Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County report the arrest Saturday afternoon of 25-year old Kyle Robert Smith, of Council Bluffs. Smith was pulled over at around 3:20-p.m. in the Casey’s parking lot in Crescent, after he allegedly ran a stop sign at Morman Bridge and Old Lincoln Highway. Upon further investigation, Smith was arrested for Driving Under Suspension. He was also cited for having  no insurance, expired plates and Failure to Stop. A passenger in the car, 22-year old Kay Lou Marie Dilley, of Pisgah, was arrested on warrants out of Council Bluffs for (4 counts of) Felony Forgery, and Theft in the 5th Degree, and for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $50,500 altogether.

Friday afternoon, authorities in Pott. County arrested 19-year old Colin Edward Peterson, of Griswold, for Driving While Barred. He was taken into custody following a traffic stop at 430th and Highway 92. Peterson was also cited for no front license plate. His bond was set at $2,000.

And, at around 4:20-p.m. Friday, 24-year old Kylee Lynn Anderson, of Bellevue, NE., who was already serving time in the Pott. County Jail for Eluding, was served with a warrant out of Nebraska, for being a Fugitive from Justice. She was read the warrants and returned to the custody of Corrections Staff. Bond was set at $5,000.

When the Atlantic City Council gathers for their 5:30-p.m. meeting Wednesday, at City Hall, they’ll start off their session by recognizing three City employees for their ongoing years of service. Atlantic Police Sergeant Spencer Walton will be recognized for his 10-years of outstanding service and in keeping the community safe. Youth Services Librarian Julie Tjepkes has served the Atlantic Public Library for 32-years, and, even though she’s past her 30th Anniversary, the Mayor, Library Director Michelle Andersen, and Library Board, feel she should be recognized for the 30-year milestone, and to thank Tjepkes for helping Atlantic Youth pursue the joy of reading, and multi-media. And, Adult Services Librarian Diane McFadden is being honored, Wednesday, for 30-years of service in helping adults enjoy the many varied materials available at the Library.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on passing a Resolution “Approving the Transfer of Funds for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018-2019.” City Administrator John Lund says the City has routinely transferred money between its 62 separate funds, in accordance with rules established by State Statute. The transfers are always outlined directly in the City’s Annual Budget approved by the Council each year, however, the auditors are requesting that a separate resolution occur, as the transfers take place. Lund says the transfers are a critical component of making the City’s budget work effectively, in addition to creating transparency on what is actually being spent in each of the line items in each fund.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will act, Tuesday, on the resignation of County Attorney Michael Hooper. On Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she had appointed Hooper as a District Judge for the Fourth Judicial District, which covers Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties. He was appointed as the Cass County Attorney last year, succeeding David Wiederstein, who announced in August 2017 that he would no longer serve as part-time Attorney, effective Jan. 1^st, 2018.

Hooper was unopposed in the November General Election. The Supervisors will receive his resignation, and discuss/act on a procedure to fill the future vacancy in the Attorney’s Office.  View his letter of resignation here: Letter of resignation

The two procedures are:

• By appointment of the board of supervisors, or,
• By special election to fill the office for the remaining balance of the unexpired term.

In other business, the Board will act on appointing a Lincoln Township Trustee to fill a vacancy position, and on approving a permit for the Dollar General Store in rural Griswold, to sell cigarettes, tobacco, alternative nicotine or vapor products.

They will also begin work on the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 County Budget. Their meeting begins at 9-a.m., in their Boardroom at the Cass County Courthouse.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque woman has pleaded guilty to stealing from the same relative her mother is accused of victimizing. The Telegraph Herald reports that 18-year-old Anna Billmeyer pleaded guilty last week to theft. Her sentencing is scheduled for March 4. Her mother, Kathryn Billmeyer, has pleaded not guilty to theft and abuse of a dependent adult. Kathryn Billmeyer’s trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 12.

Prosecutors say Kathryn Billmeyer is accused using her aunt’s money to make more than $48,000 in purchases from November 2016 to May 2018. Billmeyer held a power of attorney and had control of her aunt’s accounts. Prosecutors say Anna Billmeyer used the woman’s credit card to buy nearly $1,600 worth of items.

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — A Sioux City man accused of robbing a Le Mars bank has pleaded not guilty. Plymouth County District Court records say Phillip White entered written pleas Friday to charges of robbery and theft and conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit theft. His trial has not been scheduled. Prosecutors say White robbed Iowa State Bank in Le Mars on Dec. 12. A woman accused of driving the getaway vehicle, 35-year-old Karen Merrick , also has pleaded not guilty. She also is a Sioux City resident.

The Creston Police Department reports two arrests. At around 2:30-a.m. Saturday, 18-year old Corbin Loudermilk, of Creston, was arrested in the 200 block of E. Montgomery Street, on charges that include Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Official Acts, and two-counts of Harassment in the 1st Degree. Loudermilk was being held in the Union County Jail on a $4,300 bond. And, at around 11:40-a.m. Friday, 32-year old Anthony Keeler, of Creston, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Keeler was then cited and released from the scene of the traffic stop.