Burlington Police have identified the victim in a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night

According to an update released Monday, the victim has been identified as 19 year old Janea Elizabeth Osier of Wayland, Iowa.

Police were originally called just before 11:20 p.m. Saturday to Chavy’s Bar and Grill on Agency Street in Burlington for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Osier suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound. She was taken to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington where she later died from her injuries.

Authorities say 22 year old Kaysean A. Rice of Mount Pleasant has been charged with second degree murder, reckless use of a firearm, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident.

Investigators say Rice was later located by Mount Pleasant Police on East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant and taken into custody. Police say he also had an active warrant for violation of a no contact order.

Rice is currently being held in the Des Moines County Jail without bond.

An autopsy for Osier has been scheduled with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner on March 10th.

Burlington Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 319 671 7001 or Crime Stoppers at 319 753 6835.

Attorney General Warns Iowans About Rise in Imposter Scams

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning residents to stay alert as imposter scams continue to rise across the state.

Bird’s office recently released its list of top complaints and scams handled in 2025, with imposter scams ranking as the second most reported category. These scams include fake job offers, online shopping scams, romance scams, and criminals posing as government officials.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, scammers are increasingly targeting Iowans, particularly older residents. In some cases, scammers have even attempted to visit victims’ homes to collect money or valuables.

One recent case involved an older Iowan who was contacted by individuals claiming to represent the Federal Trade Commission. The scammers told the victim she was in serious legal trouble and would be arrested if she did not follow their instructions. They convinced her to cash out life insurance and annuities and purchase gold that would be delivered to the supposed agency to avoid arrest.

The scammers also warned the victim that she could lose her Social Security benefits if she did not comply and instructed her not to speak to anyone about the situation. They told her a courier would come to her home to pick up the gold once it was purchased.

For nearly two weeks, the scammers contacted the victim several times a day before family members became involved and stopped the scam before any money or valuables were handed over.

Attorney General Bird says scammers are becoming increasingly bold and manipulative.

She urges Iowans to be skeptical of unexpected calls or messages, especially those claiming to be from government agencies. Officials say legitimate agencies will not threaten immediate arrest, demand secrecy, or request payment through gift cards, payment apps, cryptocurrency, or gold.

Residents are also encouraged never to share personal or financial information over the phone or online and to avoid meeting anyone in person to deliver money or valuables.

Anyone who believes they may be involved in a scam or has been contacted by someone claiming to be a government official should contact their local law enforcement agency or the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. Iowans can call the office at 1-888-777-4590 or file a complaint online at the Iowa Attorney General’s website.

 

Muscatine County Jail Could See Increased Revenue from Federal Detainees

The Muscatine County Jail could see a significant increase in revenue for housing federal detainees under a contract amendment with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

According to newly released records, ICE amended its contract with Muscatine County in March of 2025, raising the maximum amount the county could receive for housing federal detainees from about $479,000 to roughly $839,000. That increase of $360,000 represents about a 75 percent rise in potential payments.

Most of the increase, about $340,000, is intended to cover the added costs of housing detainees, while $20,000 is designated for transportation services, such as taking inmates to federal court.

The amendment covers the period from April 2025 through March 2026, during a time when federal immigration detentions have increased.

The newly disclosed documents were released after officials initially said the contract could not be made public, but ICE later withdrew that claim.

 

DCI, Marshalltown Police Searching for Material Witness in March 1 Shooting Involving Mount Pleasant Man

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man believed to have information about a recent shooting in Marshalltown.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Marshalltown Police Department are searching for 21-year-old Brent Angel Aguilar of Marshalltown in connection with a shooting that occurred March 1st in the 100 block of North 11th Avenue.

Investigators say Aguilar is considered a potential witness in the ongoing shooting investigation. Law enforcement officials say he also currently has three outstanding warrants for violation of probation and an additional warrant for his arrest as a material witness in the case.

Aguilar is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and approximately 170 pounds. Authorities say he has a tattoo on the left side of his neck and the letter “B” tattooed on the front of his neck.

Anyone with information about Aguilar’s whereabouts is asked to contact Marshall County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted by calling 641 753 1234, by texting “marshall64” to 738477, or by submitting a tip online at p3tips.com/15138.

Officials say all tips can be submitted anonymously.

 

 

 

Man Charged With Assault and Obstructing 911 Call in Mount Pleasant

A Mount Pleasant man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a woman and later prevented her from calling for help.

According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, officers took a report at approximately 11:28 a.m. on March 8 from a victim who described an incident that allegedly occurred the previous evening.

The victim told police that between 9 and 10 p.m. on March 7, Joshua Richard Lobdell allegedly exposed himself while heavily intoxicated and forced her head downward while demanding a sexual act. The victim told investigators she refused and told Lobdell that what he was doing was a crime.

Police say Lobdell later left the residence.

During the investigation, the victim also reported that Lobdell had older nude photographs of her from a time when she worked as a webcam model and she did not want him to have them. Officers said Lobdell later became erratic while discussing the photos while under the influence of alcohol.

Police say Lobdell took the victim’s phone because he suspected she was attempting to call 911 and then threw the phone into a bedroom, causing it to break apart.

Officers later located Lobdell and questioned him about the incident before placing him under arrest.

Lobdell was transported to the Henry County Jail, where he was charged with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and obstruction of emergency communications.

The case remains under investigation.

Henry County Supervisors Agenda, March 10th, 2026

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St Ste 202

Mt Pleasant, IA  52641

Fax: 319-385-3601

Chad White, Chairman                 Marc Lindeen, Member              Steven Detrick, Vice-Chair

   319-385-0759                                 319-385-0760                                    319-385-0761________

 

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors

March 10, 2026, due to ISAC conference

1:00 PM

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call of Members and Secretary

3. Approval of Consent Agenda

Note: These listed items are routine and will be acted on by one motion without separate discussion unless a Board member requests an item be removed for separate consideration.

  • Approval of Recent Board Minutes
  • Approval of Claims

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  • Discussion and formulation of a county policy concerning fees related to requests for information searches.
  • Numerous candidate interviews have taken place for IT Technician position.

5. COMMITTEE UPDATES

  •   Some Henry County Office holders and Department heads will be attending ISAC

Spring Conference in Des Moines 03/11-13/2026

6. NEW BUSINESS

  •      Henry County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss – Weekly Update

7. OTHER BUSINESS

  • Area leadership class will be meeting with BOS at 3:30 PM this date for Q&A after touring State Prison and County Jail.

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Note: The Board welcomes public comments on items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and limit your comment to 3 minutes per person to allow opportunity for others to speak.

9. Adjourn

Woman Hospitalized After Early Morning Incident on Douds Bridge

This morning at approximately 8 AM the Van Buren County Dispatch Center received numerous 911 reports of a female pedestrian disrupting traffic on the Des Moines River bridge in Douds.

The female was reported to be partially clothed, and possible suicidal.

When responding units arrived, they learned that the female had thrown herself in front of a commercial motor vehicle causing the driver to stop. Once the vehicle was stopped the female climbed on top of the vehicle and was refusing to come down.

The female was eventually coaxed down by first responders and was taken by ambulance to the Van Buren County Hospital for a psychological evaluation.

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Douds Fire Department, Douds First Responders, and the Van Buren County Ambulance.

Clinton Galen Hoskins

Clinton Galen Hoskins, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, due to an abdominal aneurysm. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Following the visitation, all are welcome to attend Clinton’s graveside service and burial at Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton.

Clinton was born January 22, 1947, to Robert Galen and Violet (Garrett) Hoskins in Washington, Iowa. He attended Pleasant Plain School through 8th grade. He graduated from Fairfield High School with the class of 1965, and following graduation attended college one year in North Dakota with his studies in horticulture.

Clinton lived and worked his entire adult life in Cedar Rapids, minus his first couple years in the Quad Cities when he was employed at International Harvester. Home in Cedar Rapids, Clinton worked as a produce manager for A&P and MeToo grocery chains. After leaving work in produce management, Clinton became self-employed and truly loved being a personal caregiver for the elderly and those in need. He made long lasting friendships with those he cared for and genuinely considered them his family too.

Clinton was a gentle, sentimental, and kindhearted person, caregiving came naturally to him. He enjoyed the quiet, simpler things in life. His passions centered around caring for others, cooking/baking, gardening, and perusing antiques online. Clinton was happiest in the kitchen preparing home cooked meals for his friends and hosting dinner parties- especially at holiday time, should friends and those he cared for have no family close by. He inherited his love of cooking and baking from his mother and was also the keeper of the family recipe box. Family took great delight each holiday season, knowing Uncle Clint was coming and bringing the homemade cinnamon rolls and date pudding with pecan sauce and fresh whipped cream!! He so enjoyed sharing/teaching his nieces the recipes too and took great pride in passing down these family traditions. Before his health declined, Clinton also loved gardening and landscaping his backyard/patio into a beautiful garden oasis to just relax in, enjoy nature, and again share with family & friends.

Left to share his memory are his brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Rita Hoskins of Richland, two nieces, Tracy (Pat) Hammes of Batavia and Stacy (Jim) Thompson of Grundy Center; three nephews, Rob (Amy) Hoskins of Richland, Brent (Mindy) Hoskins of Fairfield, and Cody Hoskins of Fairfield, his best friend, Ed Schneiter of Cedar Rapids, as well as five grand-nieces, six grand-nephews, and four great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Galen and Violet Hoskins.