ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (KCAU) — A northwest Iowa man faces several felony charges after officials say he used a knife to attack someone, Thursday. According to a release from the Estherville Police Department, the disturbance was reported at 8:05 p.m. at an apartment on the 900 block of Central Avenue. When authorities arrived, they detained one of the occupants and would later find a suspect hiding in a closet of the residence. During the investigation, the suspect identified himself as Olegario Lopez Diaz. However, officials were able to confirm that his actual name was Robicel Abarca Hernandez.

Officials learned that Hernandez got into a verbal dispute with the residents of the apartment that had escalated. Authorities said he allegedly grabbed a knife and proceeded to make threats and assault one of the occupants who sustained minor knife wounds. Hernandez was arrested and charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, assault while participating in a felony, use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime, serious assault, and providing false information.

Hernandez is being held in the Emmet county jail on a $15,300 bond, according to the release.

The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Estherville Police Department in handling the incident.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Parks Advisory Commission will hold its first meeting since the Committee was established by the Atlantic City Council, in October. The commission replaces the former Parks and Recreation Board. It consists of three people living within Atlantic City limits, two Cass County residents, and one non-voting high school student. Those appointed include Kevin Ferguson (2-year term), Dolly Bergmann (2-year term), Shirley Jensen (1-year term), Ali Pieken (1-year term), and Mary Strong (1-year term).

During the Commission’s meeting at 3:30-p.m. Wednesday, in the Council’s Chambers at City Hall, they will discuss the “Purpose of a Park Advisory Committee,” which the City Council has stated is “to ensure that a formal public feedback and input system was in place regarding the operations and capital planning for the city’s park and recreation system.”

The Commission will introduce Park Advisory Committee members, receive an update on current Park Projects and Activities, and a Splash Pad update from Ali Pieken.

(Creston, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on drug and other charges, in Creston. According to Creston Police, at around 2:22-a.m. today (Monday), 44-year-old Lela Ann Churchwell, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston Union County Law Enforcement Center (LEC). Churchwell was charged with four Union County Warrants for: Disorderly Conduct-Loud Raucous Noise; Public Intoxication; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication and Harassment in the 3^rd Degree. Churchwell was transported to the Adams County Jail, where and was being held on a $900 cash-only bond, and a $300 cash or surety bond.

Sunday afternoon, Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Garrett Neal Thomson, of Creston, at the Hy-Vee parking lot, in Creston. Thomson was charged on two Union County Warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs. Thomson was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on $1,300 cash or surety bond.

Two people died in Friday morning house fire, in northwest Iowa’s Orange City. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the Sioux County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from a residence at 604 Albany Ave. northeast, at around 6:49 a.m. The Orange City Fire and Orange City Ambulance responded and discovered a single-family dwelling that was filled with smoke; aid was requested from several area fire departments.

Upon entering the residence, firefighters discovered 79-year-old Arlan Egdorf, and 82-year-old Linda Egdorf, both of Orange City, had died as a result of their injuries; they were pronounced deceased by the Sioux County Medical Examiner.

The house was a total loss with damage in excess of $100,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Orange City Fire Chief and Iowa State Fire Marshal.

Two people died in this house fire in Orange City. (KLEM photo)

(Radio Iowa) – A bill sponsored by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson that requires information on resources be given to pregnant college students has passed the House of Representatives. “Unfortunately many women on college campuses are pressured into having an abortion and told they must choose between having their baby and continuing their education despite Title Nine protections in place,” she says.

Hinson, a Republican from Marion, spoke about the bill on the House floor.”Under Title Nine pregnant students have the right to stay in school finish their education and achieve their career goals. However, academic disparity exists due to the lack of resources, support and tools for pregnant students,” Hinson says. “These women may fear institutional reprisal, a loss of athletic scholarship or negative impacts on their academic opportunity and standing.”

Rep. Ashley Hinson. (RI photo)

Hinson says pregnant students should know about all the options and resources available to them. “There are many organizations that provide physical and emotional support for new and soon to be moms, and pregnant students should know about these resources on college campuses. They deserve to be treated with respect and to be surrounded with care and love,” she says.

Hinson says the isolation of pregnant students might lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

(Radio Iowa) – Hundreds gathered at this weekend’s funeral for the Perry High School principal who put himself in harm’s way to save others during a school shooting. Dan Marburger was shot several times on January 4th and died 10 days later. He was eulogized by his wife and one of his five children. Elizabeth Marburger says her husband modeled love and grace every day and she urged the congregation to see the good in the world.

“This that we’ve lived the last couple of weeks has been the rotten, but the good is out there and every day we have to look for the good,” she said. “…He fought like hell for 10 days and he gave us 10 days to love on him…He was so tired. He just needed to rest.” Marburger says her husband gave her unconditional love.

“It’s the only kind of love Dan gave. Forty-three years ago in eighth grade, I became the recipient of that — 43 years. eighth grade. It just doesn’t seem like long enough.” Claire Marburger says one of the biggest lessons she learned from her dad is that being present matters and he remains in their hearts and heads.

“If I had a genie with one wish it wouldn’t be a new car or a house or a dollar amount,” she said. “It wouldn’t even have to be to have dad back, because I know that’s a big wish. My wish would be for one of dad’s hugs.” Dan Marburger was a native of Sabula, Iowa, and played football for Central College in Pella. After graduating from Central in 1989, he returned to teach and coach at his hometown high school, East Central in Miles. Marburger started as an associate principal at Perry High School in 1995 and had been the school’s lead principal since 1997.

His family plans to use memorial contributions for a scholarship fund in his name.