One person is dead and another was injured during a shooting Sunday morning on the far east side of Council Bluffs. KETV in Omaha reports the shooting occurred during a domestic disturbance that took place at around 7:45-a.m., near Parkview Drive and Timber Drive. One person died at the scene, the other was transported to a hospital.

Sheriff’s deputies believe they have everyone involved accounted for. A sergeant says there’s no danger to the public.

(Anita, Iowa) – A regular meeting of the CAM School District’s Board of Education takes place 6:30-p.m. MONDAY, at the High School Superintendent’s Office, in Anita. Among the items on the Consent agenda is action on the following:

• Open enrollments
• Resignations
• Contracts
• Fundraisers
• Volunteers

Following the regular Administrative reports, the Board will discuss and/or act on:

• Election results
• Approving of the Corrective Action Plan to the SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) for late filing of the Special Education Supplement Report.
• Considering the recommendations of the SIAC (School Improvement Advisory) Committee.
• Approval of a request to change lanes on the salary schedule for the 2021-22 school year.
• Accepting bids for retaining wall bricks.
• Approving transportation for out-of-state field trips to Omaha for the 2nd Grade, to Children’s Museum, and 5th Grade to the Omaha Symphony.
• and, the Board will act on approving 500 Series Board Policies, before presenting the Board reports.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – An investigation into a hit-and-run property damage accident in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. Authorities say Officers responded Saturday to the scene in the 600 block of N. 5th Street, where a caller said they watched a vehicle drive away and then stop in the 1200 block of N. 5th. Officers made contact with the vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver, 26-year-old Dominique Chad Yazzie, of Red Oak, for OWI/1st offense. He was taken into custody at around 11:45-p.m., and also cited for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, as well as Failure to provide proof of automobile insurance (Proof of financial liability).

Yazzie was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was being held on a $1,000 bond.

(Red Oak, Iowa)– Police in Red Oak arrested a man Saturday on a warrant out of Pottawattamie County. Authorities say 49-year-old Floyd Raymond Henry, II, of Red Oak, was taken into custody on the warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While Revoked charge.

Henry was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and was being held on $2,000 bond, while awaiting extradition to Pottawattamie County.

(Keswick, Iowa) – Authorities say a 2016 Honda Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with five passengers on-board and driven by a 14-year-old from Marengo, was traveling through a field in rural eastern Iowa Saturday evening, when the machine rolled over. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 15-year old back seat passenger in the machine was injured. The teen was from Parnell.

The injured party was transported by ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospital. A report on their injuries was not available. No one else was hurt.

The accident happened northwest of Keswick at around 6:15-p.m. The incident remains under investigation. No names were released.

The Red Oak Police Department reports a Cass County (Iowa) woman was arrested Saturday afternoon. Authorities say 65-year-old Marcia Elaine Lehman, of Griswold, was arrested at around 3:30-p.m., and charged with Violation of a No Contact Order (A simple misdemeanor), with bond set at $300.

(Creston, Iowa) – A woman from Creston complained about pain and possible injuries, following an accident late Saturday morning, but was not treated at the scene nor transported to the hospital. According to Creston Police, a 2012 GMC Terrain SUV driven by 87-year-old Donna Wood Harvey, of Creston, was traveling west on Bureau Street at around 11:45-a.m., when Harvey failed to stop at the stop sign located at the intersection with Jefferson Street. The SUV struck a northbound 2016 Chevy Equinox, driven by 75-year-old Linda Rae Huffman, of Creston. Huffman complained of pain afterward.

In the Officer’s report, he noted Harvey seemed unaware of the circumstances and should probably not be driving a motor vehicle. He recommended she be re-examined for her driver’s license eligibility. He stated her family also believes she should not continue driving. Damage from the collision amounted to $10,000 altogether.

The State and area News broadcast at 8:06-a.m., from Ric Hanson.

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(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police Department Reserve Officers will hold their annual “Family Dreams Christmas” program on Saturday, December 18th. Applications for the program can be picked up at the APD during normal business hours, and must be returned by 4-p.m. December 8th, in order to be considered. Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue says the Annual APD “Shop with a Cop” program will be held on Sunday, December 19th. There is no application for this program and you will not be able to sign yourself up for this. The APD has resources that they reach out to, and collect names for, this program. Both of the programs will be provided to Cass County residence only.

According to Lt. Hogue, in 2020 APD officials were able to assist 67 children and 17 adults from 26 different families with these two programs. They also put over $17,000 back into the community. If you would like to make a donation to supporting these programs you can contact the Police Department at 712-243-3512 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, or drop-off your donation at the Atlantic Police Department, at City Hall. Checks can be made out to “APCCO” which stands for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization. This is the 501(c)(3) that’s been set up for the department’s community programs.

Officials says they are very greatful to everyone who has supported these programs in years past and want to say thank you to all who plan to support and donate again this year.

The latest area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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