The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said Monday, that the use of seat belts and airbag deployment prevent serious injuries during a collision Sunday evening, south of Stanton. Authorities were notified at around 5:25-p.m. about a two-vehicle accident near 240th Street and O Avenue.

When Deputies arrived, they determined a 2005 Jeep Liberty driven by a juvenile female, was turning around on the road on the backside of a hill near the intersection. A northbound 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by 96-year old Alice Erickson, of Essex, crested the hill and struck the SUV.

Erickson and a female passenger in her vehicle, suffered minor injuries, and were transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital  by private vehicle. Damage from the collision amounted to $8,000. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Stanton Fire and Rescue along with Red Oak Fire and Rescue.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Drake University says it is selling or leasing more than four acres of land on the east edge of its Des Moines campus to a developer for construction of apartments, townhomes, commercial space and a parking garage.

Drake President Marty Martin said Monday the proposed development valued at more than $63 million will create a “walkable, vibrant hub of retail and restaurant options” for the private university located northwest of city’s central business district.
Cedar Falls-based Merge Urban Development Group will get federal tax incentives for developing in the federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, a program for improving low-income areas.

The new announcement follows a new Hilton hotel and restaurant already under construction in the area and a planned $8 million new Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, a center named after former Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin.

OMAHA, NE – As part of the FBI’s commitment to attract highly skilled and diverse talent, the FBI Omaha Field Office will host a Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) event on July 23, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Special Agents and Professional Staff from the FBI will be available to discuss career opportunities and promote diversity employment within the FBI as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at reaching applicants with a variety of backgrounds to more fully diversify the FBI.

The FBI is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Special Agent.  The DAR event will discuss the rewards of pursuing an exciting career as an FBI Special Agent and the role a diverse workforce plays in the continued success of the FBI. Individuals interested in Professional Staff positions are also encouraged to register.

“The FBI can more effectively carry out its mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution when our workforce reflects the communities we serve,” says Acting Special Agent in Charge John Barrios. “If you are seeking a new challenge and a rewarding way to serve your community, we encourage you to register to attend on July 23rd.”

The DAR event seeks highly qualified diverse and female applicants who are U.S. citizens, between 23 – 36 years of age that possess a bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) from an accredited institution. Professional work experience is also required.

The DAR event information session is free and by invitation only.  Interested candidates should visit the employment website at www.fbijobs.gov, click on “Apply to Jobs”, search “DAR” and choose “DAR Omaha Talent Network”, read the job summary and click “Start” to begin.  After completing the questionnaire, qualified Special Agent and Professional Staff candidates will receive an invitation to the event with specific details on location, etc.

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday), issued a report on MAY arrests. Authorities say 22-year old Jennifer Woolsey, of Coon Rapids, was arrested May 2nd, for Operating (a vehicle) While Intoxicated. She was released later that afternoon after an appearance before the Magistrate.

On May 3rd, 27-year old Mackenzie Belnap, of Audubon, was arrested on Domestic abuse assault charges, along with two counts of Child Endangerment. He was released later that afternoon, following an appearance before the magistrate.

25-year old Brittany Rudolph, of Audubon was arrested May 5th for OWI/1st offense. She was later released on her own recognizance.

On May 9th, 29-year old Joseph White, of Exira was arrested for False Imprisonment. He was released the following day after appearing before the Magistrate. White was arrested again May 13th,for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. He was released later that day following an appearance before the magistrate.

On May 16th, 29-year old Blake Johannes, of Audubon was arrested for 1st degree Harassment. He was released the same evening after posting bond. On May 21st, 51-year old Michael Hass, of Kimballton, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He was released the following morning after appearing before the magistrate.

On May 29th, 30-year old Mark Holland, of Audubon, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance- marijuana. He was released after posting bond. 49-year old Vicente Gomez, of San Antonio, Texas was charged with Electronic Contraband in a Correctional Facility. Gomez was already in the Audubon County Jail on unrelated charges. He is still currently being held in the Audubon County Jail.

And, 20-year old Jacob Soll, of Kimballton, was arrested May 30th, for Violation of Probation. He was later released after posting bond.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Creston Police Department are continueing to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding a June 19th shooting and subsequent death.

On June 19th, 2019, at 2:05 a.m., Creston Police officers responded to a report of shots fired at 2304 N. Pine Street. Inside the home, officers found 44-year old Christy Hribal suffering from a gunshot wound. Hribal, who was visiting the home, was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital, where she later died.

36-year old Creston resident Charles Keeton was arrested at the scene and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm. No criminal charges have been filed for the death of Christy Hribal.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A court challenge to a 2017 law that changes voting in Iowa has begun before a judge. The nonjury trial that began Monday in Polk County District Court is focused on portions of the law that require a voter to show an ID at the polls before voting, require an ID number on absentee ballots and allow election officials to throw out absentee ballots if election workers were to decide the voter’s signature doesn’t match those on file.

The lawsuit filed by the League of United Latin American Citizens, a civil rights group, says the law — passed with only Republican votes in May 2017 — makes it too hard for some people to vote. The group wants the judge to permanently bar the state from enforcing the law. The Iowa Supreme Court temporarily forbade the state from implementing the absentee ballot provisions, pending a trial on the lawsuit.