The Page County Sheriff’s Office has reported a number of arrests over the last few weeks.

On July 21, 50 year old Merlin Glenn Linnger of Clarinda was booked into the Page County Jail for Driving While Barred.  84 year old Jack Earl Linquist of Shenandoah was booked into the Page County Jail for Sexual Assault.

On July 22, 48 year old Jennifer Elaine Archer of Shenandoah was booked into the Page County Jail for Disorderly Conduct, Interference with official acts and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On July 23, 28 year old Haylie Ann Kalkas of Shenandoahwas booked into the Page County Jail for Domestic abuse.

On July 24, 29 year old Changkuoth John Dum of Omaha, Nebraska was arrested at the Pottawattamie county Jail on an active Page County Warrant for Probation Violation. Dum was transported back to the Page County Jail.  Also,33 year old Taylor Danielle Banks of Clarindawas booked into the Page County Jail for Assault and Criminal Mischief.

On July 25, 33 year old Samantha Danielle Hull of Coin was booked into the Page County Jail on an active warrant for Driving While Barred.

On July 27, 34 year old Timothy Ryan Eugene Betts of New Market was booked into the Page County Jail for Domestic Abuse.  Also, 34 year old Joseph Cody Foster of Shambaugh was booked into the Page County Jail on an active Ringgold County Iowa warrant for Domestic Abuse and Felon in possession of a firearm.

On July 28, 35 year old Rebecca Anne Mayer of Shenandoah was booked into the Page County Jail on an active Page County Warrant for Child endangerment.  43 year old Eric John Rehfeldt of Red Oak was booked into the Page County Jail for OWI first offense.  And, 30 year old Payne David William Dotson of Lincoln, Nebraska was booked into the Page County Jail for OWI second offense.

Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
939 AM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023

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Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora,
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell,
Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset,
Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville,
Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon,
Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield
939 AM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…An extended period of dangerously hot conditions with
heat index values up to 114.

* WHERE…Much of the southern half of Iowa.

* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The long duration of the heat can be
particularly hard on the very young, the elderly and those
with medical conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Southeast Iowa’s Van Buren County is hosting its 37th annual Bike Van Buren this weekend, where cyclists can enjoy the landscape, the rural lifestyle and, of course, the home-baked pies. Emily Starnes, executive director of the Villages of Van Buren, says the scenery is stunning at any time of the year, but especially during the summertime. The rides begin and end both Saturday and Sunday at Keosauqua City Park and take different routes across the county each day, with stop-overs in various small communities.

The entire county only has a population of seven-thousand and the biggest town, Keosauqua, only has a thousand residents. It’s a different pace in that corner of Iowa, she says, and yes, you’ll be shifting gears.

Van Buren County residents pride themselves on laid-back living, as there are no big box stores, no chain restaurants, and no stoplights in the entire county. Historic communities include: Bentonsport, Bonaparte, Cantril, Farmington, Iowaville and Milton, and every year, the ride routes are changed up.

Walk-up registration is welcome at Keosauqua City Park on Saturday from 7 to 8:30 a-m and on Sunday from 7:30 to 8. Learn more at: villagesofvanburen.com or call 800-868-7822.

Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd says Donald Trump lost in 2020, prevented Republicans from having a red wave in 2022 and will lose to Joe Biden in 2024.

“You have to be clear and tell the truth,” Hurd says, “because if we continue to try to litigate things that happened in the past, we’re not going to be able to address these issues of the future.” Hurd is a former Texas congressman and C-I-A officer. He spoke at the Des Moines Registers’ Political Soapbox at the State Fair today (Friday). Hurd did not mention the indictments against Trump, but instead focused on his analysis of Trump’s prospects in 2024. Hurd noted Biden won a majority of independent voters in 2020.

“Who is that independent or Democrat who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 who is now going to change their vote and vote for Donald Trump if Trump is the nominee for the Republican Party?” Hurd has gotten campaign contributions from 40-thousand different donors, but he hasn’t registered at least one percent in any polling on the presidential race. Candidates have to meet the donor and polling criteria in order to get invited to next week’s debate for Republican presidential candidates.

