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Have a great idea for a Youth Education Class? Carl Sandberg College in Carthage is looking for you!

Carl Sandberg says they are looking for “Enthusiastic and Creative” instructors interested in teaching kids grades kindergarten through sixth grade for their “Kids On Campus” summer program that runs from June 3rd through the 7th in Carthage. Instructors will be paid $20 an hour plus have a stipend for class supplies, a teaching certificate is not required to be an instructor.

Proposals for becoming an instructor are due on by January 25th, the selection process will be completed by January 31st. Applicants must pass a background check and complete a form that is available from the Sandberg College Campus in Carthage, can be downloaded for the College’s website or you can contact Linda Thomas at 217-357-3129.

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Christopher Holmes

32-year-old Christopher Holmes of Wever was stopped by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and failed field sobriety tests resulting in his arrest for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A search f the suspect before being transported to the Lee County Detention Center resulting in an additional charge of carrying weapons. He has been released pending his initial court appearance.

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Nicholas Dalton

The Burlington Police Department took 20-year-old Nicholas Dalton into custody at 10:15 this (Friday) morning on a number of charges and two warrants. Dalton was stopped in the 900 block of north 8th street for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, a violation of windshield requirements, driving on a suspended license and interference with official acts. Dalton also two outstanding warrants in Des Moines County, he is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Delaney Hohenthaner

23-year-old Delaney Hohenthaner was arrested by the Burlington Police Department on two possession charges. According to the arrest report, she was in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine and was charged for both substances. She was taken to the Des Moines County Jail on a $1000 bond.

Margarita Nichols

The Burlington Police Department arrested 55-year-old Margarita Nichols on a charge of possession of meth and also on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Des Moines County Jail and was held on a $1000 bond.

The post appearing on Sam;’s Speakeasy Saloon Facebook page.

According to a post on Facebook, a longtime Gulfport business, Sam’s Speakeasy Saloon has closed its door permanently. The post gives no reason for the closing by many people are thanking owner Sam Ganakes and wishing him well on his retirement.

The post was made at around 11:30 a post was made on the Sam’s Facebook Page.

Pictured: Romero-Jesus Rodriguez (DMCCC)

Burlington police arrested a man on arson and trespassing charges after he apparently lit a fire aboard a freight train car.

Sgt. Joel Larkins says officers were initially called to Main and Market streets to a report that a man was trespassing on the train, when they arrived they saw flames coming from the car. During an investigation officers discovered that 49-year-old Romero-Jesus Rodriguez had been riding on the freight train for several days. He said he lit the fire using coal being transported on the train to stay warm.

The fire department was called to extinguish the fire, BNSF officials estimated around $20K in damage to the train car and coal.

Rodriguez initially provided a fake name to police, saying he was “Jesse Rodriguez.” Fingerprints determined his actual identity and he was also charged with providing false identification to law enforcement.

Rodriguez is being held on $10K bond in the Des Moines County jail pending an initial appearance in court.

Shopko has announced that they’ll be closing 39 stores in an effort to downsize their portfolio — but neither Burlington or Fort Madison locations are on that list.

Store representatives say three stores in Iowa will be closing, those stores are in Webster City, Eldora, and Cherokee. The move will also close one store in Dwight, Illinois, Southwest of Joliet and one store in Northwest Missouri.

A report from Debtwire earlier this month said Shopko could be preparing for a bankruptcy filing, although an out-of-court settlement is still possible.

The Wisconsin-based retailer operates 363 stores throughout the Central, Western, and Pacific Northwestern regions of the United States.

Authorities in Fort Madison are investigating a fire that left an Avenue I home with extensive damage.

Firefighters were called to the home at 1418 Avenue I early around 5:30 on Monday morning.

Fire officials say the home didn’t have active utilities running to it, and a cause may not be determined due to the damage sustained.

The investigation into the fire continues.

Authorities have recovered the body of a Missouri man who was in a vehicle that crashed into the Des Moines River near Keosauqua on Friday.

Television station KTVO reports the body was found around noon Sunday east of the crash site. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office identified it as that of 22-year-old Gavin Hannah, who lived in Memphis, Missouri.

A female traveling with him was rescued shortly after the crash Friday night. Her name and other information about her haven’t been released.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Stoney Morse

A homeless Fort Madison Man was taken into custody by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of violation of a no-contact order on 28-year-old Stoney Morse. According to court records, Morse failed to appear for a pretrial conference on November 26th, resulting in a warrant for his arrest. The no-contact order was issued when he was charged with domestic abuse in October. Morse has a second charge of violation of a no-contact order pending in North Lee County Court as well. Morse was held at the Lee County Correctional Facility on bond.

