Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources said today (Tuesday), that on Thursday, October 18th at around 3-p.m., a 911 caller advised he located a body in the Mississippi River. The body was recovered from Sand Cut, just west of Jack Oak Road on the Wisconsin side of the river. The body was transported to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny for an autopsy.

The autopsy confirmed the body is that of 56-year old John Roe, of Burlington, Wisconsin, and the cause of death to be drowning and manner classified as accidental. Searchers had begun to look for Roe on October 6th, after authorities received a report of a boat spinning in circles in the main channel north of the Cassville Ferry Landing.

Firefighters were able to ram the circling boat and pull the safety lanyard to stop the motor. Later, information was received that a 56 year old man from Burlington, Wisconsin was believed to be out boating by himself and went missing. Investigators believe the man likely fell out of the boat and was not wearing a personal floatation device.

In a delayed report, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office say a teenager was hurt in a collision that took place Saturday afternoon. Officials say at around 3:35-p.m., a 2004 Chevy driven by 30-year old Dylan Carter, of Silver City, was traveling north on U-S Highway 275, at about the same time a 1998 Ford driven by 17-year old Kaylee McGraw, of Tabor, was southbound.

When Carter became distracted, his vehicle crossed the center line of the road and struck the Ford. After the collision, Carter’s Chevy went out of control and crossed the center line, came back over and left the right side of the road. When McGraw’s car left the road, it struck a fence owned by Ron Dalton.

McGraw was injured and transported to the hospital by personal vehicle. Carter was subsequently arrested for OWI and Driving on the wrong side of a two-lane highway.

A traffic stop by the Mills County K9 Unit on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 29 in Mills County, late Monday night, resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a weapon. The driver of the vehicle, 33-year old Troy Grindle, of Glenwood, was arrested for two-counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying weapons. His bond at the Mills County Jail was set at $3,300.

The Sheriff’s Office reports also:

• 18-year old Phoebe Sue England, of Malvern, was arrested Monday afternoon for Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. Bond $600.
• 31-year old Steven Royce Elliott, of Gillette, WY, was arrested Sunday morning for Public Intox. and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond $600.
• 30-year old Dylan Gerald Carter, of Silver City, was arrested Saturday evening for OWI/1st offense, and driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway. Bond $1,000.
• At around 12:50-a.m. Friday, 19-year old Sarah Jeanette Croson, of Council Bluffs, was arrested on a warrant out  of Page County for two counts of Forgery. She was also charged with Interference with official acts. Total bond amounts to $10,300.
• Thursday afternoon, Mills County deputies arrested 18-year old Seth Matthew Noel, of Council Bluffs, for Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,300.
• Ozzy Ray Hunter, of Red Oak, was arrested Thursday evening for Possession of a Controlled substance. Bond $1,000
• And, 23-year old Timothy James Black, of Emerson, was arrested Thursday afternoon in Mills County, for Driving While Barred. Bond amounted to $2,000.

A female on a bicycle suffered critical head injuries after being struck by a car late this (Tuesday) morning, in Council Bluffs. According to Bluffs Police, Emergency personnel were sent to Main and Kanesville at around 10:30-a.m. for a personal injury car vs. bicycle accident. An investigation determined the bicyclist was northbound on the sidewalk at the intersection.

North and southbound traffic had a green light. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year old Kathryn Anderson, of Council Bluffs, was southbound from West Washington turning east onto Kanesville Blvd.

As Anderson made her turn, she failed to see the bicyclist crossing the roadway. Anderson struck the bicycle, causing the bicyclist to strike the windshield of the vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment of their critical injuries. As of early this afternoon, authorities had not positively identified the bicyclist. Her information will be released at a later time.

The incident remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department Traffic Unit.

The Atlantic Police Department reports two arrests on Tuesday.

Officers arrested 40-year-old Robert Atkinson of Adair for Possession of Controlled Substance (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. Atkinson was taken to the Cass County Jail and booked in.

Atlantic Police also report the arrest of 32-year-old Tony Mack of Atlantic for Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree. Mack was taken into custody and booked in to the Cass County Jail.

A man who served for 12 years on the Cass County Board of Supervisors, has died. 78-year old Duane McFadden, who had lived in Urbandale with his wife Karen, decided in 2016 not to run for re-election. He passed away Monday, at home. Funeral services for Duane McFadden will be held Sunday afternoon, in Atlantic. (listen to our funeral announcements for more details or look for them at kjan.com).

