BONDURANT, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says credit card skimmers have been found at two central Iowa gas stations. Officials say Thursday the device was plugged into a card reader in a gas pump at the Git-N-Go on Henry Street in Bondurant, just off of U.S. Highway 65. A pump technician discovered the skimmer Tuesday afternoon.

Two more devices were discovered Thursday afternoon inside gas pumps at a Grimes BP on Southeast 37th Street, just off of Iowa Highway 141. The skimmer is placed inside the credit card reader to capture credit and debit card information as the card is being swiped.

Customers who used a card at the two locations over the past two weeks are being asked to check their bank statements for unfamiliar changes.

Officials with the Iowa DNR said Thursday, that even though water pressure has been restored, a boil advisory will remain in place for the city of New Market in Taylor County until bacteria samples can be collected to ensure the water is safe.

The boil advisory was issued Wednesday when boring for fiber optics lines hit a
water main at approximately 11 a.m. A loss in water pressure can allow bacteria to
enter the system which is why the boil advisory is in place.

Residents of New Market are advised to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for
one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled
water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation
until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. The
water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available
from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.

BONDURANT, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a credit card skimmer has been found at a Bondurant gas station. Officials say Thursday the device was plugged into a card reader in a gas pump at the Git-N-Go on Henry Street, just off of U.S. Highway 65. A pump technician discovered the device Tuesday afternoon while doing routine maintenance.

The skimmer is placed inside the credit card reader to capture credit and debit card information as the card is being swiped. Customers who used a card at that location over the past two weeks are being asked to check their bank statements for unfamiliar changes.

The Harlan Police Department reports the driver of a vehicle involved in a minor accident was cited, May 24th. Marcus Rueschenberg, of Harlan, was cited for leaving the scene of an accident after his 2005 Pontiac came into contact with a 2015 Chevy, driven by Lavera Stern, of Harlan. The mishap occurred as Rueschenberg was traveling south on 12th Street and Stern was traveling northbound. The vehicles hit as they were turning west onto Chatburn Avenue. Damage from the impact amounted to $1,500.

The Harlan Police Department has released its weekly report on arrests and incidents. Officials say a Cass County woman was arrested Monday, following a traffic stop. 48-year old Bianca Simonds, of Griswold, was arrested for OWI. She was also cited for passing contrary to highway markings, and open container as a driver. A passenger in the car, 54-year old Russell Shearer, of Elliott, was arrested on an active Cass County warrant.

Tuesday, Harlan Police issued a warrant for 41-year old Michael Stessman, of Defiance, after officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the 3000 block of 12th Street. Stessman later turned himself-in on a charge of domestic abuse assault, for allegedly injuring a woman from Harlan. Also arrested Tuesday, was 41-year old Morice Bryant, of Omaha, who was charged with domestic abuse assault, for allegedly striking a woman from Harlan during a domestic disturbance in the 2300 block of 9th Street.

Last Sunday, Harlan Police arrested 43-year old Larry Lange, of Omaha, on a charge of Public Intoxication. That same day, a couple from Westphalia reported their 2001 Oldsmobile van had been taken from the Shopko parking lot. The case remains under investigation.

On May 27th, Harlan Police arrested 11-year old Caden Stevens, of Harlan, on a reckless use of fire, charge following an investigation into a May 23rd garage fire in the 1700 block of 6th Street. Stevens was transported to the Council Bluffs Juvenile Detention Center and referred to Juvenile Court. On May 25th, 58-year old Robert Murtaugh, of Harlan, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly conduct, after officers were called to a disturbance in the 100 block of Court Street.

Harlan Police report also, 49-year old Timothy Turner, of Harlan, was arrested May 24th, on a charge of Trespassing. On May 21st, 57-year old David Thies, of Avoca, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. And, on May 19th, 30-year old Missy Jo Rothman, of Harlan, was arrested for Driving While Revoked.

Sheriff’s deputies in Audubon County arrested a man on an OWI charge, Wednesday night. The Sheriff’s Department said 44-year old Brian Nielsen Hoffman, of Exira, was charged with OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop at around 9-p.m., in Exira. Hoffman was transported to the Audubon County Jail and later released, after appearing before a magistrate.

The Primary Election is less than one-week away. Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman reminds residents you  can vote early (cast an ABSENTEE ballot) at the Cass County Auditor’s office during office hours up through 5-p.m. on June 6th.  The Cass County Auditor’s office is also open until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd and from 8 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 4th.

On Tuesday, June 7th, between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. a PRIMARY ELECTION will be held for all qualified electors of Cass County to select certain candidates to appear on the General Election ballot, November 8, 2016.

Iowa Law states that in order to vote in a PRIMARY ELECTION you must choose either a REPUBLICAN or a DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ballot. (Sec. 43.38, Code of Iowa)  A voter may change party affiliation at the polls on the day of the election.  Persons must be registered in Cass County and at their current residence address to be eligible to vote.

Iowa permits Election Day Registration.  Residents of Cass County who are not currently registered in Cass County may register at the polls and vote on the day they vote (absentee or at the polls).  The voter must present proof of identity and proof of residence address.

Residents of Cass County who have changed their name/address since registering in Cass County will be required to re-register at the voting site before being permitted to vote.  The voter must present proof of identity and proof of residence address.

THE VOTING CENTERS ON JUNE 7 FOR THIS ELECTION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

Atlantic 1st Ward :   Zion Lutheran Church (811 Oak St)

Atlantic 2nd Ward:  Atlantic Public Library (507 Poplar)

Atlantic 3rd Ward: Cass County Community Center (805 W 10th)

Atlantic 4th Ward: United Church of Christ (1607 Hazel)

Atlantic 5th Ward:  Heritage House (1200 Brookridge Circle)

Due to construction in progress, voting will be take place in the Lobby on Second Floor

Bear Grove, Cass Twp/Lewis: Lewis Public Library (412 W Main St, Lewis)

Benton, Franklin Twp/Wiota: Wiota City Hall (311 Center St)

Brighton, Grove, Pymosa, Washington Twp/Marne: Cass County Community Center (805 W 10th)

Edna, Victoria Twp: Massena Public Library (122 Main St, Massena)

Grant, Lincoln Twp /Anita: Anita Community Center (805 Main St)

Noble, Pleasant Twp/Griswold: Griswold Community Bldg. (601 2nd St)

Massena Twp/City of Massena: Massena Public Library (122 Main St, Massena)

Union Twp/City of Cumberland: Cumberland Community Bldg. (200 W 2nd)