Jay Mitchell

The Iowa Department of Corrections filed a Probation Violation Report with the North Lee County Court on December 28th for July 2016 conviction for 2nd-degree theft on 39-year-old Jay Mitchell from Pontoosuc Illinois. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took Mitchell into custody on Friday and transported him from the Hancock County Illinois Jail to the Lee County Jail where he was held on a $10,000 bond.

Tab Bottger

46-year-old Tab Bottger from Fort Madison was taken into custody Friday as a fugitive from justice. According to the arrest report, he is being held at the Lee County Correctional Facility.

Cheyenne Stone

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Cheyenne Stone from Woodhill, New York for failing to appear in court on a charge of 5th-degree theft. Stone was transported to the Lee County Jail on the court ordered $500 bond. According to arrest records, Stone paid the fine and was released from custody.

Gary Mason

51-year-old Gary Mason from Argyle was taken into custody on Saturday by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for failure to appear. According to arrest records, he was released on his own recognizance pending his next court date.

Kenna Ames

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant on 22-year-old Kenna Ames from Keokuk on Saturday on a charge of failure to appear. Ames was held overnight at the Lee County Jail and released on her own recognizance on Sunday pending her next court date.

Jodie Johnson

40-year-old Jodie Johnson from Fort Madison was taken into custody on Sunday for failing to appear in court for a controlled substance violation in October. She was also served a warrant for a controlled substance violation and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set a $20,000, arrest records indicate that Johnson remains held in the Lee County Correctional Facility.

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Kacie Farran

The Burlington Police Department arrested 22-year-old Kacie Farran Sunday at 3:43 in the morning for a second offense OWI and failure to obey a stop sign. She was taken to the Des Moines County Jail where she posted a $2000 bond and is free until her initial court date.

Everette Haines

31-year-old Everette Haines III was taken into custody by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges. According to the arrest report, Haines was stopped in the 100 block of Wapello Street in Mediapolis after he allegedly left the scene of an accident. He was charged with reckless driving, 2nd-degree criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to provide proof of liability insurance and second offense OWI. Haines was taken to the Des Moines County Jail on a $5000 bond.

Chyna Woodcox

The Burlington Police Department arrested 26-year-old Chyna Woodcox on Sunday at 4:15 AM. Woodcox was charged with possession of ecstasy and has posted a $1000 bond and is free pending further court action.

Joshua Claeys

33-year-old Joshua Claeys was arrested by the Burlington Police Department Sunday at 10:04 in the morning and charged with fifth-degree theft, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to arrest records show that he has posted bond and is free pending further court action.

David Gilbertson

The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old David Gilbertson on a warrant for failure to appear for court on a possession of marijuana charge. Lee County also has charges pending against Gilbertson and he was held on a $500 bond for a criminal mischief charge there. He is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on a total $1500 bond.

Brian Davis Jr.

38-year-old Brian Davis Jr. is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on a total $45,500 bond after being arrested by the Burlington Police Department on three outstanding warrants. Two warrants are for violations of his probation and the third is for a pre-trial violation. According to court documents, Davis is facing revocation of his pre-trial release for a sex offender registrations violation. He has been charged for registration violations in the past as well. A warrant from Cerro Gordo County was also served, according to that warrant Davis must serve at least 24 days in jail for a conviction there.

Adam Wade

32-year-old Adam Wade was taken into custody by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s office on two warrants for pretrial violations. He is accused of violating the pretrial terms of release on a forgery charge and also on a charge of making a false report to law enforcement. Wade is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on a total $8500 bond.

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Jason Ruggles

Failure to appear in court on a charge of first-degree harassment from July of 2018 resulted in a warrant being issued for the arrest of 31-year-old Jason Ruggles from What Cheer. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took Ruggles into custody at 6:45 last (Monday) evening. According to court documents, Ruggles failed to appear for his arraignment on August 22nd, that resulted in a $2000 warrant being issued. On August 23rd, the 8th Judicial District Probation Office in Keokuk filed a revocation report with the court. Ruggles was transported to the Lee County Detention Center and was held on bond.

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Diamond Wolfe

The Burlington Police Department spotted a car doing 43 miles an hour in a 25 zone on south main street at 10:48 last (Monday) night and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver ignored the marked police car’s lights and sirens, until finally stopping in the 400 block of Front Street.

