A suspect in the attempted robbery of a bank in Creston was apprehended Thursday afternoon, without incident. Creston Police were called to the Iowa State Savings Bank branch at 504 W. Taylor Street, at around 1:25-p.m., Thursday, after a man came through the drive-thru and allegedly told a teller ““This is a robbery.” The suspect also displayed a weapon. A description of the vehicle and suspect was given to area law enforcement.

Ricky Schnackel

At 2:46-p.m., law enforcement observed the suspect vehicle at the intersection of REA Road and Jaguar Avenue. The suspect. 58-year old  Ricky Ryan Schnackel, of Lorimor, was arrested for 1st Degree Robbery, and was being held in the Union County Jail on $25,000 bond.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A 71-year-old Nebraska man was rescued Thursday night, a day after falling from a Missouri River bridge connecting Nebraska and Iowa. Dennis Konvalin told authorities he dropped his camera while taking pictures Wednesday from the Mormon Bridge, which carries Interstate 680 traffic over the river on the north end of Omaha.

He reported that he fell into the river when he tried to recover his camera. Konvalin managed to reach a sandbar near the Iowa side but could go no further because he’d injured his back. Authorities say some anglers heard Konvalin’s cries for help at around 8-p.m. Thursday, and called police. Deputies with the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol Troopers, Council Bluffs Fire Department, and Omaha Police Helicopter “Able 1,” responded to the scene.

After his rescue Konvalin was taken to Creighton Hospital in Omaha, for evaluation and treatment.

Red Oak Police arrested two men on separate drug- and theft-related charges, Thursday. 38-year old Michael Todd Brace, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 9:40-p.m. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He received a citation, and was subsequently released from custody. And, at around the same time, 19-year old Keegan W. Williams, of Creston, was arrested in Red Oak on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree. Williams was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 bond.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — The president of the board that governs Iowa’s three public universities says he’s backing a tuition hike that’s been criticized by Gov. Terry Branstad. Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter said Thursday that the $300 increase for undergraduate students is necessary to maintain quality.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Cedar Rapids woman has pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud an elderly Illinois couple out of thousands of dollars. Tea Ware pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of mail fraud and one count of using a fictitious name. Ware admitted she would call and falsely tell an elderly woman that she had won a lottery or sweepstakes, but could only claim the winnings if she paid a fee.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The city of Des Moines and the Animal Rescue League are re-evaluating their longstanding partnership after concerns about the agency’s euthanasia rates and transparency. The Des Moines Register reports that the city delayed a $2.2 million contract with the agency last month after animal supporters questioned the agency’s kill rate and cooperation with residents. But despite the city’s reservations, it’s expected to approve the agency’s three-year contract Monday night.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Work has begun in Iowa on an oil pipeline despite repeated attempts by landowners and environmental groups to stop it. The Iowa Utilities Board signed a final order Wednesday allowing construction on the $3.8 billion, 1,150-mile pipeline. And Lisa Dillinger, a spokeswoman for Texas-based Dakota Access, which is building the pipeline, confirmed Thursday that work is underway.