Police in Red Oak, assisted by deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman today (Monday) on a charge of Aggravated Assault while displaying a weapon, following an incident at a residence in the 400 block of E. Oak Street, in Red Oak. Authorities say 19-year old Cara Belle Hale, of Red Oak, was taken into custody for without incident at around Noon, after allegedly attempting to assault a male with a knife. Hale was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $2,000 cash bond.

Red Oak Rescue assisted in handling the incident. No injuries were reported.

The Sac County Sheriff’s Office said Monday (Today) an Odebolt couple wanted on child endangerment charges have been located. Jennifer Kuhl and Justin Siegner, and their small child were believed to have been in the Denison area, but the Sheriff’s Office did not say in its social media post where the couple were found. Authorities credited more than 72,400 shares on its social media page, and media coverage, with the apprehension of the suspects.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Gov. Terry Branstad says he will work with legislative leaders in response to lower-than-expected revenue for the upcoming budget, but he didn’t specify what cuts are possible. Branstad said Monday he wants to work with lawmakers to address “the financial realities” of the budget that goes into effect in July.

State budget experts released data recently that determined Iowa is taking in less revenue than expected. A new calculation means there is about $7.3 billion available to spend next fiscal year. Branstad had budgeted for more available funds. He said the new budget would be “extremely tight,” but he did not provide details on potential cuts. Branstad also did not specify whether the new figure would lower how much he recommends the state spend on basic aid for K-12 education.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three arrests. On Sunday, deputies arrested 20-year old Maxwell Douglas Manley, of Glenwood, for Driving Under Suspension. His bond was set at $300. On Saturday, 25-year old Calle Vivian Mace, of Emerson, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, and 23-year old Breeanna Serena Sarratt, of Creston, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The women were being held in the Mills County Jail on bond amounting to $300 and $600, respectively.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was injured during an accident Friday evening, southeast of Glenwood. Officials say Annette Harris, a passenger in a 2003 Ford was transported to Jennie Edmundson Hospital by Glenwood Rescue following a collision that happened at around 6:10-p.m. at the intersection of Highway 34 and Kidd Road.

The accident occurred when a 2003 Mazda driven by Micah Brauch, of Glenwood, attempted to cross Highway 34 from northbound Kidd Road, and field to yield to the Ford, which was traveling west on Highway 34. The vehicles collided, causing the Mazda to spin around and stop on the shoulder. The Ford, driven by John Harris, of Red Oak, rolled onto its top and landed back on its wheels in the ditch. Brauch was cited by deputies for Failure to Yield.

And, no serious injuries were reported following an accident that happened at around 6-p.m. Sunday, near 180th and Ingrum Avenue, in Mills County. Authorities say William Tattersall, of Glenwood, was attempted to do a burn out, when his 1978 Ford went out of control and entered the east ditch, where it hit an embankment and rolled onto its top. Tattersall and his passenger suffered minor injuries, but did not require transport to the hospital. Tattersall was cited for Careless Driving and Failure to Maintain Control.

A woman who is a native of western Iowa has penned a book detailing the service history of a Wisconsin Marine who served as the top scout/sniper, and expert in hand-to-hand combat in World War Two. Karla Jensen, who grew up in Audubon, started a writers group in Beaver Dam, WI. She met 91-year old Del Schultz at the Beaver Dam Senior Center, where Jensen was participating in a similar group. Jensen said Schultz approached her one day with a story he’d never told anyone before. Not even his family.

Jensen learned he been involved in battles at Iwo Jima, Saipan at the Nagaski, after the atomic bomb was dropped. Schultz was a member of the first sniper-scout school ever assembled. Jensen and Schultz met every other week over a period of 18 months. He had two stipulations with regard to the book. One was that his real name not be used. For the first 15 months, she wrote the story using the surname of Leo, which, not coincidentally, is the name of her now deceased father. He served in the Coast Guard, during World War Two.

He also did not want his four adult children to know that his character was featured in last year’s movie “American Sniper.” Schultz’ wife died 5-years ago from Alzheimer’s Disease. He wanted his story to be held back until he was on his death bed, but eventually agreed to allow his real name to be used in the book, and to tell his children. Jensen called Schultz’ son and told him about his father’s hidden past.

