(Red Oak, Iowa) – Montgomery County Engineer Karen Albert, today (Tuesday), reported some good news to the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors. The news was about 180th Street.

There was news on the 250th Street Bridge, also.

Montgomery County BOS mtg. 12/5/23

Karen Albert asked for the public’s help in notifying the authorities if you see any suspicious activity in the area of the a county worksite during off-hours.

And, Karen Albert reported on the status of two railroad bridges.

In other business, Supervisor Charla Schmid noted Montgomery County received an award last week. She deferred to Auditor Jill Ozuna to explain what the award was and what it means for the County.

The County received an actual pie as part of the award. The Supervisors then discussed having their regular meetings available (for archive purposes) on YouTube. Jill Ozuna explained…

The Board was not too thrilled with the idea of having their meetings being on the web for what Board Chair Mike Olson said could be “an eternity.” Some of their concerns were with regard to adding another layer of technology to the County’s IT Department, and security. There being no motion to either approve or disapprove of having their meetings archived on YouTube, the matter died for lack of action.

WAUKEE, Iowa [KCCI] — Family members of a child who fell through the ice on a pond in Waukee last weekend and died, have identified the boy as 9-year-old Aiden James-Harrison Smith. KCCI reports, a neighbor called the police non-emergency number to report seeing a hole in the ice and shoes by the pond. Authorities confirmed First responders with the Waukee Police Department and Waukee Fire Department were called to conduct a welfare check at the pond located in the 1100 block of Northview Drive, a little after 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Aiden’s body was found after authorities and rescuers arrived.

Waukee’s Fire Chief Clint Robinson, said no one should be on the ice right now, and no one should go out alone. A GoFundMe has been created to help with the cost of Aiden’s funeral expenses.

FORT DODGE, Iowa [KCCI]— Officials in Webster County say no charges will be filed against the owner of the dogs who viciously attacked a woman last month. Investigators say the woman was mauled by three dogs while she was staying at a home in Fort Dodge. As previously mentioned, an officer was sent to the 800 block of 16th Street on Nov. 24th after receiving a call about someone screaming for help. The responding officer was forced to shoot and kill the dogs to stop the attack, according to Fort Dodge police Chief Dennis Quinn. Family members of the victim say both of her legs had to be amputated to her knees because of the attack, which also left her with severe head trauma.

Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll said that an investigation didn’t find any evidence that shows a criminal act took place. In a statement provided to KCCI-TV, Driscoll said:

“The law enforcement investigation into the dog attack in Fort Dodge on November 24 has been completed. These dogs attacked the victim while she was inside the home of the dog owner, alone with the animals. Law enforcement responding to the scene shot and killed all three dogs involved in the attack. There was nothing revealed during the investigation to indicate that any criminal act occurred. This is a shocking tragedy and we wish the victim strength as she recuperates from her injuries.”

A GoFundMe for the victim has been set up to help pay for medical expenses.

GRIMES, Iowa – Dec. 4, 2023 – If you’ll be driving on Interstate 80 near the interchange that connects Interstates 35, 80, and 235 on the east side of the Des Moines metro this week, you’ll need to be aware of some overnight road closures that might impact your travel.

The Iowa DOT’s Grimes construction office will need to close the following roads and ramps for nighttime work to place bridge beams on the new bridge at the interchange. All closures will depend on the weather and may change. Marked detours will be in place.

1. Thursday, Dec.  7, and Sunday, Dec 10 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• • The eastbound I-80 to northbound I-35 ramp will be closed

2. Monday, Dec. 11 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the following will be closed

• • Westbound I-80
  • Ramp from westbound I-80 to westbound I-235
  • Loop from eastbound I-235 to westbound I-80
  • Ramp from eastbound I-80 to northbound I-35

The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.

Officials with the Creston (IA) Police Department report a man from Lamoni was arrested at around 12:22-a.m. today (Friday). 22-year-old Adrian Iseah Zendejas was arrested at the intersection of Osage and E. Adams Streets in Creston, on charges of that include Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana/1st Offense. Zendejas was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on $1300 cash or surety bond.

Monday night, 42-year-old Lexie Elaine Wambold, of Creston, was arrested at 801 W. Taylor Street. Wambold was charged with Theft 5th Possess/Control under $300. Police say she was cited and released from the scene.

And, a little after 5-a.m., Monday, 27-year-old Wyatt Dean Low, of Stuart, was arrested at 905 N. Cherry in Creston. Low was charged with Obstruction of E-911 communications, and Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st Offense/with Dangerous Weapon. Low was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.