SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A city in northwest Iowa is waiting for a biofuels company to pay $77,500 in fines and explain why its Nebraska plant has exceeded daily limits on solids sent to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Sioux City is still seeking answers on why Wisconsin-based Big Ox Energy has surpassed daily limits of about 48,500 pounds of solids sent to the city’s wastewater treatment plant at least 33 times since June. The releases have put the city at risk of violating its own wastewater treatment permit with the state.

Assistant city attorney Justin Vondrak tells the Sioux City Journal that Big Ox has mentioned equipment failures, but hasn’t provided a full explanation. Big Ox spokesman Kevin Bradley says the company is working to resolve the issues. The city is currently reviewing the company’s permit renewal request.

The Creston Police Department reports three, recent arrests. Sunday morning, 31-year old Kristine Jensine Porter, of Creston, was arrested for Driving while revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of controlled substance. Porter was later released on $2,300 bond. At around 1:45-a.m. Saturday, 22-year old Kaylee Nelson, of Creston, was arrested for OWI 1st. Nelson was released on her Own Recognizance. And, at around 1:30-p.m. Friday, 40-year old Demion Lee Garrison, of Creston, was arrested by Creston Police for Driving while Suspended. Garrison subsequently bonded out of custody.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports one arrest and one warrant served. At around 9:15-p.m. Sunday, a Deputy assigned to the road patrol division was advised of a possibly intoxicated driver on Interstate 80. The Deputy located the vehicle and placed 23-year old Mackenzie Anne Megel, under arrest for OWI/1st offense. She was later released from custody. The report did not indicate where she was from.

And, a man being held in the Pott. County Jail was presented with a warrant Friday morning. 27-year old Patrick James Carpenter, Jr., of Council Bluffs, was read a warrant for Violation of Probation, and returned to Corrections Staff.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A murder charge has been filed against a man accused of setting a Cedar Rapids apartment fire. Linn County District Court records say an amended criminal complaint with the new charge was filed Friday against 24-year-old Dallas Tullis, of Cedar Rapids. He’s also charged with arson and two counts of assault. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Monday from The Associated Press.

Investigators say Tullis set a fire Feb. 28 that destroyed the apartment complex and injured some tenants, including Tullis. One of them was 65-year-old Steven Balvin, who died days later. His death prompted the new charge against Tullis.

Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Director Doug Reed reports personnel from his office will begin damage assessment in eastern Pott. County, today. The primary focus, he says, will be on damage to public infrastructure, and capturing information on residential/business damages observed while in the area. Residents and businesses are asked to report any damages sustained due to flooding. To report your damages and provide photos, go to www.pottcounty-ia.gov/departments/emergency-management. Officials encourage residents to wait until the waters recede, and it’s safe to return to your property, before taking photos or beginning cleanup efforts.

Reed said that while the Missouri River flood waters have begun to recede, crews will continue to monitor the levee system. He stressed that “The floodwaters are still impacting many roads, highway, interstate miles and residential properties,” and that there are “Still areas with very dangerous conditions.” You are encouraged to respect all road closures and restricted access areas. Don’t drive on roads that are marked closed, even if the water has receded, as they may be undermined or compromised by floodwaters. All closed roads are to be avoided until they are inspected by proper authorities and opened for safe travel. Allow extra time while traveling.

As a reminder, as of the latest report:

• The Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park is temporarily closed.
• The River’s Edge Service road, the road between Harrah’s Parking lot and the Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park is temporarily closed.
• A portion of the Council Bluffs trail System, from the Harrah’s parking garage to the Western Historic Trails Museum, is temporarily closed.
• Big Lake Road is temporarily closed.
• Gifford Road is temporarily closed.
• Narrow’s River Park is temporarily closed.
• Botna Bend Park is temporarily closed.
• and, the City of Council Bluffs’ flood and drainage gates are closed, and storm water pumps are operational.