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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines woman is accused of binding her children by the hands or feet to keep them under control. Polk County court records say 38-year-old Jessica Henderson is charged with child endangerment. Her next court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 22.
School officials contacted police last month about a photograph taken in March that shows the children tied up on the floor. Authorities haven’t said who took the photograph. Police Sgt. Paul Parizek says the children aged 9, 5 and 4 years were taken to a hospital but had suffered no significant injuries.
Henderson told Des Moines station KCCI that a friend of hers bound the children when she was in another room.
Atlantic beat Abraham Lincoln in a girls swimming dual meet Tuesday. Atlantic scored 95 points for the win.
Annamaria Lowary won two events for Atlantic, winning the 100 meter butterfly and 100 meter breaststroke.
Other winners for Atlantic include: Clare Christensen in the 200 meter free, McKenna Ewoldt in the 50 meter free, Cambry Miller took the 100 meter free, Bryer Rose won the 400 meter free and Kate Landhuis was the champ in the 100 meter backstroke.
Voters in the Treynor and Council Bluffs Community School Districts approved separate Bond issue referendums during special elections held Tuesday. Patrons of the Council Bluffs School District just barely approved a $37 million dollar bond issue for renovations at two middle schools. Unofficial results from the Pottawattamie County Auditor’s Office indicate the bond issue for projects at Kirn and Wilson Middle Schools received 1,283 yes votes–or 60.98%–to 828 no votes–or 39.04%. A 60% supermajority was necessary in order for the bond issue to pass.
The Treynor School District Bond issue garnered more favorable results. Unofficial show the $11.5-million bond issue for a long list of projects, was approved by a vote of 480-to-113, or 81.9-percent, which was well above the 60% approval required. Among the proposed improvements for the Treynor School District, is additional classrooms at the high school for increased enrollment, a new fine arts complex at the high school–including a new auditorium plus new vocal and band areas–renovation of the existing auditorium into a new wrestling area–including locker rooms and storage, renovation of the district’s weight room, and updated sprinkler and HVAC systems.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 32-year old Joseph Robert Nunn, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 10:40-p.m. Tuesday. Nunn was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,000. Deputies were assisted by the Montgomery County K-9 Unit.
Sheriff’s officials in Union County said Tuesday, that four people had been arrested recently, and one breaking/entering/theft was reported. Taken into custody last Sunday, was: 52-year old Brett Duane George, of Creston, for OWI/2nd offense, and 48-year old Dana Lynn Hudson, of Afton, for Simple Assault. Hudson was issued a citation to appear in court and released. George was later released on a $2,000 bond.
Last Saturday, 37-year old Megan Marie Brown, of Lorimor, was arrested in Union County on a warrant for Violation of a No Contact/Protective Order. She was later released on a $300 bond. And, 30-year old Casey Lee Tucker, of Lorimor, was arrested for Simple Assault. Tucker was issued a citation to appear in court, and released.
The Sheriff’s Office said also, an Urbandale man reported on Sept. 7th, that his property in Thayer had been broken into, and a trail camera was stolen. The incident happened sometime over the past couple of weeks. The loss was estimated at $200.
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(Radio Iowa/Brownfield Ag News) — Two of the Trump Administration’s top trade officials attended this week’s Midwest U.S. – Japan Association Conference in Omaha. Gregg Doud is the chief ag negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. Doud says trade talks with Canada will hopefully wrap up soon, but Doud says it’s important to get the deal right.
“Both countries are working very hard,” Doud says. “You know, still obviously things to talk about and get sorted out.” Ted McKinney is undersecretary for trade in the U-S-D-A. He acknowledges Trump’s trade policies are making farm country nervous.
“For sure they’re nervous, there’s no doubt. I’m nervous, for goodness sake,” McKinney says. “If we can move through this, I call it ‘right sizing,’ then I think the pathway on the other side is more smooth. It’s not as bumpy. There’s less turbulence. It’s a brighter, sunshiny day perhaps, but we cannot vacate this now, otherwise we will have lost everything we’ve gained.”
McKinney says the NAFTA re-negotiation “seems like it’s very close” to being completed. McKinney will meet today (Wednesday) in Washington with the vice minister of agriculture from China. McKinney, though, cautions that a “free, fair and reciprocal” trade deal with China will take a while to achieve.
(Reporting by Ken Anderson of Brownfield Ag News)
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings to win for the fourth time in six starts, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Whit Merrifield had two hits, two RBIs, and scored two runs for the Royals. He also stole two bases to increase his American League lead to 33 steals, including a league-best 12 of third base. Keller gave up one run and four hits and two walks while striking out six. He is 4-1 with a 1.62 ERA in his last six starts.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals rookie Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer during a six-run eighth inning, Marcell Ozuna drove in three and Miles Mikolas pitched seven solid innings to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-5. Mikolas gave up a run, five hits and a walk while striking out seven. He dropped his ERA to 2.99, and he got his first victory in five starts against the Pirates this season. Mikolas struck out five straight in one stretch, and the Cardinals improved to 21-8 in his starts.
UNDATED (AP) — It’s not unusual to see Iowa’s defense ahead of its offense in the middle of September. But the difference between those two units has likely never been starker. Through two games, Iowa has one of the best defense in America and one of the worst offenses. Coach Kirk Ferentz says there is always something to work out. The Hawkeyes host Northern Iowa on Saturday.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — For all the progress Iowa State has made under coach Matt Campbell, the offensive line has long been a sore spot. The Cyclones showed in their opener that their rebuilt line has yet to find itself. Iowa State gained just 188 yards in a 13-3 loss to Iowa. No. 5 Oklahoma is up next for the Cyclones.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — University of Northern Iowa officials have released the name of an employee killed this week in a steam pipe leak. The Courier reports that 61-year-old Kevin Bley, a 10-year-old steamfitter at the university, died Monday morning after the incident in a dining hall. Aaron Clingingsmith, interim director of university relations, says Bley was injured as he was testing the steam distribution service.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman died after one of two shootings in Waterloo. Police say the woman was struck inside a house around 9:45 p.m. Monday when someone outside began shooting into the home. Her name hasn’t been released. Residents about three blocks away also reported hearing gunshots. Police found two vehicles struck by bullets in the area. No arrests have been reported.
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man was hospitalized after an explosion rocked a plant in northwest Iowa, setting off a fire. Firetrucks were dispatched to the Polaris Industries plant in Spirit Lake around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says a blast in the plant’s paint room caused the fire. The damage was contained there. It’s unclear what caused the explosion.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State auditors say a man employed full time by an eastern Iowa city and a nearby water and sanitary district likely didn’t put in 40 hours at both jobs and spent hundreds of working hours at casinos. The city of Long Grove and the Park View Water and Sanitary District sought the audit, concerned about the activities of employee Joel McCubbin. The auditors say McCubbin’s players club cards showed he was at casinos during work hours on nearly 220 days. Efforts to reach McCubbin were unsuccessful.