Police in Red Oak say three people were arrested on separate charges Sunday morning. Just after 9-a.m., 37-year old Becky Jo Hegarty, of Red Oak, was arrested for simple Assault, following a family dispute in the 1800 block of E. Summit Street. Hegarty was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

At around 6:25-a.m., 23-year old Ashley Nicole Woodman, of Red Oak, was arrested for Public Intoxication, after Red Oak Police were called to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, where a female was reportedly causes issues. Woodman was found in the hospital’s parking lot and taken into custody. Her bond at the Montgomery County Jail was set at $300.

And, at around 5:30-a.m. Sunday, 41-year old Jason Neal Beacham, of Red Oak, was arrested for Domestic Assault. He was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 cash bond.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A conference next month will focus on the best ways to raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas. The Environmental Protection Agency is working with health officials in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa to put on the conference in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 7.

The odorless colorless radon gas is the nation’s second-leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, and is the most common cause in nonsmokers. The meeting will highlight ways to help the public reduce radon exposure. Organizers say anyone interested in attending the free meeting should register before Tuesday online at http://svy.mk/2kOzd96 .

(Updated) — COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – A western Iowa jail inmate infected with HIV has been charged with felony assault after officials say he threw a carton of his urine on a detention officer in Council Bluffs. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 52-year-old Charles Perkins, of Youngstown, Ohio, is charged with assault by inmate with bodily fluids or secretion. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Police say the incident occurred Feb. 8 at the Pottawattamie County Jail. Investigators say Perkins told them he intended to throw the urine on another inmate, but his aim was off and hit the jail officer.

The officer is being evaluated for HIV exposure. Perkins’ public defender declined to comment to the Daily Nonpareil about the case.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Who knew unemployment insurance could be so risque? At least 78 Iowa businesses received letters this week from Iowa Workforce Development that mistakenly directed their questions about unemployment insurance payments to a phone sex hotline.

The Des Moines Register reports that the agency’s Feb. 13 letter went to people who had return-payment notices. It informs them to call the Unemployment Insurance Tax Bureau, then gives a telephone number. But instead of answers, callers to the number get a seductive female voice giving out less than work-friendly sentiments.

Iowa Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Administrator Ryan West says the erroneous number was a typo and that correct letters were mailed late Friday. West said no employee is expected to be disciplined.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For decades, Iowa represented the crossroads of prairie populists and checkbook conservatives. Now it has become solidly Republican like many of its Midwestern neighbors. Iowa’s rush of new legislation has been the most intense of the four states that flipped to complete GOP control in the November election.

In an all-night session last week, Iowa lawmakers approved a bill similar to one enacted in Wisconsin six years ago that strips most public sector unions of long-held collective bargaining rights, including health insurance.

Among other items, Republicans also are pressing to eliminate state money for all Planned Parenthood services and outlaw the use of fetal tissue for medical research. There’s also talk of a tax cut, despite a $110 million shortfall in the current budget year.

School Board members in Griswold, CAM and Audubon are set to hold their regular monthly, separate meetings Monday evening. The Griswold School Board will gather for a 5:30-p.m. session in the Central Office at the Middle School/High School Building. During the meeting, the Board will act on approving a Construction Manager in advance of the possible of constructing a new District building. They’ll also act on approving Chemical Application bids and mowing specifications. The meeting will conclude with a closed session.

In Anita, the CAM School Board meeting gets underway at 6:30-p.m., Monday, and it will begin with a Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, Form of Contract and Cost Estimates for a new addition to the Massena building. Following the hearing, the CAM School Board will act on approving a Resolution for the Plans, Specs and Form of Contract, review the construction bids, and then act on awarding the Contract for the project. Other discussion and/or action items on their agenda include that which pertains to the Greenhouse, mowing bids, a bleacher stairs project in the high school gym, and a review of the school vehicle fleet along with discussion on plans to upgrade those vehicles.

Up on Audubon, the School Board for the Audubon School District will start with a work session at 6:30-p.m., followed by their regular session at 7. Action items on their agenda include: The purchase of Baseball Field Property; Setting the date for the Fiscal Year 2018 School Calendar Public Hearing, as well as discussion on possible action with regard to an Administrative Survey. The Board will also discuss FY 2018 Calendar and Staffing Options.