DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Republican lawmaker wants to make it a felony for a mother to pass illegal drugs to a fetus. The bill would make passing illegal substances from a mother to a fetus a Class B felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or up to a $7,500 fine. Republican Rep. Clel Baudler of Greenfield says his bill sends the message that “using illegal drugs will not be tolerated” and that incarceration is an effective means to force drug-using pregnant women to get clean. The bill was introduced Wednesday to the House Public Safety Committee, which Baudler heads. Baudler, a former state trooper, says he expects opposition from Democrats.

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Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer, Wednesday, said his deputies investigated three separate incidents of alleged assault this week. Early Wednesday morning, deputies were dispatched to 210 Church Street in Coin, where 23-year old Trevor Sunderman told them he was allegedly assaulted by 38-year old Cody Enneking, of 208 Church Street, also in Coin. Following an investigation, Sunderman declined to press charges, but a record of the complaint was filed for future reference.

Late Tuesday morning, Page County deputies were call to 608 Main Street, in Braddyville, with regard to a 9-1-1 call pertaining to a domestic situation. Upon their arrival, deputies spoke with the victim, 20-year Joseph Hull, and a witness at the residence. Following an investigation, 19-year old Tianna Martin, of Clarinda, was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault. The woman was brought to the Page County Jail and held without bond, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

And, Sunday  evening, Page County deputies were call to 509 South Main Street in Shambaugh, to investigate a reported domestic argument. The resident and complainant, 30-year old Matthew Olson, claimed he was assaulted by 29-year old Joni Olson, of Stanberry, MO., after he asked her to leave the home, and she refused. The alleged incident was the result of a child custody dispute. Statements were taken and forwarded to the Page County Attorney for review, but no charges were filed.

A rescue unit responding to an emergency call Wednesday afternoon in Red Oak, ended-up colliding with a patrol car, thanks to slippery road conditions. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the 2011 Red Oak Fire Department’s International rescue vehicle was responding to an emergency on Joy Street, when the vehicle slid down the ice and snow covered street and crashed into a 2011 Dodge Charger Red Oak Police Department patrol car. No injuries were reported.

The rescue unit  sustained $500 in damage to its right rear bumper, and the patrol car sustained between $1,500 and $2,000 damage to its front end. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by personnel from the Red Oak Police Department and Red Oak Fire and Rescue.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday morning, in Atlantic. During their 9-a.m. session at the courthouse, the Board is set to receive the initial bargaining proposal from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), representing the Jailer’s Union. The County will also present its initial proposal to the Union.

In other business, the Board is expected to the set dates for public hearings on a proposed amendment to the Cass County Zoning Ordinance, that would affect the establishment of a gun sales, repair and shooting range near Massena. They’ll also act on a Resolution for posted Weight Limits on bridges, and, hear a quarterly report from Cass County Veteran’s Affairs Director Mitch Holmes. In addition, the Supervisor’s will a report pertaining to a Healthy Community Grant, from the YMCA’s Teddi Grindberg.