Authorities in Adams County report a Union County man was arrested early this (Monday) morning after he was seen pulling off into a field from a dirt road. The Sheriff’s Department says when officers approached 23-year old Nathan Vicker, of Creston shortly after midnight, he became combative and resisted the officers. He also refused to take any chemical tests for OWI.

Vicker faces charges that include Interference with Official Acts and Refusal to submit to chemical testing. Additional charges are still possible.

One of the governor’s top priorities — an anti-bullying bill — is in danger of failing to pass the 2016 Iowa legislature. Representative Cecil Dolecheck, a Republican from Mount Ayr, has been involved in one part of the debate — how much state money to spend to help train teachers and administrators to address bullying. “I’m not sure we’re going to be able to pass bullying legislation,” Dolecheck said. “That’s still up in the air.”

Senate Democrats have voted to spend three-quarters of a million dollars on bullying prevention training for educators, but House Republicans have sided with their Republican governor and opted instead to spend 25-thousand dollars to conduct webinars — online training sessions for educators. Governor Terry Branstad has been asking legislators to pass an anti-bullying bill in each of the past two years. The governor’s been asking legislators to pass a bill that would give school officials clear authority to address bullying that occurs outside of school, especially on-line, but some of Branstad’s fellow Republicans object.

Dolecheck says many of his Republican colleagues believe administrators already have the authority to step in when a student’s being bullied. “There’s nothing they can’t do within a local school district to combat bullying and prevent bullying and address bullying,” Dolecheck says. In addition, many Republicans say parents have the ultimate authority over their children and they’re concerned about school officials monitoring students’ activity outside of school hours. House Republicans have also pressed to have private and religious schools exempted from any anti-bullying bill and they want a religious conscience clause included.

Republican conservatives says without that protection, students could be accused of bullying if they are expressing their religious beliefs. Members of the Iowa House and Senate are scheduled to return to Des Moines this afternoon (Monday), to begin what could be the final week of the 2016 legislative session.

(Radio Iowa)

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Legislative leaders say they could end the session this week despite disagreements over budget bills and Governor Terry Branstad’s policy priorities. They have a strong incentive to close up shop and go home — their daily allowance for working and living in Des Moines runs out Tuesday. Three budget bills on which there are differences are in conference committees, where lawmakers from both parties negotiate compromises.

PLAINFIELD, Iowa (AP) — A water-line break in Plainfield has forced city officials to shut off the northeast Iowa town’s water supply. KWWL-TV in Waterloo reports that city officials aren’t sure how long it will take for crews to fix the problem. City officials say residents should use bottled water until further notice. Plainfield is a town of nearly 450 in Bremer County.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are looking for a 24-year-old man who has gone missing from a Davenport work-release facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections says Tyler Lampe was placed on escape status from the facility at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Lampe is serving a 15-year sentence for intimidation with a dangerous weapon and escape of felon.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating a body that was found lying next to a burning vehicle in West Des Moines. Police say officers discovered the body when responding to the fire report around 6 a.m. on Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to call West Des Moines police at 515-222-3321.

Two School District Board of Education meetings are slated for Monday in the immediate KJAN listening area, along with a meeting of the City of Atlantic’s Parks and Recreation Department Board of Directors. The Park Board meeting takes place in the City Council’s chambers, beginning at 5:15-p.m.

During the Monday evening session, the Board will receive an update from Parks and Rec Director Roger Herring, with regard to the Sunnyside Park Senior Activities area. Other discussion and/or action items pertain to the Summer Recreation Program (including recommendations for a Pool Manager, Swim Coach, and Co-Softball Coordinators), and information about the recent $6,000 Cass County Community Foundation grant for new Summer Recreation Equipment. The Parks and Rec Board will also hear an update from Herring on Capital Projects and a tree replacement plan for the Camblin Addition at Sunnyside Park. Herring will also report on a recent meeting about the Emerald Ash Borer infestation affecting Iowa.

Elsewhere around the area, the Griswold School Board will meet Monday evening in the Central Office Board Room, beginning at 5:45. On their agenda, is a Public Hearing and action on the 2014-2015 School Calendar, along with Early Start Waiver and conversion to an hour-based calendar instead of day-based instruction. The Griswold Board will also discuss “The Scary Guy” presentation, and negotiations with district staff.

And, in Anita, the CAM School Board will hold a special meeting beginning at 6:30-p.m. in the High School Media Center, during which they will discuss: the sharing of a Superintendent; 2014-2015 Support Staff and Coaching/Extra Duty contracts. Prior to adjourning for the evening, the CAM School Board will move into a closed session as allowed under Iowa Code, for negotiations.