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DCI assisting w/Monroe County death investigation

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July 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

July 4, 2022

LOVILIA, IOWA – On Sunday, July 3rd, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received specific information regarding an alleged homicide that had taken place days prior in Lovilia. Information indicated a rural location in Monroe County where a body was believed to be located. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa DNR responded to the area described and discovered a deceased female.

The Iowa DCI was requested to assist and an investigation into the woman’s death ensued. Deputies and Special Agents were unsuccessful in making contact with the deceased woman’s husband. Their residence, located at 202 East Street in Lovilia, was secured and the Iowa State Patrol Crisis Negotiation Team and Area A Tactical Team were called to assist. Negotiators attempted for several hours to de-escalate the situation involving a male subject inside the residence, but were unsuccessful. The male subject died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The investigation is ongoing and autopsies will be conducted by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner.

Agencies involved are the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa DNR, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DCI and
the Ankeny Police Department. There will be no more information released at this time.

DCI and Coralville Police Department Investigate Gunshot Death of Three-Year-Old Child

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July 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE) CORALVILLE, Iowa – On the evening of Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 6:56 p.m., at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, three-year-old boy Damaria Sanders of Coralville died from apparent gunshot related injuries suffered earlier that same day inside his residence located within the 900-block of Boston Way in Coralville. An autopsy will be conducted in the coming days.

July 3, 2022 – (Previous report)

CORALVILLE, Iowa – At approximately 12:19 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022, the Coralville Police Department was dispatched to an apartment within the Boston Way Apartment Complex in Coralville for reported gunshot injuries sustained by a three-year-old child. Upon emergency personnel arriving on scene, the child was transported via ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where the child remains in critical condition.

The circumstances leading up to and immediately following the incident in question are being investigated by the Coralville Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Adair County Sheriff’s report: 3 arrests

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July 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports three arrests took place June 24th through the 26th. On the 24th, Adair Police arrested 37-year-old Luke Daniel Hommes, of Adair, for OWI/1st offense, after he was caught speeding 68 mph in a 35  mph zone in Adair. His BAC registered .182%. Hommes was also cited for No valid driver’s license. He was released later that same day on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

On June 25th, an Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested 21-year-old Jeffrey Dale Dillenburg, Jr., of Creston. He was arrested in the Kum-and-Go parking lot in Adair, after a records check indicated he was wanted on a Dallas County warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dillenburg was also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense – Methamphetamine. He was released that same day on a $2,000 c/s bond.

And, on June 26th, 24-year-old Markese Latrell Davis, of Omaha, NE., was arrested on I-80 westbound at mile marker 88, in Adair County. A State Trooper pulled Davis over for speeding, and upon further investigation, detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A pat down search of his person resulted in the recovery of a baggie containing a green, leafy substance. He was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 1st offense, and cited for speeding. Davis was release on a $1,000 c/s bond later that same day.

Shelby County Board of Supervisor’s agenda for 7/5/22

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July 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will gather at 9-a.m. Tuesday (July 5) for their regular weekly meeting. Here’s what’s on their agenda:

  1. Call to order
  1. Conflict of Interest with the Agenda
  1. Approval of Agenda-Action Item
  1. Claims of June 30thth, 2022 Action Item
  1. Approve Minutes of June 21st Action Item
  1. Supervisor Committee Reports Action Item
  1. Consider Appointment of Ben Wegner as a Deputy Sheriff-Action Item
  1. Todd Valline Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry report to Supervisors.
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    Resolution Setting the hearing date for 2023 budget amendment – Action item 

  3. Disposal of County Cars – Action Item
  4. Secondary Roads Report – Action item
  5. EMA Report/workshop – Action item
  6. Walk through of County Buildings
  7. Adjourn.

Montgomery County Supervisors set to meet Tuesday morning

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July 4th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 5th, beginning at 8:30-a.m. The session takes place in their Courthouse Board Room, in Red Oak. Here’s a look at their agenda:

1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call of members
4. Approval of Agenda – Order at discretion of Chairman
5. Read minutes as presented. Chairman to call for any additions/corrections to said minutes
6. Board chairman will ask the audience for any comments, limited to two minutes per person.
7. Supervisors: Weekly committee/assignment updates
8. Secondary Roads Update
9. New Business
a. Approve Red Oak Library Contract for Services for FY 22-23 in the amount of $17,820
b. Montgomery County Public Health to assume duties of General Assistance
position. Discussion and action as necessary.
c. Wind Turbines ordinance discussion and action as necessary
d. Nishna Productions contract discussion and action as necessary
e. Urban Renewal Areas discussion with Red Oak City Administrator, Brad Wright
f. Approve Liquor License Renewal for Red Oak Country Club
10. Discuss and start agenda items for next meeting
11. Announcements – The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
12. Adjournment

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5 arrested on drug charges in Montgomery County

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July 3rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County made five, drug-related arrests on Friday and Saturday. At around 7:45-p.m. Friday, Deputies arrested 29-year-old Aundrea Theresa Clay, of Red Oak, for: Possession of Marijuana/1st offense; Poss. of Methamphetamine/1st offense; and on a Page County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Possession of Marijuana charge. During the same incident, 31-year-old Matthew Allen Cox, of Omaha, was arrested on Page County warrants for OWI/1st offense and Poss. of Meth/1st offense. Both suspects were being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 bond, each.

