The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest early Saturday morning of 38-year-old Chandra Christine Baggett of Red Oak for Public Intoxication. Baggett was arrested at approximately 1:48 a.m. in the 200 block of East Maple Street in Red Oak. She was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two people from Lewis following a traffic stop early Saturday morning. The traffic stop was conducted on Highway 34 and 4th Street in Red Oak at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday. Deputies then arrested the driver 42-year-old Christopher Rae Holz of Lewis for Violation of a No Contact Order and three Cass County Warrants for Controlled Substance Violation, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, and OWI 1st Offense. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $20,000 bond.

His passenger in the vehicle 35-year-old Jennifer Lynn Holz of Lewis was also arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order. She was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,000 bond.

(Radio Iowa) – The statewide nonprofit group Iowa Rivers Revival has named Dyersville its 2023 “River Town of the Year.” The group’s executive director, Luke Hoffman, says Dyersville met all of their criteria.

The North Fork of the Maquoketa River flows through downtown Dyersville – and while for many years it was viewed by some as an inconvenience due to flooding, the community is now beginning to embrace the river and take steps to improve the riverfront area. Hoffman says the city has changed that with its water plan.

Dyersville Mayor Jeff Jacque says it’s a big honor.

The Bear Creek project was the first, and the second – – a stormwater wetland project on the North Fork just wrapped up. They’re now trying to get funding for the Dyersville Downtown Driftless Float Park project. Mayor Jacque grew up in Dyersville, and says he’s proud to see how his hometown is now embracing the water.

The Dyersville community celebrated their “River Town of the Year” Award during a public ceremony (Wednesday) the Westside Park Pedestrian Bridge.

(Radio Iowa) – Four homes in central Iowa that serve as sterling examples of mid-century modern architecture and interior design will be open for tours during a special fundraising event this weekend. Laura Porter, executive director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation, says “Midwest Modern, a Mid-Century Modern Home Tour,” will showcase these four beautiful homes in the Des Moines metro area, all built between 1952 and 1970.

The homes spotlight the iconic lines and materials of the period, she says, including one house with three angled wings and a rounded glass skylight that encircles its attic chimney. The mid-century modern style, Porter says, has a very devoted following.

The home tour event has been held since 2013. Porter says the tours provide inside views of excellent architectural examples of the era, but they also exhibit how to bring mid-century styles to homes of every decade.

She says mid-century homes have not only remained popular for their designs, but they also represent a time of innovation and creativity in architecture. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s educational programs for children and adults. Two of this year’s featured homes are in Des Moines, with one each in Clive and Windsor Heights. The Sunday tour is sold out.

CRESTON, Iowa – June 2, 2023 – Motorists who travel on Iowa 25/Sumner Avenue in Creston need to be aware of an upcoming construction project at the BNSF overpass that could slow down their trip.

Beginning on Monday, June 12, until Friday, June 30, weather permitting, construction crews will work on the BNSF overpass. This will require restricting traffic on Iowa 25/Sumner Avenue to one lane between Fremont Street and Jefferson Street. Access to Russell Street from Iowa 25/Sumner Avenue will be closed for the duration of the project.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place to assist motorists through the work zone. Vehicles and loads over 11-feet wide will need to use an alternate route.

Help keep everyone on the road safer. Drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, you should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.