On 04-06-2025 Colton Dunnagan was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2023CR000111 (IN202500162)
On 04-08-2025 Brennen Brown was arrested in connection with driving while license is cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500164)
On 04-08-2025 James Kelly was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500163)
On 04-12-2025 William Brenner was arrested in connection reckless driving; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child under 18 (IN202500165)
On 04-12-2025 William Brenner was arrested in connection with aggravated assault; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child under 18; endangerment, recklessly expose to danger of great bodily harm or death; reckless driving (IN202500166)
On 04-13-2025 Terry Anderson was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member; arrest warrant LN2025CR000047 (IN202500169)
On 04-13-2025 Jesse McDonald was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500168)
On 04-13-2025 Dwain Peterson was arrested in connection with driving under the influence oof drugs/alcohol (IN202500167)
On 04-14-2025 William Jones was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant 1366425 (IN202500170)
On 04-15-2025 Nathan Wells was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; arrest warrant LN2025CR000049 (IN202500176)
On 04-15-2025 Stephanie Pfeiffer-Skinner was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500175)
On 04-15-2025 Richard Smith was arrested in connection with defective horn, muffler, mirrors or tires; failure to wear seatbelt; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; vehicle registration; driving while suspended; driving while habitual violator; flee or attempt to elude police, police road block; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500174)
On 04-16-2025 Dakota Hall was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500178)
On 04-16-2025 Robert Blurton was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 23CR009 (IN202500177)
On 04-17-2025 David Ramsey was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LNSO250299 (IN202500180)
On 04-17-2025 Rachal Henry was arrested in connection with vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate with out registration or with expired tag; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; transporting open container; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; possession of substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; taxation, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; arrest warrant LN2025CR000051 (IN202500179)
On 04-18-2025 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with driving while licenses cancelled/suspended/revoked; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device; criminal possession of weapon by felon, weapon used in crime; vehicle, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance required (IN202500181)
On 04-19-2025 Denise Rockers was arrested in connection with possession of stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana (IN202500182)
On 04-20-2025 Hunter Grandon was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202500184)
On 04-20-2025 Nathan Wells was arrest in connection with traffic contraband in correctional/care facility; additional hold for LCSO (IN202500183)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - Jan 25 to Feb. 14
On 01-25-2026 Jason Dodd was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600063) On 01-27-2026 Shirley Jensen was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000105 (IN202600066) On 01-27-2026 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench... [More]
ARREST REPORTS ~ Nov. 3 – 28, 2025
On 11-04-2025 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020CR000183 (IN202500579) On 11-05-2025 Amos Matlock was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000150 (IN202500581) On 11-07-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discussed storm shelters
- Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
- Questions asked following storms that hit county
- Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
COMMUNITY
Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit... [More]
USD 346 presents spring play Friday
There has been a murder! Who did it, the karaoke loving butler? The sleazy lawyer? Perhaps the elusive groundskeeper, the snoopy professor, the stressed-out mother or the rival billionaire? Come along with Detective Casey Neptune as she unravels each suspect’s whereabouts... [More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became... [More]
More Community
- Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
- A blink into the past: April 15 edition
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
- Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
- PES holds Battle of the Books competition
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.

