Des Moines , IA — Marco Battaglia has declared his candidacy for US House Iowa District 3. Battaglia was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and he currently resides with his family on the South Side of Des Moines. He experienced the last 5 years from the front lines working with incarcerated Iowans and taking them in and out of hospitals for medical appointments. Prior to this Battaglia had over a decade of experience working to keep Iowans safe from financial crimes.

Battaglia, who will run as a Libertarian, will focus on taking back the “people’s house” for the citizenry. “We should elect our representatives to be Iowa first, and more specifically in this case, district 3 first,” Battaglia said during his campaign announcement in Des Moines. His platform includes standing for the inherent liberties and concerns of the people of district 3, promoting agricultural and medical freedom, and addressing inflation head on by “leading on sound money and sound economic reasoning”. Battaglia firmly believes that current Representative Thomas Massie “needs more allies in congress that support voluntary exchanges, based in honesty and transparency, that invite reciprocity and trust.”  Battaglia often invokes the memory of former Iowa Governor and Senator, Harold Hughes, whom Battaglia calls, “one of the true pioneers in the field of alcohol and other drug abuse.”

Battaglia intends to highlight the people of district 3. Next week Battaglia will be touring Greene and Guthrie counties followed by a public event, Thursday June 20 2024 in Dallas County at 6:30 pm at The Handlebar. 1607 Sugar Grove Ave, Dallas Center, IA 50063. Battaglia encourages press and public to attend, to bring any concerns that they want to voice, and for anyone interested in getting involved locally to show up.

Battaglia will engage with constituents through public events, social media interactions, and grassroots action. Battaglia has pledged to only accept donations from individual Iowans. Battaglia’s announcement comes on the heels of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Engineer, Charles Aldrich’s, announcement to run for US House for Iowa’s 4th district and  U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current Lone Tree Iowa City Council member,  Nicholas Gluba’s, announcement to run for US House for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30-a.m. Tuesday, June 18th,in their Red Oak Courthouse Board Room. During their session, the Board will hear an update with regard to county communications infrastructure, from Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman.

They are also expected to discuss and act on, a request for the use of the courthouse lawn on July 11th, for the annual Bible reading on that date, from 8-a.m. until 8-p.m. (rain date: 7-12-24). And, they’ll act on approving a Rural Transit System Joint Participation Agreement with SWIPCO, among other matters.

The meeting will take place in-person, electronically via Zoom, and through the telephone. Details below:

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(Creston, Iowa) – A woman from Madison County did not report any injuries following an accident Saturday night, in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, 63-year-old Kimberly Dawn Mathes, of Winterset, was driving a 2005 Chevy trailblazer SUV westbound on Highway 34 at around 9:40-p.m., when she failed to make a turn onto Laurel Street.

The SUV went over a curb at the intersection and struck a traffic signal pole. The impact caused the right front wheel and part of the vehicle’s suspension to be torn-off. The SUV’s grill and other parts of the vehicle were found as far as 10-yards away, according to the police report.

Mathes was found in her vehicle, with the engine still running, when police arrived. She told authorities that due to heavy rain she couldn’t see the curve in the road ahead, which caused her to lose control. The Police report said due to the widely scattered debris from the SUV, Mathes was allegedly traveling faster than the posted 35-mile per hour speed limit. She was not cited, though.

The Officer’s report stated she should re-examined for her vision, because the four-lane roadway was well lit, even in the heavy rain.

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports five recent arrests:

At around 9:20-a.m. Friday, June 14th, Officers arrested 33-year-old Elisa Renae Savala, of Creston. She was taekn into custody on a Union County Warrant for Violation of No Contact/Protection Order. Savala was held in the Union County Jail until seen by the magistrate.  Friday evening, Creston Police arrested 21-year-old Calvin Cerda, of Lenox, for Driving while Revoked. Cerda was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.

At around 1:45-a.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 46-year-old Brandie Sue Whitney, of Creston, on a Union County Warrant for Possession of a Firearm or Offensive Weapon by Felon. Whitney was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on $5,000 cash or surety bond.

Early Sunday morning, 38-year-old Jose Raul Flores, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st Offense. Flores was later released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond. And, at around 3-a.m. Sunday, 50-year-old Charles Herbert Abell, of Macksburg, was arrested in Creston for Driving while Suspended. Abell was cited and released from the scene on Promise to Appear.

Montgomery county law enforcement reports a Red Oak woman was arrested Sunday on a drug offense.  During a traffic stop just before midnight Sunday, June 16 in the 1900 block of Broadway Street in Red Oak, 31-year old Aundrea Theresa Clay of Red Oak was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, 3rd offense.  Clay was taken to the Montgomery County jail and held on $5,000 bond.  Red Oak police and the Montgomery County K-9 assisted.