One person was injured during a rollover accident Monday evening, in Page County. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says deputies responded at around 5:25-p.m. to a report of an accident on A Avenue, about a mile north of Shenadoah. When they arrived, they discovered a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am in a field. The driver, and sole occupant of the car, 32-year old Carrie LeeAnn Leece, of Essex, was transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

Palmer says Leece was traveling south on A Avenue when she lost control. The vehicle then went into the ditch, rolling and coming to rest on its wheels.

Sheriff’s officials in Cass County report a Nebraska woman was arrested Monday on a Cass County Theft warrant. 42-year old Amy Louise Springer, of Omaha, was charged with Felony Theft in the second degree.  The charge stems from the theft of cattle from Freund Brothers Farms in January, at which time 57-year old Ervin John Jacob, of Omaha, was also charged. Springer was taken to the Cass County Jail where she is being held on $5,000 bond.

The Cass and Adair County Boards of Supervisors are set to hold their regular, weekly meetings Wednesday, in Atlantic and Greenfield, respectively. In Atlantic, the Cass Supervisors meet at 8:30-a.m., and will act on: A Child Abuse Prevention Council request to proclaim the month of April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Cass County; A contract with Medivac Ambulance for services covering July 1st 2015 through June 30th, 2020; and a 28-E agreement for Juvenile Emergency Services.

The Supervisors will also act on contracts for a bridge replacement and bridge project materials, along with proposals for the replacement of the courthouse telephone system, and approving the securing of a loan for communications equipment requested by the Public Safety Communications Commission. In other business, the Board will meet with representatives of Carlson-West-Povandra Architects, and Morrissey Engineering, with regard to heating in the new Communications Center.

In Greenfield, the Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9-a.m. They’ll discuss and/or act on an Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Tax Control Program; Township Clerk Wages; a Courtyard Use Permit, and a Transfer Resolution. They’ll also receive updates on the Manure Management Plan (MMP) and the Matura Action County FY 2014 Audit Report.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released details about the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) that took place March 13th to 17th, during the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday period. Officials say there was one citation issued for OWI which resulted in an arrest, and one warning issued, where a person was tested but not arrested, for OWI. Six warnings were given for seat belts violations, plus four warnings and one citation for Child Restraint violations. There was also 154 warnings for Speeders and five citations issued.

Authorities say one arrest warrant was served, one narcotics arrest made, and one canine search or interdiction. In addition, six accidents were investigated, and eight motorists assisted.

Statewide results for the STEP are not yet available. The next Special Traffic Enforcement Program statewide is slated to take place May 18th through the 31st.

w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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The Clarinda Police Department says no injuries were reported following a chain-reaction collision Monday afternoon. Police Chief Keith Brothers says a 1992 Ford Ranger pickup driven by 17-year old Elijah Bix, of Coin, was stopped at the intersection of 16th and Division Streets at around 3:20-p.m., waiting for a vehicle to turn left. A 2002 Buick Rendezvous SUV driven by 16-year old Marcus Middleton, of Nodaway, was behind the pickup. A 2000 Dodge Intrepid driven by 17-year old Madison Nothwehr, of Clarinda, approached the intersection from the north traveling southbound and told police she “Was messing around with her radio,” and didn’t see the vehicles in front of her had stopped.

The teen hit the brakes and skidded for about 15-feet before her vehicle slammed into the SUV, which was shoved into the rear of the pickup. Nothwehr was cited for Following too Closely. Damage from the pile-up amounted to $5,500.

Police in Creston are investigating the theft of toilet paper. The Hy-Vee Store in Creston reported to authorities that someone stole five packages of Charmin toilet paper sometime between 6:25-and 6:30-p.m., Sunday. The loss was estimated at $45.

And, a Creston resident reported to police on Friday, that a license plate was stolen from his moped sometime between March 18th and 20th, while the vehicle was parked at his residence in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street. Both incidents remain under investigation.

The 7:06-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Today (March 24th), is designated as the “American Diabetes Association Alert Day®.” The Cass County Memorial Hospital Diabetes Center and the American Diabetes Association are encouraging the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test, as well as to share the test with everyone they care about – friends, family members and colleagues.

The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Preventive tips are provided for everyone who takes the test, including encouraging those at high risk to talk with their health care provider.

You can be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes and get your free Diabetes Risk Test (English or Spanish) by visiting the Association on Facebook, diabetes.org/risktest or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Although Alert Day is a one-day event, the Diabetes Risk Test is available year-round.

The Cass County Memorial Hospital Diabetes Center can be reached at 712-243-7833 or 7834 if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

WALL LAKE, Iowa (AP) – Two Wall Lake residents are accused of distributing marijuana in a home with several children.  The Sac County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the arrests of 37-year-old Laura Lawler and 37-year-old Jason Ransom. Lawler is charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and child endangerment. Ransom is charged with child endangerment.

The Sioux City Journal reports four children were removed from the home, and the Department of Human Services was contacted. Lawler and Ransom are being held in Sac County Jail. Bond for Lawler is set at $14,000 and bond for Ransom is set at $8,000.