A Pacific Junction woman was injured during an accident on Friday evening on Interstate 29. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at 5:35 p.m. on I-29 southbound at the 35-mile-marker.

A 2006 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Sharon Kay Stewart of Pacific Junction was southbound on I-29 when she suffered an unknown medical condition, causing the vehicle to enter the median and strike the cable barrier in several spots. The van traveled in the median for approximately 1 mile before coming to rest. A witness removed Stewart from the Vehicle and initiated life saving measures until Glenwood Rescue took over upon arrival. Stewart was then taken by Glenwood Rescue to Mercy Medical Center.

No further details were given at this time.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports that, with assistance from the Page County Sheriff’s Office, they arrested 23-year-old Hunter Gregory, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois on February 17th. Gregory faces charges of Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree and Human Trafficking with Serious Injury. Gregory was transported to the Clarinda Correctional Facility and sentenced by a magistrate to be held on $50,000 cash bond.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office also reports the arrest on February 19th of 75-year-old Charles Wheeler, of Exira for Harassment 2nd. He appeared before the magistrate the following day and was held until posting bond later in the day.

Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue released information on a number of arrests this month.

On February 5th Atlantic Police arrested 30-year-old Michael Riley of Lewis on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on February 5th 27-year-old Esthefany Hayes of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense. She was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 6th Atlantic Police arrested 44-year-old Nathaniel Halterman of Atlantic was arrested for Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury, Harrassment 3rd Degree, and Violation of No Contact Order. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Also on the 6th 42-year-old Michael Messing of Griswold was arrested for Simple Assault. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 8th Atlantic Police arrested 31-year-old Cody Pleis of Atlantic for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

Two arrests occurred on February 9th. 30-year-old Renson Berdon of Atlantic was arrested on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 32-year-old Timothy Brown of Atlantic was arrested for Aggravated Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 11th 35 year old Gleen Raymond of Atlantic was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense, False Information for Citation, Child Endangerment, and two warrants for Failure to Appear. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

On February 14th 26-year-old Weneity Seker of Atlantic was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in to the Cass County Jail and held.

February 15th Atlantic Police arrested 29-year-old Justine Jones of Atlantic on three Cass County Warrants. Jones was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 18th 31-year-old Cody Baker of Atlantic was arrested for Harassment 3rd Degree. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

On February 20th 28-year-old Mixon Founa of Council Bluffs was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

February 23rd Atlantic Police arrested 19-year-old Timothy Chupp of Atlantic for Animal Neglect with Serious Injury or Death. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail. That same day 42-year-old Mitchell Mullins of Atlantic was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. He was booked in and held at the Cass County Jail.

The Cass County Conservation Board (CCCB) will be hosting an “Intro to Turkey Hunting” program, Saturday March 18, 2023 at 10:00am at the Outdoor Classroom shelter, located at 76977 Tucson Rd, Massena, IA. This program will focus on “Becoming a Turkey Hunter”. CCCB employees will talk about scouting, calling, and equipment needed as well as different techniques and equipment used by successful turkey hunters.

This program will be great for someone who wants to start turkey hunting or those with more experience. The CCCB will have examples of calls, decoys, blinds and other tools used in the turkey woods. Once again there will be a drawing for a prize at the end of the event.

So, if you want to hit the Turkey woods this spring but don’t know where to start, or would just like to pick up another technique or tip, come see us at the Outdoor Classroom on March 18, 2023 at 10:00am to learn a few things and get started on your turkey hunting adventure. For questions call CCCB Director Micah Lee at 712-769-2372.

The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest of 47-year-old Brent Michael of Malvern on Thursday on a charge of Criminal Mischief 4th Degree. Michael was booked in to the Mills County Jail and held on $1,000 cash or surety bond.

The Creston Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Brandon Lucas Jones of Creston on Thursday at 1:53 p.m. at 302 N. Pine Street in Creston. Jones was charged with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order. He was booked into the Union County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a judge.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office released information on a couple of recent accidents.

On Thursday at 1:13 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an accident on 305th Trail. A 2001 Jeep Cherokee driven by 43-year-old Tandy Ann Graham of Adair was east bound on 305th Trail from Highway 25 and lost control on the ice covered roadway. The Jeep entered the eastbound ditch and rolled over on the passenger side before coming to rest. Graham was uninjured in the accident and was wearing her seat belt. The Jeep sustained an estimated $4,000 of disabling damage.

On Wednesday at 12:50 p.m. Deputies responded to an accident on Wagon Road. It was determined that a 2011 Honda Odyssey driven by 39-year-old Josie S. Kile of Jonesborough, TN was northbound on Wagon Road. The van was traveling too fast through the curve and lost control on the icy roadway. The van spun around and entered the east ditch and struck a traffic sign and then flipped onto its roof. Kile suffered minor, non-incapacitating injuries and was transported to the hospital by Stuart Rescue. The Honda van was totaled, suffering an estimated $6,500 damage. Damage to a traffic sign owned by Guthrie County Roads Department was estimated at $300.

(Radio Iowa) It’s said a dog can be a man’s best friend, but a dog can also be a family’s worst enemy if they’re adopting an animal and don’t know about its origins and full medical history. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s introducing a bill called the Healthy Dog Importation Act which aims to keep a closer eye on the million-plus dogs that are brought into the U-S every year.

Grassley says this kind of vigilance on biosecurity is important to maintain for Iowa’s livestock producers, and it’s equally important for potential pet owners.

He says more needs to be done at the federal level to shield our country’s residents from an array of infectious diseases that can be transmitted to people by canines.

The C-D-C has released a list of dozens of countries that are considered “high risk” for the importing of dogs.

(Radio Iowa) AARP Iowa state director, Brad Anderson, says the organization is pushing for state lawmakers to enact a cap on insulin costs like the one now in place for federal Medicare users

He says no Iowans should have to worry about how they are going to pay for insulin.

AARP Iowa would like to see a state cap on insulin somewhere between 35 and 100 dollars per month.

He says insulin was created 100 years ago and has gone up about 600 percent in price in the last 20 years.

He says the time has come to get the insulin cap to the finish line.

(Radio Iowa) Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and experts from across the Midwest are gathering in Iowa City tonight for a panel discussion about the war and what may be next for that region — and for the world. Marina Zaloznaya (ZAL-ohz-NY-ah), a sociologist and political science professor at the University of Iowa, says she’s surprised the conflict has lasted this long, and it’s an ill omen that we’re now entering a second year.

Zaloznaya, director of the U-I’s European Studies Group, says there’s “no clear offramp” for Russia, while the Russian people support the war because they don’t know the full story, being cut off from Western media.

Russia has the resources to continue the war for years, while Ukraine is being backed by the United States and numerous other countries, setting up the potential genesis of another much larger war. While the future of the conflict may have a profound impact on millions of people around the world, she says there are also resurrected fears of nuclear escalation.

Various sources show the U-S has spent between 25- and 75-billion dollars on weapons, training and supplies for Ukraine since the war began a year ago. Zaloznaya says Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has shaken Europe to its core and set off a global humanitarian crisis.

Tonight’s panel discussion will include experts from the U-I, the University of Chicago, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It starts at 5:15 at the Iowa Memorial Union on the U-I campus and is free and open to all.