The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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A man from Pottawattamie County was arrested a little after 2-a.m. today (Monday), after Omaha Police pursued a stolen 1997 Honda Civic bearing Nebraska license plates VUJ410 to the state line on I-480. Council Bluffs Police got behind the vehicle at S35th and 9th Ave. Officers initiated a pursuit on the vehicle after it failed to stop. The pursuit was low speed reaching about 40 mph through the city. Officers successfully deployed stop sticks deflating the vehicle’s tires.

Lindeman, Jr.

The vehicle crashed into the median at West Broadway and 36th Street where the driver was taken into custody with the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol. The driver was identified as 23 year old John Lindeman Jr of Council Bluffs. He was arrested on several charges including Theft 2nd degree and Eluding.

MONDAMIN, Iowa (AP) — Chemicals leaking from a semitrailer forced authorities to close a portion of Interstate 29 in western Iowa. The Iowa Public Safety Department says a motorist noticed the leak and flagged down the semi around 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Harrison County. The leaking liquids were determined to be hazardous, so northbound and southbound lanes were closed and traffic diverted around the closed area. Hazmat teams were called in. The liquids were later identified as hydrogen peroxide and other chemicals.

A dispatcher says the lanes were reopened around 11 p.m.

Sheriff’s officials in Taylor County report a man was arrested Sunday on numerous charges. 31-year old Eduardo Cantu-Diaz, of Lenox, was arrested in the 300 block of North Pine Street in Lenox. He was charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault, Obstruction of Emergency Communications, Disorderly Conduct, and Interference with Official Acts and is being held at the Taylor County Jail pending an appearance with the magistrate. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Taylor County EMS and Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

The Atlantic Community School Nutrition Department and Farm to School team are working hard to bring healthy, fresh, local food to school lunch. Your help is needed, by visiting a local farm and join as a together as a community to pick locally grown sweet corn for school lunches. Who can participate? Everyone in the community is welcome! Congregations, sports teams, FFA and 4H groups, families, friends—all are welcome.  The event takes place Saturday July 21st (Rain Date Sunday July 22nd). 30 volunteer pickers and 25 processors are needed.

You will gather at the Schuler Elementary School at 7-a.m., to be transported by bus to and from the farm. The first shift is from 9-a.m. until Noon, and the second shift is from Noon until 3-p.m.  Processors will cut, bag, and prepare the corn for students to eat. That group of volunteers will be at Schuler Elementary. Sack lunch and drinks will be provided to all volunteers!

A waiver will be required to be signed by all volunteers. Children under age 18 will need a parent/guardian signature. Waivers can be picked up on the morning of July 21st at Schuler, or requested from DeeAnn Schreiner prior to the event. Suggested clothing: lightweight long-sleeve shirt, long pants & shoes that can get dirty. To sign-up, or for more information, call 243-5369 or email DeeAnn at dschreiner@atlanticiaschools.org

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say bullet fragments struck two people after a handgun went off in one of a man’s pockets at the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines. Deputies were dispatched to the scene around 3 p.m. Sunday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the 27-year-old man was pulling something from the pocket when the gun fired.

The bullet bounced off the floor and fragmented. One fragment struck a 62-year-old woman in a leg and another hit a 9-year-old girl in a leg. Both people were hospitalized. The Sheriff’s Office hasn’t released the names of those involved. No arrest or citations have been reported.

The American Red Cross is now facing an emergency blood shortage following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood donations, with hundreds fewer blood drives than a typical week and a resulting decline in donations. Right now, blood is being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. All eligible donors are urgently needed to give now to help replenish the blood supply – especially type O – Type O is the most in-demand blood type and often the first be depleted from hospital shelves during a shortage. Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine the blood type of patients in the most serious situations. Type O positive is the most common blood type and can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.

More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other community groups last week than during a typical week as individuals across the country celebrated the holiday and enjoyed summer activities. This could equate to as many as 15,000 fewer donations than needed, causing donations to now be distributed to hospitals faster than they come in. Facing a decline of about 80,000 new Red Cross blood donors each year for the past several years, the Red Cross launched the Missing Types campaign in June to encourage new donors, and those who have not given recently, to donate blood. While the campaign has already inspired thousands of new donors to give, the Red Cross is now calling on all eligible blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve as soon as possible to overcome the emergency blood shortage. Through the Missing Types campaign, which runs throughout the summer, the letters A, B and O – letters used to identify blood types – disappeared from corporate logos, celebrity social media accounts and favorite websites to illustrate the critical role every blood donor plays in ensuring blood is never missing from hospital shelves.

To schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross has added about 6,500 additional appointment slots at donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to accommodate more donors. Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 9-31st:

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Loess Hills Blood Donation Center, 705 N. 16th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Adair County –  Orient, 7/10/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Methodist Church, 124 South Maple Street

Audubon County –  Exira, 7/23/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Exira Recreational Center, 106 N Jefferson

Carroll County – Dedham, 7/11/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 302 Main Street; Manning – 7/27/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 203 Sue Street.