His biography/memoir eventually ended-up being 60-thousand words. Jensen suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but never let on how much it affected him until after he began telling his story to Jensen. The title of the book is “Nobody’s Hero: The Story of a Marine Scout Sniper.” It was formed after Del’s youngest son said his dad “Is the type of Marine that doesn’t believe he’s a hero and the type of veteran who will not accept any accolades for being a hero.”

Jensen will share his story during visits in southwest Iowa. A book signing will take place 7-p.m. April 7^th at the Audubon Public Library. A writing workshop will precede the book discussion from 5-to 6:30-p.m., offering anyone who wants to write about their own family history, information on how to be published. Jensen will be at the Irwin Public Library as well, on April 8^th, from 6-until 8-p.m.  Some of the books have been signed by Del Schultz, as well. Her book is available Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon.com.

Deputies in Cass County responded to a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon, in Lewis. The Sheriff’s Office says vehicles driven by 55-year old William Todd Leighton and 64-year old Edna Mae Smith, both of Lewis, collided at the intersection of Minnesota and 1st Streets, at around 2:30-p.m. No injuries were reported.

The accident happened as a 2014 Ford pickup driven by Leighton was southbound on 1^st Street, when it was hit by Smith’s northbound 2011 Kia Optima, which was attempting to make a left turn onto Minnesota Street. Damage from the collision amounted to $4,000.

Deputies in Cass County made several arrests over the past week. Last Wednesday, 32-year old Jacob Michael Leary, of Atlantic, was arrested on four warrants for Failure to Appear and a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. Leary was taken to the Cass County Jail where he remains held on $88,000 bond.

On Thursday, 32-year old Matthew Wayne Echternach, of Atlantic, turned himself in at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office on a Sheriff’s Office warrant for Possession Marijuana 2^nd Offense (Aggravated) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Echternach was booked at the Cass County Jail and released later that day on $2,000 bond. Also arrested Thursday, was 54-year old Brian Eugene Fahrenkrug, of Griswold, who was charged with Domestic Abuse (Serious). Fahrenkrug was taken to the Cass County Jail and released Friday on $1,000 bond.

On Saturday, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 46-year old Timothy A. Newton, of Lamoni, on a Clarke County warrant for OWI 3^rd Offense and Driving while Revoked. Newton was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $5,000 bond. And, 68-year old Ronnie Loyd Erickson, of Cumberland, was arrested Saturday on charges of Possession of Marijuana (54 grams) (D Felony); Sponsoring a Gathering (D Felony); Prohibited Acts (Aggravated); Possession of Cannabidiol 1^st Offense (Serious); and Possession of Methamphetamine (Serious). Erickson was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released Sunday on $12,000 bond.

On Sunday, Cass County Deputies arrested 54-year old David Allen Crum, of Atlantic, on two charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd/Subsequent (D Felonies). Crum was taken to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $10,000 bond.

Bob Seivert, Emergency Management Coordinator in Shelby County, reports the field and grass fire danger category will remain “High” this week. Drying conditions, with minimal precipitation in the forecast, along with increasing daytime winds, means the risk for controlled/planned burns, could quickly spread beyond the intended area. Therefore, any outdoor burns should be conducted during the early morning and late evening hours.

Fire stations and businesses in Shelby County should leave their  Fire Danger” signs in the “High” category, through at least Thursday, when the next update on burning conditions will be provided.

The Shelby County EMA says you should remember to call your controlled burns in to the EMA Communications center at (712) – 755-2124, and, contact your local Fire Chief before igniting any outdoor burns.

Saundra Clem Leininger, Executive Director of the French Icarian Society, located in Corning, will present a program for the Cass County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting this week, with regard to the six Icarian Colonies in America, and the French Icarian Village, near Corning.  The village was the longest-living Icarian community.

The 34-acre settlement features a restored cemetery, one-room school house and communal dining hall. A meeting about the Icarians will take place 1-p.m. Thursday, March 24^th,  in the meeting room at the Atlantic Public Library.  The program is free, and open to the public.

Historians say the colonies were part of a social experiment began in France in the 1840s. Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri and Iowa were locations for the non-religious communal experiment. The Iowa Icarian Colony located 3 miles east of Corning was established in 1852 and disbanded in 1898. Many descendants live in the area.

Everyone is invited to learn more about the remarkable Icarian story during this Thursday’s meeting, in Atlantic.