Shop with the Sheriff, 2011

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The 13th annual event was held at the Target Store in Council Bluffs, and benefited 28 children this year. The program is funded by donations from individuals and businesses from throughout Pottawattamie County and the surrounding areas.

Names of families selected to benefit from this year’s program were provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services. Each child was able to pick out toys, clothing, shoes and other necessities. In addition, each family received a food basket.

About 45 employees and families of employees with the Sheriff’s Office volunteer their time to assist with the program.

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The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office cannot solve crimes alone. Community involvement plays a vital role in assisting us in solving crimes that occur.

Here are a few tips how you can help. Information concerning unsolved crimes and wanted persons is provided by the Criminal Investigation Division. If you have information that can assist us in solving these or any other crimes, or can provide information that would assist us in locating wanted individuals, please call the Criminal Investigation Division at (712) 890-2200.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Pottawattamie County Crime Stoppers at 712-328-STOP (7867).

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Woman Collapses While Driving On Interstate

OMAHA, Neb. - A woman is in the hospital after a sudden cardiac event caused her to pass out behind the wheel on the interstate Monday. While she remains in critical condition, her family is thankful for the strangers and a deputy who helped out before paramedics arrived.

Sgt. James Harvey, of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, said an automated external defibrillator helped get Lenz’ heart going again before she was taken to the hospital.

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