Four people were arrested in Clarinda over the weekend, on drug charges. Police Chief Keith Brothers says at around 11:20-a.m. Saturday, his officers arrested 47-year old Charles Thomas Harmsen, of Clarinda, on a warrant for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of controlled substances that are believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana. Harmsen was arrested following an investigation stemming from an incident that occurred on November 15, 2017. Harmsen was arrested at his residence without incident and was released after posting ten percent of a $1,000 bail.

Saturday night, Clarinda Police arrested 27-year old Jeffrey Davison, of Clarinda, at 6th & Lincoln pursuant to a traffic stop. Davison was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and on a warrant for contempt of court from Adams County. Davison was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $900 bail.

At around 1-a.m. Sunday, Clarinda Police arrested 57-year old Edward Paul Swanson,  of Clarinda, pursuant to a traffic stop at 12th & Garfield Streets. Swanson was arrested on felony possession of drugs believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana, third or subsequent offense, eluding a law enforcement vehicle and operating a vehicle without a license. He was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $6,000 bail.

And at around 2-a.m. today (Monday), officers arrested 35-year old Katie Ann Milledge, of Clarinda, on a felony charge: Possession of methamphetamine, third or subsequent offense. Milledge was arrested following to a traffic stop at 22nd & State Street. She was taken to the Page County Jail and held on $5,000 bail.

Police reports concerning the incidents have been submitted to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Mark Lowe, unveiled a new app on Monday for commercial driver’s license (CDL) testing prep. The app is designed as an interactive study guide to help Iowans interested in getting a CDL study for the written portion of the exam. The app also helps seasoned drivers brush up on skills or study for certification of new skills. The Iowa DOT pursued development of the app in response to the shortage of drivers and after data analysis showed a large percentage of CDL applicants failed their written exam on the first attempt.

The app is an interactive version of the official CDL manual developed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, with resource guides and quizzes to help users identify subject areas they may need to study further. The app also provides full-length practice tests.

The Iowa CDL Testing App is available on mobile devices through iOS and Android app stores, as well as online at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/manuals-and-practice-tests?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery. It’s free to anyone with an Iowa driver’s license or ID card.

The Iowa Legislature has formally launched its latest session. Legislative leaders from both chambers gaveled in shortly after 10 a.m. Monday at the state Capitol. The day is expected to be focused mostly on ceremonial speeches. Republicans who hold majorities in the Senate and House will set the agenda for the session, and they’ve indicated that overhauling Iowa’s tax code will be high on their to-do list. A proposal has not been shared publicly.

Any plan to cut taxes must be balanced with Iowa’s roughly $7.2 billion budget, which has been below projections in recent years. That’s led to multiple reductions to government spending. There’s also growing pressure for legislators to address ongoing problems with the state’s privatized Medicaid program. Health care providers and patients have complained about reduced services. State officials have defended the program.

Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports six arrests took place last week. 27-year old Noel Ornelas, of Creston, was arrested in Adair County, by the Iowa State Patrol Friday afternoon. Ornelas was wanted on a Clarke County warrant for Failure to Appear in court, on an original charge of Driving While Barred. He was transported to Clarke County and released to their deputies. And, 33-year old Timothy John Schrum, of Carroll, was sentenced to time served for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving While License Under Suspension. Schrum was released on his own recognizance later that same day.

Last Thursday, 23-year old Alaina Noel Goddard, of Des Moines, was arrested on an Adair County warrant for Violation of Probation. Goddard was being held without bond in the Adair County Jail, until making an appearance before the magistrate. Last Wednesday, 36-year old Justin Paul Parker, of Adair, was arrested by Adair County Deputies, on a hold from Guthrie County. He remained in the Adair County Jail without bond.

On Jan. 2nd, 28-year old Brian Keith Cunningham, of Greenfield, was arrested at the Clarke County Jail in Osceola, on Adair County warrants for Domestic Abuse Assault/3rd of subsequent offense, and Violation of Probation. His cash bond or surety was set at $6,000. And, 50-year old Todd Richard Eble, of Bridgewater, was arrested Dec. 31st in Bridgewater, on charges of Driving Under Suspension and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released Jan. 1st on a $300 cash bond or surety.