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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Audubon, Guthrie, Carroll, and Crawford Counties -
(6-17-26) - The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00 a.m. today for most of Iowa, including Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie Counties. These thunderstorms are expected to move into eastern Iowa this Wednesday morning. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for portions of north central Iowa this morning. The main threats associated with these storms include large hail and damaging winds. It is crucial for local residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the situation develops. The weather pattern isn’t expected to settle after the initial storm. This afternoon may bring a redeployment of thunderstorms across the eastern half of Iowa. With conditions ripe for severe weather, very large hail and damaging winds are again anticipated, with the possibility of tornado activity as well. In addition to the severe storms, strong winds will also be a factor today. Residents in southern Iowa can expect gusts of 30 to 40 mph or even stronger at times ahead of the storms. Once the storms pass through northern, central, and eastern Iowa, similar strong winds are predicted to continue behind the storm front. As these developments occur, it’s important to stay updated through local weather services and to have a safety plan in place. Keep alert, stay safe, and pay close attention to weather updates as the situation evolves.
Multiple storms expected today -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) - Storms have been moving into Iowa overnight and this morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says it’s the first round, with more to come. We’re looking at some possible redevelopment in the afternoon hours that could happen in portions of central Iowa, but it’s really the eastern half of Iowa with southeast Iowa in particular. She says the risk in southeast Iowa is at a level three, with five being the highest. The afternoon storms also carry a risk. It could have the large hail and damaging winds gusts, but also potential for a tornado. Carter says the thunderstorms aren’t the only weather we’ll see. There is a wind advisory out in portions of northwest Iowa as well as far southwest Iowa. Carter says. Carter says there looks to be two different rounds of wind.
Southern Iowa is going to have some of those really gusty winds in the morning. But then northern into portions of central and eastern Iowa are going to see those gusty winds kind of during the afternoon and evening. Carter says our cool weather is going to warm up into mid to upper 80s in much of central and southern Iowa, and we’ll get warm moist air coming back into Iowa. There is a bit of a heavy rain threat, mainly in eastern Iowa. They’re going to be pretty progressive storms, so it’s going to be just a little bit harder for like one location to get a pretty significant amount of rain.
Carter says there could be some isolated areas getting an inch or two of rain. She says there will be all types of different weather today, so it’s important to keep an eye on the changing situations and stay tuned to KNOD for all the latest weather updates.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Wednesday, June 17th - Noon to 6 pm - Central Church in Carroll
Crop Report -
(6-17-26) - Farmers had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 14, 2026, which is 1.9 days less than last year. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 14 percent short, 66 percent adequate, and 19 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 15 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus. Corn emerged reached 97 percent, 1 percentage point ahead of last year. Corn condition rated 79 percent good to excellent. Soybean planting reached 98 percent complete, which is 1 percentage point behind last year. Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybean condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 78 percent, which is 11 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 77 percent good to excellent.
Audubon School Board approves proposal to fill the 5-12 Principal’s position –
(6-17-26) - During their regular monthly meeting on Monday, the Audubon Community School District’s Board of Education, agreed to a proposal with regard to the filling the 5th through 12th Grade Principal’s position. The job was left open when the Board agreed to accept a resignation agreement from former Principal Quentin Stanerson, who had been placed on “authorized leave,” in mid-April. Shared Audubon-Exira/EHK Superintendent Trevor Miller explained the position will continue to be split between himself and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Sean Birks.
Miller will serve as the building’s administrative leader and primary contact for questions that would normally be directed to the principal’s office. When Miller is unavailable, Birks will handle student disciplinary concerns and oversee building operations. Mr. Miller said there were no other Personnel matters for the Board to act on this month, but they will approve a position in July. He said everything is on the right track for the start of school in August.
He said they have posted notices of a few para-educator spots for students with additional needs, and they hope to have those positions filled by the end of this Summer.
State agency investigating Monday afternoon’s 911 outage -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) – State officials are conducting an investigation into what caused a disruption in 9-1-1 service late Monday afternoon. 911 outages were reported in Iowa, Texas, Arizona and Washington state.
An Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management spokesperson says the agency was notified that the problem started around 4:15 Monday afternoon and service was restored shortly before 6 p.m.
The agency has not determined the full scope of the outage. Initial findings indicate the issue centered around improper routing of 9-1-1 calls from cell phones.
Montgomery County News -
(6-17-26) – At 10:30 Saturday nigt in the 3200 block of Highway 34, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Shelby Ann Nelson of Villisca for operating while Intoxicated – 2nd offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. Nelson was also cited for open Container. She was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where she is being held on $2000 bond.
At 6:30 Monday evening, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak in the 1200 block of Senate Avenue in Red Oak. Phelps was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance – marijuana – 2nd offense. Phelps was taken into custody and was turned over to Cass County deputies where he was being held in the Cass County Jail on $2000 bond.
And at 9:57 Monday night, deputies arrested 31 year old Christian Sempek of Elliott in the 300 block of 5th street in Elliott. Sempek was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation. Sempek was taken into custody and turned over to Cass County Deputies where he was being held in the Cass County Jail on $1000 bond.
Recount Flips Final Advancing Spot in Crawford County Republican Supervisor Primary --
(6-17-26) - An unofficial recount of the June 2 Republican primary for the Crawford County Board of Supervisors has changed which candidate holds the third and final spot advancing to the November general election. The original unofficial results showed Troy Kluender in third place with 677 votes, one vote ahead of Brian Rank, who had 676.
Following the recount, Rank’s total increased to 678 votes, while Kluender remained at 677. The revised count places Rank one vote ahead of Kluender for the final advancing position. Kyle R. Schultz continues to lead the field, with his total increasing from 1,003 to 1,006 votes. Craig Dozark’s total increased from 844 to 845, while Jonathan Lapel remained at 428.
The unofficial recount totals are:
* Kyle R. Schultz - 1,006
* Craig Dozark - 845
* Brian Rank - 678
* Troy Kluender - 677
* Jonathan Lapel - 428
Based on the unofficial recount, Schultz, Dozark and Rank are the top three Republican vote-getters and would advance to the general election.
E-Bike v Pickup in Carroll -
(6-17-26) – (Carroll Broadcasting) - Only minor injuries were reported Friday afternoon in Carroll after an e-bicyclist was struck by a pickup. According to the Carroll Police Department, officers were dispatched to N. Adams Street and 7th Street at approximately 6:40 p.m. after a caller reported a person riding an e-bike had been hit in the middle of the intersection. The initial investigation found that 40-year-old Matthew Lyle Hoffman of Carroll was traveling westbound on 7th Street on an e-bike and failed to properly stop at the posted stop sign at Adams Street. At the same time, a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500, operated by 46-year-old Samantha Louise Schulz of Carroll, had been traveling southbound on Adams. Schulz, who had the right of way, told authorities she did not see the e-bike in time to avoid a collision. Hoffman was knocked from the e-bike following the accident, and he was later transported to St. Anthony Regional Hospital by Carroll County Emergency Medical Services as a precaution. According to the affidavit, Hoffman believed he had the right of way and claimed he had stopped at the intersection. Authorities found no evidence that speed had played a factor in the crash, and Hoffman was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.
Senator Shipley's home hit by one of last Thursday’s tornadoes -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) – The National Weather Service office near Omaha has confirmed eight tornadoes were spawned by the storm system that swept from Nebraska into southwest Iowa last Thursday morning, June 11th. At about 5:30 a.m. a tornado crossed the Missouri River, near the Fremont County town of Thurman, just about the same time another tornado touched down north of Tabor. Around 6 a.m., three tornadoes hit near Coburg, Stanton and Villisca. The Weather Service has confirmed the tornado near Stanton picked up grain bins and dropped them a mile away at a highway intersection. The strongest tornado that morning, though, roared through Adams County at about 6:30. State Senator Tom Shipley says the house on his farm near Nodaway is a total loss. Nobody was hurt,” Shipley said. “We’ve got a place to stay and it’s just going to be a long time cleaning up,” Shipley’s cattle herd was spared, but Shipley says damage around the farm has left him a bit shell shocked. “I had a big pecan tree, which not many grows around Iowa, but I had one,” Shipley said. “I don’t anymore because it came right down into the kitchen.” The tornado that struck Shipley’s farm stayed on the ground for six miles and wind speeds with the tornado reached 115 miles an hour.
Glenwood Police Report -
(6-17-26) - At around 12:10 pm, Monday afternoon, the Glenwood Police Department arrested 55 year old Melanie Jean Maytum of Glenwood for Failure to Appear. Her bond was set at $1000.
And just before 6 pm, Monday evening, Glenwood Police arrested 19 year old Coleby Jay Becker o Omaha for Eluding with speed 25 mph over the speed limit. His bond was set at $5,000.
Accident on I-880 Kills Minden Man -
(6-16-26) - A Minden man is killed in accident in western Iowa Monday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says officers were dispatched to mile marker 16 on Interstate 880 at around 4:30pm of a vehicle upside down in Mosquito Creek. It was determined the 2021 Subaru Legacy was driving eastbound when it left the roadway, crossed the median and struck a bridge railing on the westside of the highway, causing the vehicle to become airborne and striking the creek bank below. The driver, 22 year old Aaron Charles Roloff was killed in the accident. It remains under further investigation.
Pair of Arrests on Cass County Warrants Made in Montgomery County -
(6-16-26) - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported a pair of arrests Monday evening. 41 year old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak, IA, was taken to custody at just after 6:30pm on a Cass County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance – marijuana, 2nd offense. Phelps was turned over to Cass County Deputies and is being held in Cass County Jail on $2000 bond. Then at just before 10pm, 31 year old Christian Monreal Sempek of Elliott, was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for violation of probation. Sempek was turned over to Cass County deputies and is being held on $1000 bond in the Cass County Jail.
Shelby County Supervisors Verify Election Results in Special Session -
(6-15-26) - A special session of the Shelby County Supervisors verified the primary election results from June 2nd. Today is the day designated for the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The supervisors had the results of the nominations for the November ballot for partisan races which will include the winners of the primary contests. The canvass was accepted by the Shelby County Supervisors unanimously. Voter turnout for the June 2nd primary election was just under 20 percent.
Fatality Accident Near Council Bluffs Monday -
(6-15-26) - An accident on I-29 near Council Bluffs kills one person. According to a press release from the Council Bluffs Police Department, the accident occurred shortly before 1am this morning. The driver, 18-year-old Gabriel M. Bach of Council Bluffs, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Road Closure for Bridge Project Begins Today in Audubon County -
(6-15-26) - Construction work will begin today on a new project in Audubon County. The Audubon County Road Department reports 170th Street will be closed for more than a mile stretch from Jay Ave to Kingbird Ave for a bridge replacement. The closure is expected to last until mid-September.
Villisca Woman Charged with OWI -
(6-15-26) - A Villisca woman is facing an OWI charge. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 27 year old Shelby Ann Nelson was arrested around 10:30pm Saturday evening for Operating While Intoxicated, 2nd Offense, an aggravated misdemeanor and also cited for an Open Container. Nelson was taken to Montgomery County Jail and being held on $2000 bond.
Shelby County Sheriffs Report -
(6-14-26) - the Shelby County Sheriff has released their arrest report for the first part of June.
on June 1st, 41 year old Ryan Michael Carter of Irwin was taken into custody. He was charged with OWI - 3rd offense. His bond was set at $100,000.
On June 5th, 52 year old John Allen Lindeman Sr. Was arrested for Failure To Appear for Mittimus.
22 year old Gary Lee Smith was arrested on June 6th on charges of Criminal Mischief, 2nd with a bond of $5,000. He was also charged with False Report-indictable offense.
70 year old Elaine Renee Alexander was arrested June 11th for OWI-first offense. Her bond was set at $1000.
On June 12th, 33 year old Mitchell Davis Cook was taken into custody and charged with Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary3rd - vehicle, 2nd offense and Criminal Mischief 4th. Bond for Cook was set at $5,000.
And on Sunday, June 14th 26 year old Jovany Alexander Recinos Arriola was arrested for driving under Suspension. His bond was $491.25.
Fatal crash in Council Bluffs early today –
(6-15-26) - Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department report one person died during a single-vehicle crash early this morning. The accident happened just before 1-a.m. on Interstate 29 southbound, near mile marker 48.5.
Authorities say the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by rescue personnel. Their name was not immediately released.
The crash remained under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
Man’s body recovered from a Taylor County lake -
(6-14-26)- The body of a fisherman who went under the water at Wilson Lake near Lenox, was recovered Friday afternoon. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports just before 3-p.m., Friday, they received a 911 call from someone who saw the man disappear under water. Lenox Fire, Taylor County Ambulance, and the Midwest Dive Team were dispatched. At approximately 3:16 pm members of the Lenox Fire Department removed a male from the water. Lifesaving measures were given but he was declared deceased at 3:56. The 49 year old Lenox man was transported to the state medical examiner’s office in Ankeny for autopsy. His name was being withheld pending notification of family.
Car Crashes into Carroll Post Office -
(6-14-26) - (Carroll Broadcasting) - No injuries were reported Thursday afternoon after a car crashed through the front doors of the Carroll Post Office. According to the Carroll Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Clark Street at approximately 3:28 p.m. after a caller reported a 2011 Toyota Camry was nearly fully inside the structure. The initial investigation found that the driver, 82-year-old Ina Rae Nieland of Carroll, had mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake while pulling into a parking spot and accelerated through the glass. The Nieland vehicle sustained extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene. Damage to the Carroll Post Office was estimated at $20,000. The post office’s retail services will be closed through at least Saturday while repairs are made. P.O. box customers can still collect their mail via the post office’s back loading dock by pressing the buzzer and providing their information. The Carroll Fire Department, Carroll County Emergency Medical Services, and Carroll County Communications Center also assisted in Thursday’s response.
Rural Stuart man arrested following a pursuit -
(6-14-26) Officials with the Stuart Police Department report one person was arrested on a felony eluding and other charges, following a pursuit Friday evening, June 12th. At around 6:30-p.m., a Stuart Police Officer observed a vehicle with significant damage and equipment violations traveling in the area of S. Division St. and SE 13th Street. As the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver accelerated away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued east and then south into rural Adair County. During the pursuit, the driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens, drove at speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour, and endangered other motorists, road workers, passengers inside the vehicle, and the public. At the intersection of 110th Street and Walnut Avenue, the driver lost control of the vehicle and entered a ditch, causing significant damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle narrowly missed striking a telephone pole before the driver regained control and continued fleeing. The pursuit ended at a residence in the 1300 block of Stuart Road, where the driver was taken into custody without further incident. Officials say despite the reckless nature of the pursuit and the substantial damage sustained by the suspect vehicle, no other vehicles were damaged and no injuries were reported. As a result of the pursuit, Jeremiah R. Janes, of Rural Stuart, was arrested and charged with:
• Felony Eluding
• Reckless Driving
• Multiple Traffic Violations
The Stuart Police Department was assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol.