The driver of the car identified himself as Christopher Jefferson, however officer knew the driver as 23-year-old Diamond Wolfe who was known to have an outstanding warrant for escape from custody. According to the criminal complaint, Wolfe refused the officers instruction to exit the vehicle and eventually drove off, nearly driving over the offers feet.

A pursuit of the suspect then began, with Wolfe eventually heading west on Highway 34 at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The officers ended the pursuit of the 2015 Kia at Roosevelt Avenue because of safety concerns. After ending the pursuit, officers learned that Wolfe was driving while barred.

At approximately 12:49 AM this (Tuesday) morning, a West Burlington officer spotted a man walking around the storage units on East Pennington in West Burlington. The officer approached the man who took off on foot as the officer approached. A foot pursuit ended with the officer attempting to cuff Wolfe who reportedly attempted to put the officer on the ground and began to fight. Other officers on the scene then took Wolfe to the ground and placed him into custody. The officer sustained some cuts and abrasions in the altercation, but reportedly was not seriously injured.

The Burlington Police Department has charged Diamond Wolfe with two counts of speeding, eluding at over 25 miles per hour, interference with official acts, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, driving while barred, reckless driving and giving a false ID to law enforcement. The West Burlington Police Department has charged Wolfe with assault on a peace officer, and interference with official acts. Once in custody, Wolfe was also served the warrant for escape from custody.

He is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on no bond.

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Timothy Williams

The Burlington Police Department took 21-year-old Timothy Williams into custody Monday at 1:15 in the afternoon for a violation of his probation. A revocation hearing was held on December 28th, resulting in a warrant for Williams arrest on a $2000 bond. He was originally charged with possession of a controlled substance and received 2-year probation in March of 2018. Williams appeared in court on Tuesday and was released on a promise to appear for a court date on April 5th.

Samantha Webb

50-year-old Samantha Webb was arrested by the Burlington Police Department at 1:30 PM Monday on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while barred from August of 2018. Court records show she missed her October 26th court date, which resulted in a warrant being issued for her arrest on a $2000 bond. Webb has been released on a promise to appear for a January 11th court date.

Jessica Allen

The Burlington Police Department arrested 38-year-old Jessica Allen on two drug charges. She is charged with possession of marijuana and possession of more than five grams of meth with intent to deliver. Allen was held at the Des Moines County Correctional Facility on a $100,000 cash only bond. She is scheduled to be in court on January 17th.

Tiara Steffensmeier

26-year-old Tiara Steffensmeier was arrested by the Burlington Police Department on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of third-degree burglary. She was held on a $15,000 bond and appeared in court on Tuesday. A jury trial has been set for April 9th.

Photo courtesy of Scott Hogberg.

Visitation and funeral services are planned on Thursday for former Burlington Mayor Wayne Hogberg.

Hogberg died on Saturday, he was 87-years-old.

He served as Mayor from 1972-1976 and again in 1984-1988. Hogberg also served his country during the Korean war and served 25-years in the Army National Guard after his wartime service.

Another former Burlington Mayor, Tim Scott talked about Hogberg’s influence on him at Monday’s City Council meeting.

“He was my hero,” Scott said. “In 1980 I stood at this podium, in this exact place… I had collected over 4,000 signatures to try to reverse the council’s decision to lay off a firefighter and police officer. Wayne Hogberg was the only one who came to me and shook my hand… he said ‘you should run for council someday.'”

Visitation is planned for Thursday at 10 AM preceding funeral services at First Christian Church. He’ll be buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery with full military honors.

Pictured: Abre Allen Kay

A Keokuk man has been charged in connection with two vehicles that were stolen in Nauvoo last week.

Authorities say 33-year-old Abre Allen Kay is charged with two counts of burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, and criminal damage to property.

The two vehicles were apparently found after Kay’s arrest on Tuesday.

Kay is being held on $50K bond at the Hancock County jail.

Prairie Grove School (Photo from School Preservation Website)

A former one-room schoolhouse in rural Des Moines County has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.

The Prairie Grove School is being considered for the register, which the organization says recognizes the historical significance of a property. Some state and federal grants are also available for properties on the register.

Students attended the one room school from the late 1800s until 1960. A committee was formed in 2009 to restore the school to the condition it was in when it closed.

The State Historic Commission will decide if the building is admitted to the register at an upcoming meeting.

Pictured: Diamond Tyshaun Wolfe (DMCCC)

A Burlington man is facing several charges after leading police on a chase on Monday night, eventually getting away, then fighting with officers who caught up to him hours later.

