Two Atlantic residents were arrested Thursday for Driving While Revoked. 44-year old David Jordan and 32-year old Nicole Anaya were taken into custody following separate traffic stops. Anaya faces an additional charge of Driving While Barred. Both drivers were booked into the Cass County Jail and held, pending an initial court appearance.

(Update at 9:45-a.m.: No injuries reported)

Crews from Anita Fire and Rescue, Wiota 1st Responders and Medivac Ambulance were called t the scene of a rollover accident this morning, on Interstate 80 in Cass County. Dispatch reports indicate the accident happened near the Anita Exit off I-80 westbound (70-mile marker), at around 9:35-a.m. Later dispatch reports indicated no injuries were reported.

No other details are currently available.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota State Patrol says the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between Albert Lea and the Iowa border have reopened. That section of the interstate had been closed since Thursday about 2 p.m. because of multiple accidents and the request of the Iowa Department of Transportation. In Iowa, I-35 from the Minnesota border to Ames has also reopened. The Department of Transportation says driving conditions in southeastern Minnesota are fair.

Officials with the Stuart-based Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corporation, say the organization is currently accepting nominations for the Guy Powell Award, which recognizes excellence in leadership, and passion for economic development in the Midwest Partnership Development region. That region includes Adair, Audubon, Greene and Guthrie Counties.

Powell, a past-president of MPDC, was an active volunteer on the boards of many other organizations, and was passionate about local and regional economic development. The award in recognition of his life-long dedication, commitment and service to economic development, is presented to individuals who are outstanding leaders in west central Iowa, and who work to make it a more economically vital place to live, work and play.

Nominations submitted by businesses and individuals who are members of the Midwest Partnership Development Corporation, should consider the nominee’s vision, leadership, courage and impact on economic development. A brief statement of 500 words or less on how the nominee has made an impact on their local community and/or region through volunteer service, along with their name, address and phone number, and the same information of the person completing the nomination form, should be submitted no later than January 15th, 2013.

Mail an nomination form to: Monica Cateron – Office Manager, Midwest Partnership Development Corporation, P.O. Box 537, Stuart, IA 50250. Or e-mail mcateron@midwestpartnership.com

For more information, go to www.westcentraliowausa.com