CRESTON, Iowa – Sept. 29, 2022 – A project to set beams for the new Ashworth Road bridge over Interstate 80 in West Des Moines requires a complete closure of westbound I-80 and closure of the left lane of eastbound I-80 between Jordan Creek Parkway (exit 121) and Grand Prairie Parkway (exit 118) from 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston construction office.

During these closures, traffic will follow a marked detour route using Grand Prairie Parkway, University Avenue, and Jordan Creek Parkway.

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.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests and one accident.

On Tuesday, September 27th Deputies arrested 47-year-old Brent William Michael of Malvern for Driving While Barred. Michael was arrested on Main Street in Malvern at 10:48 p.m. Michael was booked into the Mills County Jail on $2,000 bond.

Early on the morning of Thursday, September 29th Richard James Linfor of Shenandoah was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest occurred on Locust Street in Glenwood at 1:05 a.m. Linfor was booked into the Mills County Jail on $300 bond.

An accident was reported on Wednesday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. A FedEx Van driven by 28-year-old Quan Dukes of Omaha, NE reported that he was approaching the stop sign at Pruden Avenue and Highway 275 and couldn’t see through gravel dust. He was unable to stop at the intersection before striking the trailer of a 2004 FRHT that was being operated by 60-year-old Curtis Cashatt of Glenwood. No injuries were reported but damage was caused to both the van and trailer.

The Creston Police Department reports three arrests on Wednesday, September 28th.

At 6:33 p.m. Officers arrested 36-year-old Kyle Wesley Kreb of Creston in the 500 block of South Maple Street. Kreb was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 2nd Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Intent to Manufacture/Deliver Methamphetamine. Kreb was taken to the Union County Jail and held on no bond until seen by a Magistrate.

At 6:09 p.m. 38-year-old Amanda Olivia Jones of Creston at 302 North Pine Street. Jones was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Methamphetamine 2nd Offense. Jones was taken to Union County Jail and held until posting $2,000 bond.

At 8:26 p.m. 58-year-old James Chandler Sash of Creston was arrested at 706 West Adams Street. Sash was charged with Indecent Exposure and taken to the Union County Jail. Bond was set at $1,000 cash or surety.