BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A temporary flood barrier at Burlington has failed along the swollen Mississippi River, sending floodwaters rushing into the city’s downtown. The National Weather Service says Burlington officials have confirmed that a large, sand-filled barrier failed Saturday afternoon, forcing some businesses in the downtown area to evacuate.

The weather service had issued a flash flood warning for the area through late Saturday night, saying a four- to six-block area of downtown Burlington is being affected. Authorities urged people in the area to seek higher ground and avoid driving or walking through flooded areas.

The barrier breach is reminiscent of a similar breach April 30 at Davenport, about 75 miles upstream on the Mississippi River. That breach also sent floodwater rushing over several blocks of downtown Davenport.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are warning people to stay out of the state’s swollen streams. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says water levels in rivers and streams across the state are high because of recent heavy rains. That causes fast currents, dangerous debris and bacteria in the water caused by runoff.

The department says more than 70 wastewater discharges into streams and rivers were reported over Memorial Day weekend.

The department asked Iowa residents to avoid streams until the water recedes

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Iowa say one person drowned at Terry Trueblood Recreation Center in Iowa City and a would-be-rescuer was taken to a hospital.

Television station KCRG reports that the incident happened Friday afternoon when a bystander reported that a swimmer disappeared under the water around 3:45 p.m. Another person who tried to rescue the swimmer was taken to the hospital. That person’s name and medical condition have not been released.

Searchers with law enforcement and the Johnson County Metro Dive Team found a body about an hour after the incident was reported. The person’s name has not been released.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday afternoon, said a man in a surveillance video, and the vehicle photographed in an alleged attempted Fremont County abduction case, has been located and has been cleared as a suspect in the case.

Authorities say the man was interviewed by law enforcement and with the aid of a personal tracking app, he was able to give detailed location information to eliminate himself as a suspect or involved party. The investigation is still ongoing at this time and anyone with information is asked to contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 712-374-2424.

In their original report, authorities said the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and the Tabor Police Department were looking for a male in connection with a possible attempted child abduction in Tabor. They reported that, at around 7:40-p.m., Friday,  deputies were contacted by several juveniles about a suspicious white male that had approached them near the Tabor Library.

Witnesses advised the male approached one of the juveniles, advised that he knew their father and he was supposed to drive the juvenile home.  The juveniles fled the area and contacted law enforcement. Deputies were looking for the White Ford Dually pickup with a faded logo and the letters CBS on the driver’s door.  The vehicle was missing the front bumper. The male was described as being heavy-set, in his 40’s or 50’s with a beard and short cropped brown or gray hair.

The vehicle was also seen in the area of both the parks in Tabor and Sidney.

In an update to our earlier reports, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday, said with regard to possible attempted child abduction in Tabor, the man in question has been identified. The case is under investigation and no other information is available at this time. Earlier, authorities said Fremont County Deputies and the Tabor Police Department were looking for a male in connection with a possible attempted child abduction in Tabor.

At around 7:40-p.m., Friday,  deputies were contacted by several juveniles about a suspicious white male that had approached them near the Tabor Library. Witnesses advised the male approached one of the juveniles, advised that he knew their father and he was supposed to drive the juvenile home.  The juveniles fled the area and contacted law enforcement. Deputies were looking for the White Ford Dually pickup with a faded logo and the letters CBS on the driver’s door.  The vehicle was missing the front bumper. The male was described as being heavy-set, in his 40’s or 50’s with a beard and short cropped brown or gray hair.

The vehicle was also seen in the area of both the parks in Tabor and Sidney.

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The Atlantic Police Department, Friday, said that there have been reports made of local individuals receiving a call indicating that their mother is in the Cass County Jail. It is reported that the call comes in a form similar to a collect (Reverse charges) call. The person on the phone will then ask you for a credit card number, and when you hang up the phone it’s reported that you will receive a text message saying that your credit card has been charged “X” amount of minutes by the Cass County Jail for the phone call.

It is also being reported that the number that appears on the caller ID is a local Atlantic number. Residents are warned that this is a scam and to not give out your credit card information. If you have any questions whether or not you have a relative in the Cass County Jail you can call them directly at (712) 243-6960.

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Immediate help is available to Iowans residing in the most impacted counties affected by the 2019 floods. The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is responding to the needs of five counties by implementing Project Recovery Iowa, a free and confidential crisis counseling program funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Project Recovery Iowa utilizes trained crisis counselors who are able to provide immediate outreach services to those residing in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona and Woodbury counties.

Department of Human Services Director, Jerry Foxhoven said, “People experience a wide range of emotional reactions following a disaster. These are normal feelings during such devastation, which may last months. Help is available for Iowans who are coping with the stress of the aftermath.”

Project Recovery Iowa can assist Iowans who are struggling to remain resilient in the face of recovery by providing individual and group crisis counseling in non-traditional settings such as a home, school or place of business. Educational services and referrals to community, state and federal programs are also provided.

To access Project Recovery Iowa call the Iowa Concern Hotline 1-800-447-1985.

Deputies with the Fremont County K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop at around 1-a.m. today (Saturday), on a white 2008 Chevy Impala. The vehicle was pulled over near the intersection of 250th Street and Hwy 275, for traveling 105 mph in a 55 mph zone.

The driver, 28-year old Adam Timmerman, of Hamburg, was arrested for speeding and Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense.

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