COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Nov. 5, 2014 – Beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, traffic on westbound Interstate 80 and northbound I-29 in Council Bluffs, will shift to new pavement lanes west of the south expressway exit (exit 3).

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Council Bluffs Construction Office says motorists are urged to use caution when shifting onto the new permanent pavement, which is in place to prepare for the construction of westbound I-80 express lanes scheduled to begin in summer 2015.

Iowa DOT is in the process of reconstructing I-80, I-29, and I-480 in the Council Bluffs metropolitan area. This comprehensive interstate redesign will modernize the highway system and improve mobility and safety of approximately 18 miles of interstate. If you would like more information about this Council Bluffs Interstate Improvement Program project, visit: www.councilbluffsinterstate.iowadot.gov/.

Two people have been arrested on separate charges, in Mills County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year old Mark Sheaffer Uebele, of Mineola, was arrested at around 3:25-a.m. today (Wednesday) in Mineola, for Interference with Official Acts and Public Intoxication. His bond was set at$600.

And on Tuesday, 39-year old Chad James Johnston, of Glenwood, was arrested at around 9:55-p.m. on a charge of OWI/1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000.

Sheriff’s officials in Adams County say no injuries were reported to the driver of a vehicle that struck a deer this (Wednesday) morning. Authorities say Amanda Donahoo, of Corning, was traveling east on 190th Street just before 8-a.m., when a deer crossed the road in front of her car, about a half-mile east of Mulberry Avenue.

The vehicle sustained damage to its grill and radiator, in addition to minor damage on the front of the vehicle and its bumper.

The Glenwood Police Depart reports the arrest on Tuesday, of 25-year old Scott Reed. The Glenwood man was taken into custody on a Mills County warrant for Assault. His bond set at $300 cash.

The Glenwood P-D said also, a resident reported today (Wednesday), an incident of Burglary. No other details were provided.

A hearing has been set for next Monday, Nov. 10th, on a request by the lawyer for Atlantic woman accused of faking her daughter’s cancer, with regard to a change of venue in the case. According to online court documents, the hearing in Cass County District Court will be held 9-a.m. Monday, Nov. 10th, for 30-year old Leatha Slauson, whose trial is set to begin next Wednesday. The judge will also consider the waiving of a speedy trial in her case.

Jay Mez, Slauson’s attorney, filed the motion for a change of venue on Oct. 24th. In making the request, Mez said his client’s Nov. 12th trial should be moved due to extensive media coverage, gossip, rumors and speculation by residents in Cass County that would make selecting a fair and impartial jury impossible.

In presenting his motion, he entered into exhibit stories that aired from various media outlets, press releases that were distributed, and trial information alleging that Slauson obtained donations and other services by deception, from the community.

Earlier, Mez had said Slauson was competent to stand trial, but unable to tell right from wrong. Mez is expected to use a defense of “Diminished Responsibility” when her case comes before a jury.

Authorities say Slauson lied about her daughter having cancer, inserted a feeding tube into the 5-year-old girl and gave her drugs and cannabis oils. Slauson has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts, including assault, child endangerment and theft by deception.

An Audubon County man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday, following a traffic stop in Exira. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Department says 20-year old Robert Paul Joens, of Exira, was arrested at around 7:30-p.m. on a felony Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver, charge.

Joens is being held in the Audubon County Jail. The incident remains under investigation.

In an update to our earlier report, the Council Bluffs Police Department today (Wednesday), said two people died in a crash that occurred Tuesday morning.Authorities identified the victims as 47-year old Wendy Hastie and 50-year old Tammi Murray, both of Council Bluffs.
The women were passengers in a car driven by Damian Morgan, that was hit by a van at the intersection of the South Expressway and Vets Memorial Highway. The accident happened at around 9:45-a.m., Tuesday. Officials say their investigation showed the van driven by Armando Mendez of Council Bluffs was westbound on Vets. A Dodge Intrepid, driven by 31-year old Damian Morgan of Council Bluffs was eastbound, turning north onto South Expressway, when it was hit on the passenger side by the van. Hastie, who was a front seat passenger in the car, died at the scene. Murray, who was sitting in the back seat, died at Creighton University Trauma Center, as a result of the injuries she suffered in the crash. Both drivers suffered minor injuries in the crash. Charges are still pending toxicology results on Morgan.

A Creston man reported to police Sunday the theft of numerous pieces of archery equipment. In a report issued today (Wednesday), the Creston P-D said a resident in the 700 block of north Poplar Street in Creston told authorities someone had stolen a Mathews Switch XT compound bow, arrows, accessories and a hard bow case. The items were taken from the victim’s pickup truck.

The loss was estimated at $1,050.

Area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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