The Mills County Sheriff’s Office today (Thursday), said 36-year old Luke Ahrens Jensen, of Glenwood, was arrested Tuesday night, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $300.

And, on Wednesday, 23-year old Justin Aaron Hammers, of Glenwood, was arrested at the sheriff’s office on a  warrant for Child Endangerment. His bond was set at $2,000.

And, no injuries were reported following an accident Wednesday afternoon, in Mills County. Authorities say a 1998 Lexus driven by 21-year old Ronald Nelson, of Council Bluffs, was traveling east on Highway 34 at around 2:20-p.m. and slowing for the intersection with 195th Street to make a right hand turn, when his vehicle was struck by a 2012 Buick, which was also eastbound.

The Buick was driven by 24-year old Chelsea Harvey, of Goldfield. Authorities say Harvey was following too closely and merging into the left travel lane, when the accident occurred. The woman was cited for following to close.

The Cass County Conservation Board has several events set to take place over the next few days. The “Mysterious Monarchs” program will be held at various locations this Friday and Saturday, and again in Atlantic on Sept. 9th.

The events allow you to discover Monarch Butterflies before they begin their journey south, and includes tagging of the butterflies. If you want your own tagging kit, pre-register by calling 712-769-2372. The program will be held:

Friday, Sept. 1st: 4:30-p.m. at Lake Anita State Park Campground Loop; Saturday, Sept. 2nd: 2-p.m. at the Cold Springs State Park Campground Shelter, and 4-p.m. at the Outdoor Educational Classroom near Massena (get there by following Highway 148 south of Massena, turning left onto Tucson Road and proceeding 1.5 miles to the park, which will be on the right); Saturday, Sept. 9th: Camblins Addition Shelter at Sunnyside Park, in Atlantic.

The Conservation Board is also holding a “Movie in the Park” Campground program, featuring “Princess Bride,” 9-p.m. Friday, Sept. 1st, at Cold Springs State Park, in Lewis.

And, a “Stand up Paddleboard” demonstration will be held Sat., Sept. 2nd, at the COld Springs State Park beach, from 9-a.m. until Noon. The fun, total body work out offers a unique perspective when it comes to being on the water. After a quick demonstration, you can try out the board for yourself. If you do not bring a life jacket, one will be provided for you. Children must be 16 years or older.  There are 10 spots available.: 9-a.m., 5 spots and 10:30-a.m., 5 spots.  Call to pre-register your spot at 712-769-2372.

All the events are free and open to the public, not just campers.

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

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Police in Creston, late Wednesday morning, arrested a man on a Department of Corrections warrant for Violation of Probation. 19-year old Kane Farlow, of Creston, was also taken into custody on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree and Eluding. Farlow was being held without bond, in the Union County Jail.

And, 41-year old Carrie Porter, of Creston, was arrested at around 1:10-a.m. today (Thursday) in Creston, for Public Intoxication. Porter was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

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A man who served one term on the Cass County Board of Supervisors, has died. An obituary notice from Steen Funeral Homes says 79-year old Bill Behnken died Wednesday, at Caring Acres Nursing Home, in Anita.

Behnken served on the Cass County Board of Supervisors from 2004-to 2008. He entered the 2004 race as a Democrat, and won the election in November of that year by defeating Republican incumbent Kenneth Waters. Behnken lost his bid for re-election in November, 2008, when he was beaten by Republican Frank Waters, of Cumberland.

A Carroll man has been sentenced in four separate cases, including assault, a serious misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine, an aggravated misdemeanor, and two counts of probation violation. On Friday, Aug. 25th, 24-year-old Dustin Duane Hill was ordered to serve 365 days on the assault charge and not more than two years in prison on the possession charge, with all sentences to run concurrently. Hill will receive credit for time served.

In addition to his incarceration, Hill was ordered to pay fines totaling $940, surcharges of nearly $465, restitution and court costs. Hill, who has a long history of criminal mischief, robbery, assault and other charges faced the four latest charges following two incidents in March and May of this year.

On March 21st, Hill led Carroll authorities on a chase through a neighborhood on the east side of town after an attempted traffic stop. His vehicle stalled shortly after the pursuit began, and then rolled backwards down a hill, striking a police car. During the incident, authorities used a stun gun on Hill before he could be taken into custody.

Following his arrest, a search of his vehicle uncovered methamphetamine. The assault charge was the result of his arrest on May 2nd, after Hill was involved in an altercation with Jacob Jay Segura, of Carroll.

In an update to an earlier report, authorities in Harrison County say an Omaha man died following a crash that took place east of Logan at around 5-a.m., Tuesday. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said 60-year old John M. Oien, was pronounced dead at CHI Health Missouri Valley after being transported there by Logan Rescue following a crash that occured at the intersection of Overton Avenue and Highway 30.

Sheriff Patrick Sears reports Logan Rescue personnel arrived at the scene found one person trapped in a vehicle. The victim was extricated and transported to the hospital. An investigation determined Oien was traveling northbound on Overton Avenue approaching the Highway 30 intersection when his vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign, went through the intersection and struck a utility pole in the north ditch of the highway. An autopsy will take place.

The crash remained under investigation as of last report.

A grocery store in Council Bluffs was robbed Wednesday night, the second such incident at the same store in less than one week. Council Bluffs Police say officers were called to the Mega Saver store at 3540 W. Broadway, at around 11:23-p.m., Wednesday.

A victim of the robbery told police a 17-to 25-year old black male wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes entered the store, pulled a black handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the victim demanding the money from the register.

The victim backed up and the suspect opened the registers and removed the cash from the register. The suspect then fled on foot to the west. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.  Two similar suspects, wearing grey hoodies, robbed the store at around 12:15-a.m. Tuesday. They escaped in a white SUV.

If you have any information regarding either incident, case please call Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:55 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — One of three victims in a late-night shooting at a crowded pedestrian mall has died, and officials have charged a suspect with murder and other counts in the case. Iowa City police said Wednesday that 22-year-old Kaleek Asham Douglas Jones, of Iowa City, died Tuesday from injuries suffered in the early Sunday shooting. Police arrested two men in the shooting, including 23-year-old Lamar Wilson of Iowa City, charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and weapons counts.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed eight people to a medical marijuana advisory board created under a new state law. The Republican governor announced appointments to the medical cannabidiol board Wednesday, though one slot remains vacant. The board was one of several provisions to a medical marijuana law that went into effect this summer. It expanded Iowa’s existing cannabis oil program by allowing the sale and manufacturing of such oil within the state.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities say a man questioned in a fatal attack on a Des Moines man last week in which the victim was set on fire has been charged with murder. Des Moines Police said in a news release Wednesday that 41-year-old Randy Dean Miles Jr., of Des Moines, has been charged with first-degree murder and arson in the death of 26-year-old Christopher Lenhart. Police say Lenhart was set on fire Friday afternoon and died of his injuries Sunday.