The Creston Police Department reports two arrests took place, Sunday. 42-year old Kevin Cavin, of Creston, was arrested at around 3:20-a.m. for OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond. And, 32-year old Ryan Weis, of Creston, was arrested at around 11:30-a.m. Sunday for Driving While Revoked. He was later released on a $1,000 bond.

And, 34-year old Amber Smith, of Creston, was cited Saturday evening for allowing an animal to run at large. She was released on the citation.

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Radio Iowa) — Today (Monday) is the first day “early” voting is allowed in Iowa for the November election. Iowa Democrats are holding “First Voter Rallies” in a dozen counties. Troy Price, the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party, will be speaking at events in Indianola, Ottumwa and Burlington. Price previewed his message to Democrats on Saturday during a party fundraiser in Des Moines. “It’s so important for each and every one of us to step up and leave nothing on the field thisNovember,” Price says.

Fred Hubbell, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, delivered a similar message to the 11-hundred Democrats who attended Saturday’s event in Des Moines. “We need you on the front lines. We need you knocking doors. We need you to spread the word and we need your vote,” Hubbell said.

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, a Democrat, says the stakes are clear. Democrats have lost the last two gubernatorial elections. There’s just one Democrat left in Iowa’s congressional delegation and Donald Trump easily won the state in 2016. “The trend line is clear. We’ve got to change that. We have the opportunity to do it, but the question is: ‘Will we?'”

The Iowa Republican Party has no special events planned today (Monday) to mark the kick-off of early voting.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The remains of a Nebraska sailor who died at Pearl Harbor and a Nebraska soldier killed in during a World War II battle in Germany have been identified and are being returned for final burial.
Pentagon officials say 19-year-old Bernard Doyle died Dec. 7, 1941, aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma when the Japanese attacked. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Doyle joined the Navy in 1940, soon after graduating from high school in Red Cloud. His remains will be buried Saturday in Lake City, Iowa, where one of his sisters moved after the war.

The officials say Melvin Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Army a few months after the Pearl Harbor debacle. He and another soldier died Nov. 25, 1944, when a German artillery shell struck their tank destroyer. Anderson’s remains will be buried Friday at Omaha National Cemetery.

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Sherry Toelle of Atlantic was awarded the title of “2018 Outstanding County Chair” during a Third District Hall of Fame Dinner in Des Moines on Friday, October 5th. The award was presented by the Third District Democratic Party Central Committee. Toelle was cited for the local party’s community outreach–food drives, school supplies drive, and clothing drives–as well as her commitment to the Cass County Democrats.

Cass Co. Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle

Upon accepting the award, Toelle said, “Thank you all for the honor. While there is no “I” in “team”, there is an “I” in “family” and we are a family who work together toward a common goal–electing Democrats to office and serving the public. So many people say we are bleeding heart liberals but we don’t offer a hand out; we offer a hand up!” She also stated that her motto, since becoming County Chair in mid-July, 2008, has been “we may be small, but we are mighty!” That motto has been repeated often by the party’s accomplishments within Cass County as well as within the Democratic Party. “I have a strong core group of volunteers and party activists that I rely on throughout the year so I want to share this award with them,” she concluded.

There are sixteen counties in the Third Congressional District which ranges from Council Bluffs to Des Moines.

DONNELLSON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two people died after a head-on collision in southeast Iowa. The crash occurred about 11:50 p.m. Saturday on Iowa Highway 2 between Donnellson and Fort Madison. The Iowa State Patrol says a westbound sport utility vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming car. Both drivers were fatally injured. The patrol identified the car driver as 47-year-old Vincent Seaver, of Hamilton, Illinois. The SUV driver’s name hasn’t been released.

(Radio Iowa) — Harvest season will kick into high gear once Iowa gets an extended period of dry weather and that means large farm machinery will be traveling the state’s roadways. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Vince Kurtz is calling on motorists to be patient and prepared. “Even though you may end up following a tractor for several miles at 35 miles an hour, in the grand scheme of things, it’s really only going to cost you a couple minutes of your time,” Kurtz says. “As opposed to the danger that you could be putting yourself and your family in by making a poor pass or by going too fast, not paying attention, and possibly rear-end that implement coming up over the top of a hill.”

Farmers can help reduce the chances of a crash by properly marking their machinery. “That all begins with a SMV (slow moving vehicle) triangle at the back of every vehicle you’re pulling,” Kurtz says. “So, if you’re pulling a wagon, you have to have that SMV triangle on the back of that wagon and visible. If you’re pulling another piece of equipment, make sure you have it at the back of that train.”

Farmers working after dark should also have a red light at the rear of the vehicle and flashing amber lights. Kurtz says he’s been called to three or four accidents involving farm equipment within the last month.

(Radio Iowa) — Republican Congressman David Young and his Democratic challenger, Cindy Axne, both say they favor hiring more agents and using drones to patrol some areas. But the two quarreled about another immigration-related issue last (Sunday) night during a debate broadcast on K-M-A Radio.
“If we lose this seat and Nancy Pelosi becomes speaker, their agenda is basically to have a borderless society and to get rid of ICE.”

Young is referring to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Axne responded. “I have never once said that I would abolish ICE,” Axne said. “…I don’t think scare tactics are an appropriate way to address these issues.” This summer, a group of House Democrats introduced a bill to abolish the agency and appoint a commission to examine how asylum seekers are handled at the southern border. During last (Sunday) night’s debate, Young, Axne and Libertarian Party candidate Bryan Jack Holder all expressed opposition to the policy of separating children from parents crossing the border and seeking asylum in the United States.

The U.S. health care system was also an issue of pointed discussion during last (Sunday) night’s debate. Holder revealed he’s been uninsured for several years because he has a pre-existing condition. “When the Democrats were in charge of congress, they could have put through single payer, but they didn’t have the political courage to do that,” Holder said. “instead, they threw us to the wolves, to the predatory health insurance companies.”

Young and Axne quarrelled over Young’s record on federal policy toward Americans with pre-existing conditions. The candidates also used some of their air time last (Sunday) night to introduce themselves to voters. Holder, the Libertarian, touted what he calls the “Iowa Compromise.” It would double the size of the U.S. House of Representatives from 435 to 870 members, so there would be smaller districts.

The National Weather Service has expanded a FLOOD WATCH which is in effect from 7-a.m. today (Monday) through 7-a.m. Wednesday, for the entire KJAN listening area.

* Periods with heavy rainfall are forecast through the period. Expect an area with heavy rain beginning this morning with additional bouts tonight and again Tuesday and Tuesday night. Total accumulations after multiple days of rain may reach as high as three to six inches.

* Saturated soils in addition to expected heavy rainfall will lead to significant runoff into area streams and may result in extensive overland flooding and ponding water. Localized flash flooding may also occur. In addition, widespread river flooding may occur across the northern half of Iowa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.