A traffic stop in Montgomery County late Saturday morning resulted in the arrest of a woman from Adams County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 39-year old Jill Christine Currin, of Corning, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and having expired license plates. Currin was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified some of the victims of a weekend crash in the Des Moines area that killed two people and left two others injured. The Des Moines Register reports that police have released the identities of the two drivers involved in Saturday’s crash in southwest Des Moines.

Investigators say the crash happened when 22-year-old Ryan Rench’s pickup entered oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass another vehicle. Rench’s pickup struck an oncoming white Honda SUV driven by 56-year-old Kathryn Kinley of Des Moines.

Kinley and a 13-year-old boy in her SUV died at the scene. A 12-year-old boy in the SUV was critically injured and remained hospitalized Sunday. Rench was also injured and remained hospitalized in serious condition on Sunday.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Nebraska real estate development firm has announced redevelop plans for three historic buildings in downtown Sioux City in northwest Iowa. Sioux City television station KTIV reports that J. Development of Omaha, Nebraska, purchased the Commerce Building, the former Hatch Furniture Building, and the former St. Luke’s/Methodist hospital building.

The developer says it plans to convert the buildings into mixed-use and market-rate residential facilities. On Friday, Sioux City leaders announced the developer has been awarded $1.5 million by the Iowa Brownfield/Grayfield Program for the redevelopment of the Commerce Building and St. Luke/Methodist Building.

Investment for the projects is expected to be $34 million.

Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County arrested a Villisca man early this (Sunday) morning, on an assault charge. 33-year old Kyle Wayne Johnston, of Villisca, was taken into custody at around 2:44-a.m. in the 100 block of N. 2nd Avenue, in Villisca. Johnston was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:15 a.m. CDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — All roads and nature trails at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge remain closed weekend for a scheduled deer hunt. The closure began Saturday and runs through Sunday to ensure public safety during the white-tailed deer hunt. A second antlerless muzzleloader deer hunt is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 16-17. A temporarily closure will take place that weekend as well.

OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — A 22-year-old Kansas man has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide charges for the crash deaths of four Iowa residents in western Nebraska. The North Platte Telegraph reports that Jeser Cisneros-Hernandez, of Liberal, Kansas, entered the pleas Friday in Keith County District Court. Cisneros-Hernandez is charged with four counts of motor-vehicle homicide, reckless driving and driving left of the center of the road.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A crash in southwest Des Moines has left two people dead and two more injured. Des Moines television station KCCI reports that the head-on crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Southeast Army Post Road. Investigators say the crash happened when one car entered oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass another vehicle. Two people died at the scene, and two were taken to hospitals in critical condition.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Iowa’s largest teachers union challenging a new law that eliminated most collective bargaining rights for public workers. The judge said in his ruling that the new law does not violate workers’ constitutional rights to equal protection. The Iowa State Education Association, which represents 34,000 education professionals across the state, says it’s considering an appeal.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — All roads and nature trails at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge remain closed weekend for a scheduled deer hunt. The closure began Saturday and runs through Sunday to ensure public safety during the white-tailed deer hunt. The visitor center will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A second antlerless muzzleloader deer hunt is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 16-17. A temporarily closure will take place that weekend as well.

Spots for that hunt are still available to Iowa and Nebraska hunters. Nebraska residents can apply for the hunt through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website or a local office. Iowa residents can apply by contacting the refuge at 712-388-4803. The refuge is located 25 miles north of Omaha on U.S. Highway 30.

OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — A 22-year-old Kansas man has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide charges for the crash deaths of four Iowa residents in western Nebraska. The North Platte Telegraph reports that Jeser Cisneros-Hernandez, of Liberal, Kansas, entered the pleas Friday in Keith County District Court.

Cisneros-Hernandez is charged with four counts of motor-vehicle homicide, reckless driving and driving left of the center of the road. Prosecutors say hit two motorcycles carrying two people each on July 1 near Ogallala.

Authorities say 54-year-old Sheila Matheny and 61-year-old James Matheny, from Bedford, Iowa, were on one motorcycle. The other riders were 58-year-old Michal Weese and 59-year-old Jerolyn Weese, who lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Cisneros-Hernandez’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 8.

The Chair of the Cass County Democratic Party reports the Democrats are teaming up with area food pantries and organizations, to resource food and clothing for those in need, even though the start of winter isn’t for another couple of months. Sherry Toelle says “It is obscene that, in the richest country in the world, we have children and adults who are going to bed or to school or to work hungry. Families should not have to choose between food and other costs of daily living—medications, shelter, transportation, utilities, clothing.”

Toelle says “That is why the Cass County Democratic Party is partnering with food pantries across the county—civic and church-related—to provide food for the neediest among us.” She add “You can help too—buy an extra can of tuna or a pre-packaged food item at the grocery store when you shop; it will only add a dollar or two to your bill but it could make a big difference to a child or adult whose stomach hurts because they are hungry.

In Cass County, she says, it is estimated that 12.5% of residents are food-insecure. That means 1700 people in are one-step away from severe hunger. Toelle says “We are [also] partnering with West Central Development Corporation (WCDC) as well as other ‘clothing closets’ to provide winter clothing for children and adults. We are asking that folks donate new or ‘clean, gently used’ clothing to marked drop boxes across the county. These donations will be provided, free of charge, to the folks who need them. Children’s coats, boots, hats, mittens and gloves are really needed. But let’s not forget that people can be cold within their homes, too. So, warm clothing—pajamas, sweaters, throws—are also needed to keep out the winter chill.”

All donations will stay in county, being provided to Cass County residents. Donations can also be left at Toelle’s home at 10 East 13th Street in Atlantic. For more information, contact Sherry Toelle at 712-243-4861.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Iowa’s largest teachers union challenging a new law that eliminated most collective bargaining rights for public workers. The judge said in his ruling that the new law does not violate workers’ constitutional rights to equal protection.

The Iowa State Education Association, which represents 34,000 education professionals across the state, filed the lawsuit in April. The lawsuit claimed the law creates two classes of public sector employees, unfairly targets unions for collecting dues through payroll deductions and creates an unfair election system for unions.

ISEA President Tammy Wawro says the union is considering all of its options, including appealing the ruling. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Iowa Council 61, also has filed a lawsuit challenging the law.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Those in Iowa looking for a few extra dollars around the holidays may be able to find them at the United States Postal Service. Des Moines television station KCCI reports that more than 250 temporary positions at the postal service are available in Des Moines.

The U.S. Postal Service is hiring support employees and mail handler associates. The jobs pay about $15 an hour. The extra hands will sort packages, move mail and get it ready for distribution to offices around the area.