AMES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa State University is shielding the names of several people who have traveled with President Steven Leath, including his best friend, a National Rifle Association Board member and a controversial athletics booster.

The university last week released records of flights that Leath took in the last 2 1/2 years, but redacted names of passengers who joined Leath on trips. His travel has come under scrutiny following an investigation by The Associated Press.

The university said the names were exempt from the open records law since they are current or potential donors. That position drew criticism from the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, which said the redactions make it impossible to judge the legitimacy of Leath’s travel.

The AP obtained passenger names from flight records that had been online.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating an ATV stolen from a storage shed west of Coin. A Riverton man reported Sunday someone had taken a camouflage colored 2006 Kawasaki Brut Force ATV from his storage shed west of Coin.  The burglary and theft occurred sometime between October 9th and 16th, when a person or persons unknown forcibly gained entry into the shed and removed the ATV.

Anyone with information about this Burglary / Theft is asked to contact the Page County Sheriff’s Office or their local Law Enforcement agency.

Glenwood Police report two recent arrests. Today (Monday), 35-year old Kevin Petersen, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. His bond was set at $1,000. And, on Saturday, 22-year old Michael Mortensen, of Blair, NE., was arrested for OWI/3rd offense. His bond was set at $5,000.

And, a Glenwood man reported to police Sunday, the theft of a motor vehicle. The 1999 red, Mercury Sable with Iowa license plate 149 XPP was taken sometime between 7:30-p.m. Saturday and 8:45-a.m. Sunday, from 11 N. Chestnut Street, in Glenwood. Anyone with information about the vehicle or theft is asked to call Glenwood Police at 712-527-9920 or 527-4844.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man and woman from South Dakota were arrested Saturday for being Fugitives from Justice, and on other charges. 33-year old Misty Lee Hunter, of Box Elder, SD, and 29-year old Lee Daniel Messerly, of Rapid City, SD, were arrested in Glenwood Saturday evening.

Messerly was wanted for Eluding, Fugitive from Justice, Possession of a weapon by a felon, and reckless driving. His bond was set at $10,300. Hunter was arrested for Fugitive from Justice, providing false information, and unlawful possession of a prescription drug. Her bond was set at $5,300.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 18-year old Dakota Michael Grund, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday for Assault with intent to inflict serious injury. His bond was set at $2,000. 36-year old Michael Wayne England, of Emerson, was arrested Friday, on a warrant from Page County for Probation Violation. His bond was set at $2,000.

22-year old Tyler Allen Dittus, of Malvern, was arrested in Mills County, for Driving While Barred. His bond was set at $2,000. And, 19-year old David Patrick Robertson, of Omaha, was arrested Saturday for Disorderly Conduct. His bond was set at $300.

Iowa’s Republican governor says he trusts Iowa voters, but Terry Branstad says “there are attempts at voter fraud” that need to be stopped.  “I still have confidence that our…election system which is basically controlled by the states and by the local people that they’re going to do their level best to see that we have a fair and honest election,” Branstad says. However, Branstad says Iowa’s county auditors who are conducting the election won’t be able to catch all the cheaters.

“They try,” Branstad says. “They do their level best. Nobody’s perfect.” For instance, Branstad anticipates some out-of-state students will vote here in their Iowa college town, but also in their home state. Donald Trump says the election is “rigged” and he tweeted this morning that there is “large scale voter fraud” happening now as early voting is underway. Branstad says the mainstream media is “biased” against Trump and hasn’t given voters a “complete picture” of where the candidates stand on important issues. Branstad says he’s confident Iowa voters, though, are able to focus on what they care about.

“I’ve always supported the electoral process,” Branstad says. “I’ve always been proud of the participation we see in Iowa and I’m anticipating a great result.” A new Politico poll released this (Monday) morning found 81 percent of Trump’s backers think the election could be stolen from Trump. A Washington Post poll has found half of Trump’s supporters are “not confident” votes for president will be “accurately counted” this year.

(Radio Iowa)

The Union County Sheriff’s Office says three incidents of theft have been reported.  Last Friday, James McKnight, of Afton, reported that sometime between Thursday and Friday, someone stole a Stihl chainsaw, Dewalt 18 volt drill charger and an 18 volt Dewalt nut driver from his residence.  The items were valued at $550.

On Oct. 2nd, Greg Berning, of Osceola, reported that sometime between Oct. 1st and 2nd, someone broke into his tool trailer in rural Creston.  Approximately $20,000 worth of tools was taken.  Some of the items include:  Rigid Combo Kit 18V, Dewalt Planer, Rigid Compressor, Bostich tool combo kit, Bostich finish stapler, Porter cable rotary hammer drill, Makita palm sander, compressor, extension cords, Dewalt grinders, and hand tools.

And, on Sept. 30th, Ron Dunphy, of Creston, reported that sometime between September 26th and September 28th, someone went into a barn he owns in rural Afton and took a blue Yamaha 350 4-wheeler.  Also taken was a Dewalt portable drill, red tool box, wrenches, screwdrivers and other miscellaneous items.  Estimated value is $3,500.

A Portsmouth man pulled over in Pottawattamie County after allegedly squealing his tires, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year old David Kendall Owens was arrested in Neola, at around 1-a.m., Saturday, and brought to the Pott. County Jail.

And, a Council Bluffs woman was arrested for OWI/1st offense, Friday night, after she was seen driving erratically and at a high rate of speed, just east of the intersection of S. 24th Street and I-80, in Council Bluffs. 33-year old Jessica Ann Sullivan was taken into custody at around 10:55-p.m. and brought to the Pott. County Jail.