LE MARS, Iowa (AP) – Crews have moved a historic log cabin in Le Mars, saving the structure from a planned demolition. The Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports workers moved the cabin Friday from the Plymouth County Fairgrounds to the Plymouth County Historical Museum. It took less than two hours to move the cabin, which is at least 115 years old, about 12 blocks.

The cabin was built in Sioux City for a judge’s servants. It was given to a Girl Scout camp and moved in 1923, then moved to another Girl Scout camp in Plymouth County in 1982. It was moved to the fairgrounds in 2004. The fair board decided to demolish the cabin but agreed to give it to a newly created group that raised the $9,600 cost to move the structure.

The Creston Police Department reports two recent arrests, two incidents of theft and one incident of vandalism. On Sunday, 37-year old Norman Dallas Olson, of Creston, was arrested at his home on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 3rd Degree. And, last Friday, 32-year old Erin Marie Wallace, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a Union County warrant charging her with Probation Violation. Bonds for Olson and Wallace were set at $2,000 each.

This past Saturday, a resident of South Division Street, in Creston, reported someone slashed all four tires on her vehicle parked outside her home. The incident took place sometime between 5:30-a.m. and 12:30-p.m., Saturday. The loss was estimated at $230.

Last Thursday, a resident on Manor Drive in Creston reported some stole his cell phone while he was at the McKinley Park – Skate Park. The gold-colored Iphone 5S was taken sometime between 9-and 9:40-p.m.. It was valued at $550.

And, on June 2nd, a resident living on S. Poplar Street, in Creston, reported a tattoo kit was taken from her home sometime between 1-pm June 1st and 11-a.m. June 2nd. The kit was valued at $200.

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Summer arrives in about two weeks and the new season brings with it busier schedules for many Iowans. The Des Moines-based LifeServe Blood Center is seeing its blood supply fall as people’s free time is taken up with vacations and warm weather activities. Claire DeRoin, LifeServe’s community relations director, says the lower supply doesn’t mean less blood is needed. “Ninety percent of the population will need blood at some time in their lifetime,” DeRoin says. “You never know when it could be you or a family member or a neighbor.”

She says the center is hoping to keep a full supply of blood on hand during the critical summer months. Each donation of blood has the potential to help multiple people, be they accident victims or someone undergoing surgery. DeRoin says, “One donation of blood, which is one pint, can go on to help save the lives of three hospital patients in need.” She encourages anyone who’s eligible to visit the website, set up an appointment and make a donation.

“Donors have to be at least 16 years old and weigh 120 pounds and be in general good health,” DeRoin says. “You can’t come in with a cold or anything like that because safety is the #1 priority for you and the blood supply.” The two blood types that are in highest demand now are A-B negative and O-negative. LifeServe supplies blood to nearly 100 hospitals in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska.

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DES MOINES, Iowa – As the state continues to grow older, an increasing number of Iowans are realizing there’s much more life to live after navigating adulthood and the traditional career path. More than 15 percent of Iowa’s population is already age 65 or older, and within the next decade it’s predicted to be more than 20 percent.

Mark Chapman, a senior adviser with AARP, says there has been a steady shift in thinking on the later years, as more older people are determined to seek out meaningful life changes. “A lot of people are looking at just not, ‘Will my finances last?’ or ‘Can I be healthy enough?’ but they want to know ‘What am I going to do? What am I going to be?’ “And it’s driven by a desire to be purposeful in this new life phase.”

Chapman says since this is really uncharted territory, AARP has created a program called Life Reimagined to help people navigate this new view on retirement. Chapman says Life Reimagined offers live workshops as well as tools online that people can access to figure out the question of what’s next, and then how to achieve those goals.
“So Life Reimagined is a personal guidance system that helps people navigate these transitions and pursue possibilities using principles that have been developed by experts in the field,” he explains.

Chapman and Life Reimagined will be in Iowa next week with workshops set for June 17 in Cedar Rapids and June 18 in Des Moines.  More details on those events can be found at lifereimagined.org.

