DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa congressional candidate says he sometimes carries a handgun into the Senate chamber while working there. State Sen. Brad Zaun is an Urbandale Republican, and he told The Des Moines Register during a meeting with its editorial board that he’s concerned about Capitol security. Zaun says other Iowa House and Senate members have carried handguns into their chambers, but he didn’t name them.

Secretary of the Senate Michael Marshall told the Register that administrative code bars people from carrying dangerous weapons in Capitol complex buildings. Zaun said in response to Marshall’s statement that he will stop taking a gun into the Capitol.

Zaun is seeking the Republican nomination in the June 3 primary for the 3rd District congressional seat being left vacant by the retiring Tom Latham.

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund has donated $1,000 to the Nishna Valley Family YMCA’s 2014 annual Partnership with Youth Campaign, as Chairman’s Roundtable Members.

Pictured are Trevor’s siblings, Grant Petty and Laena Frederickson.

Fund spokesperson Melanie Petty says “The YMCA has been a large part of our lives for many years and we are proud to support them in their “The Y. So Much More” Campaign.”

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Authorities in Montgomery County say a traffic stop early this (Thursday) morning near the intersection of Highways 34 and 48 in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. 26-year old Skyler Lee Baker, of Red Oak, was arrested for Operating a motor vehicle While Revoked/OWI related, and Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. Baker was brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on $1,000 cash bond.

An argument between two men Wednesday evening in Fremont County resulted in one person being transported to the hospital after being hit by a car. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year old Jeffrey Fuller, of Sidney, was transported by Sidney Rescue to the hospital, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Officials report deputies were called to 2755 Knox Road, near Sidney, at around 7:40-p.m. after they received word a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. An investigation determined an argument had taken place between Jeffrey Fuller, and 19-year old Alexander Fuller, of Sidney. During the argument, Alexander Fuller allegedly hit Jeffrey Fuller with his vehicle before fleeing the scene. Alexander contacted law enforcement shortly after the initial call about the incident was received.

The investigation showed Alexander was NOT under the influence of alcohol. Charges are pending completion of the investigation. Sheriff’s officials were assisted at the scene by officers with the Sidney Police Dept. and Sidney Fire and Rescue.

Two people were transported to the hospital following an accident late Wednesday morning, in Clarinda. The Police Department reports 42-year old Joseph McCormick, of Clarinda was transported to the Clarinda Regional Hospital by Clarinda EMS, while 50-year old Darla Jean McCall, of Clarinda, was transported by Clarinda Police to the hospital.

Officials say a van driven by McCall was traveling south on Walnut Street at around 11:35-a.m. and preparing to stop at the intersection with Highway 2, when she noticed in her rear-view mirror, the car behind her was swerving in the lane. After McCall stopped at the intersection, the 1991 Cadillac driven by McCormick hit McCall’s 2000 Pontiac Montana in the rear.

After McCall pulled her van forward a bit, the Cadillac hit the van again. A witness who got out of his vehicle and approached the car, told Police McCormick was slumped over in his seat and was incoherent. The witness placed the car in park and shut-off the ignition.

Damage from the incident amounted to $800. No citations were issued, pending the outcome of the accident investigation.

Authorities in Montgomery County say an altercation Wed. evening in Red Oak resulted in the arrest of 29-year old Jeremy Ray Dilocker, of Red Oak. The Sheriff’s Department reports Dilocker was charged with Public Intoxication following the incident, which occurred in the 100 block of Broadway in Red Oak, at around 8:25-p.m. Dilocker was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

And, Police in Red Oak report the arrest Wednesday of 57-year old Jeffrey Alan Runyon. The Villisca man was taken into custody at a residence in the 100 block of Coolbaugh Street, on a warrant for Harassment by Communication. Runyan was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 cash bond.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa City man has been accused of using a pocket knife to slash another man after finding him in bed with his estranged wife. Iowa City police say 24-year-old Austin Chadderdon faces a felony charge of willful injury causing bodily injury. The man was treated at a nearby hospital and released. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports Chadderdon was detained briefly at the Johnson County Jail.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of people turned out to get a glimpse inside the historic Tallcorn Towers in Marshalltown after an $11 million restoration. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports people who gathered for an open house Tuesday were especially impressed with the remodeled ballroom. Others noted the plaster work, windows and chandeliers.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) — An American Legion post has donated a 93-year-old signature quilt to the Louisa County Heritage Center, following research on the 200 names on the quilt. American Legion post Number 27 donated the quilt Monday. The Muscatine Journal reports it will be on display at the center as part of its regular exhibit and a quilt and needlework show.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A minor league team of the Seattle Mariners has pulled off a major rally, coming back from a 16-run deficit to win in the Class A Midwest League. The Clinton LumberKings trailed the Burlington Bees 17-1 after five innings Wednesday night in the game between clubs based in Iowa. Clinton wound up winning 20-17 in 12 innings.