The Stuart Police Department is asking for the public’s help is identifying two male suspects who were caught on surveillance video burglarizing R&D Service, sometime overnight Sunday into this (Monday) morning. The men got away with the business’ cash register.  The images are posted below. If you know who the men are, call the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department

Stuart PD photos

dispatch center at 641-747-2214.

DELHI, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a Manchester man was driving when a vehicle broke through the ice at Lake Delhi, drowning his passenger. The body of 23-year-old Alex Salow was found in the vehicle Jan. 8. A witness had spotted it doing doughnuts on the ice before plunging into the frigid water. Records show 36-year-old Joshua Juengel is charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving and related crimes.

Juengel initially denied being at the scene. A court document says investigators found frozen shoes belonging to Juengel that “smelled of lake water” and matched tracks found at the scene. He eventually told investigators that he was driving that night but was able to escape the sinking vehicle, flee the scene and return home.

Red Oak Police this morning (Monday morning), report the arrest of 21-year old Tanner Ryon League, of Red Oak. League was taken into custody at a residence in the 200 block of E. Corning Street, at around 10:45-a.m. He faces a charge of Theft in the 5th Degree (for items valued at less than $200). His bond was set at $300.

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — A state audit of the city of Johnston books has determined that nearly $14,000 collected from library fines and fees and other revenue sources has not been deposited in city accounts. A news release from the office of state auditor Mary Mosiman says Monday that the investigation was requested by city officials for the period of July 1, 2015, through July 31, 2017. The news release says officials were concerned about deposits processed by a former accounting clerk, Teresa Osburne.

A city news release says Osburne falsified records and was fired. The city also says police are investigating. Online court records don’t list any charges against Osburne.

The Atlantic School Board will hold a work session Wednesday evening (Jan. 24th) at the High School Media Center. During their session, which begins at 5:30-p.m., the Board will continue discussions with regard to the District’s athletic facilities, but no action will be taken.The Board set aside Jan. 24th as the date for discussions during their regular meeting on Jan. 10th. A decision is expected on Feb. 14th. As issue, are safety and ADA compliance concerns with the Trojan Bowl, and whether the facility should be improved, or should activities held there be moved to the High School Soccer Field, making it a multi-purpose field.

Following the adjournment, the Board will enter into an exempt session as provided for in the Iowa Code, to address any combination of the following: Negotiating session; Strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation, and the deliberative process of arbitrators.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A lawmaker in the Iowa House has been booted from a key committee leadership role after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Rep. Francis “Chip” Baltimore, a Boone Republican, has been removed as chairman of the House judiciary committee. He will be replaced with Rep. Zach Nunn, a Bondurant Republican. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer announced the decision Monday. She says in a statement that Baltimore’s actions were “clearly irresponsible and he is being held accountable.”

Baltimore, an attorney, was arrested Friday morning in Ames near Interstate 35. His blood alcohol tested out at nearly twice the legal limit to drive, and a pistol was found under the driver’s seat. Baltimore says in a statement he’s taken full responsibility for the arrest, and he supports Upmeyer’s decision.

Iowa National Guard spokesman, Col. Greg Hapgood reports, that “As a result of the federal government shutdown due to the expiration of the Continuing Resolution at midnight on January 19, the following actions have been directed by the Department of Defense and immediately executed by the Iowa National Guard:

-More than 900 full-time employees of the Iowa National Guard were furloughed starting Jan. 20 and will remain furloughed until the shutdown is resolved. Furloughed employees will not receive pay for the duration of the furlough, may not be in a paid leave status, but will retain and accrue benefits. Approximately 1,000 full-time employees remain on duty, including Active Guard and Reserve military personnel, who will continue to work in an unpaid status until a Continuing Resolution is passed, and State of Iowa civilian employees, who will be compensated per their regular pay schedule.

-Drill was cancelled for approximately 400 Iowa National Guard personnel scheduled for training Jan. 20-21. An additional 700 personnel were allowed to complete training Jan. 20-21 due to interpretation of federal law. Rescheduling of all cancelled training assemblies will be announced at a later date after the shutdown has ended.

-At this time, the Iowa National Guard is authorized to expend funds only for “excepted” activities, like deployment or re-deployment of Soldiers and/or Airmen, recruiting, safety, or protection of life or government property. All other activities are classified by the Department of Defense as “non-excepted” and will not be funded until the shutdown ends.

-By direction of the Department of Defense, all military community outreach efforts must be immediately curtailed until the conclusion of the government shutdown, which includes all tours of Iowa National Guard facilities, performances by the 34th Army Band, demonstrations, color guards, static displays of military equipment, speaking engagements, etc…Funeral honors will continue for eligible veterans.

-Iowa National Guard military retirees and annuitants will continue to be paid without interruption as those benefits are resourced from annually appropriated funds.”

