Suspended Jail Term and Probation Granted in High Speed Child Endangerment Case
A West Des Moines man accused of driving over 100mph on Highway 163 in Jasper County with his 10 year old daughter in the passenger seat has been given 2 years of probation and 180 days of suspended jail time. 43 year old Erik Lee Sams also has to pay a 625-dollar fine. In a negotiated plea, Sams pleaded guilty to Child Endangerment while an Eluding charge was dismissed. He was arrested east of Monroe around 3:30 in the afternoon April 20th. Monroe Police had received a reckless driver complaint concerning an eastbound car that left Prairie City and was going over 100mph. According to the police report, the arresting officer clocked Sams’ car at 116mph. The West Des Moines man failed to pull over. Authorities say he continued east into Marion County, where officers boxed in his vehicle and brought it to a stop. Sams was reportedly headed to Oskaloosa and had a handgun and open beer in the car along with his daughter.
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V.F.W. BINGO
V.F.W. BINGO
V.F.W. Bingo is under NewManagement. We are having BINGO every Tuesday and Thursday night 6:30PM - 10:00 […]
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
The Smoke on the Water is an annual event that is held in Lynnville, Iowa. This is […]
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JCC Hunter Education Class
JCC Hunter Education Class
Jasper County Conservation will offer a Hunter Education Class and Field Day on Wednesday, August 3 and […]
3 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
3 events,
Bison Day at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Bison Day at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Bison Day is Back! Mark your calendars for this fun, free, family-friendly annual event – Bison Day […]
2 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
3 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Monthly Potluck
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Monthly Potluck
2nd Tuesday of the month at 11 AM Ages 55 and up Bring your own table service […]
8 events,
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
The Newton Masons will be holding their August pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 13th, from 7 till […]
PCM Back to School Open House
PCM Back to School Open House
Welcome back, Mustangs! Join us on Wednesday, August 17th from 5 until 7 pm at all the […]
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
The annual Maytag Pool Dog Swim will be held Friday, August 19th from 5:30 until 7:30 pm. […]
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
This year's Back-to-School Night will be an opportunity for families to follow a shortened version of your […]
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
The city of Newton and The Friends of Newton Parks present FRANKFEST-Do It For The Dogs! Thursday, […]
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
Sunday, September 25th at the Garden Square. Registration from 9 am until Noon. $20 registration fee. Awards […]
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Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
9 events,
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
Newton Masons Pancake Breakfast
The Newton Masons will be holding their August pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 13th, from 7:00-9:00AM. Pancakes, […]
7 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
PCM Back to School Open House
Maytag Pool Dog Swim
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
7 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
5 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Smoke On The Water BBQ Competition and Benefit
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
6 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]
4 events,
V.F.W. BINGO
Berg Back To School Night 9-1-22
Frankfest-Do It For The Dogs!
12th Annual Prairie City fire Department Car Show
4 events,
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center Penny Bingo
Resumes July 9th Each week, Friday at 1 PM Address: 702 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA […]