The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports 32-year old Troy Edward Grindle, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300.

And, at around 6-a.m. today (Wednesday), 23-year old Jacob William Avery, of Red Oak, was arrested for OWI/1st offense, and Failure to Maintain Control, following an accident on Morton Avenue. Sheriff’s officials say Avery was eastbound on Morton, driving a 2001 Ford in a careless manner. The vehicle went out of control and spun out. It then left the road and went into a yard at 501 Morton Avenue and struck a mailbox before coming to rest against a tree. Avery and his passenger fled the scene. Both were located a short time later. No injuries were reported.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman held in the Pott. County Jail, was served with a warrant Tuesday, for Disorderly Conduct in a place of business. Once served, 35-year old Staci Lynn Ashley, of Council Bluffs, was returned to the custody of jail staff. And, a man held in the Pott. County jail was served with a warrant, Tuesday, for being a Fugitive from Justice. 34-year old Daniel Troy Smith, of Council Bluffs, was then returned to his cell.

Monday afternoon, a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 for a moving violation, resulted in the arrest of 46-year old Dustyn Russell Bond, of Malvern, for OWI/2nd offense. He was being held in the Pott. County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Talk about a false start. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and his neighbors are headed back to court in their long-running property dispute after a settlement both sides announced in February never came together. The settlement was reached hours before a trial to consider whether Ferentz and his wife would be required to remove or trim trees and other landscaping they erected in an easement.

A judge had previously ruled that the Ferentzes didn’t have to join the Saddle Club Road Homeowners Association founded by the other neighbors, or pay its $9,500 assessment for road maintenance.
Lawyers told the court last week that the parties have been unable to reach consensus on “certain material terms” needed to execute the settlement.

Judge Christopher Bruns has ordered all parties to appear for a June 1 hearing in Cedar Rapids. He says he’ll decide then whether to reset the case for trial.

Iowa’s largest auto insurer says the Hawkeye State saw a dramatic increase in hail storms last year and made the top ten list of states with the most expensive losses. State Farm reports paying out 96-million dollars in hail damage claims in Iowa last year, compared to only about 10-million the previous year. State Farm agent Drew Edmond says if you’re on the road and hear on the radio hail is coming, take immediate action. “Get to as safe of a place as you can, whether that means your own garage or just someplace that’s enclosed so you don’t have to withstand as much damage as you would driving or having your vehicle exposed to the elements,” Edmond says, “That’s the foremost thing to do when the storm is coming or when you’re in the midst of the storm.”

If you’re at home during a hail storm, he suggests quickly making a move to limit potential damage in every room with windows. “Definitely closing the drapes, closing the blinds and the shades,” Edmond says. “What this can do is reduce the blowing glass that’s broken by the hail. That’s something you can do while the storm is taking place.” While hail can hit during any time of the year, the most popular season for hail is spring. If you have roof damage after a hail storm, document it with pictures, make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, save receipts and take pictures of your repairs. When hiring a roofer, Edmond says don’t rush into a contract, don’t let yourself be pressured into signing anything and don’t pay up front.

“Get multiple estimates from roofers and don’t just go with the first roofer you see,” Edmond says. “Definitely make sure that it’s someone local that you’re going to be able to get a hold of. A lot of times, if it’s not a local person, they might leave and you’ll never be able to get a hold of them again.” When remodeling, he says to consider impact-resistant roofing to reduce hail damage. The insurer says Iowa ranked ninth among the 50 states for most hail damage in 2017. Texas, Illinois and Minnesota were the top three, with number-one Texas reporting 610-million dollars worth of losses, more than six times Iowa’s figure.

(Radio Iowa)

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Le Mars man has been given two years of probation for using counterfeit cash at a Sioux City casino. Woodbury County District Court records say 27-year-old Kurt Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday to forgery. He was fined $750 and given a deferred judgment, which will allow his conviction to be removed from court records if he successfully completes the terms of his probation.

Police say Jones, Brittany Derby and Jackelen Hartsock made several cash transactions Aug. 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Police say the bills were later found to be counterfeit. Derby and Hartsock also have been given probation.

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The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund recently presented a check to Justin Williams of the Atlantic Soccer Association in the amount of $1,400.00 to go towards the purchase of new goals for the league.  The goals will be used at the current complex, but once the improvements are made to the Atlantic Sports Complex, the goals and others purchased by the association, will be moved out to those playing fields.  The sport of soccer continues to grow in the Atlantic area and the organization says it is excited to see the improvements made.

The 10th Annual TFred Memorial Golf Tournament which is scheduled for August 11th is the only fundraiser they hold each year.  The Foundation looks forwards to another great day of golf, silent auction and lunch.  Come out to see members of the Foundation, and help them raise money to donate back to the community that Trevor loved.  The Frederickson Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit so all donations are tax deductible.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy whose body was found outside a mobile home park in south Des Moines. Police say the body of Pascaline Uwizeyimana was found around 10:30 a.m. Saturday outside Southridge Estates. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek says investigators have learned that Uwizeyimana may have been drinking alcohol before he died. Autopsy results are pending.

Creston Police report today (Wednesday), 40-year old Crystal Huddleson, of Creston, was arrested at around 3-a.m. today, for Domestic Abuse Assault, and Disorderly Conduct. Huddleson was booked into the Adams County Jail and held while awaiting a bond hearing. And, at around 7-p.m. Tuesday, 39-year old Matthew Auten, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a charge of Theft in the 4th Degree. He was later released on a $1,000 bond.

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