The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports a Creston man was arrested Monday night on a warrant. Ryan Patrick Dukleth was taken into custody at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on a Union County bench warrant for failure to appear on child support matters/Contempt of Court. Dukleth was being held in the Union County Jail on $2,000 bond.

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

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• Non-stick cooking spray
• 8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into1″ pieces
• 3 cups chopped carrots (6 medium)
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1.  Coat a medium non-stick skillet with cooking spray.  Heat over medium-high heat; add chicken.  Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.  Drain off fat.
2.  In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker layer carrots, chicken, onions, garlic and ginger.
3.  In a medium bowl whisk together broth, coconut milk, curry powder and salt.  Pour over the mixture in cooker.
4.  Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.  To serve, stir in cilantro and lemon juice.

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Authorities in western Iowa are on the lookout for a vehicle and driver possibly involved in a road rage incident this morning, with shots allegedly fired. According to the State Patrol Communications Center near Lewis, the incident happened on Interstate 80 eastbound at the 25 mile marker, at around 5:20-a.m.

The vehicle was described as being gray, with Wisconsin plates, inside back window full of debris and bumper stickers all over the rear of the vehicle. A partial, possible description of the plates may include the numbers 337.

If you see this vehicle, call 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement agency.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday, one person suffered possible/minor injuries during a single-vehicle accident that took place Friday night. Authorities say 22-year old Rebecca A. Holbrook, of Lenox, was driving a 2000 Dodge Intrepid north on Iowa Highway 25 at around 9:20-p.m., when a deer ran across the road. When Holbrook  swerved to avoid hitting the animal, her car entered a ditch on the east side of the road.

The woman complained of possible injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Creston. Damage to her vehicle was estimated at $100 or less.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a woman from Thayer reported a theft had occurred Friday afternoon. The woman said sometime during the night, someone broke into her house located on the 300 block of 3rd Avenue, in Thayer. A door was damaged and the items were taken from inside the home, including a 36-inch Sony flat screen tv, a jar of loose change, and two table lamps. The loss was estimated at $610.

A Council Bluffs man accused of injuring a 5-month-old baby faces felony charges of assault and child endangerment. The Omaha World-Herald reports 23-year old Rodney Weatherwax was arrested Saturday. Assistant Pottawattamie County Attorney Martha Heinicke said Weatherwax allegedly injured the baby on at least three occasions. According to court documents, the infant had at least 20 fractures. Heinicke said varied stages of healing indicate that the injuries happened at different times.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A weekly free meal at a Cedar Falls church has come to an end after 31 years because no one has volunteered to replace its coordinator. The First United Methodist Church served its last Community Meal Tuesday. Coordinator Becky Hardman had announced her retirement in June.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials say several agencies will work together over the next several months to update the state’s response to cybersecurity threats. Gov. Terry Branstad announced an executive order yesterday that directs several state agencies to draft a formal cybersecurity strategy.

THOMPSON, Iowa (AP) — Construction on a proposed $92 million egg-processing facility in northern Iowa has been placed on hold because of a bird flu outbreak last spring. Officials said Friday that the plant to be constructed in Thompson is on hold until further notice. The plant was designed to create 197 jobs and process eggs supplied from new egg production facilities.

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel says it will host the seventh Republican presidential debate, taking place next month in Des Moines, Iowa ahead of that state’s caucuses. Fox said yesterday that the two-hour debate on Jan. 28 will be anchored by Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace.