Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County report they have received two separate reports of scams from residents attempting to sell items on Craigslist. The Sheriff’s Office says if you use Craigslist to sell products or services, it’s important to be aware of the scams you may encounter along the way.

One of the most common is the Craigslist overpayment scam, which usually involves a cashier’s check or money order sent from the buyer for an amount that exceeds the cost of the item being sold. With this scam, these cashier’s checks and money orders won’t clear, leaving the seller responsible for the amount with the bank.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A former University of Iowa employee has been arrested on charges he secretly recorded people using a campus restroom. The Iowa City Police Department says 46-year-old Nicodemus Hendrick, of Coralville, was arrested Thursday on 13 counts of invasion of privacy. He is accused of hiding the camera in a bathroom at the University Capitol Centre’s Information Technology Services space in June.

According to police complaints, the camera could have been in operation as early as March 1, 2014. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports at least five people were recorded or photographed “in a state of nudity” without their consent. Hendrick was a former employee of the department. A news release from UI says additional security measures have since been implemented.

The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest on Wednesday, of 33-year old Toby Merritt. The Glenwood man was arrested for Shoplifting. His cash bond was set at $300.

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Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State agriculture officials say the deadly bird flu virus is suspected on two more Iowa chicken farms and two more turkey operations. Officials say initial tests indicate the virus on two turkey farms in Buena Vista County. One has 50,000 birds and the count on the other farm is still pending.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials say bird flu isn’t suspected in the deaths of hundreds of waterfowl collected in the Mississippi River near northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said yesterday that four types of waterfowl are being tested to determine cause of death.

RED OAK, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says cleanup efforts continue after reports of released fertilizer and ammonia near Red Oak. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil says Nachurs Alpine Solutions on Tuesday reported an unknown amount of fertilizer had been released, prompting Red Oak officials to close a floodgate to prevent the spread of chemicals. The DNR on Wednesday confirmed a second, separate report of ammonia traced to a Red Oak hog confinement.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Dubuque-area Crime Stoppers have teamed with members of a church committee to launch a fundraising campaign to assist investigators in securing new leads in several unsolved cases. The Telegraph Herald reports that members of the Social Justice Committee of St. Raphael Cathedral and St. Patrick Church and local Crime Stoppers made the announcement Tuesday.

The Young Professionals of Atlantic (YPA), along with Megan Roberts State Farm and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, have announced the recipients of the 2nd Annual YPA Gala awards. The gala was held Wednesday, April 29th at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club.

YPA Award winners (Photo submitted)

The awards, presented by Renew Ag Supply, recognized the achievements of young professionals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in his/her profession and community.

• The Public Servant of the Year award went to Lora Kanning of Cass County Conservation.
• Newcomer of the Year went to Dan Mehmen of The Principal Financial Group and Darryl D. Smith Company.
• Tricia Brosam received the Entrepreneur of the Year award.
• The YPA Business Leader of the Year was awarded to Kevin Wieser of Brown’s Shoe Fit.

The Young Professionals of Atlantic would like to thank everyone who nominated an individual or a business. Nominations are open year round, and more information can be found at www.atlanticiowa.com.

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources said late this (Wednesday) afternoon, that they have traced ammonia found in a culvert near Red Oak to a hog confinement on the southwest corner of town. On Tuesday, the DNR responded to a report from Hog Haven, owned by Lindoah, LLC, that a broken pipe leaked drinking water into a manure pit under the building. The excess water caused the pit to overflow.

Today (Wednesday), the DNR confirmed that ammonia found in a culvert Tuesday came from the hog confinement. An unknown amount of contaminated water flowed into a road ditch and eventually to the culvert and a tributary of the East Nishnabotna River.

In another incident Tuesday, the DNR investigated a release from Nachurs, a fertilizer company in Red Oak. The release occurred when the company pumped water from a storm water basin into a drainage ditch. The company reported the release once they realized the water was contaminated.

Both releases have been contained. The DNR checked the river below Red Oak Wednesday and found no sign of an extensive fish kill. However, they did find six dead minnows below Nachurs. Field test results from Tuesday and Wednesday showed no further sign of contamination in the river. However, residents should keep children and pets out of the creek between Nachurs and the Nishnabotna River until 48 hours after cleanup is complete.

The DNR is working with both companies and Montgomery County Emergency  Management to ensure proper cleanup.

The Page County Attorney’s Office reports 51-year old Jeana Marie Walker, of rural Clarinda, has been found guilty in connection with a shooting incident that took place in mid-February.

Jeana Marie Walker

A jury found Walker guilty of Assault causing bodily injury (a serious misdemeanor), and on a felony charge of Going Armed with Intent, in connection with the Feb. 19th shooting of 48-year-old Michael James Brown, of Burlington Junction.Walker is scheduled to be sentenced July 6th.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Page County Sheriff’s Office and Clarinda Police investigated the case.