Cass County Sheriff’s report,
(6-13-26) - 6/12/26 The Cass County (IA) Sheriff’s Office has released a report on four arrests that occurred between May 29th and June 12th.
On Wednesday, June 10th, Deputies in Cass County arrested 40-year-old Jeremy Allan Crecelius, of Wiota, on the charges that include Disorderly Conduct-Fight/Violence, and Interference with Official Acts. Crecelius was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
On June 5th, 45-year-old Aaron Lee Latus, of Massena, was arrested on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense. During the arrest, Latus was also charged with two additional counts of Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense, and Possession of Firearm/Offensive Weapon/Ammunition by a Felon. He was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked-in, and subsequently released on his own recognizance.
On June 4th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year-old Shane Robert Seagler, of Atlantic, for OWI-1st Offense. Seagler was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and released on his own recognizance.
And, on May 31st, 55-year-old Sores Soram, of Atlantic, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Soram was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and released on his own recognizance.
Two injured in crash near Sloan -
(6-13-26) - Two people were injured Wednesday morning in a head on collision near Sloan. A 2012 Chrysler Town & Country driven by 38 year old Nichole AnnMarie Healey, of Dunlap, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Monona County road K45 for unknown reasons. A 2024 Volkswagen Taos, driven by 57 year old Lesley Ann Hubert of Whiting was traveling southbound in the same lane when Healey attempted to swerve before the vehicles collided. The crash occurred at 8:30Wednesday morning. Following the collision the Chrysler came to rest in the east ditch, facing west. Hubert was flown from the scene to Bergman Mercy hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Healey was transported to Burgess Hospital. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol
Woodbine teen killed in one vehicle accident -
(6-13-26) -At about 9 am Thursday morning, a Woodbine 15 year old was killed in a single vehicle accident. According to the Iowa State Patrol the accident occurred near the accident of Tana Trail and 194th Street, or Road F32. A 2010 Ford F-150 was traveling north on Tama Trail at a high rate of speed when it failed to stop at the intersection and struck an embankment. The juvenile driver died from injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The Harrison County Sheriffs Office assisted at the scene. The crash is still under investigation by the Iowa Highway Patrol.
Pottawattamie County Included in Governor’s Disaster Emergency Proclamation for June 5-12 Severe Storms -
(6-13- 26) - Pottawattamie County has been included in a Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Southwest Iowa following impacts sustained during multiple rounds of severe storms between June 5 and June 12, 2026. Pott. County Emergency Management Director Doug Reed says the proclamation authorizes the activation of the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program and the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for eligible residents impacted by the storms.
Residents who experienced storm-related damage during this period are asked to report damages to Pottawattamie County Emergency Management. Damage reports help document local impacts, support the assistance process, and help identify unmet needs across the county. Residents can report damages, review program details, and apply for assistance through the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management website at:
https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/emergency_management/severe_stoms_june_512_2026/
The Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program connects disaster-impacted households with advocates who can help
them navigate the recovery process, assess unmet needs, develop a recovery plan, and connect with available
resources. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants to eligible households for qualifying needs such as temporary housing, food assistance, personal property, and home repair. Supporting documentation is required, and residents should review eligibility requirements and application deadlines carefully. “Reporting damages is an important first step in the assistance process. Even if a household may not qualify for state assistance programs, those reports help us identify unmet needs in our communities. If a significant assistance need is identified, we can work with local organizations and partners to help mobilize additional support. Residents are encouraged to report damages as soon as possible and to include photos when available. Those with questions or needing assistance may contact Pottawattamie County Emergency Management during regular business hours.
Volunteers are needed for RAGBRAI -
(6-11-26) - The City of Harlan needs YOU! to help with RAGBRAI, coming to Harlan on July 19th. Forms for volunteers can be found at city of harlan dot com or at Harlan RAGBRAI. If you are not tech savvy, you can contact Harlan City Hall for assistance with filling out the form. They need 300 to 500 volunteers and are working toward that goal but need your help. Overnight hosts are also needed. Forms for this are found at city of Harlan dot com or at City Hall.
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Going To D.C. For America250
(Johnston, IA) — About 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers are being sent to Washington, D.C. in July leading up to the America250 celebration. The guard says they’ll work with the District of Columbia National Guard as well as federal, state, and local agencies. The Iowa soldiers’ mission will include security, traffic and crowd management, logistics and communications, and transportation assistance. Millions of people are expected to visit the nation’s capital to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Apply now for grant applications from the Endowment for Education -
(5-28-26) - Grant applications now being accepted for healthcare education Grant applications for healthcare education from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2026 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants—loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712 755-4316 or email [email protected]. The grants can be for new, entry level, or advanced training or certifications.
LifeServe Bloodmobile Center announces month-long Bloodmobile Donor Days celebration -
(5-13-26) - LifeServe Bloodmobile Center will be holding Blood Donor Days this June. All June long, LifeServe blood donors at any mobile blood drive will get the exclusive Blood Donor Days summer t-shirt and be entered to win a weekly prize package. Those donors also register to win a pair of 4-day passes to Hinterland Music Festival, happening July 30th thru August 2nd in St. Charles, IA. You can also receive a scratch off ticket with a chance to win local gift cards and prizes. Schedule your next blood donation appointment at LifeServe.info/donorvibes.
Harlan RAGBRAI E-Bike Raffle Tickets on sale now -
(5-4-26) An exciting fundraiser is underway in Harlan. The Harlan RAGBRAI committee has launched an E-Bike Raffle, featuring a prize valued at more than $1,700. Raffle tickets are currently available for purchase at City Hall and the Harlan Theatre. Pricing is set at $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20.
Volunteers are needed for the Wall That Heals -
The Wall that Heals is a program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization authorized by the US Congress in 1980 to build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to honor those who served in war. In November 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter exact replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial designed to travel throughout the United States. The Wall is the largest traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is the only traveling display wholly owned and operated by a non-profit organization as well as the only accompanied by a mobile Education Center. Manning is one of only 31 communities across the United States selected to host The Wall That Heals in 2026 following a competitive process. Manning is honored to have been selected to host The Wall That Heals. This volunteer-driven event will welcome volunteers and visitors from across the region. It will be located at the IKM-Manning High School. There is no cost to visit. The Wall will be escorted into Manning on July 21st. The exhibit will be set during the day on July 22nd and volunteer training will take place at 6 pm. The wall will be open and accessible to the public 24 hours a day with a Welcome Home Ceremony at 6 pm on July 23rd. A Candle Vigil will be held at dusk on July 24th and a closing ceremony will take place at about 1:45 on July 26th. Hosting the Wall That Heals is a community wide effort. From start to finish they estimate it will take roughly 200 volunteers to host. Ways to volunteer, sponsor, support and attend can be found on their website at the wall that heals manning 2026 dot com.
Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home from Vietnam eligible to be honored at The Wall That Heals exhibit in Manning -
(2-5-26) - The Wall That Heals will be on display in Manning in 2026 and as part of the exhibit, local Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home are eligible to be honored as part of the In Memory Honor Roll display. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of thosewho came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. All veterans from Iowa honored through In Memory will have their photos and names ondisplay as part of the mobile Education Center exhibit when The Wall That Heals is in Manning. If your loved one served in Vietnam, returned home and later died – we want to be able to proudly display their name and photo in our community. We’re asking for the public’s help to identify eligible veterans and get their applications into VVMF so their veteran can be on display in Manning.There is no cost to have a veteran honored and the application process is simple. To honor a loved one, you only need to complete a short application and submit the veteran’s DD214 showing their proof of service in Vietnam, a copy of their death certificate and two photographs.
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Upcoming events -
The Harlan Community Library has opened a Free Little Food Pantry, located in the entryway of the library. Help them out by dropping off your canned and dry goods. Check out the Library Facebook page for their hours.
For a $50 annual fee, the Boy Scout Troop 90B and 90G will place a 3 by 5 foot flag on a 10 foot pole in front of your house on five national holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day. Subscription forms can be found online or in the Harlan Tribune.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Thursday, June 18th - 8 am to 2 pm - Central Church in Carroll
Noon to 6 pm - Rand Community Center in Missouri Valley
Friday, June 19th - 10 am to 4 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Monday, June 22nd - 8 am to 2 pm - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Wednesday, June 24th - Noon to 6 pm - St. Mary's Parish Center in Panama
12:30 to 5:30 - American Legion Hall in Arcadia
Monday, June 29th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - St. Joseph's Hall in Earling
LifeServe Donation Centers -
Thursday, June 25th - 1:30 pm to 6 pm - 200 Main Street in Westside.
Schedule your appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
Monday, July 6th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - At Schleswig Community Building, 204 2nd St., Schleswig
Monday, July 13th - 12:15 pm to 5:45 pm - 1601 8th Avenue North in Denison.
The 80th Annual Flight Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 21st from 7:30 to 11 am...so come and celebrate Father's Day with them. The Picnic will return to the Harlan Municipal Airport and enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and more with the 8-Ball Aviation Club Adults are $12, ages 10 and under $6, ages e and younger are free.
The Harlan VFW Auxiliary will hold their Pillow Cleaning Thursday, June 25th from 9 to 3 at Harlan Vet's Auditorium. This is for all types of ped pillows, feather, foam, down, fiber fill and so on. Make your pillows look like new and have them completely renovated with new ticking. The cost starts at $17. Have your pillows renovated and back on your bed the same day!
Defiance invites you to their annual Fireworks, Show and Shine and Music Festival, Saturday, June 27th. It's the best fireworks show around, so don't miss it. The Show and Shine will be held from 3 to 8 pm with all vehicles welcome. Admission is free to the event. It's family friendly and there will be food and vendors throughout the event. If you would like to donate for the fireworks, donations can be dropped off at Defiance State Bank or City Hall.
The Cass County Relay for Life Tractor Ride will be held on June 27th. All vehicles are welcome, but the tractors will set the pace. Registration begins at 8 am. The tractor ride starts at 8:30. Tractors will travel scenic roads in southwest Iowa stopping along the way for lunch, snacks and a possible tour. They will return to the Cass County Fairgrounds by 4 pm. The cost is a $25 suggested donation to Relay for Life/American Cancer Society.
OAKLAND 4TH OF JULY TO BE HELD THE 3RD AND 4TH -
THE RIVERSIDE OAKLAND 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AND SATURDAY, JULY 4TH IN CHAUTAUQUA PARK IN OAKLAND. THE CELEBRATING BEGINS AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD WITIH SMOKIN GOOD TIME IN THE PARK, ALONG WITH S’MORES BY DANCE ATLANTIC. FIREWORKS WILL ALSO BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT AT DARK! THERE WILL BE A PANCAKE FEED AT 7 AM SATURDAY MORNING, A CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW FROM 9 TO 3:30, THE CAR SHOW BAND FEATURING TURNING GEARS FROM 11 TO 2, A KIDS BIKE PARADE AT 11 AM AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK FROM NOON TO 4, AT 5 PM, SATURDAY NIGHT, GET READY FOR THE PARADE ON MAIN STREET, A CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT 6 PM, FOOD TRUCKS OF ALL KINDS ALL DAY LONG AND FROM 9 TO 4, TAKE IN THE RIVERSIDE RUST MARKET. DON’T FORGET, THE BAND WHISKY RIVER WILL BE IN THE AMPHITEATER FROM 8 TO MIDNIGHT, TOO.
1ST ANNUAL AVOCA DAYS TO BE HELD INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND -
IN LIFE, THERE ARE MANY FIRSTS, BUT THE BEST FIRST OF ALL IS THE FIRST ANNUAL AVOCA DAYS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION COMING UP THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! THE CELEBRATION WILL BE AT THE FAIRGROUND ON FRIDAY, THE 3RD, FROM 5 TO 11 PM WITH A KICK-OFF BLOCK PARTY FEATURING RANDY BURK AND THE PRISONERS. SATURDAY, THERE WILL BE A 5k RUN AT 8 AM, THE KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30, A CAR SHOW AT 8 AM, BBQ FOOD TENT AT 10:30, LUCKY WIFE WINE SLUSHIES AT 10 AM, ICE CREAM FLOTS AND WALKIGN TACOS, KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL, A FOOD TENT, A FOOD EATING CONTEST AT 12:30, POPSICLES HOSTED BY PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME, THE HUGE PARADE AT 2 PM, AND A COMMUNITY DINNER FROM 5 TO 9 PM AT THE AVOCA VETERAS COMMUNITY CENTER, IT’S FREE FOR ALL, AND WILL ALSO HAVE ENTERGAINMENT BY THE RADIO RANGERS. THE FUN CONTINUES ON SUNDAY WITH A FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST FROM 8 TO 10 AM, SLOWPITCH SOFTBAL TOURNAMENT AT 9 AM, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT 10 AM, FOOD TRUCKS AT 11 AM, DINK TRUCKS AT 11 AM, BOUNCE HOUSES AT NOON, VENDOR MARKET STARTING AT NOON, POOL PARTY AT 12:30, AND POPCORN SOCIAL AT 9 PM, WITH A HUGE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DARK.
Mark your calendars for a day full of friends, family and fun…the Minden Sesquicentennial Celebration, Saturday, July 11th. The day will kick off with a 1.5 mile fun run, starting with registration at 7 am and starting from the town triangle at 7:30. Parade registration will be held at Kahler Park at 9:30 with the parade starting at 10:30. A Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Show will be held from 11 am to 3 pm, and memorabilia viewing will open at 11:30 in The Legion. Food Vendors and Beer Garden will open at 11 am. There will be kids games, a foam party, pig Bingo, BBQ serving at 4 pm, the opening of the time capsule at 6 and raffle ticket drawings with hourly winners. Then top off the celebrating with a Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Sunday, from 8 to noon.
