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Red Oak Woman Arrested for Theft 5th
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 68-year-old Sheryl Lynne Franzen, of Red Oak, this morning for Theft 5th Degree. Franzen was held on $300 bond. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by...
Montgomery County board hears comments on state approval for carbon pipeline project
(Red Oak) -- Reactions continue regarding a state board's recent decision to approve a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. During Tuesday's regular meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors heard from West Township resident Jan Norris regarding the now newly-named Iowa Utilities Commission's decision last week to approve Summit Carbon Solution's permit application for its Midwest Express CO2 pipeline. The project spans over 680 miles throughout the state, including roughly 18 miles in western Montgomery County, as the line runs toward the Green Plains ethanol plant in Shenandoah. Plans call for carrying liquid CO2 from participating locations to an underground sequestration site in North Dakota. While Summit officials say they have secured roughly 75% of the necessary land through voluntary easements, Norris says the IUC decision gives the company the power of eminent domain on the majority of their requests.
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting recap
(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, today (Tuesday) received a regular weekly report from County Engineer Karen Albert. She said Secondary Roads Department crews have been cold patching roads along the RAGBRAI® Route in the County. The Board heard also, from West Township resident...
Severe Weather Threat and Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the southwest Iowa counties of Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Adams, Union, Ringgold, Taylor, Page, and Fremont. The forecast high temperature for today is 92 degrees, with dew points reaching the 70s. According to...
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Hear More Opposition to Pipeline
(Red Oak) Once again, opponents to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline appeared before the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, voicing concerns over eminent domain, setbacks, and others. Two weeks ago, a room full of opponents filled the room, urging the supervisors to place the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline discussion on the agenda for discussion, particularly about drafting a countywide ordinance.
Montgomery County BOS approve HMA overlay bid/contract; Hears requests for pipeline ordinance
(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, during their meeting this (Tuesday) morning in Red Oak, passed a resolution accepting a bid of $1,216,352.24 from Western Engineering Company, for a Widening and Hot Melt Asphalt (HMA) overlay project. There were three bids for the project, with Western Engineering coming in with the lowest bid. The project is for work on H-34, from a bridge over Red Oak Creek, east for about two-miles. In related action, the Board passed a resolution to execute the contracts connected to the project, and other matters.
Villisca woman booked in Adams County arrest
(Corning) -- A Montgomery County woman faces drug charges following an arrest earlier in the week. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says 66-year-old Marlenedewylia Dukes of Villisca was arrested Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine, OWI and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest took place after deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 34 and Ginko Avenue. During the traffic stop, K-9 Midge was deployed, and alerted to narcotics in the vehicle.
Council Bluffs Man Arrested on Felony Warrant for Violation of Probation
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Justin James Smith, of Council Bluffs, Thursday afternoon on a felony warrant for Violation of Probation. Smith was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $10,000 cash only bond.
Villisca woman arrested for domestic assault
(Red Oak) -- A Villisca woman faces an assault charge following her arrest early Friday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Malana Ann Howe was arrested shortly before 1 a.m. for domestic assault 1st offense--a simple misdemeanor. Howe was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and held without...
Council Bluffs man booked on felony warrant in Montgomery County
(Red Oak) -- A Council Bluffs man was arrested on a warrant in Montgomery County early Thursday afternoon. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says 46-year-old Justin James Smith was arrested around 2:30 p.m. on a felony warrant for violation of probation. Smith was taken to the Montgomery County Jail and...
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