Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer reports the South Page School in College Springs was placed in  “lockdown” last Friday, after a parent allegedly became agitated about an incident at the school which involved his son. The incident was reported at around 2:45-p.m. According to the Sheriff, 38-year old Damon Curtis Dustin, of Braddyville, came to the school to talk with the principal. During the conversation, he allegedly began yelling and using vulgar language, causing a disturbance.

The man took his son and daughter from the school, still yelling and creating a disturbance. The Sheriff’s report says Dustin got into his pickup and drove in a reckless manner through the school yard and back onto the street. During the incident, the school was placed on lockdown by the principal. Deputies went to find Dustin, but were unable to locate him. He faces charges which include Criminal Mischief, disorderly conduct, endangerment of a family member, and a traffic violation. Additional information about the incident will be released as it becomes available.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year old Kahla Ellen Morrison, of Villisca, was arrested March 26th for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Morrison was cited into court and later released.

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports a 17-year old male was arrested on a charge of Serious Assault last week, after he allegedly assaulted 36-year old Kevin Long, of College Springs. The unnamed teen allegedly hit Long on the head with a fireplace poker causing injury, but Long refused medical treatment. The incident allegedly took place at around 5:30-p.m, on March 23rd, in College Springs. The teen was transported to the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs for holding.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year old Jessica Miles, of Anita, was arrested Friday on a charge of 5th Degree Theft/Shoplifting. Miles was cited for the alleged offense and released, with orders to appear in court at a later date.

A central Iowa woman who was in a serious car accident as an infant was crowned over the weekend as the state’s new spokeswoman for people with disabilities. Jayde (JADE) Henry is Ms. Wheelchair Iowa for 2012. Henry is a 30-year-old from Des Moines and she explains her goals for the year ahead as the new titleholder.
Henry says, “My platform is to bridge the gaps between disabled and non-disableds in a matter of interacting by educating kids in school about us and to eliminate any teasing.” The pageant was held in Iowa City on Saturday and focuses on the person’s accomplishments since the onset of their disability. In Henry’s case, she lost the use of her legs at a very young age, but has learned to adapt and overcome obstacles.

“Six months old, I was in a car accident down in Leon,” Henry says. “When I was five years old, I started using a wheelchair, wheeling myself around. Now, I drive a truck that has suicide doors and hand controls in it and I get around pretty much anywhere.” As the assistant manager of an Indianola graphics company, Henry helps customers with orders on items from vinyl signs to embroidery, in addition to doing inventory and some accounting. As the new Ms. Wheelchair Iowa, she hopes to reach out to other women, men and children who are in similar situations as herself.

Henry says, “I hope to encourage other disabled Iowans to speak out and address their issues they have in their towns so we can get those resolved and we can all work together.” Any spare time over the next year will be spent talking before civic groups, schools, churches and making appearances at parades and other events. Henry will represent Iowa at the Ms. Wheelchair America competition in August in Rhode Island.

(Matt Kelley/Radio Iowa)