Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report an Elliott woman suffered unknown/possible injuries during a single-vehicle accident this (Monday) morning, west of Red Oak. 36-year old Kelley Ann Kinser was traveling west on Highway 34 at around 6:20-a.m. and attempted to pull into the slow lane to let another vehicle pass, when she lost control of her 2010 Dodge Avenger.

The car entered the north ditch, but did not sustain any damage. Kinser was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by Red Oak Rescue. Red Oak Police and Red Oak Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) – A northwest Iowa baby sitter has saved seven children from a van that erupted into flames.  The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred about 3:30 p.m. Friday about six miles southwest of Sioux Center.  Thirty-six-year-old Tara Dekkers was driving the 15-passenger van when she heard a sound like a backfire. She soon pulled over the van when it filled with smoke.

Dekkers quickly unloaded the children, who ranged in age from 1 to 7, before the van was engulfed. No injuries were reported.  The Sheriff’s Office says a mechanical failure caused the fire.

A Council Bluffs man was arrested Sunday in Montgomery County. Officials say 29-year old Kenton Jarvis Schooling was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of Red Oak Police. Schooling was taken into custody on a warrant for Contempt of Court for Failure to Pay fines.

He was being held in the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center without bond.