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Nahim Antunez, a 57-year-old from Minnesota, was arrested on December 20 for multiple charges including DUI, open container, and driving under revocation. Officer Koch pulled him over for erratic driving, finding him impaired with a blood alcohol level of 0.089%. Antunez has two prior DUI offenses, escalating potential charges. Continue reading Minnesota man arrested near Beresford for second DUI
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported various incidents from Oct. 12 – Nov. 9, 2024, including traffic stops, animal control, medical emergencies, and inmate transports. Key events involved car accidents, mental health commitments, and disputes among neighbors. Several citations were issued for speeding and violation of probation, highlighting community enforcement efforts. Continue reading Clay County Sheriff Incident Report: 10/12 – 11/9/2024
From October 27 to November 2, 2024, the Union County Sheriff’s Office dealt with various incidents, including public disturbances, car accidents involving deer, traffic warnings, and multiple inmate transports. The office maintained a consistent presence in Alcester for contract time while addressing community safety and conducting welfare checks throughout the area. Continue reading Union County Sheriff’s Activity Report – 10/27 – 11/2/2024
Iowa’s Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigned to prioritize family, praised by Gov. Reynolds and Iowa AG Bird. Reynolds to appoint replacement. Graduated from Central College and Drake University Law School. Previously ran for Attorney General of Iowa and served as Iowa State Public Defender. Married to Cari, with two children. Resignation effective September 3, 2024. Continue reading Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is leaving his position to focus on family
A semi-truck carrying snacks overturned after the driver turned too wide onto an on-ramp, sliding into tall grass and tipping over. The driver was uninjured but expressed concern about the lack of warning signs for the steep hill and tall grass. Three wreckers were needed to pull the rig back onto the ramp, closing traffic for several hours. The Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Continue reading Semi overturns at Jefferson on-ramp Tuesday afternoon
Several Iowa pharmacies, including Hamilton Drive Hy-Vee Pharmacy, have been fined and ordered to undergo training for dispensing incorrect medications. These errors have led to serious consequences for patients, such as potential overdoses and seizures. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has taken disciplinary actions against the pharmacies involved, imposing civil penalties and ordering educational training on medication errors and patient safety. Continue reading Board: Pharmacy error led to overdose, possible death
A nurse who allegedly failed to suction the airway of a U.S. Army veteran in an Iowa nursing home has been criminally charged in the man’s death.
Becky Sue Manning, 69, of Lake View, is charged with felony wanton neglect of a healthcare facility resident. According to prosecutors, Manning, a licensed practical nurse, refused repeated requests to provide physician-ordered care for a resident of the Fonda Specialty Care nursing home while working there in 2023 as an employee of the GrapeTree Medical Staffing temp agency.
In its written response to DIA’s findings, the facility’s owners, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, said it does not admit to any statements, findings or conclusions by the state inspectors Continue reading Nurse criminally charged in death of care facility resident
An Iowa hospital nurse has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges that she deliberately overdosed patients with medications.
Rachel Faith Martinez, 36, of Peterson, is charged with six criminal violations related to her work at Clay County’s Spencer Hospital in late 2022.
The charges include two felony counts of obtaining a prescription drug by deceit and four counts of wanton neglect of a dependent adult by a caretaker, a serious misdemeanor. Continue reading Spencer Hospital nurse charged with overdosing patients
A deadline came and went Monday to request a reconsideration of the appeals court ruling that tossed out the felony convictions of former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.
That doesn’t mean the case is over, however.
Prosecutors still need to decide whether to seek a second trial of the former congressman in either Nebraska or Washington, D.C., where it was alleged that Fortenberry lied and misled federal agents probing illegal, foreign campaign contributions. Continue reading Deadline passes for reconsideration of Fortenberry ruling; case could be retried
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