(Iowa News Service)

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Many low-income Iowa families, that might not be able to afford a summertime staple in the state, will get the chance this year. Cory Berkenes, executive director of the Iowa Food Bank Association, says his agency is partnering with a sweet corn grower to provide thousands of FREE ears of the vegetable to hungry Iowans. “This first opportunity, we’ll have about 500 dozen ears of corn, so about an acre of corn for this first time,” Berkenes says.

The sweet corn seed, donated by Monsanto, was planted by Jacob and Emily Van Manen, owners of J & E’s Delicious Sweet Corn of Kellogg. If the weather cooperates, the sweet corn will be harvested in July and donated to the Food Bank of Iowa for distribution. “A lot of families, you know, just can’t afford the fresh produce,” Berkenes says. “So, having this chance to bring this into their homes…is an added bonus.”

Once harvested, Berkenes says the sweet corn will travel from the farm to the table in less than one week. He’s hoping the effort might be expanded next year.  “This is just the first project like this we’ve done and we’re hoping it maybe can grow into something more in future years. We’re really excited about it,” Berkenes says.

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Cass County Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle says a Flag Day Celebration and fundraiser for Iowa candidates in Districts 19 and 20 will be held 12:30-p.m. Sunday, June 14th, at the Lake Panorama Conference Center (5071 Clover Ridge Road), in Panora. The event marks an opportunity for voters in parts of Cass, Adair, Dallas and Guthrie Counties to meet the candidates and learn about their campaigns.

The event is being hosted by “Senate 10 Progressives,”who have united to elect Democrats. Guests are urged to bring their old flags to be “retired”. Invited Presidential candidates include Senator Bernie Sanders, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Senator Jim Webb, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley.

Other invited guests include: former US Congressman Leonard Boswell; candidate for U.S. Senate Tom Fiegen; candidate for U.S. Senate Bob Krause; candidate for U.S. Congress Desmund Adams; candidate for Iowa House District 20 Scott Heldt; and candidate for Iowa House District 19 Bryce Smith. Iowa Democratic Party Vice-Chair Jim Mowrer will make the introductions for the guest speakers.

Music will be furnished by singer Ruth LaPointe. U.S. flags will be handed out at the end of the event. To purchase $25 tickets by credit card go to the Iowa Senate 10 Progressives Facebook page and click on ActBlue. Or you may send a check to Senate 10 Progressives, PO Box 241, Adel, IA 50003. Inquiries may be emailed tosenate10progressives@gmail.com

Five people were arrested on separate charges over the weekend, in Red Oak. According to the Red Oak Police Department, 47-year old Deborah Sue Reynolds, of Red Oak, was arrested just before 9-p.m. Sunday, on a charge of Public Intoxication. She was later released on $300 bond.

25-year old Kiley Brian Caron, of Red Oak, was arrested Sunday afternoon. Caron was taken into custody just after 2-p.m.  in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street, and charged with Driving While Barred. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $2,000 bond.

40-year old Troy Alan Myers was taken into custody at around 11:40-p.m. Saturday, in the area of Broadway and Linden Avenues, in Red Oak. His bond was set at $300. 32 year old Joseph Aaron Nelson, of Red Oak, was taken into custody Saturday, for domestic abuse assault, and was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center.

And, 33-year old Ryan Michael McDougall, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 12:25-a.m. Saturday, in the 700 block of East Washington Avenue. McDougall was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. He was being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail.

URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) – The second of two escapees from Warren County Jail in south-central Iowa has been arrested.The Des Moines Register reports 29-year-old Darian Crayton was arrested Sunday morning.

According to a news release, Crayton was arrested while at a gas station in Urbandale. He faces several charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle and driving while barred. Crayton will be taken back to Warrant County Jail following his charges in Dallas County. He is being held on $5,000 bail.

Authorities say he and 26-year-old Frank Manders escaped from jail last week by manipulating a cell door lock and descending from the third floor. Manders was found earlier. Crayton had been jailed on charges of driving while barred and failing to appear in court.