Police in Red Oak arrested a man on an OWI/1st offense charge late Wednesday night. 34-year old Billy Lyn Leeper, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 11:50-p.m. and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where his bond was set at $1,000.
Police in Red Oak arrested a man on an OWI/1st offense charge late Wednesday night. 34-year old Billy Lyn Leeper, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 11:50-p.m. and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where his bond was set at $1,000.
Today: FLOOD WARNING until Noon* Wind Advisory until 10-p.m. * Mostly cloudy w/scattered light rain. High in the low 50’s this morning, dropping into the upper 30’s this afternoon. S-NW @ 15-25
Tonight: Mo. Cldy, windy & colder, w/light snow or flurries. Low 27. NW @ 15-30.
Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 41. NW @ 15-30.
Saturday: P/Cldy. High 46.
Sunday: P/Cldy. High 46.
Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 58. Our Low was 40. Rainfall at KJAN was .55”. Last year on this date our High was 66 and the Low was 24. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 78 in 2012. The Record Low was -12 in 1975.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports that at around 11:30-p.m. Wednesday, Deputies assisted a motorist who was parked along Sycamore Avenue near Highway 34. Upon further investigation, James Tiepelman, of Lenox, was placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense. Tiepelman registered a Preliminary Breath Test of .180. The owner of the car, Katie Sickels of Mount Ayr was cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol 18-20 Years of Age.
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties…AWIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING..Strong and gusty winds expected across southern Iowa this morning. A brief break is possible before strengthening again this afternoon and evening. * WINDS…Southeast 25 to 35 mph gusting to near 45 mph. Switching from the northwest by mid to late afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds may make travel difficult for high- profile vehicles.
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont- Page….WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
A FLOOD WARNING FOR SMALL STREAMS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY (THURSDAY) FOR CASS…UNION…ADAMS…RINGGOLD…TAYLOR AND ADAIR COUNTIES…
A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WEST/SOUTHWEST COUNTIES UNTIL 6:30-P.M. OR UNTIL CANCELLED.
Although the rain has ended, standing water is still possible in some spots. Low lying areas will still likely be impacted.
The Flood Warning affects the following rivers:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Two Iowa county treasurers recently vacationed with the businessman who runs the website where their residents pay taxes, staying at his Florida beach property for free in an apparent violation of a state ethics law. Dubuque County Treasurer Eric Stierman and Winneshiek County Treasurer Wayne Walter confirmed the trip in response to questions from The Associated Press.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — House Republicans are moving forward with a bill that would stop cities and counties from raising property taxes by more than 2 percent. The bill would allow voters to seek a referendum to approve spending increases above 2 percent. A House Ways and Means subcommittee moved the bill forward Wednesday and it’s expected to move through a full House committee within the next week. Republican Rep. Lee Hein says lawmakers have heard from voters concerned about rising property taxes.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Forecasters say major flooding is likely in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa over the next couple days and some rural roads already had to be closed after being covered with water. The National Weather Service says this week’s significant rain is especially problematic because much of the region is still covered by a blanket of snow and the ground is still frozen, so the rail flows right into streams and rivers.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Associated Press tested the public’s ability to access police video in use-of-force cases and was met with a series of denials. In rejecting or delaying the requests, most law enforcement agencies and prosecutors cited exemptions that allow them to keep records of pending investigations secret. That’s not the case everywhere. Some departments have begun releasing officer videos within days or weeks of a major incident.
COUNCIL BLUFFS – The American Red Cross, Pottawattamie County Emergency Management, and Officials with the City of Council Bluffs have opened a shelter for area families and individuals affected by flooding from the rising Mosquito Creek in Council Bluffs. Estimates on continued rise of Mosquito Creek have prompted preemptive protective actions considering the proximity of an area apartment complex and some residential properties in the area. The Valley View Apartments have seen rapid water rise into their parking lot and current conditions have led officials to recommend voluntary evacuation from the area. Those in the area who wish to voluntarily evacuate until threat has passed and do not have an alternate place to go can may seek shelter at Salem United Methodist Church at 14955 Somerset Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The shelter will be available for people to come to after 7pm this evening. Anyone who has been displaced from their home or has voluntarily evacuated the Valley View area is urged to come to the shelter. Red Cross volunteers will be on hand to provide a safe place to stay, a place to sleep, a hot meal and referrals to community services.
Anyone evacuating to a shelter should bring essential items for each member of the family, including:
• Prescriptions and emergency medications • Foods that meet unusual dietary requirements • Identification to show residence is in affected area and important personal documents • Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items • Supplies needed for children and infants, such as diapers, formula and toys • Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled
The shelter will remain open as long as necessary. The Red Cross is working closely with local emergency management officials to coordinate relief services.
To receive emergency weather warnings and community alerts such as evacuations, shelter locations, and other emergency notices, sign up for free alerts from Pottawattamie Alert, part of the Alert Iowa Network, at www.pottcounty-ia.gov.
There are several roads that are closed this morning, due to water over those roads. Locally, Olive Street in Atlantic, from the City Limits (at KJAN) south to Commerce Street is closed due to flood debris on the road. (Olive Street re-opened at 7:05-a.m.) Glacier Road, just east of the ethanol plant to Olive Street, is closed due to flooding. Highway 48 near Elliott was also closed this morning (as of 9-a.m.)
The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency reported the following roads were closed:
There was a mandatory evacuation of Westridge Trailer Court and the southern homes of Exchange Street in Harlan, yesterday. Two shelters were set up at Community Health (2712 12th St). and the Vets Auditorium (1104 Morning View Drive). People with pets are to go to Community Health. Highway 30 between I-29 (Missouri Valley) and U-S Highway 59 (Denison), is closed in both directions.
In addition, Interstate 680 was closed in both directions from east of Crescent to I-29, and from I-29 west to the Mormon Bridge at the Missouri River at Omaha. Interstate 29 was closed from Missouri Valley to Council Bluffs, also. For the latest road closures and other road information, go to 511ia.org
The Shelby County Sheriff’s office reported at 10:00pm Wednesday that Highway 59 south of Harlan is closed at the Corley Bridge due to water rising and crossing over the roadway. Traffic is being diverted. Please plan an alternate route for travel.
Shelby County EMA has also announced that there has also been a mandatory evacuation of Westridge Trailer Court and the southern homes of Exchange Street in Harlan. A shelter has been set up at 2712 12th St., the Community Health Building.
Local officials have closed North Olive Street on the north edge of Atlantic. Late Wednesday evening, water that had been rising all day at the Atlantic Little League Complex began running across the road. Barricades have been put in place to keep motorists from crossing. The barricades are located just outside the KJAN studios and a few hundred yards to the south.
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