Author: Yorke Prough

Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in “Operation Time’s Up”, a 5 weeklong fugitive operation in Henry, Des Moines, and Lee Counties, as well as the surrounding communities. The operation resulted in an outstanding 45 individuals wanted on local, state, and/or federal arrest warrants. Each of the individuals arrested had pending criminal charges for crimes involving guns, drugs, assaults, sex offenses, or other violent crimes.

Two firearms were recovered from wanted persons, while a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and illicit prescription drugs were taken off the street. Operation Time’s Up was divided into three phases, the first of which, investigation, ran between April 29^th and May 30^th. During this period, agencies identified a number of arrest warrants to work during the second phase, enforcement, where credible information as to the whereabouts of fugitives were developed.

Between May 21 and 23, four teams of eight law enforcement officers participated in the second phase, working 10 hour shifts to locate and apprehend approximately 30 individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. The majority of these were complete in Des Moines, Henry, and Lee counties, however, some individuals were located as far away as Arizona.

Follow up, phase 3, was completed by May 31^st, in which investigators made several more arrests.

U.S. Marshal, Ted Kamatchus, highlighted the cooperation among law enforcement in Iowa, and credited it, along with spirit, to the success of Operation Time’s Up.

Hierarchy Path Exhibitor Number Exhibitor Name Entry Number Entry Description Ribbon Placing Awards County Club
Cats / Adults 8 months and over / 37202: Shorthair Male 85 Cass, Emma 503 Blue 1 Best of Show Cat Jefferson Leading Hands

Cats / Adults 8 months and over / 37202: Shorthair Male 85 Cass, Emma 503 Purple 1 Best of Show Cat Jefferson Leading Hands

Cats / Adults 8 months and over / 37203: Longhair Female 148 1, Joseph 1280 Blue 3 Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Cats / Adults 8 months and over / 37204: Shorthair Female 54 Hudson, Alex 1411 Blue 2 Jefferson

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Agility / 28107: Dog Agility 74 Sobaski, Jack 456 Blue Top Dog Agility Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Agility / 28107: Dog Agility 74 Sobaski, Jack 456 Purple Top Dog Agility Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28101: Junior Novice 46 Hall, Anna 183 Purple Top Junior Graduate Novice Handler Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28101: Junior Novice 17 Stremsterfer, Jackson 256 Blue 4 Jefferson Future Leaders

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28101: Junior Novice 74 Sobaski, Jack 455 Blue 2 Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28101: Junior Novice 95 Schafer, Finn 1396 Blue 3 Jefferson

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28102: Intermediate Novice 18 Stremsterfer, Sydney 264 Purple 1 Top Intermediate Novice Handler Jefferson Future Leaders

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28102: Intermediate Novice 134 Wiggins, Briggs 852 Blue 2 Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Handling / 28103: Senior Novice 37 Freeman, Peyton 127 Purple Top Senior Novice Handler Jefferson Ceniteers

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28001: Intro 17 Stremsterfer, Jackson 255 Red 2 Jefferson Future Leaders

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28001: Intro 95 Schafer, Finn 572 Purple 1 Jefferson Leading Hands

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28001: Intro 134 Wiggins, Briggs 1397 Red 3 Jefferson

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28002: Beginners Novice A 74 Sobaski, Jack 454 Purple 1 Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28003: Beginners Novice B 37 Freeman, Peyton 126 Purple 1 High Scoring Dog- Intermediate Jefferson Ceniteers

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28003: Beginners Novice B 46 Hall, Anna 182 Blue 3 High Scoring Dog- Junior Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28003: Beginners Novice B 46 Hall, Anna 182 Purple 3 High Scoring Dog- Junior Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Dog Obedience, Handling, & Agility / Dog Obedience / 28003: Beginners Novice B 18 Stremsterfer, Sydney 263 Blue 2 Jefferson Future Leaders

Pets / Pets / 35001: Pets 148 1, Joseph 1281 Blue Best of Show Pet Jefferson Packwood Trojans

Pets / Pets / 35001: Pets 148 1, Joseph 1281 Purple Best of Show Pet Jefferson Packwood Trojans

As summer rolls on, school districts across Iowa are preparing for another year of school. Education has changed greatly over the years, and so have distractions in the classroom. Nearly every highschooler has a smart phone now, and they can often show up during a lesson, drawing attention away from the teaching. Ken Crawford, WACO CSD superintendent, spoke with KILJ Radio to discuss a new cell phone policy that is being implemented in the district. According to a letter, phones are to be in a cell phone holder, locker, backpack, or in a pocket. Students are prohibited from using their phones or headphones in class. Below is a copy of the letter…

Iowa joins a list of several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products purchased through a retail store in eastern Iowa.

Earlier this month, the FDA issued a warning to consumers about these products:

• Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies, and should discard them.
• Consumers should check their homes and discard these products if found.
• These products may appeal to children and teenagers. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid these products being consumed by younger people.
• If you become ill after consuming these products, please contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Let them know you have recently consumed the Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and/or Gummies.
• Healthcare providers should report these illnesses to their local health department and/or the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

The individuals in Iowa each reported consuming one of the following Diamond Shruumz-brand products: cookies, cream chocolate bars, and fruit cereal-flavored bars.

Iowa HHS officials recommend individuals do not purchase or consume these products and if they have any of these products, that they dispose of them.

These products are considered dietary supplements and are not regulated by the State of Iowa and cannot be recalled by the state. These products are commonly available for purchase at consumable hemp retailers as well as tobacco and vape shops.

Iowa HHS is investigating these instances and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an ongoing investigation related to these events. The FDA also stated that they had been in conversations about with the firm about a possible voluntary recall, but these discussions are still ongoing.