The Adair County Sheriff’s Office reports 42-year old Travis Quinn Wambold, of Fontanelle, was arrested Oct. 22nd. Wambold was taken into custody on two Union County warrants for felony Threat by explosive or incendiary device, and a simple misdemeanor charge of Harassment in the 1st Degree. His cash or surety bond was set at $7,300.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new Iowa specialty license plate with white lettering over a black background is now the state’s most popular. Des Moines television station KCCI reports that the Iowa Department of Transportation has issued more than 46,000 “Blackout” plates since July 1. That makes it the state’s most popular specialty license plate, surpassing the University of Iowa plate that 30,088 plates in circulation. Iowa DOT officials say approximately 30% of the Blackout plates are personalized.

In September, the Blackout plates were so popular that some counties in the state ran out of them. The new plates cost $35 for a non-personalized, alpha-numeric plate and an additional $25 for a personalized plate. DOT officials say the plates have generated nearly $2 million in revenue for road and bridge projects.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests and one, injury-accident. Officials say 49-year old Kevin Michael Steadman, of Glenwood, was arrested Saturday afternoon, for Domestic Abuse Assault, and 52-year old Scotty Ray Glassco, of Columbus, NE., was arrested at around 3:50-a.m. Saturday, for being a Fugitive from Justice, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On Oct. 25th, 27-year old Zackery David Mount-Gallet, of Carter Lake, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, and on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County.

Authorities say also, an accident at around 7-p.m. Sunday resulted in 66-year old Kenneth Mihills, of Alvin, TX, being transported to the hospital by Glenwood Rescue. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says a 2014 Nissan driven by Mihills was traveling south on Levi Road and going up the hill south of Kane. A 2000 Ford owned by 85-year old George Weber, of Glenwood, was parked in the middle of the road at the crest of the hill, with the driver’s door open and headlights on. Weber was standing outside his vehicle wearing only brown coveralls and no reflective clothing.

Officials say he was trying to slow or stop traffic, because just over the hill they were moving a 2008 Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer out of a field entrance. Mihills noticed at the last minute Weber was stopped on the road. He swerved to miss the Ford, but hit the driver’s side door. By the time he realized what happened, Mihills was unable to stop for the semi, and ran into the trailer.

Officials with the Harlan Police Department have released their weekly arrest report. Authorities say on Oct. 24th, 32-year old Kimberly Desiree Kidd, of Harlan, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. On Oct. 21st, 33-year old Zachary Thomas Scheffler, of Harlan, was arrested on an active warrant. 37-year old Michael Dewayne Mesenbrink, of Arthur, was arrested Oct. 17th for Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, and no proof of insurance. That same day, 35-year old Reid Jeffrey Hemminger, of Harlan, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault, and Harassment

And, on Oct. 16th, Harlan Police arrested 58-year old Ginger Kay  Spray, of Harlan, was arrested on an active warrant.

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office in Atlantic, reports the eastbound lanes of U.S. 34 near Pacific Junction will be open to traffic beginning at noon today (Tuesday, Oct. 29), weather permitting. The outside lane of U.S. 34 will remain closed for about a mile east of the Missouri River to allow a federal contractor to make repairs to levees in the area. The head-to-head traffic patterns and the 45 mph speed limits that were put in place March 15 due to area flooding will be removed, allowing traffic to return to the normal 65 mph speed limit.

The traffic signal at 188th Street will continue to flash red to function as an all-way stop. The traffic signal is expected to resume normal operation by Thanksgiving. 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.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — City officials in Council Bluffs are sending notice of a property buyout program to residents affected by this year’s Missouri River flooding. The Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs reports that many residents in the affected area have asked the city about assistance. City officials sent letters recently highlighting the buyout program spearheaded by Pottawattamie County Emergency Management.

Property owners can submit a form online to indicate their interest in a potential buyout, without committing to a sale. Officials say it’s a way to gauge interest in the program and the amount of funding that may be required. The affected area is west of Interstate 29 in neighborhoods north and south of Interstate 480 near River’s Edge Park and Dodge Riverside Golf Course.