Correction
The filing period for Worthington City Council candidates is Aug. 2-16. The information was incorrect in Tuesday’s edition.
Accidents
ASHTON, Iowa - The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two-vehicle crash reported at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday from Iowa 60. A 2012 Ford Econoline van owned by Wheelchair Express Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and operated by Mark Trevett, 59, of Sioux Falls, was southbound on Iowa 50 when glare from the sunshine on the windshield blinded the driver for a few seconds. The van rear-ended a 2012 Kenworth semi truck owned by Huebner Trucking, Hawarden, Iowa, and operated by Glen Gerritson, 68, of Ireton, Iowa. Trevett was transported by Osceola County Ambulance to Osceola Community Hospital with possible injuries. Trevett was cited for following too closely. The van sustained approximately $15,000 in damages, and the semi about $5,000 in damages. The Ashton Fire Department and Iowa State Patrol provided assistance at the scene.
Police
WORTHINGTON - The Nobles County Sheriff’s Office investigated disorderly conduct reported at 6:09 p.m. Monday from the 300 block of Eighth Street.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department investigated property damage reported at 7:27 p.m. Monday from the 700 block of Smith Avenue.
WORTHINGTON - The Worthington Police Department cited an individual for instruction permit violation and careless driving at 9:10 p.m. Monday.
