They just have to have the courage to ask for it.. A memorial celebration of life gathering and visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the McKinley Park shelter house #4 near the bear in Creston. Officers transported Thomas to the Union County Jail and later released him on bond. . False report shuts down 6 schools "There is similarities in these phone calls," he said. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 21 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center. 0:05. They do understand, and I was proud to know that. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. December 17, 2021 at 7:50 am CST (AP) Educators announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country today as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible. 1 / 2 Advertisement Iowa brewery says over 100 copies sold of calendars featuring Creston mayor Updated: 12:27 PM CST Dec 8, 2022 Sorry, this video is not available, please check back later.. Erin was a very social, big hearted, great person who loved hard and deep. Erin M. Bierle, 41, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Cromwell, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home. According to DPS, More than 30 Iowa districts were impacted including schools in Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Iowa City, Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine, Cerro Gordo County, Story County, Lee County, Waterloo, Boone, Mason City, Charles City, Clear Lake, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Marshaltown, Monona, Nevada, North Liberty, Ottumwa and Decorah. If you have a school related question or problem, please contact your . According to the Creston Police Department, no evidence of a shooting was found. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and teammates.. After officers deemed there was no evidence of a shooting, the all-clear was given and the lockdown lifted. Dennis Green Jr., 51, of Creston, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in Creston (Contributed ). It was nice to see how much she did know to keep herself safe., Stender said one of the things he plans to address is the disconnect in communication between dispatch and the school. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. Jul 21, 2023 | 8:14 AM (Creston) Creston Police arrested two people in separate incidents on Thursday. To this union a son, Matthew, was born. Young flied out, but Acton followed with a single to push Olson to third base. From DNR, sheriffs office, Creston Police, our ambulance crew, emergency management. William Holmes a 49-year-old rapper who founded the program and goes by the stage name Will Keeps was injured . All rights reserved. Ten teenagers were charged in the shooting. Other passengers, Ella Leonard, 19, of Winterset and Abigail Barnes, 20, of Lamoni were transported from the scene to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where they were in critical condition. Thirty-seven-year-old Charles Keeton is being held in the Union County Jail on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. Its not conducive for us to do our job. Officers responded in a timely manner. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. The Salem Lutheran Church across from the school had their sanctuary open and Pastor Evan McVann was available for prayers until 5 p.m. Unfortunately, its about a year ago that we had our false alarm, and weve learned significantly from that, and were going to learn from this as well, Stender said. In an email to parents and families, Creston Superintendent Deron Stender stated, I want every parent and staff member to know that the safety of our students and staff is my absolute priority. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Authorities on Friday charged a second teenager with murder in the shooting deaths of two students at a Des Moines educational program. "These calls are. Jeremiah L. Whitney, 22, of Creston, was taken into custody 10:01 p.m. July 20 in the 900 block of West Summit Street on the charge of assault. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Witness statements matched the victims account of the incident. Well evaluate that again heavily. (CNA photo by CHEYENNE ROCHE). Jan. 27, 2023, at 7:42 p.m. Police Charge 2nd Teen in Iowa School Shooting That Killed 2 A law enforcement officer exits the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des. This is no laughing matter. The Creston Community School District was one of many Iowa schools targeted by swatting calls Tuesday morning. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com. Chamdual admitted at Friday's hearing that he was among those shooters. Thats why our job in education is more than just the ABCs and multiplication. Greater Regional Health EMS Manager Ryan Burwell relays on-scene information between responding departments Tuesday morning as law enforcement reported to a hoax shooter call. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. July 21, 2023, at 7:08 p.m. 9th Teen Pleads Guilty in Shooting That Killed 15-Year-Old, Wounded 2 Outside Iowa High School. Southwestern student-athletes Halsie Barnes, left, and Ella Leonard have both died as a result of an accident Friday near Afton. Creston Campus1501 W. Townline St.Creston, IA 50801641.782.7081800.247.4023641.782.7081 or 800.247.4023, Osceola Center2520 College DriveOsceola, IA 50213641.342.3531, Red Oak Center2300 North 4th StreetRed Oak, IA 51566712.623.2541, Candlelight vigil planned for Tuesday evening, Closing/Emergency Notification Information, Title IX Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Procedures. Despite the lockdown being in affect, information was sparse. CRESTON, Iowa - Police in Creston have identified a man arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a woman earlier this week. Hoffman was transported to the Union County Jail where she was released from after posting $2,000 cash or surety bond. One teen is dead and two remain hospitalized after a shooting Monday outside a high school in Des Moines, Iowa, police said. CRESTON, Iowa . And by all accounts and for all intents and purposes, it appears thus far that is what Iowa experienced.. With 89.3% of white students, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, 3.1% two or more races, 1.5% Black or . KSIB Radio in Creston reports the school district sent a notice to parents saying law enforcement . Kayla S. Hoffman, 34, of Creston, was taken into custody 9:48 p.m. July 20 at Division and Devoe streets on the charge of theft, third degree. Jose David Lopez, a 15-year-old who was not a student at the school, was killed. Following the accident, the Creston, Mount Ayr and Winterset communities reeled from the loss. Southwestern's board of trustees holds July 2023 meeting Published July 13, 2023 4:24 pm Creston The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the college's Administration Center, for their regular board meeting. I would encourage our parents to talk to our children about this. Police said gunshots fired outside the school came from several shooters from multiple vehicles. I can only imagine what that is like for them, Stender said. I didnt know what he was referencing, Stender said. We said, oh good, its not us, Stender said. 6 Indianola, 6-0, in the regional finals after defeating Hawkeye Ten champion Creston 6-3 in the regional semifinals. Erin Michelle Bierle was born Aug. 26, 1981, the daughter of Robert (Debbie) Bierle and Roberta Landers, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Barnes and Leonard, both SWCC students, sustained fatal injuries in a car accident on Friday, July 21, near Afton. In addition to their additional services, the school district has counselors available for students or parents to talk through the incident. Swatting calls are calls made to law enforcement or directly to schools, businesses, public libraries or other entities where the public gathers. I said thank you very much Dave; I appreciate the offer and Ive got to go.. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Des Moines police officers on patrol saw a a "suspicious. (CNA photo by CHEYENNE ROCHE) Former senior feature writer at Creston News Advertiser and columnist. Abigail is a softball player at Graceland University where shes earned All-American honors. Both vehicles came to rest in the north ditch. When we have children that talk about bringing guns or weapons to school, we take that very seriously to avoid situations like this, he said. It started with Makenna Olsons bloop single. Police arrested 32-year-old Matthew Edwin Thomas of Creston on Saturday at the intersection of Adams and Jarvis for OWI 1st Offense. March 21, 2023 at 12:06 pm CDT Expand Greater Regional Health EMS Manager Ryan Burwell relays on-scene information between responding departments Tuesday morning as law enforcement reported to a hoax shooter call. I feel a lot of pain for our parents to have to deal with this, and our children, Stender said. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. Pastors and counselors will be present if individuals need to talk. Originally from Wisconsin, Cheyenne has a journalism and political science degree from UW-Eau Claire and a passion for reading and learning. In 2023 Erin was blessed with her first grandchild, Tommy Chapman. All members of the SWCC family are invited to attend. As parents noticed the commotion and lined up outside the entrance to high school, officers entered the building. No matter what we do, we need to do this together as a community and as parents to make sure we work with our children, talk with our children, educate them about respectful actions, respectful ways to address things, Stender said. The service starts at 8:15 p.m., and will be followed by the candlelight vigil. Be patient, give us some time. (File) Authorities say an active shooter report in Creston was a false alarm. If there had really been something, we didnt have everything really locked down., However, Kylie was impressed with her daughters knowledge of the ALICE (alert, lockdown, inform, counter, evacuate) drills. Also in critical condition, Stewart was transported by Mercy Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. School was as school is until law enforcement entered the front doors.. Breeding pitched a total of 3 2/3 innings. CNN . Even from the outside when I got there, there were parents already accumulating, and I could see the fear.. Bayens said the initial information leads investigators to believe the calls are similar in nature and likely originated from a single source. Officials said the calls all had the same details, content and voice. Merritt and his passenger, Julia Merritt, 62, of Seymour, were both injured and transported by a relative to their residence. A judge transferred Chamduals case to adult criminal court in December under the recommendation that he be granted youthful offender status. That means his case is tried in adult