Hapgood says “The Iowa National Guard will provide periodic updates as this situation unfolds.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s new “stand your ground” law will be tested this week in a trial of a man charged in a pedestrian mall shooting in Iowa City that resulted in the death of one person. The Des Moines Register reports that 24-year-old Lamar Wilson is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon. The Aug. 27 shooting resulted in the death of 22-year-old Kaleek Jones of Iowa City and injured two other men.

Iowa’s “stand your ground” law took effect in July. The law says law-abiding residents don’t have to retreat before using deadly force to defend themselves if they reasonably believe their life is in danger. Wilson’s attorneys say the shooting was justified because Wilson was defending himself from gunfire. Jury selection begins today (Monday).

Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County report a Wisconsin man was arrested for Aggravated Assault/Domestic Abuse Assault by impeding air and or blood flow, following an incident Friday night, in Macedonia. 23-year old SeanCody Lee Anderson, of South Wayne, WI., was taken into custody at around 10:25-p.m., after a deputy was called to the area of Main and Potter Streets, in Macedonia for a disturbance. Pott. County Communications advised the deputy the caller’s son had allegedly tried to choke the caller’s husband outside of the Back Forty Bar. Dispatch advised also, the son had behavioral issues, that he was “freaking out,” and that the caller’s husband had left the area. They also advised that the son (SeanCody Anderson) was still in a vehicle and it was uncertain if he had calmed down. They noted the man had possibly changed his medication, recently, as well. Anderson was in a vehicle and two others, when he alleged started choking the driver. The victim, 35-year old Dustin Ray Bozwell, of Emerson, had apparent minor injuries, according to the sheriff’s report. Anderson also has apparent, minor injuries.

An Oakland man was arrested at around 2:20-a.m. Saturday, following an incident of assault, in Oakland. Authorities say 30-year old Myles Dustin Longcor was taken into custody after a deputy was dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Hill Street. Longcor was arrested on charges that include Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, and Consumption of Alcohol in a public place/1st offense. He’s alleged to have caused damage to a vehicle and the residence. The total amount of damage was estimated at $1,200. The victim, Longcor’s 35-year old girlfriend, was not injured. Authorities say Longcor suffered apparent, minor injuries during the incident.

An Illinois man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop for speeding Saturday afternoon, on Interstate 80, in Pott. County. The Sheriff’s Office reports the traffic stop occurred at around 1:35-p.m.. Deputy Brian Miller stopped a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup near Council Bluffs. At the completion of the traffic stop, Miller conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, and found 75 pounds of marijuana. The driver of the vehicle, 28-year old Jake A. Winchester, of Mt. Olive, IL., was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance by concealing and transportation.

Deputies responding to an incident in Treynor, Saturday night, arrested 54-year old Troy William Meis, of Crescent. Meis was charged with Harassment in the 3rd Degree, and Interference with Official Acts. His bond was set at $300. The charges stem from an incident involving Meis’ girlfriend who lives in Carson.  A traffic stop at around 1-a.m. Saturday, on a vehicle with an expired registration, resulted in the arrest of 26-year old Kolten Dennis Lange, of Council Bluffs. Lange faces a charge of OWI/1st offense.

And, a woman from Macedonia was arrested at around 2:10-a.m. Saturday, for OWI/1st offense, and Interference with Official Acts. 32-year old Megan Marie Wendte was taken into custody after her vehicle passed a deputy on patrol. The Deputy noticed the 2000 Toyota Tundra was speeding on Highway 92, and had a loud exhaust. He followed the vehicle for about a mile, noticing it was swerving all over the road. Not long thereafter, he noticed the driver had pulled over near the intersection of Highway 92 and Hope Lane.

Road conditions are deteriorating in northwest Iowa as a Blizzard Warning is posted for 19 counties across the region, with another 16 Iowa counties under winter storm warnings and advisories. Forecasters say the region may get between six inches and a foot of snow by tonight (Monday), though some areas may see up to 16 inches. Trooper John Farley, with the Iowa State Patrol, is watching over parts of Interstate 29 and says if you don’t have to go out, don’t. “We’re receiving heavy snowfall, snow and sleet, and it is 100% covered on the interstate consistently between Sioux City and I’m just north of Onawa right now,” Farley says. “We are definitely in that ‘travel not advised’ arena.”

There have been some fender benders and cars sliding into ditches along that stretch of road, he says, but not many. “People have taken the heedings, the warnings that were issued even last night about travel,” Farley says. “There has not been a lot of traffic on the interstate, not that they’re completely empty, but the traffic that is moving is light but it’s very slow. Top speeds are around 35 to 40 miles an hour, tops.”

Snow plows and spreader trucks are out in force, scraping the roadways and sprinkling salt, sand and brine solution. “Oh, yes, our partners with DOT roads, you bet,” Farley says. “They are out and they’re doing a great job. They’re keeping up with it. With the amount of snow that’s coming down, I think it’ll be hard to stay ahead of it, but they are definitely keeping up with it.” Many schools and businesses in the region are closed. The snow likely won’t last too long as forecasters say high temperatures in the state may be climbing as high as the mid-50s later this week. Today’s normal high for Des Moines is 31 degrees.

(Radio Iowa)