Spring Valley man injured by a train

Train tracks are dangerous, especially in the dark. A 30-year-old man from Spring Valley was flown to Peoria after being found under a train early Friday morning.

Police were called by Iowa Interstate Railroad at 2:09am because the train conductor saw a man lying between the rails of the track about one mile east of Route 89.

The man was found underneath the train. He was suffering from a head injury and was taken to St. Margaret’s Hospital before being flown to St. Francis Medical Center.

At 1:10am, officers were called about a hit and run accident at Erie and Strong Streets. Police believe the man under the train was the one who hit a parked car and walked away, leaving his car behind. The man’s name and condition haven’t been made available.

 

Humanities program for teens offered in La Salle

Self-expression, understanding identity, and exploring the humanities are the topics a program for teenagers at the La Salle Public Library.

The Gallery One workshops will allow teens to explore the humanities themes and how they relate to their heritage, traditions and beliefs. They will also learn art techniques.

The first session is at 11am Monday. The workshops will continue on July 14, 28 and August 4. They run from 11am until 3pm and include a lunch. For more information call the library.

Marseilles man arrested for child porn

An ongoing investigation into child pornography had a man from Marseilles arrested. Randall Rodgers was arrested Thursday morning after officers searched a home on Prairie Street.

His bail was set at $35,000.