court, but his sentence will be imposed by the juvenile court. Police arrested 45-year-old Corey Matthew Brown, of Creston, on Friday at the intersection of Jarvis and Montgomery for Driving While Barred. I recognize how difficult this is for our children, staff, families, and our communities and I am committed to our childrens and staffs safety. Richard (Dick) F. Boyer, 90, died July 18, 2023, at Addington Assisted Living Facility in Carroll. As they saw law enforcement drive by the building with lights and sirens activated, they checked their phones to see if the schools security system had identified any threat. The Des Moines Register reported that Nyang . When officers arrived, they conducted an immediate sweep of the building. A ninth teenager charged in a 2022 shooting outside an Iowa high school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two teenage girls has pleaded guilty. Ella was a member of the last year team and was returning as a captain this upcoming season, Southwestern Community College Dance team posted Sunday. Greater Regional Health medics stand outside Creston High School Tuesday morning as local law enforcement clear the building after a false school shooter call. Jose David Lopez, a 15-year-old who was not a student at the school, was killed. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 9:49 p.m. officers responded to report of a fight. Chamdual was 14 years old when the shooting happened in March 2022 on the grounds of East High School, near downtown Des Moines. A memorial celebration of life gathering and visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the McKinley Park shelter house #4 near the bear in Creston. In October 2001, Erin married Tony Lanteri in Kansas City. A candlelit vigil will be held at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday at the SWCC softball field to honor the deceased. Bravon Michael Tukes, 19, of Des. I think the response went well, Ver Meer said. The first . Greater Regional Health readied to land multiple helicopters if necessary. These calls have been reported today in cities of Boone, Tiffin, Des Moines, Iowa City, Charles City, Mason City, Clear Lake, Dubuque, North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Clinton, Davenport and more. police lights. Greater Regional Health medics stand outside Creston High School Tuesday morning as local law enforcement clear the building after a false school shooter call. 1:14 A law enforcement officer walks outside the Starts Right Here buil.Read More Charlie Neibergall/AP Two students have died after a shooting at their Des Moines, Iowa, school on Monday, according to police. The family moved between Missouri and Iowa when Erin was younger, settling in Creston. An estimated 6.7 million older adults have Alzheimers disease, which is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Bikini Atoll, Jesse Owens and the Andrea Doria: Here's a look back in time through The Associated Press photo archives. A ninth teenager charged in a shooting outside an Iowa high school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two girls pleaded guilty Friday. The district is in sections of Adams and Union counties, with a very small section in Ringgold County.It serves Creston and Prescott.. As of 2018, it had about 1,400 students. 7-seeded Winterset edged third-seeded Fort Dodge 6-4 in 10 innings Wednesday to reach the finals against No. No one is getting a warning this stuff is happening, he explained. By the time I got to the scene, everyone was here. She lives in Creston with her husband and their two little dogs. Erin and Eric divorced in May 2023. Over the course of Tuesday morning, more than 30 Iowa schools received similar communication. But showing up when were trying to do our job makes our job more difficult., Stender said its easy to say and difficult to do. Also responding were the Union County Sheriffs Office, Iowa DNR, Afton and Creston first responders. The design of it is to create confusion and chaos, he said. A come-and-go grief counseling and gathering session will be held from 2-4 p.m. Monday in the SWCC Instructional Center, room 180. All rights reserved. Most of these people have children in our schools or they know someone in our schools, Stender said. Its very unfortunate that we have to do this, but its a necessity and its a very important part of what we do in our schools as a part of our school safety program in making sure we keep our children safe and our staff safe., I want to thank all of our law enforcement, emergency personnel, for their quick response to the situation that they had to deal with and manage. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. When her son Willie, a senior, texted from his class at Southwestern Community College to say the college had been shut down, Kylie began to worry. Creston Community School District has hired new staff for the 2020-2021 school year. Im responding and reacting as well. Officers transported Brown to the Union County Jail and later released him on bond. (CNA photo by CHEYENNE ROCHE). On Aug. 28, 1992, Denny was united in marriage to Christina Renee Young at the Rose Garden in Des Moines. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. On Monday morning, counselors are available from at the Mount Ayr school library for those seeking support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Erin Bierle Fund, to be used for her grandson Tommys education fund. I actually received a phone call from the Lenox superintendent (David Henrichs) while I was waiting.. The victim said he was also pushed against the car in the driveway by Whitney, who attempted to punch the victim but was not successful. DES MOINES, Iowa -- A ninth teenager charged in a shooting outside an Iowa high school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two girls pleaded guilty Friday. During the search of the school, the Creston Veterinary Clinic began procedures to provide emergency treatment if necessary. Police said gunshots fired outside the school came from several shooters from multiple vehicles. A collection of moments during and after Barack Obama's presidency. Within a minute or two, the principals began to be called back to their respective buildings. Tags: Associated Press, school shootings, Iowa, teens, crime. Erin Michelle Bierle, 41, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at her home Friday, July 14, 2023. They had just finished their freshman year. Schools across Iowa locked down Tuesday after receiving fake calls of active shooters, mobilizing law enforcement and leaving parents and children in a state of fear. Fort Dodge, Class 5A state champion in 2021 and runner-up a year ago, dropped to Class 4A this year and seemed to be on its way to the . A judge transferred Chamduals case to adult criminal court in December under the recommendation that he be granted youthful offender status. That means his case is tried in adult court, but his sentence will be imposed by the juvenile court. (SWCC photo). (CNA file) Creston Community High School will conduct its annual graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. Halsie, Stewart and Leonard are all SWCC students. A ninth teenager charged in a shooting outside an Iowa high school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two girls pleaded guilty Friday. They settled in Creston, where Denny worked as a mechanic for Hi-Crest Auto, Charlie Browns and Carlisle Automotives. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. 12:13. Celebration of Life Services are pending at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. When they arrived, they spoke to a male who said when he arrived to get his property another male at the residence, identified as Whitney, got upset and assaulted him by grabbing him and throwing him around. Sound the drill and you can sort it out later, she said. All rights reserved. I didnt know whats going on but I was a little concerned because both schools were going down, she said. "The voice is similar." However, tracking the calls can be very difficult, he said. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 21, at McDivitt Grove Cemetery, Urbandale. My husband was panicking. According to an Iowa State Patrol report, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Maddalyn Stewart, 19, of Maloy, was traveling on 190th Street and failed to stop at the stop sign, entering Highway 34 where it was struck on the drivers side by a Ford F350 driven by Andy Merritt, 59, of Seymour. The students of Southwestern Community College are planning an evening candlelight service to celebrate the lives of Halsie Barnes and Ella Leonard on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, beginning at 8:15 p.m., at the Spartan softball field on the north side of the Creston campus. Erin M. Bierle, 41, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Cromwell, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home. Our training helps us prepare for this, Stender said. When you call the district, youre just blocking our ability to be able to communicate out if we need to.. Copyright 2022 Creston News Advertiser. These calls are an attempt to trigger the dispatch of emergency services to a particular address. Hoffman was transported to the Union County Jail where she was released from after posting $2,000 cash or surety bond. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. AFTON Two Southwestern Community College students have died as a result of a crash near Afton Friday night and two other women are in critical condition. Published July 23, 2023 12:55 pm News & Announcements A come-and-go grief counseling and gathering session will be held on Monday, July 24, in the Instructional Center, room 180, from 2-4 p.m. All members of the SWCC family are invited to attend. Previous positions include sports editor for many years and assistant editor. Southwestern Community College1501 W. Townline St.Creston, IA 50801. Erin was preceded in death by her stepfather, Mick Landers and grandparents, Roy and Wilma Bierle. Erin graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1999. He was educated in Des Moines schools, later earning his G.E.D. Since the beginning of 2023, there have been at least eight school shootings reported, including the Jan. 23 shooting in Des Moines that killed two students. Funeral services led by Reverend Mary ORiley will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 24 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston. All rights reserved. Its figuring out how to live with people and respect that. They did what they were trained to do, cleared the building. They made their home in Creston. Its designed to draw a large law enforcement presence to a school even though there is no active threat. I think its a fear that we live with now as parents, Creston Superintendent Deron Stender said. DES MOINES, Iowa -- A ninth teenager charged in a shooting outside an Iowa high school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two girls pleaded guilty Friday. Its being kind. Officers transported Hoffman to the Union County Jail and held her on a $2,000 bond. Sophomore Karter Clayton was in the bathroom when the lockdown sounded, informing students to go to their classrooms. (Creston) Creston Police report two arrests over the weekend. