(Red Oak, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say a man from Red Oak was arrested Tuesday evening, on an active Montgomery County warrant for Probation Violation. 22-year-old Jose Hunter Portales was arrested at around 6:30-p.m. in the 1800 block of E. Summit Street, in Red Oak

Portales was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond.

(Winterset, Iowa) – The Madison County Attorney’s Office, Tuesday evening, reported he had received a letter from Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos, indicating she had resigned, effective immediately. Attorney Stephen J. Swanson said the notice from DeVos stated, “…on the advice of counsel, and admitting no wrongdoing,” was resigning from her office as Madison County Treasurer, effective as of the date of the letter, which was July 14, 2025. DeVos had been relieved of her duties on February 5th.

Attorney Swanson said “On January 31, 2025, in Madison County, Iowa, Amanda DeVos was arrested and charged with Felonious Misconduct in Office, Tampering with Records, Third Fraudulent Practices, and Third Degree Theft. A subsequent Petition for Removal from Office and Petition for Injunction was filed against Amanda DeVos, asking the Court to remove [her] from office. A hearing on the matter was set for July 18, 2025.”

The statement from County Attorney Swanson went on to say, “Due to the Resignation of Ms. DeVos, there is no longer a need to hold a hearing regarding her removal from office, and the matter has been continued pending acceptance of her resignation by the Madison County Board of Supervisors at the next scheduled meeting on July 22, 2025.”

Swanson thanked the efforts of Madison County Sheriff Jason Barnes and Acting Madison County Treasurer Kylee Barber. “Their effort in exposing and investigating this matter made this possible, and the people of Madison County should be proud to have dedicated public servants who are willing to do what needs to be done when they see something improper,” Swanson said.

Criminal charges are still pending against DeVos, but Swanson reminds the public the woman “…has admitted no wrongdoing, and that charges are an accusation, and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.” He will offer no additional statements at this time.

(Creston, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Union County, today (Tuesday), said a man from Polk County was injured in a single-vehicle, rollover accident early Monday morning, north of Afton. Authorities say 26-year-old Alexander Ramos Terrazas, of Des Moines, was driving a 2017 Mack pumper truck westbound on 150th Street at around 5:40-a.m., about one-quarter of a mile east of Pheasant Avenue, when the vehicle got too close to the side of the road.

As the truck came up to the top of the hill, the passenger side tires dropped-off into the ditch, causing the truck to continue down into the ditch, where it rolled onto the passenger side, due to the steepness of the ditch. Terrazas – who was wearing a seat belt – complained of pain and possible injury.  He was transported by EMS/Medic 1, to the Greater Regional Medical Center.

The truck sustained $10,000 damage. No citations were issued.

(Radio Iowa) – The Foodbank of Siouxland is hosting a drive and walk-up food distribution Wednesday for the new Healthy Kids Iowa program. Food Bank executive director, Jacob Wanderschied says the program administered through the Health and Human Services Department is open to anyone. He says they are looking to distribute one-thousand-200 food baskets for kids. Wanderschied says the food baskets will have a variety of items.

“We’re going to have milk, cheese, some canned items, some grains, some fresh fruit and vegetables for the children. It is an optional choice. For example, we did purchase peanut butter. And if you’re have a nut allergy, we can definitely take that out and replace it with another item,” he says. “There is still that choice for what you get. Where we will have things kind of pre-made and then you can kind of pick from that list if there’s some things that aren’t for you.”

Wanderschied says you don’t have to live in Sioux City to take advantage of this program. “Any county in Iowa is is eligible for this program. There will be a couple questions that we will just gather for demographic sake that we turn back into the state,” Wanderschied says, “but essentially if you receive free lunch or on SNAP or under a certain income requirement, we can we can help you out and if not there is an alternate way that we can help.”

Wanderschied says each child will receive a food basket, so if you bring two kids, each will receive a basket. He says they have 23 companies providing food for the program. You can find out more about the program on the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office, today (Tuesday) released the name of a candidate who has filed nomination papers to run in a Special Election for the City Council in Lewis. Officials say Russell Miller, of Lewis, is running as a Republican candidate for the election, which will be held August 19th at the Lewis Community Center. Miller filed his papers on July 10th.

The election is to fill a vacancy on the Lewis City Council which occurred when Christopher Jahnke was elected Mayor in an earlier special election. The term for the seat being filled in the August election concludes on December 31, 2025, and will be on the ballot again in November for a new term.

OMAHA, Neb. [KETV] — The Douglas County, Nebraska, Attorney says bond for a western Iowa man charged in a fiery, fatal crash July 11th is set at $1-million dollars. 22-year-old Christian Stephens, of Earling, faces two felony counts of motor vehicle homicide (MVH).

KETV in Omaha reports court documents state the two people who died in the crash were Nicholas Humbert and Adrianna Estrada, were in a Buick traveling west back into Omaha on westbound Interstate 480 near 14th Street shortly before 2:15-a.m., Friday, when Stephens’ Ford pickup, which was traveling the wrong direction struck the car nearly head-on.

Court documents allege Stephens was drunk when the crash occurred. In addition to the MVH charges, Stephens faces charges for seriously injuring three others, two passengers in the Buick, Summer Granados and Ava Montalvo, as well as his passenger, Chloe Brown.

Stephens will be back in court on Wednesday (July 16th) for a bond review hearing.

DES MOINES— Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jennifer Bennett Finn as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3A. Judicial District 3A includes Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, and Palo Alto Counties.

Bennett Finn, of Estherville, Iowa, is the managing attorney at Pelzer Law Firm, LLC. She received her undergraduate degree from Drake University and law degree from Drake University Law School.

Bennett Finn fills a vacancy created following the resignation of the Honorable Ann M. Gales.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – Police in Glenwood report a Pottawattamie County man was arrested today (Tuesday), on drug and other charges. 27-year-old Austin White, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for driving under suspension, possession of Marijuana 2^nd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond on those charges was set at $1,600 altogether.

White posted a cash bond and was released.

Des Moines – On Thursday, July 24, former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will host a forum with farmers and Iowans at the Ericson Public Library at 702 Greene St. in Boone. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m.

This event is part of a series that is focused on how Democrats plan to help “Grow Iowa” through building a stronger economy and attracting more people to our state. More events featuring agricultural speakers and ideas will take place this summer.

Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

Secretary Vilsack will speak about his forward vision concerning the many issues that Iowa farmers face and that affect the economy of rural communities. Everyone is welcome to attend and ask questions.

Farmers Forum with Tom Vilsack

When: Thursday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Ericson Public Library, 702 Greene St., Boone

AMES, Iowa – July 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Iowa Bicycle Map is now available in both paper and digital formats.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is distributing the free paper version of the map at Iowa DOT rest areas and Iowa welcome centers. There are online versions and an order form available at https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/bikes.

This popular publication highlights bike-friendly routes when traveling on two wheels through Iowa by identifying bike trails and traffic levels on all paved roads. The map also includes more detailed insets for Iowa’s 16 largest cities.

A person riding on a public road has all the rights applicable to a driver of a motor vehicle and is required to know and obey all traffic laws and rules of the road. To assist bicyclists in understanding their rights and responsibilities, a section of the map is dedicated to highlighting rules of the road. Also, bicyclists are urged to always wear helmets, use lights at night, and watch out for road hazards including stormwater grates, gravel, sand, and debris.