SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Aug. 21, 2017 – The first of two bridge deck pours on the Interstate 29 bridge at Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City will require closing northbound I-29 to traffic from 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, until 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Sioux City construction office.

During this closure, northbound I-29 traffic will be detoured onto the off-ramp at Hamilton Boulevard (exit 149) and then onto the northbound Hamilton Boulevard on-ramp. Traffic on Hamilton Boulevard will be detoured to Wesley Parkway.

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

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Cass County Attorney David Wiederstein, Monday afternoon, submitted his letter of resignation to the Cass County Board of Supervisors. In his letter he said “In response to the Board’s decision to change the status of County Attorney to full-time, I am giving you notice of my resignation as County Attorney effective January 1, 2018.”

Wiederstein went on to say “As you all know, I have no interest or desire in being the full-time County Attorney. In order to make this a successful transition, it is necessary that the Board begin the hiring process immediately, and to secure the services of a full-time County Attorney as soon as possible.”  Doing so, he says, “Will ensure that the new attorney can appear on the ballot for the 2018 election,” which Wiederstein thinks is the most important to Cass County voters.

He suggested the Board consider adding an Assistant County Attorney to assist the new full-time position because there are times when multiple events and issues arise at the same time. Wiederstein concluded by saying “I wish you and the County the best in your search to fill the position.”

During their meeting last week, the Board of Supervisors voted to make the County Attorney’s job a full-time position, effective Jan. 1st, 2018.

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County said no injuries were reported following two separate accidents last Friday. The first happened at around 12:06 a.m., Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Marne Road at 590th Street. A 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 driven by 23-year old Reid W. Hansen, of Elkhorn, NE, was southbound on 590th Street when a 2002 Buick Lesabre owned and driven by 80-year old Rex Barber, of Anita, attempted to turn south onto 590th Street from Marne Road and was struck in the passenger side by Hansen’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Damage to Hansen’s vehicle is estimated at $300; damage to Barber’s vehicle is estimated at $5,500. No citations were issued.

And, about 12-hours later, deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 148 in Massena. A 1994 International Tractor pulling a baler driven by 38-year old Drew Evan Williams, of Massena, was southbound on Highway 148 when it was struck in the rear by a 2011 Ford Edge owned and driven by 26-year old Julie Lynn Gwilliam Allen, of Corning. No injuries were reported. Damage to the bailer is estimated at $5,000; damage to Gwilliam Allen’s vehicle is estimated at $7,000. Gwilliam Allen was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest last Friday, of 22-year old Bryant Kenney Mitchell, of Wiota. Mitchell was arrested on a District Court Warrant for Probation Violation. He was also charged with OWI 1st Offense (Serious) and Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense (Serious). He was taken to the Cass County Jail and was later released on $2,000 bond.

A College Springs woman was arrested following an accident early Sunday morning in Page County. At 3:17am Page County Sheriff’s Officials responded to an accident near Highway 2 and M Avenue but then had to search the area for the actual accident site which turned out to be about 6 miles away at Maple Avenue and 270th street. A 2003 Chevy Trailblazer was located that had gone through the T-intersection and went into a corn field. The driver, 34-year-old Gelena Ann Gladman of College Springs, was arrested for OWI 1st Offense.  She was taken to the Page County Sheriff’s Office for processing and later released on $1,000 bond.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a College Springs man after a traffic stop on Saturday evening. At 7:00pm Deputies stopped a black Chevy Blazer near the intersection of 310th Street and Nutmeg Avenue for a traffic violation. During the stop Deputies arrested 48-year-old Steven William Wells of College Springs for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Barred, and OWI 1st Offense.

Wells was transported to the Page County Jail and later released on $2,000 bond.

A single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Saturday near Clarinda resulted in the driver suffering unknown injuries.

At 11:24am Page County Deputies responded to the crash in the area of 210th Street and Willow Avenue, about 3 miles east of Clarinda. After investigation it was determined that 16-year-old Maya Larissa Konstantinov of Clarinda was the driver and only occupant of a 1993 Ford Explorer that lost control on the gravel of 210th Street just west of Willow Avenue and entered the north ditch. The vehicle then rolled and damaged a fence before coming to rest. Konstantinov was taken to Clarinda Regional Health Center with undisclosed injuries by Clarinda Ambulance.

The Explorer sustained about $1,500 damage and the fence owned by Mark J. Baldwin of Clarinda sustained $500 damage.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 41-year-old Nikki Lynn Garner of Shenandoah on a Page County Warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Theft 5th Degree. Garner was arrested at 9:12am on Saturday at the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 2. Garner was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $300 cash bond.

The Council Bluffs Police report a woman died during a motorcycle accident on Saturday. At about 4:30pm emergency personnel were sent to the 2400 Block of N. 8th Street regarding a single vehicle motorcycle accident. When Officers arrived on the scene, they located 50-year-old Jacqueline Booton of Council Bluffs in the ditch. Medical personnel then arrived on scene and pronounced Booton deceased.

Booton was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle at the time of the accident. The investigation shows that Booton was northbound on North 8th street and for reasons unknown left the roadway and entered the ditch on the east side. She traveled some distance where she was eventually thrown from the motorcycle and into a concrete culvert. Booton was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The accident is being investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit. At this time it is unknown if speed or alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Officials have announced the winner of online balloting for new license plates that will grace Iowa vehicles in the years to come.

The Iowa Transportation Department said Monday that the design dubbed “City and County Reboot” received more than 113,000 votes. The design’s top blue border contains city and country images and the bottom green border is intended to evoke growth, nature and wellness.

Finishing second was an option called “Flying Our Colors,” which was based on the state flag. The rural theme of “The Great Wide Open” finished last.

Sharp social media criticism greeted the three options. Their designer said in response that she was artistically hamstrung by law enforcement considerations.

The state plans to begin issuing the new plates next year.