The Iowa Aviation Museum is holding its 30th annual Wings Fly-In/Drive-In and Hall of Fame induction tomorrow (Saturday) in Greenfield. The museum’s Kris Schildberg (SHILD-berg) says this year’s Hall of Fame inductee is Jim Zangger, who’s been involved in aviation for decades in northwest Iowa, as his family ran an airport in Larchwood.

The day’s events kick off with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 A-M. Everyone who attends the breakfast and induction ceremony also receives admission to the Iowa Aviation Museum for the day. Schildberg says the museum’s staff has been hard at work keeping the exhibits pristine.

Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for school age children. Pilots in command and children younger than preschool are free.  http://flyingmuseum.com/

Senator Joni Ernst says the fourth indictment against former President Trump has had little impact on the 2024 presidential race.

The first televised debate for the Republican Party’s presidential candidates is next week in Milwaukee. Enrst says the candidates would be wise to focus on the economy.

Ernst does not intend to endorse a candidate before the Iowa Caucuses. She says the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is far from over and Iowa Republicans will be narrowing the field of candidates when they vote on January 15th.

Ernst has guided about half a dozen candidates through this year’s Iowa State Fair and Ernst says she heard only a couple of them directly asking Iowans to support them in the Caucuses. Ernst spoke with reporters on the fairgrounds early this (Friday) afternoon after flipping pork burgers at the Iowa Pork Tent.

Riverton, Iowa- A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate required to replace the failing Spring Creek outlet at the Riverton Wildlife Area will impact the ability for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to pump water on to the main marsh, north of county road J46.

“The materials were supposed to arrive in plenty of time to complete the outlet replacement so we could begin pumping on the normal start date of August 15, but that didn’t happen,” said Matt Dollison, wildlife biologist with the Iowa DNR’s Nishnabotna Wildlife Unit. The new expected completion date when pumping will begin is around September 1.

The delay will not impact the ability to pump water onto the Jensen Tract, south of the highway.

“The teal only season hunting opportunity north of the highway is going to be limited, but it will be business as usual south of town, so if the teal show up, there should be some good hunting on the Jenson Tract,” Dollison said.

He said they are monitoring the water levels in the East and West Nishnabotna rivers, which are the sources for water pumped into the Riverton area.

“Since we began pumping here, the rivers have been able to provide water for Riverton, and we are optimistic that will be the case again this year,” he said.

Staff have disked the holes on Riverton and the habitat looks excellent ahead of the regular duck season, he said. “There should be good hunting on the entire marsh for the regular duck seasons. The water may just be a little lower than normal up north.”

A Fort Dodge mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her infant daughter has followed the baby’s father and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Brooke Bickford reports.

Taylor Blaha pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her infant daughter last November. Following the plea, Blaha requested that she be sentenced immediately, and she was sentenced to 50 years in prison. She must serve 70 percent of that sentence. Blaha’s plea follows a plea deal that the baby’s father, Brandon Thoma  made last month. He will be sentenced on September 1st for child endangerment causing injury or death and the abuse of a corpse.

There are about 800 U-P-S employees in Iowa and they have until August 22nd to vote on the contract the company and the Teamsters union negotiated. The deal would give all U-P-S full and part-time employees in the country a raise and guarantee a wage rate of at least 21 dollars an hour. James Bartlett is a Teamsters union steward. He delivers packages for U-P-S in Milford and Okoboji and is a “yes” vote for the contract. He says most of the people in rural shops like his are in favor of the contract, while some part-timers in larger cities want to hold out for higher wage increases.

Part-time U-P-S employee Adam Spencer has worked at the company’s facility in Hiawatha for nearly two decades. He’s a “yes” vote on the contract, but he’s heard the concerns that part-timers need a bigger raise

Teamsters leadership has recommended the deal. The company has called the five-year contract offer a win-win-win for the union, employees and the company.

(DES MOINES, IA) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved an award to 3M Company. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, plans to upgrade its existing facility in Ames.

3M designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of products within four main business groups: safety and industrial, transportation and electronics, healthcare, and consumer. The company’s Ames location manufactures a variety of abrasives products in the industrial, automotive repair and consumer markets. 3M plans to upgrade the Ames facility with additional equipment to expand capabilities and capacity.

The board awarded the company state tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program. The project represents a nearly $13.6 capital investment by 3M and is also projected to create 25 jobs incented at a qualifying wage threshold of $30.07 per hour.