DES MOINES, Iowa – An investigation into the death of a man at the Marshalltown Residential Facility has resulted in an arrest. Authorities say Iowa DCI agents arrested and charged 36-year old Adam Younis with involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Marshall County Jail.

Adam Mohammad Younis (IA DPS/DOC photo)

The charge is with regard to the death of 31-year old Derek Jones, who was found unresponsive in his room a little after 6-a.m., on Feb. 4th. Jones was living at the facility while on probation supervision with the Second Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Because the death occurred in a Department of Corrections facility, the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was contacted.

Younis is enrolled in a work-release program with the Department of Corrections, and was under the supervision of the 2nd Judicial District Department of Correctional Services while living at the residential facility.

An autopsy on Derek Jones was scheduled to take place at the Office of the Iowa State Medical Examiner. The incident remains under investigation. Authorities say no additional information will be released at this time.

Departments responding to the incident included the Iowa Department of Corrections, the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Marshalltown Police Department.

The first in a series of meetings to discuss facility issues pertaining to the CAM School District, begins Sunday. CAM Superintendent Paul Croghan says facility improvements have been in the planning and initial stages since before last July. That includes engineering & architect walk through’s of the district’s buildings, and an evaluation of the mechanical and electrical systems.

(He says they’ve also had conversations with financial institutions on ways to fund improvements and how to pay for any improvements. Those discussions led to the decision to hold public forums on what’s at stake and the desire for public input on how to proceed.)

One of the top reasons for looking into building improvements, has to do with keeping students and staff safe.

The public hearings are being held three-days in a row at different times and locations, so all district patrons who are interested in attending, might be able to attend. The first meeting to discuss facility assessments takes place 1-p.m. Tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 9th), at the Cumberland Community Building.

The second CAM CSD meeting is on Monday, February 10th at 5:00 p.m., in the high school commons in Anita. The third, and final meeting is 5-p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11th, in the Middle School Commons area. All school board members may be present at each or any meeting.

(He says the meetings are expected to last 60-to 90-minutes, depending on audience participation.)

The same information will be presented during each meeting. As the process moves forward, there will be additional meetings with more specific information. The next, regular board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the superintendent’s office at the high school building in Anita.

The Marne Community Club is holding its Annual Chili Contest this Sunday (Feb. 9th), at the Marne Community Center. At the same time, the Annual Men’s Pie Baking Contest will be held. Judging for both contests will be “people’s choice.” Anyone interested in entering the Chili Contest should bring a gallon crock pot of chili to the Marne Community Center by 6:00-p.m., Sunday. The same goes for entering the Men’s Pie Contest.

There are no fees for entering. Trophies for both chili and pie winners are on display at the Marne Community Center, and the  1st place winners’ names will be added to their respective trophy.Everyone is welcome to join the fun, either as a participant or a judge! Come to Marne and share a meal. The main course will be, of course, chili. Please bring a potluck salad to share. Pie for dessert! Beverages will be provided.