The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office today (Friday), issued a report on recent arrests. At around 9-p.m. Thursday, 26-year old Heather Jean Vorthmann, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/2nf offense, following an investigation into an accident that took place at around 6:50-p.m., in Neola. Authorities say a Cadillac CTS driven by Vorthmann struck a 2006 Ford Free Star van.

And, at around 8:45-p.m., 51-year old Timothy Michael Evans, of Avoca, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, after a deputy observed Evans’ vehicle swerving in its lane while traveling on Tamarack Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted near 400th and Tamarack, after which Evans was deemed to be under the influence. In addition to the OWI charge, Evans was cited for improper use of lanes.

An Underwood man was arrested just before midnight, Thursday, following a traffic stop. A records check indicated 55-year old Kyle Edward McCreary was wanted on a felony warrant for Violation of Probation issued out of Council Bluffs, and a hold for Harrison County authorities. He was also cited for improper equipment (a defective license plate light)

The Pott. County Sheriff’s Office said also, 57-year old Floyd Henry Brinkman, of Honey Creek, was arrested following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. He was taken into custody on a Fugitive from Justice warrant out of Sarpy County, NE, for Terroristic Threats.

A popular interior designer on cable T-V home decorating shows is in central Iowa this weekend, offering tips to spruce up our rooms, houses and lives. Vern Yip may be best known for his appearances on T-L-C’s “Trading Spaces” as well as on H-G-T-V. Yip suggests making a list of long-term goals for your home, much like you would make long-term plans for your money or retirement.

“Whether you’re renting or if you’ve purchased, if you live in a tiny studio apartment or if you live in a 50,000 square foot mansion, these basic rules of design apply universally to everybody of all budgets,” Yip says. “These rules really are designed to help you transform your house into even more of a home.” Designers frequently encounter people who are reluctant to take the leap, either due to the money involved, the work required, or they’re just averse to change.

“I do understand that people suffer from design paralysis,” Yip says. “It’s a big deal, a much bigger deal than purchasing a sweater or a new pair of shoes. When you buy a sofa or repaint your walls, it’s a pretty big investment financially and also an investment in your time. You want to get it right.” The 48-year-old Yip was born in Hong Kong and runs a design studio in Atlanta. His newest book, “Vern Yip’s Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home,” provides a pathway to improving the appearance, the efficiency and the comfort level of your space.

“I understand why people are hesitant but I want your home to feel like a physical manifestation of you,” Yip says. “When you get it right, you should be able to walk through that front door with the biggest smile on your face, more so than any five-star resort.” Yip is appearing at the Des Moines Home and Outdoor Living Show, running today (Friday) through Sunday at the Iowa Events Center near downtown Des Moines.

(Radio Iowa)

Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers says with predicted snow fall amounts being difficult to forecast and snowfall amounts and computer models varying widely, he is going to err on the side of caution, and anticipates an on street parking ban to be taking effect in Clarinda sometime early Saturday morning.

Brothers said “Our snow emergency ordinance is quite simple. Once two inches of snow accumulates no on street parking is allowed. The parking ban remains in effect until the snow ceases to fall and the public works department snow plow operators have plowed the streets from curb to curb. Vehicles not moved are subject to being towed and parking tickets being issued to the vehicle’s registered owner.”

Clarinda he says, has not enacted a snow parking ban this winter season, therefore he’s anticipating a large number of violations. The key, is to stay up-to-date on the latest forecast and remember to move your vehicle off the streets when two-inches of snow has accumulated.

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s time to change time again. Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this weekend in the United States. The short-term pain: Lose an hour of sleep Saturday night. The long-term gain: Enjoy more evening light in the months ahead, when the weather warms and you want to be outdoors.

Advance your clocks by 60 minutes before tucking in, so you’re not caught off-guard Sunday morning. For most of the U.S., the change officially starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time. You may want to install fresh batteries in smoke detectors and radios, and repeat that when standard time returns Nov. 5.

No time change is observed in Hawaii, most of Arizona, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Officials say people who use Omaha’s airport soon can fly nonstop to Miami. Eppley Airfield officials say the daily American Airlines flights will begin July 5. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Miami will be the 27th destination travelers can reach by nonstop flights from Omaha. American plans to use 76-passenger jet aircraft for the Miami flights.

Police in Creston are reporting three arrests. At around 11-p.m. Thursday, 23-year old Cranston Donell Claggett, of Creston, was arrested at his home for Possession with the Intent to Sell, Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Claggett was being held in the Union County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond or surety.

Also arrested Thursday night, was 49-year old James Leroy Jones, of Creston, for Public Intoxication/1st offense. Jones was being held on a $300 bond.

And, Thursday afternoon, Creston Police arrested 30-year old Shaune William Tindle, of Creston. Tindle was taken into custody on a Union County warrant for Probation Violation, and was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

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One person was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital following a single-vehicle accident this (Friday) morning, in Council Bluffs. According to Council Bluffs Police, 36-year old Meghan Ostrand, of Council Bluffs, was driving a 2007 Nissan Maxima southbound on Park Avenue at around 1:25-a.m., when she lost control of the vehicle near Pomona Street. The car hit several parked vehicles and a curb before flipping onto its roof.

Ostrand suffered non-life threatening injuries during the crash, which remains under investigation. Shewas cited for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle and is being investigated for possible intoxication.

(Updated 7:30-a.m.)

GRAETTINGER, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say several fuel tank cars are burning after a freight train, possibly carrying ethanol, derailed in northwestern Iowa. The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says the derailment occurred around 1 a.m. Friday, near Graettinger, about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines.  Residents have been asked to evacuate the area.

Photo by Ryan Long/KCID in Spencer, via Radio Iowa.

Palo Alto County emergency management director Mark Hunefeld says no one is injured. Hunefeld says at least 27 cars derailed, including the burning tanks that he believes were loaded with ethanol.