And, at around 10:19-p.m. Saturday, Deputies in Montgomery County conducted a traffic stop at 110th and G Avenue. Upon investigation, three people were taken into custody: 29-year-old Jame Michael Cruz, of Tabor, was arrested for: Possession of Meth/2nd offense; Poss. of Marijuana/2nd offense; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; 25-year-old Tucker Evan Webster, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Poss. of Meth/1st offense, and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. 19-year-old Savanna Ann Schenck, of Shenandoah, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Red Oak Police assisted Sheriff’s Deputies in both incidents.

Traffic stop leads to damaged patrol car & an OWI arrest

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July 3rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Fremont County, Iowa) – A traffic stop Saturday on Interstate 29 northbound near Percival, resulted in an arrest, after the driver of the vehicle stopped on the traveled portion of the road, and then backed his vehicle-up, striking a parked Fremont County Sheriff’s Department patrol car. Neither the deputy nor the driver sustained injury.

The Sheriff’s Office said on social media, that deputies we’re called to Interstate 29 for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle, near the 17 mile marker on I-29.

Fremont County S/O photo

The driver was arrested by the Iowa State Patrol for Operating While Intoxicated. Both vehicles sustained damage. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating. The name of the suspect driver was not immediately released.

Motorcycle accident w/critical injuries in Red Oak, Friday night

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July 2nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – The operator of a motorcycle was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Nebraska, following an accident Friday night, in Red Oak.

According to Red Oak Police Department, the accident happened at the intersection of North 5th and East Elm streets around 10-p.m.  Authorities say 30-year-old Nathan Allen Aldrich, of Red Oak, was driving a friend’s 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on North 5th Street when he lost control of the bike.

The machine skidded on its right side until it gouged into the road and flipped to its left side. Aldrich was ejected. He and the cycle came to rest under a parked 2008 Dodge minivan registered to John Marsh. Aldrich was transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital and later taken by LifeNet 1-1 to the UNMC in Omaha, where he was reported to be in critical condition as of the last report.

Police said speed and alcohol were believed to be contributing factors to the wreck, which remains under investigation. Authorities said also, motorcycle was being operated in a reckless, erratic or careless, negligent manner, sustained $10,000 damage. Damage to the van was estimated at $2,000.

Hy-Vee brand potato salad pulled from the shelves

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July 2nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with Hy-Vee announced on Friday, their immediate, voluntary withdrawal of all potato salad varieties from their stores. They made the announcement based on a presumptive positive microbial test result. Although they don’t expect final test results for roughly 7-10 days, the withdrawal was announced out of an abundance of caution for the upcoming holiday weekend.

The voluntary withdrawal includes all varieties and all sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and/or deli service cases in all Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore and Dollar Fresh Market locations – as we well as Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores – across the company’s eight-state region of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The expiration dates are between July 31, 2022, and Aug. 4, 2022. 

The list below outlines the products that have been withdrawn. No other Hy-Vee or Mealtime branded salads are impacted. To date, there have been no reports of illness or complaints involving the products addressed in this withdrawal.

• HY-VEE OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE COUNTRY STYLE POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE DIJON MUSTARD POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE GREEN ONION & EGG POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE CHIPOTLE RANCH POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE DICED RED SKIN POTATO SALAD
• HY-VEE LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD
• MEALTIME OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
• MEALTIME COUNTRY STYLE POTATO SALAD
• MEALTIME DIJON MUSTARD POTATO SALAD

Customers who have purchased any of these products are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their local Hy-Vee for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care at customercare@hy-vee.com.

1 from NE is dead, another hurt in Mills County crash

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July 2nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Pacific Junction, Iowa) – A single-vehicle accident last Friday night or early Saturday morning southeast of Pacific Junction resulted in the death of the driver and injuries to his passenger. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2002 BMW 325 driven by 28-year-old Dane W. Carlson, of Plattsmouth, NE, was traveling east on 221st Street just west of 210th, when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve.

The car continued in a straight line, off the road to the right, and into a ditch, where it rolled several times. The car was observed in the ditch by a passing motorist a little after 6-a.m., Saturday. The Patrol says the accident happened sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Dane Carlson died in the crash. His passenger, 33-year-old Steven S. Elliott, of Plattsmouth, was injured and transported by LifeNet 1-1 to Bergen Mercy Hospital in Nebraska. Both men were wearing their seat belts. The accident remains under investigation. The Mills County Sheriff’s Department and Glenwood Fire Department assisted at the scene.