(6-17-26) - The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00 a.m. today for most of Iowa, including Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, and Guthrie Counties. These thunderstorms are expected to move into eastern Iowa this Wednesday morning. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for portions of north central Iowa this morning. The main threats associated with these storms include large hail and damaging winds. It is crucial for local residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the situation develops. The weather pattern isn’t expected to settle after the initial storm. This afternoon may bring a redeployment of thunderstorms across the eastern half of Iowa. With conditions ripe for severe weather, very large hail and damaging winds are again anticipated, with the possibility of tornado activity as well. In addition to the severe storms, strong winds will also be a factor today. Residents in southern Iowa can expect gusts of 30 to 40 mph or even stronger at times ahead of the storms. Once the storms pass through northern, central, and eastern Iowa, similar strong winds are predicted to continue behind the storm front. As these developments occur, it’s important to stay updated through local weather services and to have a safety plan in place. Keep alert, stay safe, and pay close attention to weather updates as the situation evolves.
Multiple storms expected today -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) - Storms have been moving into Iowa overnight and this morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says it’s the first round, with more to come. We’re looking at some possible redevelopment in the afternoon hours that could happen in portions of central Iowa, but it’s really the eastern half of Iowa with southeast Iowa in particular. She says the risk in southeast Iowa is at a level three, with five being the highest. The afternoon storms also carry a risk. It could have the large hail and damaging winds gusts, but also potential for a tornado. Carter says the thunderstorms aren’t the only weather we’ll see. There is a wind advisory out in portions of northwest Iowa as well as far southwest Iowa. Carter says. Carter says there looks to be two different rounds of wind.
Southern Iowa is going to have some of those really gusty winds in the morning. But then northern into portions of central and eastern Iowa are going to see those gusty winds kind of during the afternoon and evening. Carter says our cool weather is going to warm up into mid to upper 80s in much of central and southern Iowa, and we’ll get warm moist air coming back into Iowa. There is a bit of a heavy rain threat, mainly in eastern Iowa. They’re going to be pretty progressive storms, so it’s going to be just a little bit harder for like one location to get a pretty significant amount of rain.
Carter says there could be some isolated areas getting an inch or two of rain. She says there will be all types of different weather today, so it’s important to keep an eye on the changing situations and stay tuned to KNOD for all the latest weather updates.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Wednesday, June 17th - Noon to 6 pm - Central Church in Carroll
Crop Report -
(6-17-26) - Farmers had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 14, 2026, which is 1.9 days less than last year. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 14 percent short, 66 percent adequate, and 19 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 15 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus. Corn emerged reached 97 percent, 1 percentage point ahead of last year. Corn condition rated 79 percent good to excellent. Soybean planting reached 98 percent complete, which is 1 percentage point behind last year. Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybean condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 78 percent, which is 11 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 77 percent good to excellent.
Audubon School Board approves proposal to fill the 5-12 Principal’s position –
(6-17-26) - During their regular monthly meeting on Monday, the Audubon Community School District’s Board of Education, agreed to a proposal with regard to the filling the 5th through 12th Grade Principal’s position. The job was left open when the Board agreed to accept a resignation agreement from former Principal Quentin Stanerson, who had been placed on “authorized leave,” in mid-April. Shared Audubon-Exira/EHK Superintendent Trevor Miller explained the position will continue to be split between himself and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Sean Birks.
Miller will serve as the building’s administrative leader and primary contact for questions that would normally be directed to the principal’s office. When Miller is unavailable, Birks will handle student disciplinary concerns and oversee building operations. Mr. Miller said there were no other Personnel matters for the Board to act on this month, but they will approve a position in July. He said everything is on the right track for the start of school in August.
He said they have posted notices of a few para-educator spots for students with additional needs, and they hope to have those positions filled by the end of this Summer.
State agency investigating Monday afternoon’s 911 outage -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) – State officials are conducting an investigation into what caused a disruption in 9-1-1 service late Monday afternoon. 911 outages were reported in Iowa, Texas, Arizona and Washington state.
An Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management spokesperson says the agency was notified that the problem started around 4:15 Monday afternoon and service was restored shortly before 6 p.m.
The agency has not determined the full scope of the outage. Initial findings indicate the issue centered around improper routing of 9-1-1 calls from cell phones.
Montgomery County News -
(6-17-26) – At 10:30 Saturday nigt in the 3200 block of Highway 34, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Shelby Ann Nelson of Villisca for operating while Intoxicated – 2nd offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. Nelson was also cited for open Container. She was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where she is being held on $2000 bond.
At 6:30 Monday evening, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak in the 1200 block of Senate Avenue in Red Oak. Phelps was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance – marijuana – 2nd offense. Phelps was taken into custody and was turned over to Cass County deputies where he was being held in the Cass County Jail on $2000 bond.
And at 9:57 Monday night, deputies arrested 31 year old Christian Sempek of Elliott in the 300 block of 5th street in Elliott. Sempek was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for Violation of Probation. Sempek was taken into custody and turned over to Cass County Deputies where he was being held in the Cass County Jail on $1000 bond.
Recount Flips Final Advancing Spot in Crawford County Republican Supervisor Primary --
(6-17-26) - An unofficial recount of the June 2 Republican primary for the Crawford County Board of Supervisors has changed which candidate holds the third and final spot advancing to the November general election. The original unofficial results showed Troy Kluender in third place with 677 votes, one vote ahead of Brian Rank, who had 676.
Following the recount, Rank’s total increased to 678 votes, while Kluender remained at 677. The revised count places Rank one vote ahead of Kluender for the final advancing position. Kyle R. Schultz continues to lead the field, with his total increasing from 1,003 to 1,006 votes. Craig Dozark’s total increased from 844 to 845, while Jonathan Lapel remained at 428.
The unofficial recount totals are:
* Kyle R. Schultz - 1,006
* Craig Dozark - 845
* Brian Rank - 678
* Troy Kluender - 677
* Jonathan Lapel - 428
Based on the unofficial recount, Schultz, Dozark and Rank are the top three Republican vote-getters and would advance to the general election.
E-Bike v Pickup in Carroll -
(6-17-26) – (Carroll Broadcasting) - Only minor injuries were reported Friday afternoon in Carroll after an e-bicyclist was struck by a pickup. According to the Carroll Police Department, officers were dispatched to N. Adams Street and 7th Street at approximately 6:40 p.m. after a caller reported a person riding an e-bike had been hit in the middle of the intersection. The initial investigation found that 40-year-old Matthew Lyle Hoffman of Carroll was traveling westbound on 7th Street on an e-bike and failed to properly stop at the posted stop sign at Adams Street. At the same time, a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500, operated by 46-year-old Samantha Louise Schulz of Carroll, had been traveling southbound on Adams. Schulz, who had the right of way, told authorities she did not see the e-bike in time to avoid a collision. Hoffman was knocked from the e-bike following the accident, and he was later transported to St. Anthony Regional Hospital by Carroll County Emergency Medical Services as a precaution. According to the affidavit, Hoffman believed he had the right of way and claimed he had stopped at the intersection. Authorities found no evidence that speed had played a factor in the crash, and Hoffman was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.
