The Danish Windmill in Elk Horn says “It’s going to be a big ceremony at one of the world’s smallest chapels and everyone’s invited.” “Generations of Love,” is the theme for the 36th annual celebration of Danish heritage, Tivoli Fest, which takes place Memorial Day weekend in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa.

Couples are invited to participate in a mass wedding vow renewal ceremony that will be performed by Mayor Stan Jens outside of Morning Star Chapel, a tiny chapel built by a Danish immigrant carpenter, Charles Johann Walensky, in 1951, when he was 83 years old. The Chapel was originally located on Walensky’s property in Waterloo, Iowa, as a place for people to meditate, pray, and relax. Since 1951, there have been more than four hundred wedding ceremonies held at the Morning Star Chapel. The Chapel now stands on the historic Danish Windmill’s grounds.

The festivities will kick off Friday night with a Bachelor and Bachelorette Party at the Elk Horn Fire Station featuring the Iowa Craft Beer Tent and live music by Diego Garcia.

Saturday there will be a collection of wedding dresses and Danish immigrant wedding portraits on display at the Elk Horn Town Hall where you can sample a Danish Smørrebord. That evening is the Rehearsal Dance featuring the Iowa Craft Beer Tent and live music by Darla Hansen and her band Local Suspects.

A wedding brunch with Æbleskiver and Medisterpølse is planned for Sunday morning. A Danish Kransekage wedding cake competition will be held immediately following the vow renewal ceremony.

This event is strictly for vow renewals only and you don’t have to be Danish to participate. Each couple will receive a Tivoli Newspaper of events and a special vow renewal certificate. A small contribution of $10.00 per couple is requested to go to the Chapel’s maintenance fund. Register online at http://www.danishwindmill.com/tourist_info/renew-wedding-vows.asp.

Enjoy a weekend of Danish festivities featuring a fun run, parade, fireworks, Strøget Danish Walking Street, Viking encampment, folk dancing, food and more! Download the Tivoli Fest schedule of events at http://www.danishwindmill.com/pdf_docs/Tivoli-2016.pdf.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – An 18-year-old has been sentenced to prison in the drug death of Sioux City high school student.  A judge on Tuesday sentenced Rose Mouw, of Sioux City, to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance.

Mouw admitted to selling synthetic marijuana to 18-year-old Austin McCloud, who was a senior at West High School in Sioux City. He died in April 2015 after smoking the drug. Mouw previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, but her Tuesday sentence was part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office is reporting numerous arrests took place over the past week. 53-year old Donald Barrien Harwick, of Pacific Junction, was arrested Friday on a warrant for OWI/1st offense. On Saturday, 63-year old Lindsay Ludwick Husa, of Beatrice, NE., was arrested in Pacific Junction, for Serious Injury by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian, and Failure to Reduce Speed.  That same day, 20-year old Matthew Robert Thompson, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Mills County for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Sunday, 53-year old Ronnie Lee Fisher, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st Offense, and 49-year old Orrie Lee Gordon, of Malvern was arrested for Driving While Barred and Fraudulent Use of Registration. On Monday, 49-year old Carl David Galvan, Jr., of Glenwood, was arrested by Mills County Deputies for Interference with Official Acts.

Sheriff’s officials in Mills County say an injury accident that took place May 10th remains under investigation. Their initial report says a 1996 Nissan driven by Kevin Deitchler, of Mineola, was eastbound on Barrus Road, west of 250th Street at around 4:15-p.m., when the car slipped onto the shoulder. Deitchler tried to bring the vehicle back onto the roadway, but lost control, causing it to cross over the center line, where the vehicle collided with a westbound 2001 GMC truck, driven by Matthew Brindisi, also of Mineola.

The impact spun the truck around before it entered the north ditch, followed by the Nissan. Deitchler was flown by Life Flight to Creighton University Hospital. A report on his condition was not released.

Police in Harlan say four accidents were investigated from May 4th through the 10th. On May 4th, Ann Hammer, of Harlan, was attempting to back out of a parking space in front of the Casey’s General Store at 1006 Chatburn Avenue, when she accidentally stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. Her 1994 Ford struck the building, causing an undetermined amount of damage to the structure.  The vehicle sustained $500 damage.

On May 7th, a 2002 Ford driven by Zachary Jones, of Harlan, was traveling south on SW Avenue, when Jones momentarily looked away. When he did so, his vehicle dropped off the roadway and as he tried to correct the path, the vehicle struck a Harlan Municipal Utilities light pole, resulting in the street light breaking-off. Damage to the light pole was estimated at $850. The vehicle sustained $5,000 damage. Jones was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

On May 10th, vehicles driven by Tyler Andersen, of Kirkman, and Jennifer Schechinger, of Harlan, collided as both were headed west on Chatburn Avenue. Andersen didn’t see Schechinger’s vehicle change lanes, and struck her driver’s side door, causing a total of $750 damage.

