(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report two people were arrested on separate drug charges over the weekend. 23-year-old Zavier McCarther, of Omaha, was arrested Saturday for Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS). He posted bond and was released.

And, 37-year-old Kristen Kermeen, of Glenwood, was arrested Sunday for PCS. She was released on her Own Recognizance. Glenwood Police said also, 32-year-old Matthew Prunty, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday for Harassment in the 1^st Degree. He posted 10-percent of his bond and was released

(Bedford, Iowa) — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing resident. 71 year old Angela Green has not been heard from since January 6, 2024. She has recently been living in the Corning, Iowa area. She owns a white 2012 Chevrolet Malibu with Iowa license plate MUW101. Angela has medical issues that may need attention. If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at 712-523-2153.

The type of vehicle Green owns

Angela Green

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports Richard Wilson, who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree and Theft 1st Degree in Polk and Story Counties, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Correctional Facility as required on Saturday.

Wilson is a 46-year-old white male, height 6’2″, and weighs 240 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on December 15, 2023.

Persons with information on Wilson’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Richard Wilson

(Radio Iowa) – It wasn’t long ago that Iowa was buried under a blanket of white with wind chills howling as low as 40 degrees below zero, but most of that deep snow is long gone and what remains will very soon melt. Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge, at the National Weather Service, says it could be a record-setting week ahead — for warmth. “For early February, we tend to see temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s,” Ansorge says, “but as we get into Wednesday and especially Thursday, we’ll see temperatures in the 50s and on Thursday, well into the 50s and even low 60s, and that will challenge some record highs in portions of the state.”

For the time being, Ansorge says it doesn’t appear that wintry weather will be making a return. “We’ll get a little bit cooler late in the week and into this weekend,” Ansorge says. “Highs by Sunday will be back down towards 40, but it’s still going to be above normal for this time of year, so nothing the next seven days like an arctic blast like what we had a few weeks ago here across Iowa.” Two snowstorms walloped Iowa during one week in mid-January, dumping a combined more than 20 inches of snow on most of the state. Even for Iowa, that was a lot of snow, but most signs of those storms have now vanished. “There’s maybe a few spots where there’s a little bit of snow on the ground, but overall, it’s just piles,” Ansorge says. “You go to your big parking lots, there’s just piles of snow piled up, and that’s pretty much all that’s left. I look out in our parking lot here and that’s all we have left as well.”

We’re barely half-way through winter, and Ansorge says it’s almost certain we haven’t seen the last of snow and bitter cold for the season. “No, there’s still plenty of time for winter to reappear and make sure we get to experience all the winter fun of snow shoveling, driving in it and cold weather as well,” he says.

The first day of Spring is March 19th.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Cass County are asking for your help in locating a trailer that was reported stolen sometime between 11-p.m. Saturday and 7-a.m. Sunday. The trailer was taken from the vicinity of Interstate 80 westbound at mile-marker 71.5. The trailer is described as being a 24-foot, dual axle “Deep South” brand. At the time of the theft, it had Florida temporary license tags DMS2008, in the lower left corner. The front driver side tire was blown and that wheel may no longer match the rest of the wheels.

If you have seen this trailer or have information about the theft, please contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 712-243-2206.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs reports two people were arrested Friday on warrants for Child Endangerment. Authorities says Officers observed 31-year-old Vaughn White and 26-year-old Brittany DeSantiago, both of Council Bluffs, were seen entering an apartment. When officers attempted to call the pair out, they refused to respond or comply with demands. Police say due to Vaughn White’s past history and experiences with law enforcement, police negotiators were called to the scene, along with the Council Bluffs Emergency Service Team.

After about two-hours, negotiators were able to convince White to exit the apartment. He was placed under arrest on warrants for four-counts of Child Endangerment, two-counts of a No Contact Order violation, and Interference with Official Acts. DeSantiago was arrested on a warrant charging her with four-counts of Child Endangerment.

Two other subjects were detained for a brief time before being released.

Brittany DeSantiago

Vaughn White

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak say a hit-and-run property damage incident was reported Friday evening. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Reed Street at around 6:15-p.m., following a reported hit-and-run that had just occurred. On the scene, a legally parked 2014 Subaru Forester SUV had damage to the driver’s side door, with an apparent dark colored paint transfer on the vehicle where the impact occurred.

The owner of the vehicle said she and her boyfriend were sitting in their apartment, when they heard a loud bang-type noise. When the boyfriend went out to check her vehicle, he saw that it had been side-swiped. A dark colored “box-type” vehicle was seen heading west on East Reed Street.

The SUV sustained about $5,000 damage. It was not insured, according to the owner, due to a family matter.

DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI] — A federal trial in the case of a western Iowa police chief charged in a federal weapons investigation, will start today (Monday), in Des Moines. Adair Police Chief Brad Wendt is accused of lying to federal agents so he could obtain and sell machine guns for personal profit. In court records, Wendt argues some evidence was “obtained by unconstitutional search warrants.”

Wendt was placed on administrative leave shortly after an FBI search warrant was executed at his gun store in Denison and the Adair Police Department in August 2022. He was reinstated that October after a city council vote. Two months later, Wendt was indicted on 19 federal charges after being accused of exploiting his position as police chief to buy or attempt to buy machine guns.

If convicted, Wendt could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison.

(Radio Iowa) – New studies are finding links between people who are obese and lonely who may be at risk for larger problems with their physical and mental health. Jennifer Linse, an advanced practice social worker, says cases of loneliness often escalate in Iowa during the wintertime as more of us become socially isolated by the cold weather. “If people are wanting to talk about loneliness or explore their feelings or experience with loneliness, I would certainly encourage them to connect with a counselor to talk about that,” Linse says. “Also, through counseling, we can help people get connected to resources or find some social supports that they’re already involved in to help with that feeling of loneliness.” Even when we’re surrounded by other people, Linse says it’s easy to be overcome by loneliness, as we crave that contact.

“From the minute you’re born, you’re born to connect with other people,” Linse says. “Really, that’s our human experience, to be connected with others around us. We are social beings, so that’s really the essence of why this is so important — it’s that human connection.” People who are overweight may face discrimination which can leave them with an emotional scar, something Linse says can be difficult to overcome. “There’s this idea in our society of what the ideal person is, the way we look, the way we speak, and that includes our body image,” Linse says. “So in our society, we hear people talk and experience something that we may call fat-shaming, and that can make people feel very lonely.” We don’t often hear health care professionals recommend Facebook as a solution to anything, but in this case, Linse says it might provide some benefit.

“Typically when we think about social media, we find it to be a very isolating experience because we’re looking at it very surface level,” Linse says, “but there are groups and activities happening online that can connect you with others. For some people, it’s just sort of dipping your toe into being with others in your community.” Instead of reading a book at home, for example, she suggests taking the book to a library or coffee shop where you might interact with others. Linse is an employee assistance program consultant at Gundersen Health System.