Authorities in Page County are on the lookout for person allegedly involved in an assault late Wednesday night. According to Sheriff Lyle Palmer, at around 10-p.m., deputies were dispatched to 1672 A Avenue (approximately 1.5 miles north of Shenandoah), for a disturbance at the Valerie Kay Kalkas and David Ryan residence. The incident allegedly took place between Kalkas, Ryan, and another family member.  When Law Enforcement arrived, it was determined that the other family member involved had allegedly physically assaulted Ryan and Kalkas. 

The suspected family member left the scene, and was last seen by Ryan walking south from the residence on A Avenue towards Shenandoah.An extensive search of the area was conducted by Law Enforcement for the individual.  The search also continued to locations within the city limits of Shenandoah, but the individual was not located.  The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when it is available.  

Assisting the Page County Sheriff’s Office in the search with personnel or equipment were officers with the Shenandoah, Clarinda and Red Oak Police Departments, the Omaha Police Department’s helicopter unit,  Cass, Fremont and Montgomery County Sheriff’s  deputies,  and the Shenandoah Fire Department

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Congressman Steve Pearce says a fellow Republican congressman’s comment comparing young college-age immigrants to drug mules are “unproductive” and “divisive.”  The Albuquerque Journal reports that the New Mexico Republican criticized recent remarks made by Representative Steve King and said he disagreed with Iowa congressman.

King drew fire from Latino activists this week after he told a conservative news website that many immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as kids are actually running drugs.  Pearce represents New Mexico’s border with Mexico and is viewed by the GOP as a key figure is helping attract Latino voters to the Republican Party.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa’s economic development director says it will be hard to meet Gov. Terry Branstad’s goal of 200,000 new jobs unless the state gains more workers. The Des Moines Register reports that economic development director Debi Durham noted the state can’t meet the 200,000 goal simply by putting unemployed people to work. Iowa’s unemployment rolls now stand at about 76,500 workers.  Durham says, “We’ll have to grow Iowa’s population to get there.”

She made her comments at time when the state has regained the number of jobs lost during the recession. Iowa State University economist Peter Orazem says Iowa is seeing stronger job growth than in the 1990s, but he’s skeptical the state can reach Branstad’s goal. He says jobs creation comes first and will lead to population growth.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports three people were arrested, Wednesday. 37-year old Regina Jolene Meyers, of Pacific Junction, was arrested at around 5:20-p.m. in Pacific Junction, on a charge of driving while revoked, and for Possession of a controlled substance. Meyers was being held in the Mills County Jail on $2,000 bond.

19-year old Dakota David Kempton, of Malvern, was arrested Wednesday in Mills County, for driving under suspension and possession of a controlled substance. He was being held in the jail on $1,300 bond.

And, 22-year old Aaron Michael Burris, of Sidney, was arrested Wednesday, on a charge of OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Two men were arrested in Lenox Wednesday afternoon, following an investigation into a physical altercation. Officers were called to the Lenox trailer court at around 3:30-p.m.  Upon their arrival, officers found a man with blood running from facial wounds, outside a residence, and the Taylor County Ambulance was contacted for assistance.

Shaun Sanden

An investigation revealed 34-year old Shaun R. Sanden, of Lenox, and 33-year old Jose R. Cerda, of Lenox, had become involved in a dispute which led to a fight.

Jose Cerda

Both men suffered  injuries during the incident. Both men were subsequently arrested and charged with serious assault/domestic. They were transported to the Taylor County Jail for processing

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The first full day of the 2013 Cass County begins today, in Atlantic. Activities later today include the Food Sale at the Community Center on the fairgrounds, beginning at 10-a.m. All 4-H baked goods will be for sale, with a sample of every item kept for exhibit purposes, and displayed in the club booth, and recipes of each baked item will be available. Baked products selected for the State Fair will not be offered for sale, however. Proceeds from the sale are used to help support the 4-H program in Cass County.

Entertainment this evening begins at 7, with music from the “Blue Tones,” followed by the Cass County Fair King and Queen contest on the north garden of the Community Center at 8, and Senior Recognition at 9.

This year’s Queen candidates include Emily Jacobsen, Amber Stender, Hannah Ankenbauer, Larissa Backhaus, Tierney Sothman, Diana Perkins, Heather Reyna, Valerie Watson, and Mikayla Somers. King candidates include: Tanner Potter, Clint Hansen, Justin Somers, Blake Miller, and Luke Frisbie.

Preliminary judging of all candidates was held on July 15^th. As always, there is NO Charge to attend the Cass County Fair, but your purchase of meals at the food stand are very much appreciated, to help support the Fair and continue to make it a unique, free event each year.

View the complete Cass County Fair Schedule here: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/cass/2013%20Schedule_Cass%20County%20Fair%20Updated.pdf

A t-bone style accident at an uncontrolled intersection Wednesday afternoon in Red Oak caused $6,000 damage, but no one was injured. Sheriff’s officials say a 2010 Dodge Ram pickup driven by 16-year old Eric A. Goodwin, of Red Oak, was traveling east on East Valley Street at around 2:15-p.m., and didn’t see a 2013 Hyundai Accent traveling north on North 2nd Street, Goodwin failed to yield to the car driven by 21-year old Alexandra Marcel, of Red Oak, and struck her vehicle near the middle of the intersection. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts. Goodwin was cited for Failure to Yield to a vehicle on the right.

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