowa law bars political action committees from donating to candidates for state office during the legislative session.
The Harlan Police Department reports three arrests have taken place. On Saturday, 25-year old Dakota James Boger, and 20-year old Madison Jae Grote, both of Denison, were arrested on charges of pedestrian failing to use a crosswalk, and carrying concealed weapons. Their arrests occurred following a traffic stop in the 800 block of Durant Street.
And, on April 17th, 41-year old James Lyle Behrens, of Harlan, was arrested for OWI and Driving While Revoked.
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — A sex offender from central Iowa man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl. The Des Moines Register reports that 49-year-old Berlou Barnard, of Newton, was sentenced Monday. A jury found him guilty of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse and obstruction of justice. He was arrested after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her daughter in August 2015.
Barnard was listed as a sex offender in 1997 for sexual abusing two girls and a boy all under the age of 6. Barnard’s live-in girlfriend, 40-year-old Michelle Wortman, has pleaded guilty to child endangerment and interference with official acts in Barnard’s most recent case. Prosecutors say Wortman was aware of Barnard’s abuse and did nothing to protect the victim.
Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker says Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputies Association (ISSDA) 2018 Honorary Membership renewal notices have been mailed to Pottawattamie County citizens. Danker says if a letter is received in the mail, this is a legitimate solicitation.
The Sheriff notes that they never solicit members by telephone. ISSDA only solicits new members every other calendar year. If you received this notice for a family member that has deceased, please mail the remit form back stating that they are deceased. If you have a name or address change please also correct this and return the remit form.
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