Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department report that at around 10:45-a.m. today (Monday),  officers were called to the Perfect Stay Motel (802 Veterans Memorial Highway), for a suicidal male party with a gun. Upon arrival it was found the subject had fled from the motel on foot.

Council Bluffs Police Negotiators were able to make contact with the man by cell phone, and keep him on the phone while officers searched the area. The subject was found in the parking lot of Edwards Motorsports and RV’s (1010 34thAve, Council Bluffs, IA). Authorities say when he was failed to comply with officers’ orders on scene, and a police K-9 was used to apprehend the man.

No gun was found on the subject at the time of his apprehension. The man was taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation. Criminal charges, if any are pending. During the course of the incident surrounding businesses were contacted to inform them of the situation. They were urged to lock down their facilities for their safety until the suicidal male was located. Due to the nature of the call, the suicidal male’s name is not being released at this time for medical privacy.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports Deputies arrested 52-year old Henrik Leonard Rater, of Casey, Friday, on a Sheriff’s Office Felony warrant for Possession with Intent to Deliver Meth. Rater was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $5,000 bond. On April 22nd, Deputies arrested 35-year old Barrett Martin Driskill, of West Des Moines, on felony charges of Theft 2nd Degree, and Possession of Meth 3rd or Subsequent offense. Driskill was also charged with OWI, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He  was taken to the Cass County Jail and later released on his own recognizance.

Authorities says 38-year old Justin Paul Parker, of Adair, was arrested April 24th, on a felony charge of Theft 2nd Degree. Parker was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on $5,000 bond. That same day, 58-year old Cory Lee Christensen, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/2nd Offense. Christensen was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on his own recognizance.

And, on Friday, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42-year old Melissa Louise Smart, of Bridgewater, on a charge of OWI/1st Offense. Smart was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on her own recognizance.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police in Iowa City say they’ve made an arrest in the April shooting death of a man. Police say in a news release that 22-year-old Durojaiye Antonio Rosa was arrested Monday in the April 20 death of 21-year-old Kejuan Winters. Rosa has been charged with first-degree murder in Winters’ shooting death. Police say officers called to the scene of the shooting found Winters inside a home suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died at the scene from his injuries. Police continue to search for a 44-year-old man they say is a person of interest in the case.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, today (Monday), said four more Iowans have died from the COVID-19 virus, for a total of 188. The deaths occurred in Appanoose, Jasper, Poweshiek and Wapello Counties. Three were older adults (61-t0 80) one was over the age of 81. All four were residents of Long Term Care Facilities. The Governor said also, one new LTC facility outbreak was reported: at Accura Healthcare, in Marshalltown. The total number of LTC outbreaks currently stands at 28.

There were 534 NEW, positive test results return for COVID-19 in the current report, for a total of 9,703. Reynolds said 85% occurred in the 22 Iowa Counties with restrictions in place. There were 3,441 negative test results returned, for a total of 47, 458. In addition, 57,161 tests have been taken, to-date, or 1-in-55 Iowans, per capita. The recovery rate is 36%, as 3,486 Iowans have recovered from the virus.

The Governor said also, the IDPH and the State Hygienic Lab are working tirelessly to improve the timeliness in processing and reporting the results. Still, not everyone who has taken the TestIowa assessment, has received their results back from the State. Normally, she said individual test results would normally be available within 72, but the backlog caused the high volume of tests has pushed the timeline back just a bit. Reynolds said “Again I want to re-assure Iowans that this is a short-term issue, as we ramp-up testing and process and complete the TestIowa validation process.”

She said if you were tested late last week, your results will still be on the way. Watch your e-mail for results. The governor says the backlog should be resolved today and she reminds, until you know the results of your test, it’s important that you stay home.

Across the RMCC’s:

• 389 Iowans are hospitalized
• 37 were admitted over the past 24-hours
• 143 COVID-19 patients are in the ICU
• 93 are on ventilators.
• There are 4,179 In-Patient COVID-19 beds available.
• 552 ICU beds available.
• and 666 ventilators available.

WOODWARD, Iowa (The Des Moines Register) — Iowa Department of Human Services officials say six residents at a central Iowa facility for people with intellectual disabilities have tested positive for the new coronavirus, although none have shown symptoms of COVID-19. The first resident at the Woodward Resource Center tested positive for the virus on April 26. By Saturday, officials said, five more residents — all tied to one home on campus — had tested positive for the virus.

Three employees at the multi-building campus have also tested positive. DHS spokesman Matt Highland says the state is working to get more COVID-19 testing on the campus. Those who have tested positive have been moved to an isolation area, and the home has been cleaned.

(Atlantic, Iowa May 4, 2020) Effective Immediately: The SWIPCO and SWITA offices in Atlantic have re-opened for essential visits by the public. Essential visits are those that cannot take place via phone, email, fax, or mail. Visitors are asked to call ahead before coming to the office, to wait in the reception area, utilize the hand sanitizer available, and to not come in if they are feeling ill. Business with visitors will only be conducted in the reception area or the conference room, visitors will not be able to go to staff offices. A drop box has been set up and many interactions will still continue to utilize this drop box. Many staff are still working from home, so if you need to meet with a specific staff member you should call ahead at 712-243-4196 to make an appointment.

Effective Wednesday, May 6, 2020: SWITA taxi service will resume in Atlantic, Missouri Valley, Harlan, , Glenwood, Red Oak, and Shenandoah. For the safety of the public and SWITA drivers, please only schedule essential trips. When possible, please ride behind the first row of seats on a bus or ride in the rear of vans. Riders should wear a face mask if at all possible. Riders in mobility devices such as wheel chairs are asked to please turn their face away from the driver while their device is secured. All vehicles have been sanitized and are cleaned daily. The service is open to the public and fares are $2.50 each way in-town for the general public and $2.00 each way in-town for age 60+. Taxi tickets that normally would expire July 1, 2020 will be honored until June 30, 2021. Tickets may be purchased directly from the drivers. If it is necessary for riders to purchase tickets from the office in Atlantic, please call beforehand at 712-243-4196 and they will be ready for you. Additional information is available on www.swipco.org.

Taxi trips may be scheduled by calling the following numbers:

• Atlantic: 712-249-0566 or 712-250-1200
• Missouri Valley: 712-642-4489
• Harlan, Glenwood, Red Oak, Shenandoah: 800-842-8065
• Deaf or hard of hearing should call 711 or 800-735-2943.
• Rides may be scheduled in Clarinda by calling Clarinda Area Volunteers at 712-542-4915 and in Fremont County by calling Faith in Action at 712-313-0131.

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports three people who were arrested over the past week, were subsequently released from the scene with a citation. At around 3:30-a.m. Saturday, 33-year old Roger Joseph Draman, of Casey, was pulled over by an Adair County Deputy for having an improper brake light on the passenger side of his car, and failure to give a continuous signal. A check of Draman’s license revealed his driving status was revoked until Nov. 2020.  Draman is scheduled to appear in court May 28th.

On April 29th, 38-year old Michael Gail Steward, of Orient, was arrested at around 3:15-p.m. and then released on a citation, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Authorities allege Steward caused damage to property in the 1500 block of 310th Street in Adair County, and owned by Gail and Sharon Steward. About $300 damage was done to walk-in door to the residence.

And, 21-year old Rayvon Dawn McFarland, of Fontanelle, was cited April 26th for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia, after authorities investigated a single-vehicle  accident at the intersection of 220th Street and Pinewood Avenue, in Adair County.