Cass County – Atlantic, 7/19/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Atlantic YMCA, 1100 Maple Street; Griswold – 7/19/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Central Church of Christ, 51 Harrison

Harrison County –  Logan, 7/31/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Center, 108 West 4th Street; Missouri Valley – 7/19/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Rand Community/Senior Center, 100 S. 4th St.

Mills County – Glenwood, 7/13/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Glenwood High School, 504 East Sharp Street

Montgomery County – Red Oak, 7/16/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1101 East Summit; Villisca – 7/18/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Center, 201 S. 3rd Ave

Page County –  Clarinda, 7/18/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Regional Health Center, 220 Essie Davison Drive, & 7/27/2018: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Clarinda Academy, 1820 North 16th Street.

Pottawattamie County –  Avoca, 7/14/2018: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., American Legion, 309 1/2 Elm; Council Bluffs – 7/13/2018: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Community Hall, 205 S. Main St., 7/14/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mid-America Center, One Arena Way, 7/15/2018: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Broadway United Methodist, 11 South 1st Street, 7/15/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Mid-America Center, One Arena Way, 7/28/2018: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Council Bluffs, 7 S 4th St.; Crescent – 7/14/2018: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fire Station, 102 West Florence

Ringgold County –  Mount Ayr, 7/10/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., First Christian Church, 201 W Monroe

Shelby County –  Earling, 7/30/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hall, 118 Main Street; Elk Horn – 7/10/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Elk Horn Lutheran Church, 4313 Main Street; Harlan – 7/19/2018: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Conductix, 1417 Industrial Parkway, & 7/24/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview; Westphalia –  7/18/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren St..

Taylor County –  Bedford, 7/27/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, 301 Main St; Lenox –  7/31/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Community Center, 210 E. Dallas St.

Union County – Afton, 7/17/2018: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., East Union High School, 1916 High School Drive; Creston – 7/11/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Creston High School, 601 W. Townline.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest at around 1:11-a.m. today (Monday), of Daryl Rodney Newbury, II, of Carthage, Tx. Newbury was taken into custody in Corning for Public Intoxication. Early Sunday morning, three people were arrested in Corning following an assault and fight in progress. Angela Goodvin, of Corning, was arrested at around 12:30-a.m. for an assault involving a baseball bat at 808 7th Street. Goodvin was charged with Domestic Abuse. At around 12:52-a.m., Donald Hannover was arrested at Lake Icaria, following an investigation into a fight in progress. Hannover was charged with Disorderly COnduct and Public Intoxication. And, at around 3:50-p.m., 54-year old Gary Glenn Snyder, of Corning, was arrested following a traffic stop at Highway 148 and 183rd Street. Snyder was taken into custody for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former longtime Iowa Gov. Robert D. Ray, who helped thousands of Vietnam War refugees relocate to the state and defined Iowa’s Republican politics for years, has died. He was 89. Ray’s former chief of staff David Oman said Ray died Sunday at a nursing home. He said Ray battled Parkinson’s disease for several years. Ray was elected governor in 1968. He never faced a serious election challenge during his 14 years as governor.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa agency wants to use inmates to build homes for low-income individuals, but the idea is on hold without more support from state lawmakers. The Iowa Department of Corrections said the program, which was quietly considered but ultimately rejected during the last legislative session, would give inmates work training experience. The agency believes it could help alleviate Iowa’s shortage of skilled workers while addressing a lack of affordable housing in the state.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Dubuque will begin sharing its traffic camera video with a California technology company in hopes of developing methods to decrease dangers and improve traffic flow. The Telegraph Herald reports that Dubuque City Council members have approved a license agreement with NVIDIA Corp. The city will provide its traffic camera and video footage to the technology firm. City documents show the arrangement will last for at least three years

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — An Iowa man faces charges in Nebraska and Iowa after officials say he led officers on a high-speed chase and rammed two law enforcement vehicles. The Nebraska State Patrol says the incident happened Friday evening when a trooper tried to stop a pickup truck being pursued by South Sioux City police. Officials say the truck rammed the trooper’s car before crossing into Iowa. It latter again rammed the trooper’s car and a sheriff’s SUV before the driver was arrested.

A man from South Dakota was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Omaha, following a crash on Interstate 29 in Harrison County, Sunday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened on I-29 southbound near mile marker 92, at around 3:30-p.m.

A 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by 49-year old Walter Jessup, of Bresford, SD, was traveling in the left lane, when a 2013 Toyota Prius in the right lane front of him, slowed and began to enter the left lane, due to traffic that was backed up ahead.

The cycle struck the Toyota in the rear, driver’s side fender. After the collision, the motorcycle came to rest in the median after flipping end-over-end. The Prius came to rest on the west shoulder of I-29 southbound. Jessup was transported by LifeNet to Bergan Mercy Hospital, in Omaha. The driver of the Toyota, 61-year old Doyle Crume, of Webster, SD, was not injured.