Court documents show that Burlington police first attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Dymond Tyshaun Wolf on Monday. Wolf identified himself as Christopher Jefferson, but officers knew his actual identity and that he was wanted on escape from custody charges. According to court documents, when asked to exit the vehicle Wolf drove off instead, nearly running over a police officer’s foot.

Wolf apparently fled from pursuing officers at more than 100-miles-per-hour on Highway 34. Police ended the pursuit citing safety concerns.

Wolf was found by West Burlington officers several hours later walking around storage units on Pennington Street. Authorities say he fled on foot as officers approached, then attempted to fight police as he was taken into custody.

Wolf made his initial appearance in court Tuesday, he’s currently being held on $7K bond at the Des Moines County jail.

The Burlington City Council begins FY20 budget discussions at a work session on Thursday.

The special work session, the first of several which will be held this month, will see City Manager Jim Ferneau present an overview of the budget which goes into effect in July.

The city faces several challenges as they head into this budget season, including a continued loss of revenue on both hotel/motel and local option sales taxes. Ferneau was on the Burlington Talk Show last week, he some city projects will now have to be funded in new ways.

“We just did a flood wall that was funded off of sales tax growth,” Ferneau said. “Well…we don’t have sales tax growth, we have a decline in sales tax value…that’s a project that right now, instead of having a funding source from the state coming in, we’re going to have to fund that from debt service.”

Police Chief Dennis Kramer will also present his annual budget at Thursday’s meeting, which begins at 5 PM at Burlington City Hall.

Work sessions will continue to be held throughout the month as department heads present their annual budget plans to the council. The budget will be filed in February.

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Tara Nolan

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took 35-year-old Tara Nolan into custody on two separate warrants at around 1:00 PM on Tuesday. Nolan is facing five counts of forgery in North Lee County Court. The Sheriff’s Department filed a criminal complaint in November of last year that resulted in Judge Tyron T. Rogers issuing a warrant for her arrest on December 7th. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Keokuk filed a separate criminal complaint in South Lee County Court charging Nolan with another case of forgery on December 7th. Judge Stephen J. Westercamp issued a warrant on that charge on December 26th. Nolan is being held at the Lee County Correctional Facility on a total $7000 bond.

Ashley Dale

24-year-old Ashley Dale from Burlington was taken into custody Tuesday at 1:12 PM by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for violation of her probation. She was convicted of a controlled substance violation in May of 2015 and was sentenced to 5 years probation. In July of last year, the Burlington Field Office filed for revocation with the court resulting in a warrant for her arrest on a $15,000 bond. Dales was taken to the Lee County Correctional Facility where she posted bond and was released pending her next court appearance.

Kent Elder

A 36-year-old Keokuk man was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for an alleged violation of his parole. Kent Elder was taken into custody Tuesday at 10:08 PM on a warrant after the District 8 Probation Office in Keokuk filed a report in South Lee County Court. Elder was taken to the Lee County Jail where he was held on a $50,000 bond.

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Austin Murfin

The Burlington Police Department arrested 22-year-old Austin Murfin in the 800 block of division street at 10:39 yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Murfin was stopped for improper tinting on the windows of his vehicle, which resulted in a search of the vehicle and the discovery of marijuana. Murfin has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a drug tax stamp violation and improper tint on car windows. Murfin posted bond and is currently free pending his initial court appearance.

Benjamin Kuykendall

36-year-old Benjamin Kuykendall was arrested by the Burlington Police Department at 3:18 in the afternoon on Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear. According to court documents, he failed to appear for arraignment on January 4th, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest. Kuykendall has posted bond and will be back in court on January 18th for his arraignment.

Darren Stokes

57-year-old Darren Stokes was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court. Stokes failed to appear for a pretrial conference on Tuesday, a warrant was issued for his arrest with a $1000 cash only bond. He is facing a possession charge as well as a forgery charge in Des Moines County Court. He is scheduled to be back in court on the 18th for a pretrial conference and on the 29th on the forgery charge.

The Burlington Police Department took 30-year-old David Mathias into custody on a warrant for a violation of his parole. Court records indicate that he was arrested on December 19th for a second-offense OWI, that case is pending in Des Moines County Court. He was held at the jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.

Anna Breuer

41-year-old Anna Breuer was arrested by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office on multiple drug charges. She is facing possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth and possession of heroin and criminal trespass. Breuer was also served a warrant third-degree burglary. She was held at the Des Moines County Jail on bond pending her court appearance.

Michael Parker

31-year-old Michael Parker was taken into custody by the Burlington Police Department on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on a possession of a controlled substance charge. He was transported to the Des Moines County Jail and held on a $1000 bond.