GRAETTINGER, Iowa (AP) – An official says investigators have yet to determine what caused a fiery derailment in northwest Iowa. The Union Pacific train derailed early March 10 on a trestle bridge spanning a creek near Graettinger. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report Thursday that 14 of the 20 derailed tankers released 322,000 gallons of ethanol. The fire burned itself out more than 2 1/2 days later. No injuries were reported.

The report said the train was moving 30 mph at the time, the maximum for that stretch. Rail samples and video from the lead locomotive’s recorder will be analyzed. Board spokesman Peter Knudson said Monday that the derailment cause likely won’t be determined for least a year.

Cass County Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week April 3-9, 2017. Public health impacts every aspect of our lives, and National Public Health Week (NPHW) shines a spotlight on how far we have come, as well as acknowledging how much more we need to do to make healthy living easier where people live, learn, work, and play.

The national theme is Create the Healthiest Nation in One Generation. As part of this goal, Public Health works to build safe, healthy communities; provide quality healthcare for all; encourage healthy behaviors and choices; create healthy environments; increase economic mobility; and give everyone access to safe, healthy food. Currently, the U.S. is globally ranked 34th in life expectancy, and Public Health teams across the country are making it their mission to improve that statistic.

“As residents in Cass County, if we each take one small step towards a healthier life every day, together we can make a difference in our national goal,” said Beth Olsen, Director of Cass County Public Health.

In Cass County, Public Health has resources to help residents of all ages and stages of life. From car seats and immunizations to mammograms and emergency preparedness—the team at Public Health has a wide background of skills and a large network of resources to help the people of Cass County lead healthier lives.

To learn more about Cass County Public Health, or to ask questions about their programs, call 712-243-7546.

The Glenwood Police Department reports two recent arrests. Today (Monday), 46-year old Tina Smith, of Glenwood, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Disorderly Conduct. Her bond was set at $1,000. On Sunday, Glenwood Police arrested 35-year old Jared Hoss, of Bellevue, NE., for Public Intoxication/3rd offense, Domestic Abuse Assault, Trepass, Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree, Attempted Burglary/2nd offense, and Interference with Official Acts. Hoss was being held without bond in the Mills County Jail, until seen by a magistrate.

A Nebraska man who was arrested last week in Pottawattamie County for 2nd Degree Theft/Stolen vehicle, has also been charged with being a Fugitive from Justice. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office says 44-year old Steven M. Morlan, of Omaha, was already in the Pott. County Jail, was wanted in Dodge County, NE.

He was originally taken into custody late Tue. night, March 28th, after deputies were called to the area of 185th Street near Honey Creek, for report of a suspicious person.  Morlan was found in a ditch near a vehicle reported stolen out of Fremont, NE. Authorities are still looking for a female associated with the incident. 43-year old Tekisha R. Skeens, of Council Bluffs.

The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 42-year old Shane Elam Rouse, of Oakland, was arrested Friday evening in Oakland, on a warrant for Probation Violation. Late Friday night, 35-year old Felipe Garcia Sanchez, of Council Bluffs, was arrested after a Deputy located an SUV reported to have been speeding and was all over the road on Interstate 80 westbound, near Walnut. The vehicle was stopped on I-80 near Neola. Sanchez was subsequently arrested for OWI/1st offense. He was also cited for improper use of lanes, no license, no insurance, and for open container.

Saturday evening, a Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 24-year old Dee Ann Good, of Walnut, for Domestic Abuse Assault, after allegedly assaulting her 23-year old boyfriend. Both subjects suffered what were described as apparent, minor injuries. Alcohol was reported to be a factor during the incident.

Authorities said also, 56-year old Sandra Lee Myers, of Minden, was arrested early Sunday morning for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop on Highway 83, near 480th Street. 31-year old Christopher Dale Gonzalez, of Avoca, was arrested early Sunday morning, for 4th Degree Criminal Mischief and Domestic Assault with Injury, after he allegedly broke out a window on his girlfriends’ vehicle causing $300 damage, and was allegedly assaulting another woman. The 33-year old victim of the assault suffered a severe laceration.

A man from north central Iowa’s Franklin County was arrested Friday morning in southern Iowa, on a warrant out of Union County. 24-year old Steven Ryan Patterson Jr, of Hampton, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on a Union County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of controlled substance – marijuana.  Patterson was subsequently released from the Union County Jail for time served.