ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A new report predicts 18 states will introduce bills to regulate sports betting this year, with 11 having a good chance of passing one. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, which tracks gambling legislation nationwide, says that’s just the minimum; the firm predicts more than 30 states could introduce sports betting bills.

The U.S. Supreme Court this year will decide a case brought by New Jersey that seeks to overturn a ban on sports betting in all but four states: Delaware, Montana, Nevada and Oregon.

States listed as likely to introduce a sports betting bill are: Massachusetts; Rhode Island; New York; New Jersey; West Virginia; South Carolina; Georgia; Florida; Illinois; Michigan; Iowa; Minnesota; Louisiana; Mississippi; Oklahoma and California. Indiana and Kentucky already have introduced bills.

Deputies with the Page County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 35-year old Shaun Allan Davidshofer, of Coin. He was taken into custody today (Tuesday) at the Page County Sheriff’s Office on a Page County warrant for Violation of Iowa Sex Offender Registry.  Davidshofer was unable to post a $5,000 cash only bond, and is currently being held in the Page County Jail pending future court proceedings.

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports the Mulberry Loop bridge is now closed, and the bridge has been removed. It will be replaced with a low water crossing. Work will continue as the weather permits. The bridge is in the 800 Block of Mulberry Loop. Fairview Township Section 23.

This area has many dirt or level B Roads! Considerable alternate route planning will be necessary for some emergency responses to this area!

PLEASE PLAN ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO NEARBY RESIDENTS. If you have any questions, please call the county engineer at 712-755-5954

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reports the bridge weight restriction on the Mulberry Road Bridge, has been reduced to three-tons. The bridge is in the 2400 Block of Mulberry Road over the West Fork of the West Nishnabotna River. Between Greeley Township sections  5  and 6. The restriction is effective immediately and will continue until further notice.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year old Joseph Allen Scislowicz, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Monday afternoon on numerous charges. He was taken into custody for being a Felon in Control of a Firearm, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $7,600.

Also arrested Monday, was 26-year old Bradley Scott Wonder, of Carter Lake. Wonder was charged with Driving While Barred. His bond was set at $2,000.

The Harlan Police Department has issued a report on recent arrests and accidents. As we told you this (Tuesday) morning, a van struck the Concerned, Incorporated Building, Monday afternoon, at 1812 Industrial Avenue. Officials say a 2004 Chrysler Town and Country van driven by Teresa Johnson, of Audubon, was backing up into the open door of a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica van, causing it to shut. The door hit the driver of the Pacifica, Daneece Henry, of Avoca. Johnson’s van continued until it collided with the building. There was no word on injuries or the amount of damage to the building.

Harlan Police report also, 47-year old Justin Andrew Dickinson, and 47-year old Karen Schuemann, both of Harlan, were arrested Jan. 4th, following a traffics top on Durant Street. Dickinson was charged with Driving While Suspended. Schuemann was arrested for unlawful possession of a prescription drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

That same day, 24-year old Zachary Stephen Kloewer, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop, and charged with speeding, prohibited acts penalties, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, possession of paraphernalia, and obstruction of justice.

On Jan. 3rd, 33-year old Anthony Joseph Koester, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant. And, on Jan. 2nd, 52-year old Amy Jo Ross, of Harlan, was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant. Both were transported to the Shelby County Jail.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University’s unconstitutional crackdown on a pro-marijuana student group’s t-shirts is expected to cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages and legal fees. Subject to the approval by a state board Tuesday, the state has agreed to pay $150,000 in damages to two leaders of the university chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. The state would also pay their lawyers $193,000 for their work defending against university appeals, and additional fees for trial work in an amount to be decided later by a judge.

The costs stem from the university’s politically-motivated attempt in 2012 under former President Steven Leath to block t-shirt designs that featured its mascot and a small cannabis leaf. Judges found that administrators violated the students’ free-speech rights.