Senator Shipley's home hit by one of last Thursday’s tornadoes -
(6-17-26) - (Radio Iowa) – The National Weather Service office near Omaha has confirmed eight tornadoes were spawned by the storm system that swept from Nebraska into southwest Iowa last Thursday morning, June 11th. At about 5:30 a.m. a tornado crossed the Missouri River, near the Fremont County town of Thurman, just about the same time another tornado touched down north of Tabor. Around 6 a.m., three tornadoes hit near Coburg, Stanton and Villisca. The Weather Service has confirmed the tornado near Stanton picked up grain bins and dropped them a mile away at a highway intersection. The strongest tornado that morning, though, roared through Adams County at about 6:30. State Senator Tom Shipley says the house on his farm near Nodaway is a total loss. Nobody was hurt,” Shipley said. “We’ve got a place to stay and it’s just going to be a long time cleaning up,” Shipley’s cattle herd was spared, but Shipley says damage around the farm has left him a bit shell shocked. “I had a big pecan tree, which not many grows around Iowa, but I had one,” Shipley said. “I don’t anymore because it came right down into the kitchen.” The tornado that struck Shipley’s farm stayed on the ground for six miles and wind speeds with the tornado reached 115 miles an hour.
Glenwood Police Report -
(6-17-26) - At around 12:10 pm, Monday afternoon, the Glenwood Police Department arrested 55 year old Melanie Jean Maytum of Glenwood for Failure to Appear. Her bond was set at $1000.
And just before 6 pm, Monday evening, Glenwood Police arrested 19 year old Coleby Jay Becker o Omaha for Eluding with speed 25 mph over the speed limit. His bond was set at $5,000.
Accident on I-880 Kills Minden Man -
(6-16-26) - A Minden man is killed in accident in western Iowa Monday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says officers were dispatched to mile marker 16 on Interstate 880 at around 4:30pm of a vehicle upside down in Mosquito Creek. It was determined the 2021 Subaru Legacy was driving eastbound when it left the roadway, crossed the median and struck a bridge railing on the westside of the highway, causing the vehicle to become airborne and striking the creek bank below. The driver, 22 year old Aaron Charles Roloff was killed in the accident. It remains under further investigation.
Pair of Arrests on Cass County Warrants Made in Montgomery County -
(6-16-26) - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported a pair of arrests Monday evening. 41 year old Randon Daniel Phelps of Red Oak, IA, was taken to custody at just after 6:30pm on a Cass County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance – marijuana, 2nd offense. Phelps was turned over to Cass County Deputies and is being held in Cass County Jail on $2000 bond. Then at just before 10pm, 31 year old Christian Monreal Sempek of Elliott, was arrested on an active Cass County warrant for violation of probation. Sempek was turned over to Cass County deputies and is being held on $1000 bond in the Cass County Jail.
Shelby County Supervisors Verify Election Results in Special Session -
(6-15-26) - A special session of the Shelby County Supervisors verified the primary election results from June 2nd. Today is the day designated for the 2026 Primary Election Canvass. The supervisors had the results of the nominations for the November ballot for partisan races which will include the winners of the primary contests. The canvass was accepted by the Shelby County Supervisors unanimously. Voter turnout for the June 2nd primary election was just under 20 percent.
Fatality Accident Near Council Bluffs Monday -
(6-15-26) - An accident on I-29 near Council Bluffs kills one person. According to a press release from the Council Bluffs Police Department, the accident occurred shortly before 1am this morning. The driver, 18-year-old Gabriel M. Bach of Council Bluffs, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Road Closure for Bridge Project Begins Today in Audubon County -
(6-15-26) - Construction work will begin today on a new project in Audubon County. The Audubon County Road Department reports 170th Street will be closed for more than a mile stretch from Jay Ave to Kingbird Ave for a bridge replacement. The closure is expected to last until mid-September.
Villisca Woman Charged with OWI -
(6-15-26) - A Villisca woman is facing an OWI charge. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports 27 year old Shelby Ann Nelson was arrested around 10:30pm Saturday evening for Operating While Intoxicated, 2nd Offense, an aggravated misdemeanor and also cited for an Open Container. Nelson was taken to Montgomery County Jail and being held on $2000 bond.
Shelby County Sheriffs Report -
(6-14-26) - the Shelby County Sheriff has released their arrest report for the first part of June.
on June 1st, 41 year old Ryan Michael Carter of Irwin was taken into custody. He was charged with OWI - 3rd offense. His bond was set at $100,000.
On June 5th, 52 year old John Allen Lindeman Sr. Was arrested for Failure To Appear for Mittimus.
22 year old Gary Lee Smith was arrested on June 6th on charges of Criminal Mischief, 2nd with a bond of $5,000. He was also charged with False Report-indictable offense.
70 year old Elaine Renee Alexander was arrested June 11th for OWI-first offense. Her bond was set at $1000.
On June 12th, 33 year old Mitchell Davis Cook was taken into custody and charged with Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary3rd - vehicle, 2nd offense and Criminal Mischief 4th. Bond for Cook was set at $5,000.
And on Sunday, June 14th 26 year old Jovany Alexander Recinos Arriola was arrested for driving under Suspension. His bond was $491.25.
Fatal crash in Council Bluffs early today –
(6-15-26) - Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department report one person died during a single-vehicle crash early this morning. The accident happened just before 1-a.m. on Interstate 29 southbound, near mile marker 48.5.
Authorities say the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by rescue personnel. Their name was not immediately released.
The crash remained under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
Man’s body recovered from a Taylor County lake -
(6-14-26)- The body of a fisherman who went under the water at Wilson Lake near Lenox, was recovered Friday afternoon. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports just before 3-p.m., Friday, they received a 911 call from someone who saw the man disappear under water. Lenox Fire, Taylor County Ambulance, and the Midwest Dive Team were dispatched. At approximately 3:16 pm members of the Lenox Fire Department removed a male from the water. Lifesaving measures were given but he was declared deceased at 3:56. The 49 year old Lenox man was transported to the state medical examiner’s office in Ankeny for autopsy. His name was being withheld pending notification of family.
Car Crashes into Carroll Post Office -
(6-14-26) - (Carroll Broadcasting) - No injuries were reported Thursday afternoon after a car crashed through the front doors of the Carroll Post Office. According to the Carroll Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Clark Street at approximately 3:28 p.m. after a caller reported a 2011 Toyota Camry was nearly fully inside the structure. The initial investigation found that the driver, 82-year-old Ina Rae Nieland of Carroll, had mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake while pulling into a parking spot and accelerated through the glass. The Nieland vehicle sustained extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene. Damage to the Carroll Post Office was estimated at $20,000. The post office’s retail services will be closed through at least Saturday while repairs are made. P.O. box customers can still collect their mail via the post office’s back loading dock by pressing the buzzer and providing their information. The Carroll Fire Department, Carroll County Emergency Medical Services, and Carroll County Communications Center also assisted in Thursday’s response.
