DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican David Young says he will run for the Iowa congressional seat he lost in the 2018 election to Democrat Cindy Axne. Young announced Monday afternoon that he would seek the GOP nomination in the 3rd district, comprised of 16 counties stretching from Des Moines to the Missouri River.

Young was elected to represent the district in 2014 and 2016 before losing to Axne in the 2018 general election.

In his announcement, Young accused Congress of focusing on “partisan politics” and claimed Axne supported policies that hurt the state’s economy. Before being elected to the House, Young served as a top aide to Republican Sen. Charles Grassley. He also worked for Republican U.S. Sens. Hank Brown of Colorado and Jim Bunning of Kentucky.

A Special, Joint meeting of the CAM and Nodaway Valley School District Boards will take place 7-p.m. Tuesday, May 7th, at the Nodaway Valley High School Media Center. Board members will meet with representatives from Grundmeyer and Associates Search Firm, to discuss the superintendent search process. Current Superintendent Dr. Casey Berlau announced in April that he has accepted a similar position with the Carroll Community School District.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released details about an accident that took place at around 8:25-a.m. on April 29th. Authorities say a 2018 Toyota driven by 49-year old Jeri Dillion, of Emerson, was traveling west on Highway 34 and had stopped or was stopping for a temporary traffic light near 305th Street. The light was in-place for temporary guard rail repair.

A 2016 International truck driven by 36-year old Devin Bryant, of Dumfries, VA., was also westbound on Highway 34, behind the Toyota. Bryant told authorities he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to rear-end the car. Both vehicles then crossed over the eastbound lanes. The truck came to rest on its passenger side. It’s load was dumped into the ditch.

Dillion was injured and transported to the UNMC by Malvern Rescue.  Bryant was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to a reasonable and proper rate, and failure to provide proof of insurance.

Three people in one vehicle were injured during a chain-reaction collision late Friday evening, in Mills County. Authorities report a juvenile male in a 2009 Dodge suffered a head injury and was transported to the hospital by Malvern Rescue. Two other occupants of the same vehicle, suffered minor injuries, and were also transported to the hospital. Drivers and passengers in the remaining vehicles were assessed at the scene by Malvern and Glenwood Rescue Squads.

Officials say the accident happened while the Dodge, driven by 24-year old Kellin Chambers, of Council Bluffs, was stopped on Highway 34, waiting to turn left into a driveway. 21-year old Quentin Dumler, of Shenandoah, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet and reached to grab his phone charge. He didn’t realize Chambers’ vehicle, and one behind it driven by 33-year old Michelle Holmes, of Council Bluffs, were stopped on the road.

Dumler said he looked up and saw brake lights, but was unable to stop. His vehicle hit Holmes’ 1999 Buick, which then hit the Dodge. The initial collision caused Dumler’s vehicle to veer into the westbound lane of Highway 34, where it was struck by a 2018 Chevy driven by 31-year old Nicholas Edwards, of Kansas City, MO. Following the collision, Edwards’ vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled once before coming to rest on its wheels.

Dumler’s car went off the road and came to rest in the grass north of Highway 34. The other two vehicles came to rest on the south shoulder of the road. The Sheriff’s report did not indicate if charges were filed or any citations were issued.

Eight people have been arrested in Mills County since the beginning of the month. Sheriff’s officials report the following were taken into custody:

• Today (Monday, 5/6): 44-year old Akil Ogbonna Williams, of Omaha, was arrested for Providing false ID, and on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County for Theft in the 1st degree. Total bond amounts to $20,300; 31-year old Christopher Brytant Thompson, of Omaha, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300.
• On Sunday, 33-year old Donald Arthur Petersen, of Omaha, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. Bond $1,000.
• Saturday night, 20-year old Blaine Michael Clark, of Glenwood, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,300. And, Saturday morning, 38-year old Ben Thomas Bovenzie, of Independence, MO., was arrested for being a Fugitive from Justice. No bond.
• At around 12:03-a.m. Friday, 47-year old Frances Ann Baughman, of Braddyville, was arrested in Mills County for OWI/1st offense. Bond $1,000.
• Last Thursday, 35-year old Zachary Aaron McCord, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI/2nd offense and Failure to maintain control. Bond $2,000.
• On May 1st, 27-year old Clayton Morris Scott, Jr., of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Mills County on a warrant for Penal Offenses against Title Law and Other Violation or Chapter 321A (Motor Vehicle Liability). Bond set at $1,300.