April 27, 2026
- Matthew Brown of Knoxville was traveling on Iowa Highway 141 near Wendover Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $20,000. Brown was issued a citation for failure to maintain control.
- Erin Koelker of Waukee was traveling on U.S. Highway 6 near R Avenue when her vehicle collided with a vehicle, driven by Deborah Baruth of Alpena, S.D. Both drivers were transported by Dallas County EMS. Damage to Koelker’s vehicle was estimated at $30,000, and damage to Baruth’s vehicle was estimated at $40,000. Baruth was issued a citation for failure to obey a stop sign and yield the right of way.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.…