Rural Stuart man arrested following a pursuit -
(6-14-26) Officials with the Stuart Police Department report one person was arrested on a felony eluding and other charges, following a pursuit Friday evening, June 12th. At around 6:30-p.m., a Stuart Police Officer observed a vehicle with significant damage and equipment violations traveling in the area of S. Division St. and SE 13th Street. As the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver accelerated away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued east and then south into rural Adair County. During the pursuit, the driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens, drove at speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour, and endangered other motorists, road workers, passengers inside the vehicle, and the public. At the intersection of 110th Street and Walnut Avenue, the driver lost control of the vehicle and entered a ditch, causing significant damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle narrowly missed striking a telephone pole before the driver regained control and continued fleeing. The pursuit ended at a residence in the 1300 block of Stuart Road, where the driver was taken into custody without further incident. Officials say despite the reckless nature of the pursuit and the substantial damage sustained by the suspect vehicle, no other vehicles were damaged and no injuries were reported. As a result of the pursuit, Jeremiah R. Janes, of Rural Stuart, was arrested and charged with:
• Felony Eluding
• Reckless Driving
• Multiple Traffic Violations
The Stuart Police Department was assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol.
Cass County Sheriff’s report,
(6-13-26) - 6/12/26 The Cass County (IA) Sheriff’s Office has released a report on four arrests that occurred between May 29th and June 12th.
On Wednesday, June 10th, Deputies in Cass County arrested 40-year-old Jeremy Allan Crecelius, of Wiota, on the charges that include Disorderly Conduct-Fight/Violence, and Interference with Official Acts. Crecelius was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
On June 5th, 45-year-old Aaron Lee Latus, of Massena, was arrested on a Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant for two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense. During the arrest, Latus was also charged with two additional counts of Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense, and Possession of Firearm/Offensive Weapon/Ammunition by a Felon. He was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked-in, and subsequently released on his own recognizance.
On June 4th, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18-year-old Shane Robert Seagler, of Atlantic, for OWI-1st Offense. Seagler was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and released on his own recognizance.
And, on May 31st, 55-year-old Sores Soram, of Atlantic, was arrested for Driving While Barred. Soram was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and released on his own recognizance.
Two injured in crash near Sloan -
(6-13-26) - Two people were injured Wednesday morning in a head on collision near Sloan. A 2012 Chrysler Town & Country driven by 38 year old Nichole AnnMarie Healey, of Dunlap, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Monona County road K45 for unknown reasons. A 2024 Volkswagen Taos, driven by 57 year old Lesley Ann Hubert of Whiting was traveling southbound in the same lane when Healey attempted to swerve before the vehicles collided. The crash occurred at 8:30Wednesday morning. Following the collision the Chrysler came to rest in the east ditch, facing west. Hubert was flown from the scene to Bergman Mercy hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Healey was transported to Burgess Hospital. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol
Woodbine teen killed in one vehicle accident -
(6-13-26) -At about 9 am Thursday morning, a Woodbine 15 year old was killed in a single vehicle accident. According to the Iowa State Patrol the accident occurred near the accident of Tana Trail and 194th Street, or Road F32. A 2010 Ford F-150 was traveling north on Tama Trail at a high rate of speed when it failed to stop at the intersection and struck an embankment. The juvenile driver died from injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The Harrison County Sheriffs Office assisted at the scene. The crash is still under investigation by the Iowa Highway Patrol.
Pottawattamie County Included in Governor’s Disaster Emergency Proclamation for June 5-12 Severe Storms -
(6-13- 26) - Pottawattamie County has been included in a Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Southwest Iowa following impacts sustained during multiple rounds of severe storms between June 5 and June 12, 2026. Pott. County Emergency Management Director Doug Reed says the proclamation authorizes the activation of the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program and the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for eligible residents impacted by the storms.
Residents who experienced storm-related damage during this period are asked to report damages to Pottawattamie County Emergency Management. Damage reports help document local impacts, support the assistance process, and help identify unmet needs across the county. Residents can report damages, review program details, and apply for assistance through the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management website at:
https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/emergency_management/severe_stoms_june_512_2026/
The Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program connects disaster-impacted households with advocates who can help
them navigate the recovery process, assess unmet needs, develop a recovery plan, and connect with available
resources. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants to eligible households for qualifying needs such as temporary housing, food assistance, personal property, and home repair. Supporting documentation is required, and residents should review eligibility requirements and application deadlines carefully. “Reporting damages is an important first step in the assistance process. Even if a household may not qualify for state assistance programs, those reports help us identify unmet needs in our communities. If a significant assistance need is identified, we can work with local organizations and partners to help mobilize additional support. Residents are encouraged to report damages as soon as possible and to include photos when available. Those with questions or needing assistance may contact Pottawattamie County Emergency Management during regular business hours.
Volunteers are needed for RAGBRAI -
(6-11-26) - The City of Harlan needs YOU! to help with RAGBRAI, coming to Harlan on July 19th. Forms for volunteers can be found at city of harlan dot com or at Harlan RAGBRAI. If you are not tech savvy, you can contact Harlan City Hall for assistance with filling out the form. They need 300 to 500 volunteers and are working toward that goal but need your help. Overnight hosts are also needed. Forms for this are found at city of Harlan dot com or at City Hall.
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Going To D.C. For America250
(Johnston, IA) — About 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers are being sent to Washington, D.C. in July leading up to the America250 celebration. The guard says they’ll work with the District of Columbia National Guard as well as federal, state, and local agencies. The Iowa soldiers’ mission will include security, traffic and crowd management, logistics and communications, and transportation assistance. Millions of people are expected to visit the nation’s capital to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Apply now for grant applications from the Endowment for Education -
(5-28-26) - Grant applications now being accepted for healthcare education Grant applications for healthcare education from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2026 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants—loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712 755-4316 or email [email protected]. The grants can be for new, entry level, or advanced training or certifications.
LifeServe Bloodmobile Center announces month-long Bloodmobile Donor Days celebration -
(5-13-26) - LifeServe Bloodmobile Center will be holding Blood Donor Days this June. All June long, LifeServe blood donors at any mobile blood drive will get the exclusive Blood Donor Days summer t-shirt and be entered to win a weekly prize package. Those donors also register to win a pair of 4-day passes to Hinterland Music Festival, happening July 30th thru August 2nd in St. Charles, IA. You can also receive a scratch off ticket with a chance to win local gift cards and prizes. Schedule your next blood donation appointment at LifeServe.info/donorvibes.
Harlan RAGBRAI E-Bike Raffle Tickets on sale now -
(5-4-26) An exciting fundraiser is underway in Harlan. The Harlan RAGBRAI committee has launched an E-Bike Raffle, featuring a prize valued at more than $1,700. Raffle tickets are currently available for purchase at City Hall and the Harlan Theatre. Pricing is set at $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20.
Volunteers are needed for the Wall That Heals -
The Wall that Heals is a program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization authorized by the US Congress in 1980 to build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to honor those who served in war. In November 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter exact replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial designed to travel throughout the United States. The Wall is the largest traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is the only traveling display wholly owned and operated by a non-profit organization as well as the only accompanied by a mobile Education Center. Manning is one of only 31 communities across the United States selected to host The Wall That Heals in 2026 following a competitive process. Manning is honored to have been selected to host The Wall That Heals. This volunteer-driven event will welcome volunteers and visitors from across the region. It will be located at the IKM-Manning High School. There is no cost to visit. The Wall will be escorted into Manning on July 21st. The exhibit will be set during the day on July 22nd and volunteer training will take place at 6 pm. The wall will be open and accessible to the public 24 hours a day with a Welcome Home Ceremony at 6 pm on July 23rd. A Candle Vigil will be held at dusk on July 24th and a closing ceremony will take place at about 1:45 on July 26th. Hosting the Wall That Heals is a community wide effort. From start to finish they estimate it will take roughly 200 volunteers to host. Ways to volunteer, sponsor, support and attend can be found on their website at the wall that heals manning 2026 dot com.
Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home from Vietnam eligible to be honored at The Wall That Heals exhibit in Manning -
(2-5-26) - The Wall That Heals will be on display in Manning in 2026 and as part of the exhibit, local Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home are eligible to be honored as part of the In Memory Honor Roll display. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of thosewho came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. All veterans from Iowa honored through In Memory will have their photos and names ondisplay as part of the mobile Education Center exhibit when The Wall That Heals is in Manning. If your loved one served in Vietnam, returned home and later died – we want to be able to proudly display their name and photo in our community. We’re asking for the public’s help to identify eligible veterans and get their applications into VVMF so their veteran can be on display in Manning.There is no cost to have a veteran honored and the application process is simple. To honor a loved one, you only need to complete a short application and submit the veteran’s DD214 showing their proof of service in Vietnam, a copy of their death certificate and two photographs.
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Upcoming events -
The Harlan Community Library has opened a Free Little Food Pantry, located in the entryway of the library. Help them out by dropping off your canned and dry goods. Check out the Library Facebook page for their hours.
For a $50 annual fee, the Boy Scout Troop 90B and 90G will place a 3 by 5 foot flag on a 10 foot pole in front of your house on five national holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day. Subscription forms can be found online or in the Harlan Tribune.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Thursday, June 18th - 8 am to 2 pm - Central Church in Carroll
Noon to 6 pm - Rand Community Center in Missouri Valley
Friday, June 19th - 10 am to 4 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Monday, June 22nd - 8 am to 2 pm - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Wednesday, June 24th - Noon to 6 pm - St. Mary's Parish Center in Panama
12:30 to 5:30 - American Legion Hall in Arcadia
Monday, June 29th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - St. Joseph's Hall in Earling
LifeServe Donation Centers -
Thursday, June 25th - 1:30 pm to 6 pm - 200 Main Street in Westside.
Schedule your appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
Monday, July 6th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - At Schleswig Community Building, 204 2nd St., Schleswig
Monday, July 13th - 12:15 pm to 5:45 pm - 1601 8th Avenue North in Denison.
The 80th Annual Flight Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 21st from 7:30 to 11 am...so come and celebrate Father's Day with them. The Picnic will return to the Harlan Municipal Airport and enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and more with the 8-Ball Aviation Club Adults are $12, ages 10 and under $6, ages e and younger are free.
The Harlan VFW Auxiliary will hold their Pillow Cleaning Thursday, June 25th from 9 to 3 at Harlan Vet's Auditorium. This is for all types of ped pillows, feather, foam, down, fiber fill and so on. Make your pillows look like new and have them completely renovated with new ticking. The cost starts at $17. Have your pillows renovated and back on your bed the same day!
Defiance invites you to their annual Fireworks, Show and Shine and Music Festival, Saturday, June 27th. It's the best fireworks show around, so don't miss it. The Show and Shine will be held from 3 to 8 pm with all vehicles welcome. Admission is free to the event. It's family friendly and there will be food and vendors throughout the event. If you would like to donate for the fireworks, donations can be dropped off at Defiance State Bank or City Hall.
The Cass County Relay for Life Tractor Ride will be held on June 27th. All vehicles are welcome, but the tractors will set the pace. Registration begins at 8 am. The tractor ride starts at 8:30. Tractors will travel scenic roads in southwest Iowa stopping along the way for lunch, snacks and a possible tour. They will return to the Cass County Fairgrounds by 4 pm. The cost is a $25 suggested donation to Relay for Life/American Cancer Society.
OAKLAND 4TH OF JULY TO BE HELD THE 3RD AND 4TH -
THE RIVERSIDE OAKLAND 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AND SATURDAY, JULY 4TH IN CHAUTAUQUA PARK IN OAKLAND. THE CELEBRATING BEGINS AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD WITIH SMOKIN GOOD TIME IN THE PARK, ALONG WITH S’MORES BY DANCE ATLANTIC. FIREWORKS WILL ALSO BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT AT DARK! THERE WILL BE A PANCAKE FEED AT 7 AM SATURDAY MORNING, A CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW FROM 9 TO 3:30, THE CAR SHOW BAND FEATURING TURNING GEARS FROM 11 TO 2, A KIDS BIKE PARADE AT 11 AM AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK FROM NOON TO 4, AT 5 PM, SATURDAY NIGHT, GET READY FOR THE PARADE ON MAIN STREET, A CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT 6 PM, FOOD TRUCKS OF ALL KINDS ALL DAY LONG AND FROM 9 TO 4, TAKE IN THE RIVERSIDE RUST MARKET. DON’T FORGET, THE BAND WHISKY RIVER WILL BE IN THE AMPHITEATER FROM 8 TO MIDNIGHT, TOO.
1ST ANNUAL AVOCA DAYS TO BE HELD INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND -
IN LIFE, THERE ARE MANY FIRSTS, BUT THE BEST FIRST OF ALL IS THE FIRST ANNUAL AVOCA DAYS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION COMING UP THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! THE CELEBRATION WILL BE AT THE FAIRGROUND ON FRIDAY, THE 3RD, FROM 5 TO 11 PM WITH A KICK-OFF BLOCK PARTY FEATURING RANDY BURK AND THE PRISONERS. SATURDAY, THERE WILL BE A 5k RUN AT 8 AM, THE KIDS FUN RUN AT 9:30, A CAR SHOW AT 8 AM, BBQ FOOD TENT AT 10:30, LUCKY WIFE WINE SLUSHIES AT 10 AM, ICE CREAM FLOTS AND WALKIGN TACOS, KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL, A FOOD TENT, A FOOD EATING CONTEST AT 12:30, POPSICLES HOSTED BY PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME, THE HUGE PARADE AT 2 PM, AND A COMMUNITY DINNER FROM 5 TO 9 PM AT THE AVOCA VETERAS COMMUNITY CENTER, IT’S FREE FOR ALL, AND WILL ALSO HAVE ENTERGAINMENT BY THE RADIO RANGERS. THE FUN CONTINUES ON SUNDAY WITH A FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST FROM 8 TO 10 AM, SLOWPITCH SOFTBAL TOURNAMENT AT 9 AM, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT 10 AM, FOOD TRUCKS AT 11 AM, DINK TRUCKS AT 11 AM, BOUNCE HOUSES AT NOON, VENDOR MARKET STARTING AT NOON, POOL PARTY AT 12:30, AND POPCORN SOCIAL AT 9 PM, WITH A HUGE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DARK.
Mark your calendars for a day full of friends, family and fun…the Minden Sesquicentennial Celebration, Saturday, July 11th. The day will kick off with a 1.5 mile fun run, starting with registration at 7 am and starting from the town triangle at 7:30. Parade registration will be held at Kahler Park at 9:30 with the parade starting at 10:30. A Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Show will be held from 11 am to 3 pm, and memorabilia viewing will open at 11:30 in The Legion. Food Vendors and Beer Garden will open at 11 am. There will be kids games, a foam party, pig Bingo, BBQ serving at 4 pm, the opening of the time capsule at 6 and raffle ticket drawings with hourly winners. Then top off the celebrating with a Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Sunday, from 8 to noon.
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