The Mills County Sheriff’s Office said three people were transported to the hospital following a chain-reaction accident that began when a car hit a deer.  Vehicles driven by James Collins, of Red Oak, and Bobbi Dragon, of Hastings, were both eastbound on Highway 34 and passing Deacon Road, at around 7:10-p.m., Tuesday, when a vehicle in front of their vehicles struck a deer on the road.

Collins, who was driving a 2012 Toyota, tried to avoid the collision and pulled in front of a 2006 Dodge driven by Dragon, while slamming on his brakes. The Dodge hit the rear of the Toyota, disabling both vehicles. The vehicle that hit the deer continued on.

James Collins, his passenger, Diane Collins, and Bobbi Dragon, were all transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, by Glenwood Rescue.

The driver of a semi suffered possible/unknown injuries Tuesday, when he lost control of the truck and trailer, which partially rolled into a ditch. The Page County Sheriff’s Office say 47-year old Jason Robert Stanbrough, of rural Essex, was transported to Montgomery County Memorial Hospital by Essex Fire and Rescue.

Authorities were notified at around 2:45-p.m. about the accident, which took place on 170th Street near Dogwood Avenue, or about 2-miles south of Essex. An investigation determined Stanbrough was traveling westbound on 170th Street in a 2006 Peterbilt semi tractor that was hauling a 2010 Timpte grain trailer. When the tractor’s right front tire dropped off the edge of the roadway, Stanbrough was unable to bring the front tire back on the road, which did not have a shoulder. The semi then rolled over approximately three-quarters of a turn into the ditch, causing the trailer to spill the grain into a field / ditch on the north side of 170^th.

The tractor/trailer sustained over $20,000 damage. No citations were issued. The Page County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Essex Fire and Rescue and the Shenandoah Police Department.

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

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(Updated w/additional info. 10:30-a.m.)

A search warrant executed at around 7-a.m. Tuesday in Creston, resulted in the arrest of five people on drug, and other charges. Officers with the Creston Police Department and Union County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the address of 1000 W. Montgomery St., in Creston.  Items located during the search include: Over 5-oz. of Marijuana, one firearm, several rounds of rifle ammunition and approximately $2000 in cash.

Police arrested 28-year old Devin Guzman McInnis, 21-year old Danny Guzman, both of Creston, along with 32-year old Omasan MaCarthy, and 25-year Ashley Griggs-Thomas, and 25-year old Equishah Jacque Shanae Williams, all of Des Moines. 

McInnis, Danny Guzman, and MaCarthy face charges that include Possession with the Intent to Sell – Marijuana, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. McInnis also faces a charge of Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp. All three men were later released from the Union County Jail on $5000 bond, each. Ashley Griggs-Thomas and Equishah Williams were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. Both were later released on $1,000 bond, each.

In other news, Creston Police say a bank on W. Taylor Street in Creston, reported Tuesday, that a counterfeit $20 bill was received at the McDonald’s restaurant in Creston. The bill was found in a deposit bag from the night of May 16^th.

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A public hearing will take place this (Wednesday) evening, in Atlantic, with regard to a Fiscal Year 2016 City of Atlantic Budget Amendment. The hearing is part of a regular meeting of the Atlantic City Council, that begins at 5:30-p.m. in their chambers at City Hall.

City Administrator John Lund says “The majority of the amendment is not new spending or overspending, but issues of timing.” He says since the City operates on a cash basis, “Everything is contingent upon when we receive bills and pay them. Much of the amendment is moving monies designated for next fiscal year, up to this fiscal year.” He says also, “This is something the City does every year, and is a common practice.” Some of the changes are due to the purchase of a firetruck, receipt of bonds and grant funds. Following the hearing, the Council will act on approving a Resolution amending the budget as described and written.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on a Resolution setting the salaries and wages for City employees, effective July 1st, 2016. Lund says the Resolution is part of an annual process needed to equalize union and non-union employees’ pay as set for in the approved labor agreement.

The Council will also recognize retiring Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Director Roger Herring, for his five-years of service to the community.

CARLISLE, Iowa (AP) – The world’s first surviving septuplets are scheduled to graduate Sunday from an Iowa high school. Alexis, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Kenny, Natalie and Nathan McCaughey were born Nov. 19, 1997, ranging in weight from 2 pounds, 5 ounces to 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Their mother had taken a fertility drug.

The children gained international fame for their births. The Des Moines Register reports, Iowans who have watched the siblings grow often approach the McCaugheys to tell them that they can remember exactly where they were on the day the kids were born at a Des Moines hospital.

The family lives in Carlisle, which sits just southeast of Des Moines. Their parents say the seven have been promised a free college education at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Missouri.

Cass County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Dale Sunderman is asking that eligible voters in Cass County who have not yet registered to vote in Cass County (or have moved since last registering) and who plan to vote in the Primary Election, register with Cass County at the Cass County Auditor’s office before close of pre-registration for the June 7, 2016 Primary Election.  The close of pre-registration date is May 27, 2016.

On January 1st, 2008, Iowa law became effective which provides eligible persons the right to register to vote and cast a ballot on Election Day if they provide proof of both their identity and their residency (within the precinct) at the polls. The law provides some convenience to voters, but election-day registration comes with some confusion and requires additional time at the polls.  Additionally eligible voters do not always know which precinct they should report to.

For these reasons, among other reasons, the auditor recommends that eligible potential voters make every attempt to register by mail, online at sos.iowa.gov, or in person at the county auditor’s office prior to the close of pre-registration at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27th, 2016.   That will provide time for the auditor’s office to complete the voter registration process and mail a Voter Registration Card to each new registrant.  That Voter Registration Card will indicate the location of the correct precinct.

Persons who are already registered to vote at their current address do not need to re-register to participate in this election.  Voter Registration forms can be obtained on line at sos.iowa.gov as well as at the county auditor’s office.  The Cass County Auditor’s office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. On Friday, May 27, 2016 the auditor’s office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any questions concerning this process may be phoned to 712-243-4570.

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports two arrests stemming from separate incidents that took place Tuesday night. At around 9-p.m., deputies arrested 57 year Daniel Kitchens in the 1200 block of Illnios St. in Sidney,  on a charge of Assault. Kitchens was transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center and held pending a court appearance.

Daniel Kitchens

And, at around 9:30-pm, Tuesday, Fremont County deputies were called to the 700 block of Filmore St. in Sidney, for a domestic disturbance. After an investigation was conducted, 22-year old Alexandria Johnson, of Sidney, was arrested for Domestic Abuse / Assault.

Alexandra Johnson

Johnson was transported to the Law Enforcement Center held without bond.