ANITA, Iowa – March 6, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston construction office wants to let motorists know about the closure, beginning March 30th, of the Iowa 148 bridge over Interstate 80 (Exit 70) that is three miles north of Anita. Crews need to close the Iowa 148 bridge for approximately five months, weather permitting, so they can remove and replace the bridge deck. When the bridge is closed, you will need to follow a marked detour route that will take you on I-80 in Cass County to Exit 64 and Exit 75 and come back to reach Iowa 148.

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 latest traveler information is available anytime through the 511 system.

(Creston, IA) – The Creston Police Department reports two men were arrested on separate charges, Thursday. 38-year-old Christopher Alan Pierce, of Creston, was arrested at around 7:35-p.m. in the area of Poplar and Buckeye Streets, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pierce was released from the scene with a citation, and on a Promise to Appear in Court.

And, at around 8-a.m. Thursday, 65-year-old David Allen Mick, of Creston, was arrested at his home for Failure to Abate a Nuisance. Mick was also cited, and released on a Promise To Appear.

(Indianola, IA) – UPDATED 12:40-P.M. 3/6/26 SHE WAS FOUND SAFE AND ALIVE – DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

The Warren County Sheriff’s Department reported on their social media page, Thursday afternoon, that a vehicle belonging to a woman missing from Cumming (IA) was found about 70-miles southwest of there, in Ringgold County. A white Toyota Sienna registered to 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson, was found stuck Wednesday night near the intersection of 200th Street and 265th Avenue (Liberty Township Section 26), in rural Ringgold County. A single set of footprints was seen in a direction indicated she walked away from the vehicle. Anderson was last seen during the afternoon of March 3rd, heading toward Norwalk. Prior to her vehicle being found Wednesday, it was last seen on a traffic camera heading west on Hickman Road in Clive, which is in the opposite direction of Norwalk.

Authorities say Anderson has not driven in years. She has Alzheimer’s and is in need of her medication. She is likely unaware of where she is. The woman is 5-feet 4-inches tall, weighs about 180-pounds, has white hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing black slacks, black shoes, a brown sweater and a ball-cap with diamonds (see the photo below).  If you have seen her, or know where she is, please call 9-1-1.

Cheryl Anderson (Warren County Sheriff’s Office Facebook photo)