Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a 17-year old male was arrested at around 1:40-a.m., Tuesday, following an incident in the 90 block of Main Street, in Elliott. The unidentified teen was taken into custody for (Simple) Domestic Assault, and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs.
Officials with the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines reports the ARL Mobile Response Team deployed today (Tuesday) to Audubon County, to help remove 13 dogs from a residential property in Exira. When the ARL team arrived, they found the dogs outside in a muddy, chain-link dog run, covered in a tarp that was sagging with water collected from the overnight rain.
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The ARL said in a social media post, “We could tell instantly that many of these dogs had not been well-socialized, but what we heard next broke our hearts: some of these dogs, all adults, had never even had names. They were extremely shy and many appeared to have never walked on a leash before, so we worked slowly and carefully with each one to load them into the ARL Rescue Van for their drive back to a fresh start.”
When the dogs arrived at the ARL, a team was waiting to begin assessing the dogs’ individual medical and behavioral needs and get them settled into their new, clean living space. Their kennels were filled with blankets, food, and water, and smeared peanut butter on the walls to provide enrichment to help them relax after the long drive.
In addition to needing spay/neuter surgeries, most of the dogs have fleas, skin and ear infections, parasites, and toenails that have grown so long it is painful to walk. The dog in the worst shape — one named “Violet” — had nearly half of her body covered with horrific cracked, painful skin from an untreated infection.
The ARL says “these 13 dogs are finally safe, they will finally have names of their own, and with your help, they will finally get the life they’ve always deserved with families who will love and cherish them.”
Anyone able to help, is asked to donate to the ARL’s Miracle Medical Fund, for care of the dogs now and in the weeks to come, and the organization can continue to answer the call for help when animals have nowhere else to turn.
Just click on the donate button with this post or go to https://bit.ly/2IZTq96.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Pottawattamie County residents suffering damages or losses due to the flooding events of 2019 must register for FEMA assistance by July 1. Doug Reed, Director of Emergency Management for the county, said “Even if you don’t think you would qualify or are unsure if you want FEMA assistance, you should register. Registration in the FEMA system does not obligate you to anything and if you have held back because you are unsure you need assistance or if you have eligibility concerns, it’s better to register now than try and get picked up after the deadline.”
Any residents within Pottawattamie County suffering losses or damages due to the ongoing flooding are eligible to register. Your damages or losses must have occurred within the incident period of March 12th through June 16th. The original declaration was only for damages up to May 16th but that closing date has since been extended due to the ongoing flooding and damages. Reed said “There are several homes, especially in Council Bluffs, that have flood damage and losses that occurred after May 16th – you are now eligible all the way through the 16th of June due to the extension.”
Flooded basements, collapsed or buckled foundations have been a common report in Council Bluffs. Anyone who was previously told they weren’t eligible to apply for federal assistance due to not being in an active declaration is now eligible and should apply immediately. If you have friends, relatives or neighbors who have suffered flooding impacts you are encouraged to let them know to apply before it’s too late.
Property owners, renters, and business owners can register for federal assistance by following three simple steps.
1. Report your damages to Emergency Management on the county website at https://pottcounty-ia.gov/departments/emergency-management/flood-2019-march-12thcontinuing/ and then;
2. Register for FEMA Assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov OR call FEMA at 800-6213362.
A truck rollover accident with possible entrapment has occurred just east of J-J Jensen Park, near Harlan. Harlan Fire was on the scene. Midwest Medical Helicopter out of Audubon was said to have been enroute at around 4:20-p.m. The truck was reportedly carrying chemicals. No other details are currently available.
CRYSTAL LAKE, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been found in Crystal Lake in north-central Iowa. The invasive species are native to eastern Europe and are voracious eaters that gobble up plankton many native freshwater fish need to survive. The mussels can attach themselves to boat motors, bait buckets and dam mechanisms and cause damage to motors and facilities.
The Iowa department says juvenile versions of the small black and white species were discovered in a recent water sample. No adult zebra mussels were found in a follow-up survey. Officials say the mussels probably arrived on or in a boat that had been in an infested water body, such as nearby Clear Lake.
Boaters are urged to clean, drain and dry watercraft to prevent the spread.
POLSON, Mont. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of three people who died in a two-vehicle collision in northwestern Montana. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell says 66-year-old Audrey Moran of Polson died along with David and Benjamin Temte — 20-year-old twins from Bloomington, Minnesota. The Montana Highway Patrol says the car with the Minnesota men inside left U.S. Highway 93 south of Ronan and hit a guardrail Monday morning before colliding head-on with a car driven by Moran.
Dordt University in Iowa said Tuesday that David Temte was a junior on the school’s track and cross country teams and was part of a relay team that won an NAIA national championship in May. The university said he and his twin brother, Ben, died in a crash in Montana.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Three workers say an Iowa pork processor fired them in retaliation for filing complaints about working conditions. The Sioux City Journal reports that Luis Aceves, Jose Moreno and Jose Magana filed three separate lawsuits last week against Northwest Iowa Pork in Sioux City. They seek back pay and future wages, lost and future benefits, compensatory damages and punitive damages.
The three say they were not provided with protective eyewear and had other workplace complaints. State health workers visited the plant and found no violations. The three were subsequently fired Sept. 13. They say a manager told them they were fired for violating policy and damaging company property.
A man from Pottawattamie County was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County, in connection with an investigation into several acts of vandalism that took place in the Stanton area on June 7th. 19-year old Cole M.L. Rodenburg, of Council Bluffs, was arrested at around 1:35-p.m. on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. He was released from custody after posting a $300 bond, with 10% permitted.
The Harlan Police Department reports four arrests. Last Saturday, 60-year old Mark Wayne Hancock, of Ottumwa, and 45-year old Tanya Jean Hancock, of Albuquerque, NM, were arrested following a traffic stop. Both individuals were transported to the Shelby County Jail. Mark Hancock was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tanya Hancock was charged with operating while intoxicated, prohibited acts penalties, and possession of a controlled substance. Also arrested Saturday, was Dustin Allen Delgado, who was taken into custody on an active warrant.
And, on June 20th, 44-year old Jeffrey William Leal, of Harlan, was arrested following a call for a disturbance. Leal was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts.
The Atlantic Police Department reports six arrests took place from June 15th through the 23rd, with one subject having been arrested three times. On Sunday (6/23), Atlantic Police arrested 30-year old Carissa Knapp, of Omaha, for Forgery, Possession of a Controlled Substance/Meth, and Prostitution. On June 20th, 44-year old Christy Will, of Atlantic, was arrested for Simple Assault. And, 25-year old Jessica Mack, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Both women were cited into court and released.
On June 19th, 33-year old Theresa Charles, of Atlantic, was arrested on an Adams County warrant for OWI. She was initially booked into the Cass County Jail, but later transported to Adams County to address charges there. Also on June 19th, 57-year old Charles Burns, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation.
On June 17th, 29-year old Tyler Mills, of Atlantic, was arrested by Atlantic Police on a Cass County warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Mills was arrested the previous day also (June 16th), for Tampering with a Witness or Juror, on on a Cass County warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order, and on June 15th, for Burglary in the 1st degree, Domestic Abuse Assault, Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications.
37-year old Jennifer Claussen, of Atlantic, was arrested June 16th, on a Cass County warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Unless otherwise stated, all defendants were booked into the Cass County Jail.
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