ARNOLDS PARK— The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal boating collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on West Lake Okoboji in Dickinson County. Two boats collided on the lake, near Pillsbury Point, resulting in one fatality. Five other passengers from the same vessel sustained injuries. Three with serious injuries and two with minor injuries were transported to Lakes Regional Hospital and Spencer Hospital. All were wearing personal flotation devices. No injuries were reported from passengers in the second boat. Alcohol has been eliminated as a contributing factor in the incident.
DES MOINES – A Maryland woman and Ghanaian national was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for money laundering, stemming from her participation in a nationwide romance scam. According to public court documents, 43-year-old Nana Takyiwa Adonu played an integral role in exploiting victims for financial gain. Adonu operated “Han-Dak LLC,” a company that she used to receive over $1.6 million from victims, including over $55,000 from a victim living in the Southern District of Iowa.
WATERLOO – Waterloo Police are investigating a fatal shooting over the weekend. KCRG-TV reports one person is dead following the incident. Police believe it was an isolated incident, but are seeking more details as the investigation unfolds.
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