(Creston, Iowa) – Two people were arrested on separate charges in Creston, Wednesday afternoon. According to Creston Police, 24-year-old Bradford Guy Boyer, of Kent, was arrested at the Creston Wal-Mart Store, around 12:55-p.m. Boyer was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense. He was transported to the Union County Jail and later posted a $1,000 cash or approved surety bond, before being released.

A little before 5-p.m., Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 27-year-old Adam Edward Lee Austin, of Creston, in the 100 block of N. Elm Street, on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault/3rd or Subsequent Offense. Adam Austin was being held without bond in the Union County Jail, until seen by a judge.

CLIVE, Iowa — A man from far eastern Iowa has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize he won in November. According to an Iowa Lottery press release, 72-year-old Mark Krogman, of Clinton, who is retired, claimed his prize on Wednesday. He said he felt “shock and joy” when he found out he’d won. Krogman’s ticket was purchased at Clinton Liquor and came within one number of winning the $337.9 million jackpot in the Powerball drawing on Nov. 25.

Krogman’s ticket was the only one in the country to win a $2 million prize in that night’s drawing. His ticket initially matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball to win a $1 million prize. Krogman had also added the Power Play option to his purchase, which multiplies the prize at the Match 5 level to $2 million, the release said.

Krogman has specific plans for his winnings, including paying off his house with a possible add-on, helping his family financially, and simply enjoying life.

Clinton Liquor received a $2,000 bonus from the Iowa Lottery for selling the winning ticket.

NORWALK, Iowa — Norwalk police are investigating a case of 60 dogs and cats living in filth at a Norwalk home. Police got a tip about a house full of animals that smelled bad.  They notified the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, who removed the animals. The ARL says the scene at the Norwalk home was like a nightmare: “57 dogs and puppies, some just days old, and 3 cats were trapped inside the home. The floors of the house were covered in trash and feces, and the smell was overwhelming. Some dogs were trapped in kennels while others roamed free.

Charges are pending against the homeowner. The ARL says you can make donations if you’d like to help care for the surviving dogs and cats. They also hope to put the animals up for adoption once their health improves.

ARL Facebook page photo (4/17/24)

WATERLOO, Iowa — (KCRG) – A community is mourning after a member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire & Rescue team was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. According to police, 26-year-old Riley Gilbert was killed in a crash on April 16th, 2024. He reportedly struck a curb near the Fletcher Avenue traffic circle in wet and slippery conditions from recent rain. The motorcycle spun out, and Gilbert was thrown and struck a yield sign. When responders arrived, Gilbert was not breathing. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Hudson Volunteer Fire Department said he was a newer member of the department and was eager to learn.

Riley Gilbert (Hudson, IA Volunteer Fire & Rescue Facebook page photo)

DES MOINES, Iowa — [KCCI] – Blank Children’s Hospital is running out of beds amid an unseasonable spike in hospitalizations of young children with respiratory diseases. Pediatric infectious disease Dr. Joel Waddell said the hospital staff is working overtime to care for the unusual number of patients with RSV, flu and other respiratory illnesses at the hospital. Waddell said cases typically drop off in the spring as cold and flu season comes to a close, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s noticed more illnesses happening outside the “sickness season.”

He also said the types of patients experiencing serious symptoms are unusual. Illnesses that usually only manifest severely in babies or immunocompromised patients are impacting healthy 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds similarly, contributing to the number of patients requiring hospital support. By quarantining during their formative years, Waddell is concerned many of his young patients were not exposed to elements that would’ve boosted their immune systems, leaving them more vulnerable to disease now.

To protect your children, Waddell recommends checking that they are up to date on vaccinations. If your child does get sick, keep them home if they’re experiencing a fever and seek medical attention if their fever spikes or they’re having trouble breathing.