The Montgomery County Law Enforcement Office reports the arrest today (Tuesday) of 34-year old Amy Dawn Clemmons of Emerson. Clemmons was arrested on charges of Theft/2nd degree and credit card fraud stemming from an incident that occurred on June 14th, 2013. After investigating, officers of the Red Oak Police Department found that the defendant did take a wallet which contained a large sum of money and that did not belong to her and also fraudulently used the victim’s credit cards.Clemmons is now being held at the Montgomery County Law Center on $5,000 bond.

The Iowa Transportation Commission today (Tuesday) approved $5.9-million for the Fiscal Year 2014 State Aviation Program, which includes several sub-programs, such as the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), the General Aviation Vertical Infrastructure (GAV) Program. The funds will have a positive impact on airports located in Council Bluffs, Red Oak and Creston, in our listening area.

Under the AIP, officials report the Creston Municipal Airport will receive $148,000 toward the $190,000 cost of pavement maintenance and the construction of a T-hangar access taxiway. The Council Bluffs Municipal Airport $84,000 toward the $168,00 cost of constructing a vehicle parking lot. And the Red Oak Municipal Airport will receive $88,000 for a $110,00 project that involves constructing a taxilane to a new six-unit T-hangar. AIP Programs are funded with revenue from aircraft registration fees and aviation fuel taxes.

And, as part of the GAV program, the Red Oak Airport will also receive $16,560 toward the $20,700 cost of renovating a hangar. Vertical Infrastructure programs are funded through the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF). All funding supplements local and federal funding sources, and seeks to maintain a safe and balanced statewide air transportation system.

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports County Road M-36 is currently closed for culvert repair. The affected section of road is in the 2100 block of Road M-36, north of 2103 M-36/the Dave Schwartz residence, between Greeley Township sections 21 and 23. The construction project is expected to last about three-weeks. Residents in the area and emergency responders should plan an alternate route.

One person was injured during a single vehicle rollover accident this (Tuesday) afternoon, in Crawford County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 23-year old Andrea Mersedes Gomez, of Denison, was transported to the Manning Hospital by Manning Rescue, after the SUV she was driving went out of control as it was westbound on Highway 30, about one-quarter of a mile west of Manning. The 2002 Ford Explorer rolled into the north ditch, at around 2:30-p.m.  The Patrol says Gomez was wearing her seat belt. A report on her injuries is not available

The Harlan Police Department reports the arrest of 32-year old Ian Leib of Harlan on July 4th. Police were called to the area of 4th and Hill Streets in reference to an intoxicated person trying to ride a bike. Officers transported Leib to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with an enhanced charge of public intoxication.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested this (Tuesday) morning. 58-year old Johnnie Jones was arrested on a charge of simple assault after allegedly striking an individual. His bond was set at $500. And, 21-year old Kevin Shimer, of Garden Grove, was arrested north of Lenox, for Speeding, and Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $529.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Sioux City officials have cited a man for leaving his horse tied to a tree at an elementary school.  Levi Wielenga says he was riding his horse named Midnight Lady until early Tuesday morning and realized it was too late to bring her back to her pasture about 20 miles away. So he tied the 13-year-old horse to a tree near Unity Elementary School with a long rope and planned to get her in the morning.

Sioux City Animal Control officers say they found the horse in the same spot hours later in good condition. They say the animal had access to food but no water. The Sioux City Journal reports Wielenga was cited for tethering and simple neglect. He paid $370 in fees for the civil infractions.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, in Atlantic. During their 9-a.m. session at the courthouse, the Board will act on approving an additional, 30-thousand gallon anhydrous ammonia storage tank request from Steinbeck and Sons, for their property in a Heavy Industrial Zone in Noble Township.

The Supervisors are also expected to act on a request for funding from the Cass County Historical Museum, and, the employment of a part-time office assistant to fill-in as needed, at the Cass County Attorney’s Office. In addition, if ready, the Supervisors will discuss and approve entry into a 28-E agreement for Mental Health Regionalization.

The American Red Cross today (Tuesday) issued an emergency request for platelet and blood donors of all blood types, due to that fact they received fewer donations than expected in June and the first week of July. Tricia Quinn, CEO for the Red Cross Midwest Blood Services Region said “We are counting on generous volunteer blood and platelet donors to step up and give now. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for these patients in need.”

Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 percent in June, resulting in about 50,000 fewer donations than expected. The shortfall is similar to what the Red Cross experienced in June 2012. 

The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all summer long.  Each day, the Midwest Blood Services Region must collect approximately 500 blood donations to meet patient needs. Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients.

There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. To donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Audubon County

July 15 from 12-6 p.m. at Exira Recreational Center, 106 N. Jefferson in Exira, Iowa

Carroll County

July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 302 Main St. in Dedham, Iowa

Cass County

July 18 from 12-6 p.m. at Atlantic Catholic Parish Center, 105 W. Fifth St. in Atlantic, Iowa

Fremont County

July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nishnabotna Middle School, 105 E St. in Hamburg, Iowa

Harrison County

July 16 from 12-6 p.m. at Community Center, 108 W. Fourth St. in Logan, Iowa

Montgomery County

July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at YMCA, 101 E. Cherry St. in Red Oak, Iowa

Page County

July 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Clarinda Regional Health Center, 220 Essie Davison Drive in Clarinda, Iowa

Pottawattamie County

July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter, 705 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 106 Lincoln St. in Minden, Iowa

July 15 from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. at American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter, 705 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter, 705 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist, 11 S. First St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 22 from 12:30-6:15 p.m. at American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter, 705 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

July 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter, 705 N. 16th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Ringgold County

July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Christian Church, 201 W. Monroe in Mount Ayr, Iowa

Shelby County

July 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview in Harlan, Iowa

July 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Harlan Primary Elementary School, 2105 Durant St. in Harlan, Iowa

July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, 4313 Main St. in Elk Horn, Iowa

July 17 from 12-6 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren St. in Westphalia, Iowa

Taylor County

July 23 from 12-6 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 106 W. Ohio in Lenox, Iowa

The CAM School District’s Board of Directors approved a contract with a new elementary school teacher during their meeting Monday morning, in Anita. Board Secretary Linda Edwards told KJAN News the Board approved the hiring of Jessica Tamerius, who will serve as a Second Grade teacher at the North Elementary School. Jessica is from Creston, and currently lives in the Greenfield area.

The Board Monday also moved to proceed with the ground work for a new multi-purpose building.