The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports several arrests. On June 19th, Deputies arrested 40-year old Erik Dean James, of Massena, on a felony Forgery charge. James was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on $5,000 bond.; and, 31-year old Jessica Lynn Pedrin, of Atlantic, was arrested on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Pedrin was taken to the Cass County Jail where she remains held on $7,500 bond.

Also on the 19th. deputies responded at around 2:30 a.m. to a report of a two-vehicle accident in Atlantic. A 2002 Dodge Neon owned by Sierra Lanae Parker and driven by a 16-year-old female, was eastbound on 14th Street when car struck the rear of a parked Chevy owned by Nicole Larae Kinney.  No injuries were reported. Damage to both vehicles is estimated at $2,000 each. Upon investigation, the juvenile driver of Parker’s vehicle was charged with OWI 1st Offense,and Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense. The driver was subsequently released to her parent.

On June 20th, as the result of a traffic stop, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year old Erin Leigh Mack, of Atlantic, on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (C Felony) and Drug Tax Stamp Violation (D Felony). Two 16-year-old males from Atlantic, who were also in the vehicle, were also charged and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs. Mack was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on her own recognizance. Information on the custody status of the juveniles is not available at this time.

On June 23rd at around 1:30 a.m., deputies in Cass County responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on 745th Street. A 2012 Ford F150 owned and driven by 24-year old Tyler Thomas Stork, of Anita, was southbound on 745th Street when the vehicle entered the east ditch, rolling multiple times and landing on its top. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $12,000. Upon investigation, deputies arrested Stork on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. He was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on his own recognizance.

On June 24th, 29-year old Amanda Dawn Ruchti, of Wiota, was arrested on a District Court warrant for Violation of Probation and an additional charge of Violation of a No Contact Order. Also charged with Violation of a No Contact Order was 24-year old Tray D. Anderson, of Exira. Both individuals were taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day on their own recognizances.

Also arrested June 24th, was 49-year old  Vicente Gomez, of San Antonio, TX, who was taken into custody on a court warrant for Failure to Appear. Gomez was taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day as a result of dismissal of charge.

On June 25th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year old Amanda Kay Ellis,  of Lincoln, NE, on charges of OWI 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ellis was taken to the Cass County Jail and released later that day on $1,300 bond.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Waterloo casino card dealer has been accused of cheating for the benefit of players. Black Hawk County court records say 27-year-old Jordan Makinster is charged with a felony: altering the outcome of a gambling game. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Makinster is accused of altering his deals during a game called Match ‘Em High Low at the Isle Casino Hotel.

The court records say he’d arrange the cards in groups of pairs and runs and then false shuffle to create a greater likelihood the groupings would remain together, giving patrons a better chance of winning.

The records say that increased his chances of being rewarded with larger tips from the happy winners.

AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Soil Health Partnership, Iowa Corn, Iowa Soybean Association, Adams County Farm Bureau and Practical Farmers of Iowa, will host a cover crops, grazing cover crops and soil health field day Tuesday, July 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ray and Elaine Gaesser’s Farm near Corning. The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal sponsored in part by the National Wildlife Federation Cover Crop Champions Program.

Cover crops are gaining popularity among livestock and row crop producers thanks to the many benefits that can be achieved. These include expanded grazing and forage acres, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies, increased soil organic matter, improved soil health and reduced soil erosion.

The field day will feature host farmer Ray Gaesser and his son, Chris Gaesser, sharing their experiences with cover crops and grazing cover crops and provide tips for successfully adding them to your operation. Jacob Ness, Soil Health Partnership Iowa Field Manager, will share soil health measurement results from an the Gaesser’s cover crop research plots and provide information on how to get a trial started on your farm. Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa Strategic Initiatives Director, will highlight cover crop research trial results ranging from long-term rye plots, interseeding early into cash crops, grazing cover crops and more.

The workshop will be held at Ray and Elaine Gaesser’s Farm, 2507 Quince Ave, Corning. From Corning, head east on Hwy 34 for 6.7 miles. Turn right onto Quince Ave and head south for 2.6 miles. The farm will be located on the east side of the road. The event is free and open to the whole family, but reservations are suggested to ensure adequate space and food. Please RSVP to 515-294-5429 or www.soilhealthpartnership.org.

Iowa Learning Farms field days and workshops are supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information about Iowa Learning Farms, visit www.iowalearningfarms.org.

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — A 19-year-old Iowa woman is accused of being drunk when her vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian in northeast Nebraska and then left the scene.
Dakota County Court records say Maria Gonzalez-Diego, of Sioux City, is charged with vehicular homicide with a prior conviction for driving under the influence and with failure to stop and render aid. The records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for her.

South Sioux City police say Gonzalez-Diego’s northbound vehicle hit 62-year-old Antonia Lopez De Ramirez a little before 9 p.m. Monday as she walked east across a street. Police say the vehicle continued north. A Sioux City, Iowa, officer later made contact with Gonzalez-Diego and arrested her.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports three people were arrested in Oakland, Tuesday night. At around 9:15-p.m., a Deputy responded to a call about an Assault at a residence in the 100 block of N. Kearney Street. The victim, a 70-year old male, refused medical care. Taken into custody for Assault causing bodily injury without intent, and Public Intoxication, was 23-year old Daniel Scott Rouch, III of Oakland. His bond was set at $1,300.

At around 10:10-p.m., a Pott. County Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Brown Street in Oakland, in reference to a domestic assault. After speaking with the female victim, 21-year old Hailey Nicole Carson, of Council Bluffs she, along with 20-year old Shane Elam Rouse, II, of Bellevue, NE., were arrested. Carson was charged with Supplying Alcohol to a person under legal age. Her bond was set at $1,000. Rouse was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury/1st offense, Public Intoxication, and Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $300.

Just before 4-p.m., Tuesday, a Pott. County Deputy was called to a residence in the 500 block of Antique City Drive in Walnut, for a reported domestic situation. When he arrived, two State Troopers were already on the scene. One of the Troopers had arrested 53-year old Kivin Peck, of Walnut, for Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury/1st offense. He was transported to the Pott. County Jail. At around 4-p.m. Tuesday, 26-year old Sarael Dont’e Duncan, of Council Bluffs, turned himself-in to the Pott. County Sheriff’s Office. After a warrant for Violation of Parole was confirmed, Duncan was turned over to Corrections Staff.

And, an inmate at the jail, 37-year old Nathan Duane Blue, of Council Bluffs, was served with a warrant Tuesday, for Kidnapping in the 2nd degree/armed with a dangerous weapon, Domestic Abuse Assault/strangulation/bodily injury, Harassment in the 1st degree/threatening by forcible felony, and Domestic Abuse Assault causing bodily injury.