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Saturday Morning Fishing Report: Labor Day Weekend Fishing is Rated Good
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind...
Davenport city officials respond to Iowa Oversight Committee inquiry into alleged harassment, settlements with 3 city employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The City of Davenport is shedding more light on accusations of harassment inside city hall and settlements with former city employees. The Iowa House Oversight Committee's request for information questioned the City's handling of settlements with three former employees, including a $1.6 million settlement with former City Administrator Corri Spiegel. The City shared its response to the committee's inquiry in an email sent to News 8 on Friday at 2:20 p.m. Chief Communications Officer Denise Hnytka said that the following are the key takeaways from the City's response:
Walls May Need Attention at the Winnebago County Jail
The Winnebago County Jail is in its seventh year of existence. It replaced a jail with a number of issues that have since been resolved and turned into an apartment complex in downtown Forest City. The current jail on the other hand is experiencing typical and very minor structural issues which are being addressed before they become problematic. Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly described what he is seeing.
Dubuque receives nearly $1.9 million to add electric vehicle charging stations
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Dubuque is receiving nearly $1.9 million to install electric vehicle charging stations at five downtown locations. The stations will be Level 2 and direct current fast charger stations. They’re being funded by a U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant.
Racist Flyers at Library Lead to Arrest
The Hampton man arrested for leaving racist flyers at Hispanic owned businesses has been charged with doing something similar at the Cedar Falls Library. On August 13th Cedar Falls Police were called to the library after staff found the flyers on shelves and in a book written in Spanish. The flyers were made to resemble a hunting license and read, in part, “Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit. No Bag Limit. Tagging Not Required. Trump 2024. Police believe 38 year old Daniel Embree designed and photocopied the flyers. He was charged with 3rd degree Harassment. In the Hampton case he was charged with eight counts of 2nd degree Harassment and one count of Trespass With Intent to Commit a Hate Crime. The Iowa GOP has condemned the flyers.
Jefferson Man Sentenced to Probation For Not Claiming a Jackpot Due to Owing the State Money
A Jefferson man was recently sentenced to probation for a May incident. According to court documents, 36-year-old Jeremy Andrews pled guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree fraudulent practices. He had a two year prison sentence suspended and was placed on probation for two years with the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. The probation sentence was to run consecutively with another case where he was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Greene County Jail after being convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor for driving while barred.
EIOT: Cedar Falls dominates Prairie 35-13 in debut of new stadium
Cedar Falls opens the season in style, defeating Prairie 35-13 to send the home fans attending the school's new stadium happy. Senior Davarrion Clark was spectacular for the Tigers, rushing for 213 yards and four touchdowns against the Hawks.
Enter to Win an Unforgettable Night in Dubuque at the Avery Foundation’s Annual Founders Gala
The Avery Foundation, a dedicated nonprofit organization supporting cancer patients in the Tri-State area, is thrilled to announce its 7th Annual Founders Gala. This elegant evening of inspiration, philanthropy, and community connection will take place on September 6th at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. The event is set to be a memorable celebration of the Foundation’s mission to alleviate the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer and Y105 wants to send you for this once in a lifetime experience.
Man displayed gun during Dubuque altercation
Police said a Dubuque man displayed a handgun during a confrontation. 32-year-old Nicholas A. Santillo was arrested at 3:46 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of Grandview Avenue on warrants charging control of a firearm by a domestic abuse offender, domestic assault with use or display of a weapon and child endangerment. Court documents state a woman came to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on Aug. 10 to report a disturbance that happened earlier that day between herself and Santillo. The pair have one child together, and she said Santillo began to make verbal threats about the woman’s current husband when she went to retrieve the child, documents state. She told officers Santillo “appeared to be under the influence of drugs” and “highly agitated” during the interaction, and documents state he displayed a silver-colored handgun during the interaction. The woman said she was holding her toddler during the incident.
NFL Draft Notebook: Iowa’s tight end legacy continues with Luke Lachey and weekend prospects to watch
This week’s NFL Draft Notebook takes a deep dive into the college football scene, starting with Iowa's rising star, Luke Lachey, who is poised to be the next great tight end from a program known for producing elite talent. We’ll also spotlight five pro prospects to watch this weekend, including a Group of Five wide receiver who has the chance to significantly boost his draft stock. Finally, we'll wrap up with the latest draft news and notes, including some intriguing insights on two kickers in this year’s draft class.
Insurance renewal and other exciting things
TOLEDO – This week’s Toledo City Council meeting started out with the annual insurance renewal review for property and work comp. After Matt Zmolek gave his presentation and answered a few questions from the council, the renewal was approved. The committee heading up the Safe Routes to School...
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