Authorities Identify Victim Hit and Killed On Highway 75
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Sheriff’s Officials have identified the man that was killed on Highway 75 early Monday morning. He is 35-year old Blake Sindelar of Fremont, Nebraska. The accident is still under investigation.
Reward Fund to Help Find 11-Year-Old Montezuma Boy Grows to $17K
(Montezuma, IA) — The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says a reward fund to help locate a missing boy is up to 17-thousand dollars. Eleven-year-old Xavior Harrelson was last seen on May 27th. Deputies say the community and local businesses have donated to the fund hoping it will lead to information about Xavior. Investigators say Xavior is about four-foot-eight inches tall, weighs around 100 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. Contributions to the reward fund can be made at the Montezuma State Bank.
Estherville Man Dies in Emmet County Motorcycle Crash
(Estherville, IA) — Authorities in northwest Iowa say an Estherville man is the victim of a deadly weekend motorcycle crash. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Michael Schubert went for a ride Saturday night and was reported missing Sunday when he didn’t return home. The accident scene was discovered Sunday night near Wallingford. Deputies say it appears Schubert failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and crashed into the ditch. Schubert was dead at the scene. An autopsy is being done by the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Agri-Vision Hosts “Day Of Play”
(Le Mars) — Small children that never have the opportunity to see tractors and other farm equipment up close may want to attend this evening’s “Day of Play” hosted by Agri-Vision, the local John Deere dealership. Kris Westhoff helps coordinate the activity. She says it is an opportunity for children to learn more about the farm.
Westhoff says the tractors are all equipped with a “buddy seat” in order to keep everyone safe. Westhoff says they will also have crafts for the children to create. The local John Deere farm equipment dealer will feature two bouncy inflatables.
The John Deere official says the event is open to all, and she suggests the age level is for children up to 5th grade. Like many other events, the Day of Play was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Westhoff believes families look forward to participating in tonight’s event. The “Day of Play” at Agri-Vision will run from 5-7 p.m. Agri-Vision is west of Le Mars about two miles on Key Avenue.
New Iowa House Minority Leader Says Democrats Must Focus on 2022
(Des Moines, IA) — The new Iowa House minority leader says she’s unwilling to concede any part of the state to Republicans. The 41 Democrats in the Iowa House met Monday night and elected State Representative Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights as their new leader. Konfrst told reporters this (Tuesday) morning, “I talked a lot about the importance of learning from 2020, but not living in 2020 and focusing on the 2022 election cycle.” Due to a delay in delivery of U-S Census data, the new maps for legislative districts won’t be developed until August. Konfrst said she’s already recruiting candidates to challenge the Republicans’ current 59-seat House majority and is committed to “doing all we can to get to 51 in 2022.” Konfrst has been a full-time professor at Drake University since 2013, teaching journalism and strategic communications classes. House Speaker Pat Grassley said in a statement that House Republicans represent 97 of Iowa’s 99 counties and “are advancing an agenda that matches Iowans’ values.”
Suspect Accused of Setting Council Bluffs Woman on Fire Arrested
(Council Bluffs, IA) — Council Bluffs police say the woman accused of setting fire to another woman is in custody. Officers say 28-year-old Lindsy Maves is facing attempted murder, first-degree arson and willful injury charges. Investigators say Maves sprayed a flammable liquid on Christine Weilage and set her on fire outside a home early Monday. Weilage was found with severe burns and taken to an Omaha hospital for treatment. A witness who tried to put out the fire was hit in the face by Maves with an unknown object.
Man Jailed in Marion County For Knoxville Stabbing
(Knoxville, IA) — A man is jailed in Marion County after a stabbing in Knoxville late Sunday night. Officers found Christian Durham suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a Des Moines intensive care unit. Twenty-one-year-old Levi Null was identified as a suspect and taken into custody. Investigators say Null is charged with felony willful injury and obstructing prosecution. No other information has been released.
