Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report a woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant and drug charges. Authorities say 24-year old Anastasia Imsland was arrested in Taylor County on an Adams County warrant, plus charges that include Felony Gathering where a Controlled Substance is unlawfully used, Possession of Controlled Substances (Meth and Marijuana), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her arrest followed a call to authorities at around 4-p.m. Tuesday, about an unlicensed driver traveling south from Nodaway towards J-20/130th Street, in Taylor County.

The caller described the vehicle, which was located by Adams County Deputies at 130th and Highway 148, in Taylor County. Imsland was taken into custody and transported to the Adams County Jail.

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DOON, Iowa (AP) — BNSF Railway has acknowledged flooding played a role in a derailment that loosed thousands of gallons of oil into northwest Iowa floodwaters. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams said Friday that the derailment was “flood related” but declined to say whether the train engineer knew or should have known about washed-out tracks mentioned in a preliminary federal report released Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board report cited heavy rainfall in the area 48 hours before the June 22 derailment just south of Doon, Iowa. The report says the rain and runoff washed out track and flooded a tributary of the nearby Little Rock River. The report stopped short of saying the flooding caused the 32-car derailment.

The federal report also says the train was moving at 48 mph  — just below the authorized speed for that stretch.

Cass County Deputy Auditor Sheri Karns reports two people have filed to run in the November General Election, with regard to the County Ag Extension Council. Kristi Plagman, of Cumberland, and Chad Becker, of Wiota, will have their names appear on the Nov. 6th ballot. Candidates have until Aug. 29th to submit their nomination petition papers. There are five positions open on the Ag Extension Council. Each is a four-year term.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The dismissal of a lawsuit in Iowa involving the former Argosy Sioux City riverboat casino owner and its nonprofit partner has ended years of litigation. The Sioux City Journal reports that Missouri River Historical Development, the Belle of Sioux City, which operated the Argosy, and its parent company, Penn National Gaming Inc., have filed a joint dismissal of a lawsuit and counter lawsuit in Des Moines. Each side will pay for their own legal expenses.

Belle sued MRHD for breach of contract in 2012. Belle alleged that MRHD sought to replace the Argosy with another operator before their 20-year contract expired. The lawsuits had been scheduled to go to trial next month. But a ruling in May found two issues with the Belle’s lawsuit and the MRHD’s counter lawsuit.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials say the old Canadian Pacific train depot in Mason City can be moved elsewhere instead of being demolished. Station KIMT reports that a feasibility study begun in July has found the building could withstand the process of relocation. A historical association wants the depot’s unique architecture saved and for the area to retain that piece of history. It’s believed the depot was built in 1895.

City officials say three sites have been identified for a potential move but say the building likely won’t be moved until next year. Canadian Pacific announced plans to demolish the structure earlier this year. It’s been vacant since the railroad relocated its operations to another structure in 2013.

Montgomery County Auditor Stephanie Burke, today (Friday), released information about important dates and the candidates who have filed in advance of the November 6th General Election. Burke said Independent candidates for Partisan Offices (Which includes Attorney, Recorder, Treasurer, Board of Supervisor [Districts 1, 2 and 4]) have until 5-p.m. August 29th to file nomination papers to run for Montgomery County Offices. The filing process applies to NPPO candidates (No Political Party or Political Organization) and candidates nominated by petition for county and township officers. Anyone with questions pertaining to the number of signatures necessary for each petition, should contact the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office at 712-623-5127, or go to www.sos.iowa.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 27th, is the deadline for Voter Pre-Registration. There is Election Day registration, but Burke says specific documentation must be provided, and if possible, you should register before Election Day. On Nov. 6th, the polls will be open in Montgomery County from 7-a.m. until 9-p.m. The polling places include: The Red Oak Gold Fair building; Red Oak Fire Station; Red Oak 1st Christian Church; Elliott Community bldg; the Stanton and Grant Fire Departments, and the Villisca Community building. Persons wishing to vote absentee should request a ballot in-person at the auditor’s office, the auditor’s website, or the Secretary of State’s website (above).

The following (Republican) Party Affiliated (County) Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot, include:

• Recorder – Carleen Bruning (Incumbent)
• Treasurer – Tera Hughes
• Attorney – Drew B. Swanson
• Supervisor/District 1 – Rudy Kinard
• Supervisor/District 2 – Mike Olson (Incumbent)
• Supervisor/District 4 – Mark L. Peterson (Incumbent)

Interested candidates may also file papers for: Township Trustee; Township Clerk; County Hospital Trustees; Soil and Water Conservation Board; and, County Agricultural Extension. Other offices on the ballot will include: Montgomery County Public Measure “A” and City of Red Oak Measure “B.”” The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office is open M-F, 8-am to 4:30-p.m. If you have any questions, call 712-623-5127, or on the web at www.montgomerycountyiowa.com. You can also find the Montgomery County Auditor and Commissioner of Election, on Facebook.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office said today (Friday), a man from Arispe reported Sunday afternoon, that sometime during the past two weeks, someone took his 500 gallon propane tank that was full of propane. The tanks was taken from his property in the 200 block of Reed Street, in Arispe. The loss was estimated value at $2,000.