(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, Sunday evening, released a report with details on three recent arrests:

On Oct. 10th, 31-year-old Jasmine Danise Vance, of Pahrump, NV, was arrested on a drug charge following a traffic stop for speeding on eastbound Interstate 80 in Adair County. An Iowa State Patrol Trooper pulled Vance over at around 11:21-a.m., and while interacting with her, became suspicious that criminal activity was taking place. A K9 search on the perimeter of vehicle resulted in the animal “alerting” to the presence of narcotics. A Probable Cause search of the 2023 KIA Soul was conducted, which yielded a plastic bag inside a bag positioned on the front passenger seat, that contained a crystalline substance resembling methamphetamine. Jasmine Vance was subsequently taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine. She was transported to the Adair County Jail and held on a $1,000 cash-only bond.

Separately, 36-year-old Alex Jordan Kolthoff, of Lenox, was arrested Oct. 10th in Greenfield, on Adair County warrants for two counts of Harassment in the 2nd Degree, and, for Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, Kolthoff was released later that evening on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

And, on Oct. 9th, 27-year-old Arty Iwo, of Ottumwa, was arrested after an Adair Police Officer traveling north on 5th Street in Adair at around 6:53-p.m., witnessed a 2023 Toyota Tacoma pickup traveling southbound. The vehicle crossed the center line of the road and the driver quickly corrected. Officer Sawyer Ocheltree turned his patrol vehicle around and observed the pickup drive onto the I-80 off-ramp, heading in the wrong direction onto I-80. The pickup nearly struck a vehicle exiting the interstate and then turned around at the bottom of the ramp.

Officer Ocheltree got behind the pickup and initiated a traffic stop, and questioned the driver – identified as Iwo – who told him his GPS told him to turn there. When asked for his license, Iwo said he didn’t have one. A records check determined the license was revoked for OWI test failure. Arty Iwo was placed under arrest for Driving While Revoked, and released the following day, on his Own Recognizance (ROR).

(Radio Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds celebrated passage of new state laws with a crowd a supporters this weekend. She listed the state funded Education Savings Accounts for private school students she approved in January as well as the six week abortion ban she signed this summer.

“We ended gender transition surgery for minors,” Reynolds said, “and we got porn out of the classroom and the libraries.” The law prohibits schools from giving students access to books that contain graphic depictions or descriptions of sex acts. Starting January 1st, educators face sanctions if they violate the law. Reynolds held her annual campaign fundraiser at the state fairgrounds Saturday.

The keynote speaker was Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer, who has become an advocate for banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. Early last year, Governor Reynolds signed a bill that bans transgender students from participating in girl’s and women’s sports in Iowa universities, colleges and K-through-12 schools.

Progress Iowa, a liberal advocacy group, criticized Reynolds last Wednesday on National Coming Out Day, saying she has signed laws that harm L-G-B-T-Q Iowans.

(Radio Iowa) – Three of the four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U-S House will support Ohio Representative Jim Jordan for House Speaker. During a weekend fundraiser for Governor Reynolds, Congressman Zach Nunn of Bondurant said he would proudly support Jordan so the House can take action on important things that are happening in the world right now. Jordan is the second nominee after previous Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted 12 days ago.

On Saturday Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion said it’s time for the House to select a speaker and get back to work so she’s supporting Jordan. The Des Moines Register reports Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Le Claire backed Jordan during a private meeting of House Republicans late last week, but Miller-Meeks warns Jordan has to pick up support from about 55 House Republicans before he’d win a vote for speaker on the House floor.

Congressman Randy Feenstra of Hull has not indicated who he has supported or will support to replace House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

(Creston, Iowa) – Creston Police, this (Sunday) morning, report three arrests had taken place so far this weekend. At around 3:20 this (Sunday) morning, 26-year-old Kagiso Terence Lebelo, of Clearfield, was arrested near the Creston radio station on Highway 34. Lebelo was charged with OWI 1st Offense, and was taken to the Union County Jail where he was being held on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

Saturday night, 35-year-old David Junior Richman, of Creston, was arrested at 301 W Adams. Richman was charged with Contempt-Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. He was being held without bond in the Union County Jail, until seen by a magistrate.

And, at around 1:45-a.m., Saturday, Creston Police arrested 35-year-old Kortney Lyn Beck, of Creston. She was taken into custody at her home on an Adams County warrant for Violation of a Court Order, for failure to comply with a sentencing order on an original charge of OWI. Beck was taken to the Adams County Jail where she must serve 2 days without bond.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak arrested a woman early this (Sunday) morning. Officers arrested 32-year-old Randi Lynn Vanleuven, of Red Oak, for OWI/1st offense. She was taken into custody at around 2:18-a.m. in the 100 block of W. Park Avenue, in Red Oak. Vanleuven was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond.

(Creston, Iowa) – A hit-and-run collision Friday afternoon in Creston caused an estimated $2,000 damage, but no one was injured. Police say a 2009 Chevy Impala was parked on the side of Maple Street in the 1200 block, when it was struck by a 2016 Dodge Journey SUV at around 2:45-p.m.

The driver of the SUV left the scene without notifying the owner or police. The collision caused the SUV to lose its front license plate on the back bumper of the Chevy. Officers were unable to locate the SUV. They requested an Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy try and make contact with the driver/owner of the offending vehicle, but as of the latest report, no contact had been made.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department on Sunday (today) reported information with regard to an injury accident that took place Friday afternoon. Authorities say at around 1:50-p.m., a 2005 Cadillac Deville driven by 67-year-old Jarilyn Lue Schneider, of Creston, was traveling west on Highway 34 near the intersection of Abell Street, and was preparing to turn left onto Abell. Schneider thought she was clear to make the turn.

A Kia Forte passenger car driven by 19-year-old Sophie Grace Lyle, of Pella, was traveling east on Highway 34, when the Cadillac failed to yield, and pulled out in front of her. The KIA struck the Cadillac on the rear passenger side.

Lyle complained of pain and was transported by EMS ambulance to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Police say Schneider was checked out by medics and cleared at the scene. Damage from the collision amounted to $20,000. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No citations were listed in the police report.

Update 1:30-P.M. 10/15/23: Dennisha has been located and the Family has been notified.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs today (Sunday), report 29-year-old Dennisha Kia Cook has not been heard from since last Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Dennisha is homeless and has been staying in local hotels. Her last known location was the Motel 6 in Council Bluffs.

Dennisha’s mother is worried about her due to her having a mental capacity of a 10-year-old. Dennisha is a white female with a light complexion, who stands 5-feet 4-inches tall. She weighs about 190 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes.

If you know the whereabouts of Dennisha Cook, please contact your local law enforcement dispatchers or Sgt Roberts in the Council Bluffs PD Criminal Investigation Division at 712-890-5212.

Dennisha Cook

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol received information about a threat to the Iowa State Capitol building from the United States Capitol Police around 12:45 pm today (Saturday, Oct. 14). The threat was made via social media. The Department of Public Safety investigated and assessed the threat and determined it to be not credible.

Out of an abundance of caution, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol swept the building and located nothing of concern. The building was cleared at 1:30 p.m. and all normal activities at the Capitol have resumed.