(Radio Iowa) – A Pella woman faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife.
According to a news release from Pella Police, a man called 9-1-1 just before 10 o’clock Sunday night to report his wife had attacked him. Officers found the man in the basement of the house, suffering from stab wounds. He was flown to a Des Moines hospital for treatment. Police say he’s in critical condition.

Pella Police say they recovered a large kitchen knife covered in blood and their investigation determined the stabbing happened during an ongoing argument. Fifty-six-year-old Marci Allen has been charged with attempted murder and domestic abuse assault.

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says there were three accidents last week, only one of which resulted in injuries. On March 24th, 18-year-old Jauclyn Marie Curry, of Panora, was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger eastbound on Highway 44 at around 7:35-a.m.  A 2019 Chevy pickup driven by 33-year-old Clayton David Dean Larson, of Adair, was eastbound on Highway 44 and stopped, waiting for westbound traffic before he could turn left onto Redwood Avenue. Curry failed to notice the pickup’s turn signals and brake lights. She attempted to brake just before her car struck the rear of the pickup. Both drivers complained of pain and possible injury, but were not transported to the hospital. Curry was cited for Failure to Stop in an assured/clear distance. Both vehicles sustained $20,000 damage. The Dodge Charger was declared a total loss.

On March 24th, a vehicle driven by 80-year-old Ruth Heckman, of Bayard, sustained $5,000 damage, and a car driven by 62-year-old Neal Schoon, also of Bayard, sustained $2,500 damage, when Schoon’s vehicle hit the rear of Heckman’s car, as both vehicle were traveling west on Highway 25. Schoon later admitted to being at fault. He said he was traveling at around 62 mph and didn’t see the car in front of him until it was too late. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. Deputies cited Schoon for Failure to Stop in an assured clear distance.

And, on March 27th, a 2010 Ford Taurus driven by 29-year-old Richard Hughes, of Manning, sustained $6,000 damage (a total loss), when Hughes came to a T-intersection at Luna Avenue and 130th, and attempted to turn left. His car went out of control and into the north ditch, before it caught on fire. No injuries were reported.

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Sheriff’s Department reports four arrests took place this past week. On March 27th, 34-year-old Kennier Hernandez-Ramirez, of Orient, was arrested in Greenfield on an Adair County warrant for: Child Endangerment – Serious Injury; Serious Injury by Vehicle; and, OWI/1st offense. He was later released on a $16,000 bond. His arrest stems from an investigation into a serious injury accident that occurred Sept. 13, 2024 near 310th Street and Highway 25, in Adair County.

On March 25th, Police in Stuart arrested 43-year-old Amanda Marie Guzinski, of Stuart, on an Adair County warrant for Tampering with a Witness (by electronic communication). She was later released on a $10,000 bond.

Separately, 26-year-old Shyla Marie Waldhauser, of Orient, was arrested March 25th in Orient, on an Adair County warrant for Domestic Assault by Choking, causing bodily injury, and False Imprisonment. Her arrest was the result of an investigation into an incident that occurred March 15th. Waldhauser was released the following day on a $7,000 bond.

And, on March 23rd, 18-year-old Gunner Michael Namanny, of Anita, was arrested near Bridgewater, for OWI/1st offense. He was also cited for Failure to Maintain Control, following an accident that occurred near 250th and Delta Avenue, in Adair County. Namanny was released later that day on a $1,000 bond.

(ATLANTIC, IA, March 31, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for 543 projects totaling $537 million in 29 states. This includes new projects approved within the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and advances President Trump’s January 20th Executive Order on Unleashing American Energy, underscoring our commitment to farmers, ranchers and small business owners in rural areas, and their essential role in building a stronger, more energy secure America.

Secretary Rollins made the announcement today during an event at Elite Octane LLC in Atlantic, Iowa—a state that leads the nation in ethanol and biodiesel production, with 42 ethanol plants capable of producing over 4.7 billion gallons annually and 10 biodiesel plants with the annual production capacity of 416 million gallons.

“President Trump is honoring our commitment to America’s farmers, ranchers and small businesses, especially here in Iowa where corn and soy growers are crucial to supporting ethanol and biodiesel production,” Secretary Rollins said. “Under the President’s leadership, we are moving away from the harmful effects of misguided climate policies like the Green New Deal. Instead, USDA will deploy energy investments that prioritize the needs of our rural communities. Through HBIIP, we will expand access to domestic, homegrown fuels which will increase good paying jobs for hardworking Americans, restore rural prosperity and strengthen our nation’s energy security.”

Background:

USDA is aggressively exploring additional ways to unleash American energy and incentivize the production and use of homegrown U.S. biofuels, including working alongside the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) that support the biofuel industry, as well as supporting EPA’s review of any potential emergency fuel waivers to allow the nationwide year-round sale of E15. In the current agricultural economy, U.S. biofuels remain a bright spot and tremendous opportunity.

Established at USDA Rural Development during President Trump’s first term, HBIIP helps expand the production of domestic biofuels by helping fueling stations install the pumps, storage containers, and other necessary infrastructure needed to offer biofuel options at the pump.

HBIIP investments directly impact American farmers. The expansion of biofuel infrastructure broadens the availability of fuels like E15, E85, and B20, made from American-made agricultural commodities. Additionally, this program protects American farmers from retaliatory trade practices, diversifies the nation’s energy supply, creates jobs and supports economic growth in rural communities.

(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston report there were four arrests over the weekend, and two reported incidents. Those taken into custody include:

• 44-year-old Joshua David England, of Creston, who was arrested Friday on two-counts of Harassment in the 1st Degree – Threaten Forcible Felony. He later posted a $4,000 bond and was released from the Union County Jail.
• There were two arrests on Saturday, March 29th:
  • 42-year-old Nicki Renee Jones, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Jones was cited and released on a Promise to Appear (in court).
  • 21-year-old Zaniel Aaron Reiss, of Creston, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault by impeding the flow of air/blood-causing bodily injury; False Imprisonment; and Obstruction of Emergency Communications. He was being held in the Union County Jail on a $6,300 bond.
• And, on Sunday (March 30), Creston Police arrested 18-year-old Aiden Reece Snodgrass, of Creston, for Public Intoxication/1st offense. He was cited and released on a Promise to Appear.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 800 block of W. Mills Street, reported Monday (today), a brake pad was thrown through his window at around 1:30-a.m. (March 31st). The damage was estimated at $100. And, a person residing in the 300 block of N. Sycamore, in Creston, reported a rock was thrown through their window at around 2:25-a.m. today (Monday). The damage was also estimated at $100.

(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests. Saturday night, 45-year-old Eduardo Rojas, of Omaha, was arrested on southbound Interstate 29, following a traffic stop. Rojas was taken into custody for: OWI/3rd offense; Operating a non-registered vehicle; No valid driver’s license, and failure to show proof of insurance (accident related). His bond was set at $2,000.

And, last Wednesday (March 26th), Mills County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Jacquelyn Marie Chapin, of Tabor, in Glenwood. Chapin was taken into custody for Child Endangerment-Serious Injury. Her bond was set at $10,000.

Brian Luther Clark

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports Brian Luther Clark, who was convicted of Burglary 1st Degree in Clinton County, and Voluntary Absence in Scott County, failed to report back to the Davenport Work Release/OWI Center as required on Friday, March 28th.

Clark is a 42-year-old, 5’8″, 216-pound White male. He was admitted to the work release facility on Dec. 30, 2024. Persons with information on Clark’s whereabouts should contact local police.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken reports road Construction will begin this week on Cass County Road N-28, north of Cumberland. Wolken says bridge approaches will be replaced on four bridges south of Highway 83 and north of Cumberland. The bridge over Seven Mile Creek (one mile north of Cumberland) will be closed while bridge approaches are replaced. There will be a detour in-place using  Oxford Road, Highway 71 and Highway 92.

The remaining three bridges will be reduced to one lane during construction. It is anticipated the road construction will last four to six weeks.

The work is taking place ahead of an asphalt resurfacing project, which will begin in May.

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s proposed overhaul of state tax credits has cleared initial review in the House and Senate. The changes would include limiting the money spent on research and development tax credits to $40 million per year and putting more money into housing tax credits. A new $5 million credit would be available to encourage production of sustainable aviation fuel.

During testimony at the legislature, Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham said some of the state’s current incentives were designed to compensate for Iowa not having competitive tax policies. “But you all have made us more competitive every session that you have, led by Governor Reynolds, when you get to the point of where we are with our corporate taxes…our personal income taxes, regulatory reform and all that,” Durham said, “it’s a totally different landscape.”

Christina Bateman of Atlantic told lawmakers she’s very concerned about the proposed repeal of the Endow Iowa program. She said the program’s tax credits helped the $75 million “Vision Atlantic” project focused on housing, child care and quality of life. “They encourage and ensure that our generational wealth stays in our community and is there to support our key entities into the future,” Bateman said. “They are there also to help us build these large capital projects, which would be impossible otherwise.”

Each year the Endow Iowa program awards up to six million dollars to non-profit foundations that use the money to provide tax credits to donors. Business groups have also expressed concerns about limiting the state tax credit for research activities.