Updated 4:25-pm

A 37-year old man and 37-year old woman from New Jersey were injured during a single vehicle (motorcycle) accident Sunday afternoon, near Marne. Rescue crews from Atlantic and Marne responded to the scene on westbound Interstate 80 at the 50.1 mile marker, at around 3:16-p.m.

The woman was complaining of neck pain, while the man was up and walking around with unknown injuries when authorities arrived. Lifenet flew the woman from the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic to a trauma center in Omaha.

The accident involving a Harley Davidson full-size touring bike pulling a small trailer caused traffic to be backed up for about 4 miles until both lanes were reopend at around 4:15-pm.

The names of the injured have not officially been released at this time.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A 68-year-old Arkansas man has died in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 29 in western Iowa. Authorities say Richard Gardial of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was pronounced dead Sunday morning after striking a guard rail in Council Bluffs.

Investigators say Gardial failed to negotiate a curve while riding northbound with other motorcyclists. Gardial was ejected from the motorcycle, which continued on the roadway before hitting another vehicle. No other injuries were reported. Authorities say the crash remains under investigation, but they don’t believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors.

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Legal experts are questioning an Iowa judge’s decision to prohibit a woman convicted of child endangerment from becoming pregnant again while on probation. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that women’s and civil rights experts say the pregnancy ban isn’t constitutional.

District Court Judge James Drew issued the order for 21-year-old Stephanie Fatland of Mason City during a sentencing hearing in Floyd County District Court. Authorities say Fatland admitted to shaking her 5-month-old son when he would not stop crying.

Rita Bettis, legal director of the ACLU of Iowa, says reproductive freedoms and the freedom to procreate are constitutional rights. Drake University Law Professor Robert Rigg says the ruling may reflect the court’s desire to protect any additional children, but there are other legal ways to do so.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says you can “Win BIG with the AtlanticFest 50/50 Raffle.” The raffle prize is guaranteed to be at least $500! Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are on sale now at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce located at 102 Chestnut Street, or can be purchased the day of AtlanticFest at the Chamber booth in the City Park. Tickets are $1 or you can purchase 6 tickets for only $5.

The drawing will be held at 3:45 pm at the AtlanticFest main stage, and you do not need to be present to win. AtlanticFest is brought to you by First Whitney Bank & Trust. 50/50 raffle sponsors include: Airworks; Atlantic Home Realty; Atlantic Tire & Wheel; Boulders Inn & Suites; China Buffett; Counsel Office & Document; Downtowner Cafe & Catering; Family Table Restaurant; Granny’s Kettle Korn; Dolly Bergmann & Longaberger; and, Subway.

AtlanticFest will be Saturday August 8th, with something for everyone. For more information about the AtlanticFest 50/50 Raffle, or any AtlanticFest information visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at (712)243-3017.

One man was arrested while another was being sought in connection with an incident early this (Sunday) morning, in Council Bluffs. Authorities say at around 2:30-a.m., two men  entered the Platinum Playhouse at 807 S. 21st St., after the bar was closed. The men came to the bar to confront and assault the promoter of concert that took place earlier, at the bar.

The unidentified victim suffered minor injuries and refused any medical treatment. Officials say some musical equipment was damaged during the assault. The two men were identified as Aaron Jones and his brother, Dezjarron Jones.

Aaron Jones was located at his residence, arrested for 2nd degree burglary, and transported to the Pottawattamie County jail. Dezjarron Jones was not located and is wanted on at least one warrant for 2nd degree Burglary.

One person was seriously injured during a crash Saturday afternoon, in Harrison County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 67-year old Jessie Hill, of Sioux Falls, SD, was trapped in a 1996 Dodge van and had to be extricated by mechanical means. He suffered moderate injuries and was transported by helicopter following the crash, to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The accident happened on Interstate 29 southbound at around 3-p.m., about a mile north of the Little Sioux exit.

Authorities say Hill was a passenger in the van driven by 65-year old Jennie Brown, of Sioux Falls. The pair were traveling south at about the 96-mile marker, at the same time a 2014 Ford F-550 tow truck driven by 30-year old Jacob M. Stewart, of Sioux Falls, SD, was traveling south, en route to assist a motorist whose vehicle had broken down.

Stewart activated his truck’s emergency lights and signaled to pull in front of the broken down vehicle. When a non-contact vehicle directly behind him started to slow down, Brown slammed on the brakes in order to avoid running into the back of the non-contact vehicle. Brown’s van veered toward the inside lane and ran into the back of Stewart’s truck. Neither Brown nor Stewart were hurt in the crash.