And, funeral services for 58-year old Earling Fire Chief Tom Henrich are set to take place Saturday morning, in Earling. Henrich fell ill while at the scene of a combine & field fire, Saturday. He passed away at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, a short time after being rushed to the facility

A traffic stop Monday morning in Pottawattamie County resulted in the arrest of a man on an assault-related warrant. A Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a Chevy Tahoe just before 9-a.m., for following too close. A records check showed a backseat passenger in the vehicle, 24-year old Adam Andrew Ross, of Council Bluffs, was wanted a Council Bluffs Police Department warrant for failure to appear on an assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, charge. He was transported to the Pott. County Jail and booked-in.

A reminder to voters from the Cass County Auditor’s Office: if you wish to vote by mail, the LAST DAY to request a ballot be mailed to you, is this Saturday, Oct. 27th. Requests must be received at the Auditor’s Office by 5-p.m., Saturday. Any eligible voter who so chooses may vote a ballot before November 6th. If you plan to vote AT THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE, you can do so any day the office is open up through November 5th. The Auditor’s office is open the two Saturdays preceding November 6th: this Saturday, October 27 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

In order to vote in Iowa, a person must be registered in the person’s current county of residence, with the person’s current name, and at the person’s current address (on November 6). The county election commissioner recommends that persons not currently registered or who have moved since last registering and who are planning to vote in the November GENERAL ELECTION, pre-register in the office of the County Auditor as soon as possible. You may register or re-register and vote absentee on the same day. The last day to pre-register in the office of the County Auditor is Saturday, October 27, 2018 (office is open until 5 p.m.).

After Oct. 27th, an eligible elector may still register and also vote on the same day, regardless of whether they are voting early (absentee) or at a voting center on November 6th, General Election Day. However to register after Oct. 27th, the voter must provide proof of IDENTITY (photo ID)- such as Iowa driver’s license, Iowa non-operator’s ID, or out of State driver’s license; and must provide proof of residence- document with your current address in the precinct which includes your name such as the photo ID, utility bill, paycheck, or bank statement. (Note: Voters with no ID may establish identity and residence in the precinct by written oath of a person who is already registered to vote in the same precinct.)

In Cass County all voters will mark and cast a paper ballot. Straight-ticket voting has been eliminated.  Each position must be voted for individually. No ballots voted, whether voted early or voted on November 6th, are tallied until November 6th. ABSENTEE BALLOTS are filed when they arrive at the Auditor’s office and stored in a locked storage area (sealed in their individual affidavit envelopes) until November 6th. On November 6th, a group of Republican and Democratic absentee precinct election officials process and tally the ballots. On election day all ballots, whether absentee or cast at the polls, are counted by optical scanners. No count results are available until after the close of the polls on the day of the election. Polls close at 9-p.m.

If you have ANY questions about the ballot process, including where to vote, please call the Cass County Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570, or, e-mail: auditor@casscoia.us

The Boards of Supervisors in Cass and Adair Counties have their separate, weekly meetings Wednesday morning. In Cass County, the Supervisors meeting at the courthouse in Atlantic begins at 8:30-a.m. During the session, the Board will hear an annual report and request for funding from the Cass County Library Association. They’re also expected to act on approving an application from Crow River Construction, for final partial payment on the gray water transmission to ethanol plant, project. The Cass County Supervisors will also act on an agreement to become a Home Base Iowa (HBI) business.

The Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation (CADCO) is working on rounding-up businesses to participate in the program, which connects veterans and transitioning service members to careers and resources. And, the final order of business is to approve the appointment of a Treasurer’s Assistant, to fill a vacancy.

In Adair County, the Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9-a.m. at the courthouse, in Greenfield. On their agenda, is a consensus of the Board on a Resolution with regard to future Wind Energy Projects, and a Resolution put forth by County Engineer Nick Kauffman, to establish speed zones on Adair County road N-51 in and around Bridgewater. At around 9:15-a.m., a representative with Adair County Tourism will discuss Tourism Council appointments.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and her challenger Democrat Fred Hubbell are taking to the road in the closing two weeks of the campaign. Both candidates have announced bus tours.
Hubbell is rallying supporters Tuesday near the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines before departing on a first-day swing to Nevada, Ames, Cedar Rapids and DeWitt. Reynolds plans to begin her tour on Wednesday in West Des Moines before traveling to Boone, Ames, Marshalltown and Iowa Falls the first day.

The most recent reports indicate Hubbell has set a fundraising record for an Iowa governor’s race. Hubbell has raised nearly $18 million including $6.4 million of his own money. His total beat the previous record of nearly $10 million raised by former Gov. Terry Branstad in 2014. Reynolds has raised nearly $12 million for the campaign.