The Glenwood Police Department reports two men were arrested today (Thursday). 39-year old Bret Brewer, of Blanchard, OK., was arrested for False identification, Theft in the 5th degree and Forgery. He also was arrested on numerous warrants from different counties
and states. His total cash or surety bond was set at $28,300.

And, 30-year old Jordan Henze, of Glenwood, was arrested for OWI 1st offense. He later posted a $1,000 bond and was released.

And, the Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports 30-year old Danielle Patricia Simmons, of Sidney, was arrested Wednesday morning at the Mills County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree. She was being held on $5,000 bond.

35-year old Jaime Lea Petersen, of Council Bluffs, was arrested this (Thursday) morning, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. Petersen was taken into custody at the Pottawattamie County Jail, and held on a $5,000 bond.

One person suffered what were described as “suspected minor/non-incapacitating injuries, during a collision Wednesday morning, near Lorimor. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a 2015 cargo van driven by 25-year old Dallas Dorrian, of Grimes, was traveling south Warbler Avenue (County Road P-54) at around 9:23-a.m., at the same time a 2013 Buick LaCrosse SUV was traveling north. The vehicles met at the crest of a hill and sideswiped each other.

The van broke an axle and came to rest on the road. The SUV entered the east ditch. The driver, 80-year old Doreen Bowman, of Thayer, suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Madison County. No charges were filed.

TIPTON, Iowa (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies in an eastern Iowa county say they’ve filed a complaint with state’s attorney oversight office about the county’s top prosecutor. They say Cedar County Attorney Jeff Renander is too lenient on defendants and has made inappropriate comments to sex crime victims. All 13 Cedar County deputies shared with the county board a Feb. 20 letter expressing no confidence in Renander. He’s declined to comment about the allegations. The deputies’ letter cited comments heard by officers that Renander recently made to the victim in a sexual abuse case, essentially blaming the woman for the assault.

No one was injured during what could best be described as a chain reaction accident this (Thursday) morning, in Atlantic. The accident in front of the Heritage House at 1200 Brookridge Circle, was reported at around 8:54-a.m. Atlantic Police Officer Caleb Smith said the incident began when the female driver of a blue, Buick LeSabre attempted to park in a Handicap spot in front of the Heritage House.

(Smith said the woman told Police that when she went to push on the brake, she thought her brakes went out. An investigation however, determined she apparently hit the accelerator instead. Her car went forward in between the building and some signs. When the woman tried to come back on the road, her car struck a handicapped sign and two legally parked vehicles before coming to rest.)

Ric Hanson/photos

The Airbag on her vehicle did deploy during the incident. The name of the woman and the registered owners of the other vehicles, were not immediately available.

The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent, drug-related arrests. Wednesday morning, 35-year old Leslie John Smith, of Mt. Ayr, was arrested on felony charges that include: Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (methamphetamine); Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

John Leslie Smith (Photo via Ringgold County S/O)

Smith was also charged with Possession of Drug paraphernalia, and Possession of stolen property. He was being held without bond in the Ringgold County Jail, until seen by magistrate. His arrest was the result of  a joint investigation involving the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.

Authorities report also, that on the night of Feb. 24th, the Afton Police Dept. called about conducting a search warrant on a residence in Diagonal for stolen property. The search was conducted and the property was seized and turned over to the Afton PD. While inside the residence, authorities noticed drug paraphernalia and illegal narcotics. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s subsequently applied for another search warrant, was granted by the court. After conducting a search Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Prescription drugs, along with paraphernalia and items for the intent to deliver was seized.

Two people were arrested: 36-year old Nichole Ott and 34-year old David Giles, both of Diagonal. They both face charges that include: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine; PCS – Marijuana; Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs; And, felony Controlled Substance charges (for unlawfully manufacturer or delivery of Meth and Marijuana, along with a felony, Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, charge. Their bonds were set at $20,000 each.

David Giles

Nichole Ott

Helping with the search at Giles’ and Ott’s residence, was the Afton PD, Creston PD, Union County Sheriff Office, and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.

The Cass County Auditor’s Office reminds persons interested in filing nomination papers in advance of the June 2nd, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION, that those papers may be filed beginning Monday, March 2nd. The last day to file in March 25th.  Nomination papers may be circulated prior to first date for filing as well as during the filing period. Nomination papers and candidate information are available at the office of the county auditor and from the secretary of state: www.sos.iowa.gov

The county positions to appear on the Cass County ballot for the 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION are: Attorney (vacancy term); Auditor; Sheriff; the District 1, District 4 and District 5 Supervisor positions.

The number of signatures required for a person’s name to appear on the ballot are as follows: Supervisor, District 1 – 14 for Republicans, 6 for Democrats; Supervisor, District 4 – 18 Republican, 7 Democrat; Supervisor, District 5 – 16 Republican, 9 Democrat;  Attorney (Vacancy), Auditor and Sheriff – 77 Republican, 38 Democrat.

For additional information, please contact the Cass County Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570, or by E-mail auditor@casscoia.us.