That same day, a vehicle driven by Jessica Anderson, of Harlan, was driving through the Harlan High School parking lot, when it struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. No one was hurt, and no citations were issued.

Officials with the Harlan Police Department have released a report on arrests and incidents that occurred from May 5th through the 13th. On May 5th, several juveniles were referred to Juvenile Court for Criminal Mischief, when officers were notified of graffiti written on the Terkildsen Center. Those cited into court include: 11-year old Caden Stevens; 8-year old Gavin Stevens; 8-year old Jadin Stevens, and 8-year old Tegan Bissen, all of Harlan.

On May 6th, Harlan Police arrested 20-year old Marcus Morgan, of Harlan,  and 21-year old Joshua Haggerty, of Kirkman. Haggerty was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Morgan was charged with Prohibited Acts penalties and cited for Driving Under Suspension as well as failure to prove he had vehicle insurance.

On May 8th, several persons were charged following a disturbance that reportedly involved a gun. Officers called to the 2100 block of Lincoln Avenue, arrested 51-year old Randall Hess and 19-year old Jodie Cardine, both of Harlan. Both were charged with Disorderly Conduct. Cardine was also charged with Possession of Alcohol by a person under age, Child Endangerment and Assault. Charges were filed with the Shelby County Clerk of Court, charging 28-year old Kimberlee Green, of Harlan, with Child Endangerment. Also, cited into Juvenile Court for Minor In Possession, was 14-year old’s Lauren Pash and Randi Hess, both of Harlan.

Also on May 8th, 24-year old Brandon Barnum, of Shelby, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense, following a traffic stop. He was also cited for Driving While Suspended, Violating the conditions of a restricted license, failure to provide proof of insurance, and speeding.

On May 10th, 30-year old Eugene Cardine, of Harlan, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Violation of a No Contact Order. A complaint was also filed with the Shelby County Clerk of Court, charging Kimberlee Green with Violation of a No Contact Order.

On May 11th, Harlan Police cited into Juvenile Court, 11-year old Caden Stevens and 8-year old Gavin Stevens, both of Harlan. In Juvenile Court, Caden Stevens was charged with Theft in the 3rd degree, while Gavin Stevens was charged with Possession of Stolen Property. The charge are with regard to two cell phones having been stolen from the men’s locker room at the Wellness Center, in Harlan.

On May 12th, 67-year old Stephen Tasto, of Harlan, was arrested for Trespassing, after he allegedly entered a residence without consent, to discuss a noise complaint from the night before. Tasto was cited, given a court date and released. On that same date, 40-year old Jill Steinkuehler, of Harlan, was cited for allowing her dog to run at-large, after the dog allegedly injured a jogger.

And, on may 13th, 58-year old Joleen Olson, of Harlan, was arrested for Intoxication in Public, and Trespass, after officers in Harlan responded to a report of an out of control, intoxicated person.

(Note: Change in date for the services! They will be held May 18th, not 19th)

Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department, Monday, announced one of their officers, 38-year old Lt. Ben Roth, died over the weekend following a long battle with cancer. Many members of the Council Bluffs P-D and community worked with Ben, his brother Mike, who is with the Council Bluffs Fire Department, and his father – Jerry Roth, Council Bluffs Police Department Captain (Retired).

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On Wednesday, May 18th the family of Council Bluffs Police Lieutenant Benjamin R. Roth will be joined by local law enforcement, along with members of the community, at a funeral service to mourn his loss, celebrate his life and honor his service. The funeral service will be at Hoy‐Kilnoski Funeral Home from 10:00 – 11:15 A.M. Following the service there will be a procession to the Garner Township Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service, but wish to say good bye we are posting the procession route.

The route will run south along North 16th Street, from Avenue L south to West Broadway. West Broadway viaduct (eastbound), to 8th Street. The procession will travel south on 7th Street, turning east on 5th Avenue, as Lt. Roth will be driven past Council Bluffs Police Headquarters for one final time. Vehicles will then head north on Main Street to Kanesville Blvd. The procession will then travel east on Kanesville Blvd, with a final destination of the cemetery, on Jennings Avenue.

Due to the anticipated number of vehicles in the procession to the cemetery, there are expected to be some delays to local traffic flow in the listed areas from approximately 11:30am – 12:30pm. For those who are unable to attend, but would like to leave a message or to learn more about Lt. Roth’s service please go to the Hoy‐Kilnoski webpage at: http://www.hoyfuneral.com/obituaries/Benjamin‐Roth‐2/