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A ninth teenager charged in a shooting outside . Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. Atlantic, IA, USA / Western Iowa Today 96.5 KSOM KS 95.7. Open visitation will be from 2-6 p.m., with family receiving friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at the funeral home. Erin graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1999. Please keep Ellas family and friends in your prayers.. 2023-2024 School Calendar; Job Opportunities; New Student Enrollment; PowerSchool; Rev Trak; Home; . The Des Moines Register reported that Nyang Chamdual, 16, said in court that it was "right for the victims family for him to plead guilty to first-degree murder. Creston webmaster is only responsible for content and design of the website. Erin was beyond excited to become a grandmother, she loved Tommy so incredibly much, he became her screensaver on her phone from the moment he was born. Almost one year to the date of the school shooter false alarm at the Early Childhood Center in Creston, the district once again went into lockdown in what would turn out to be a false alarm. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 9:57 a.m. July 8, a 2022 Buick Encore, driven by Marjorie Scurlock, 89, of Creston, was southbound on Elm Street, stopped at the Adams Street intersection and a 2022 Ford . Despite the sense of relief the all-clear brought, the incident served as a reminder of the dangers children face around the country. All rights reserved. Well go building by building, well watch all our cameras and identify and fix those things., While the school has a long list of ways to address and improve from the drill, they need the help of parents to prevent an actual shooting situation. Union County Chief Deputy Christopher Knouse prepares to enter the Creston High School the building where the alleged shooting occured. Stay informed on the latest news on health and COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. Dennis "Denny" Green, 51, of Creston, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home in Creston. Union County Sheriffs Office, Creston Police Department, Union County EMS, Afton Fire Department and Clarke County EMS assisted Iowa State Patrol at the scene. Chamdual was 14 years old when the shooting happened in March 2022 on the grounds of East High School, near downtown Des Moines. The Huskies (27-12) had a total of 11 hits. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. She was a sweet, talented and passionate team member that we will miss very deeply. At this point in time we dont believe there are any active threats to any schools in Iowa, said Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens during a press conference on school safety. Dennis Barry Green Jr. was born Oct. 3, 1971, son of Dennis Barry Green Sr. and Judith Ann (Pilington) Green in Des Moines. Find out quickly below if snow, cold or other weather emergencies is . They had just finished their freshman year. We do that every time we do a drill. At approximately 10:30 a.m., Union County dispatch informed state radio of a 911 call received in which the unknown male caller said there was a shooter in the high school bathroom and four students had been shot, but these claims were proven untrue. Breeding and Acton shared pitching duties again Wednesday, with Acton getting the win in 6 1/3 innings and Breeding re-entering in the 10th for the save. Greater Regional Health EMS Manager Ryan Burwell relays on-scene information between responding departments Tuesday morning as law enforcement reported to a hoax shooter call. Pastors and counselors will be available. Halle, the daughter of Jeromy and Laurel Burgmaier, will be focusing on the theatre arts in her eighth grade year. DPS is continuing to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate and identify the caller. The first swatting call originated in Clinton County at approximately 8 a.m., and the last call was received at 10:30 a.m. in Creston. AFTON Two Southwestern Community College students have died as a result of a crash near Afton Friday night and two other women are in critical condition. He was ready to go to the school, but I said we need to wait and see whats going on.. Together the couple was blessed with a child, Myah Lanteri. He said, weve heard that theres kids that have been involved in a school shooting. . Creston Community School District is a public school district headquartered in Creston, Iowa.. Nothing should ever have to resort to violence or threats of violence. North Scott began the tournament by upsetting top-seeded North Polk, 7-4. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media. 6 Indianola, 6-0, in the regional finals after defeating Hawkeye Ten champion Creston 6-3 in the regional semifinals. The public is invited to attend. Caylon, the son of Rob and Tessa Hull, will be entering the contemporary dance program as a freshman. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Union County dispatch received a 911 call from an unknown male caller who said there was a shooter in the Creston High School bathroom and four students had been shot.