(Radio Iowa) — The wife of Calhoun County Sheriff Scott Anderson has posted an online video in which she says the allegations he attacked her were blown out of proportion. In the video, she says the allegations Anderson assaulted her and a police officer and the petition for his removal from office are a “witch hunt.” Anderson was arrested this past weekend on charges of domestic abuse assault and assault on persons in certain occupations. Anderson’s wife refuted the allegations that he choked her as stated in the criminal complaint. In the video, she says of the weekend incident, Anderson did become intoxicated and obnoxious.

She also said Anderson did not deliberately head butt a police officer but that he was in handcuffs and was trying to take a drink of water. On Tuesday, Anderson was suspended from his position after a judge granted a petition filed by the Calhoun County sheriff’s office. A hearing is scheduled for later this month regarding his removal. Anderson’s wife says in the video these allegations stem from people who do not want him re-elected. She went on to say she did not want Anderson arrested and that one of her children reported the incident.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department reports 45-year old Harry Richard Kanouff, Jr., of Pacific Junction, was arrested Wednesday evening in Underwood, after he allegedly assaulted his son and wife. Kanouff, Jr., was taken into custody for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, causing bodily injury. Authorities say the man was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Three men being held in the Pott. County Jail were served with warrants, Tuesday evening: 54-year old Jeffrey Alan Bauer, of Houston, MO., was presented with a warrant for Assault with a dangerous weapon, on persons in certain occupations; 31-year old Christopher Lamont Warrior, of El Reno, OK., and 22-year old Angok Bol Wal, of Dallas, TX., were both served with separate warrants for Violation of Probation.  Wal was also wanted on a warrant for misdemeanor, Escape from Custody.

And, 39-year old Nicholas W. Chambers, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at the Pott. County Jail, after he turned himself-in Tuesday morning, on a warrant for Failure to appear on a citation.

The Council Bluffs Police Department reports an eight-year old male from Council Bluffs who was struck by an SUV Wednesday evening, died from his injuries at a hospital. The boy’s name was not released. The accident happened at around 6:25-p.m. at the intersection of Franklin and Carson Avenues. Authorities say the child was struck by a blue Honda Pilot. The driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as 36-year old Troy Allen Pokorny, of Council Bluffs, initially fled the scene but was located a short distance away.

Officials with the City of Stanton report a Stanton Community Foundation (SCF) has been established to benefit the community’s economic vitality by identifying, developing, and then funding projects which will grow and sustain our community. Jenna Ramsey, Stanton Community Development Director, say funds from the SCF can be both long range and very short range – as needs become available.

Anyone can leave a financial gift and a lasting legacy, and potentially receive tax benefits by contributing to the fund, Ramsey says. “SCF establishes a manner for residents, alumni, former residents, really anyone to contribute and leave a lasting legacy that will benefit the community of Stanton for years to come,” she said.

Ramsey said the Stanton Community Foundation has its tax ID and have applied to the IRS for recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. A contribution to the Stanton Community Foundation is a way you can make a difference today, tomorrow and long into the future. There are already some short-term needs in the community stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ramsey – which contributed to the timing of the SCF announcement.

She said “Large or small, your contribution or pledge will have a lasting impact on the community of Stanton. Stanton Community Foundation currently is accepting only cash donations but may expand to other possibilities in the future.” And, while donations are accepted for projects at any time, there are two key projects going on now which were crucial for the timing of the foundation announcement. The first is the COVID-19 Relief Fund now set up through the foundation.

Ramsey said “Approximately $1,343 was raised for those severely affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. More is needed. These funds will go to the Stanton Covenant Church and Mamrelund Lutheran Church food pantries as well as begin a fund for people to apply for help during this time.”

The other project now underway is the Stanton Downtown Façade Renovation. “The City of Stanton received a personal donation of $20,000 last December to kick off this massive project. Fundraising efforts will continue throughout 2020,” according to Ramsey.

Donations to Stanton Community Foundation may be dropped off or mailed to Great Western Bank at 401 Broad Avenue, Stanton, Iowa 51573. For more information, contact Jenna Ramsey at (712) 829-7340 or jramsey@fmtcnet.com.