Sheriff’s officials in Union County say a Creston man reported Saturday, that sometime between last Thursday evening and this past Saturday, someone entered his property and took several items.  Among the items missing was a grandfather clock, a blue Yamaha 50cc mini bike, various pieces of stereo equipment including amps, subs, and a CD player, a variety of tools, including hammer, jack, jack stands and wrenches, and a blue 350cc dune buggy.  Also damaged were doors and windows to the property.  The loss was estimated value $6,150.

Authorities in Minnesota are now releasing the name of the Iowan who was killed in a crash in that state over the weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol says a car failed to yield at a median crossing late Friday night and was hit by a semi-truck along Highway 52 in Goodhue County. The car was driven by 22-year-old Jacob Nelson, of St. Ansgar, who was injured in the crash. His passenger, 22-year-old Cody Squier, of St. Angar was killed. The truck driver wasn’t hurt. Troopers say both of the Iowans were belted in and there’s no sign alcohol was a factor.

(Radio Iowa)

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A former mayor of Iowa City has joined the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Ross Wilburn announced his campaign start today (Monday), saying he wants “to help us improve the way we’re doing things so we can become the Iowa folks are wanting to see.” He also says he wants to bridge the growing divisions between Iowa residents.

Wilburn served one term as Iowa City’s mayor and three terms as a council member. Wilburn worked as director of equity for the Iowa City Community School District for six years and eight years as executive director of the Crisis Center of Johnson County.

Other Democrats who’ve announced their nomination race entries are state Sen. Nate Boulton, Cathy Glasson, Fred Hubbell, Andy McGuire, John Norris, state Rep. Todd Prichard and Jon Neiderbach.

Clarinda Police investigating a disturbance between a man and a woman at around 4-a.m. today (Monday) at 10th and Main Streets, ended-up arrested a man on drug charges. Police Chief Keith Brothers says his Officers arrested 36-year old Eric Lee Adams, of Clarinda, for second offense possession of a controlled substance believed to be methamphetamine, and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Adams was being held in the Page County Jail on $2,000 bond. Clarinda Police were assisted in the investigation and arrest by Deputies with the Page County Sheriff’s Department. Investigative reports have been forwarded to the Page County Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of the filing of formal charges.

A man from Marengo has been charged with operating while intoxicated vehicular homicide for an accident early Sunday morning on Interstate-80 that killed the passenger in his pick-up. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a semi had been on the shoulder of eastbound I-80 near Malcom. It was in the right lane and accelerating to the posted speed limit when the crash happened.

Thirty-six-year-old Jesus Alfredo Belez, of Marengo, was driving the pick-up that rear-ended the semi. His 37-year-old passenger, Amy Renee Richard of Marengo, died. Belez has been charged with a felony that carries a maximum prison term of 25 years.

(Radio Iowa)

SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (AP) – A northwest Iowa school superintendent has been accused of drunken driving. Court records say 57-year-old Rod Earleywine is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 7 on a charge of operating while under the influence, first offense. The Sioux City Journal reports that Earleywine was arrested Aug. 5 in Dickinson County.

The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District website still listed Earleywine as superintendent Monday. School board President Jeff Wright has declined to comment about Earleywine’s arrest.