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Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
Iowa and Wisconsin Men Indicted in Nationwide Multimillion-Dollar Return Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida has announced the arrests of two men, Brock David Fischer of Robins, Iowa, and Miguel Angel Fortier, Jr. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in connection with an elaborate return-fraud scheme. Fischer, also known as "iFruit," and Fortier, known by the alias "Destined," are facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. If convicted, they could each be looking at up to 20 years in a federal prison. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the duo is part of a larger operation that has impacted retailers nationwide, with losses totaling more than $8 million.
Susan G. Komen volunteer supports cause for 20+ years
Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure volunteer and Umbrella Arts member Patty Schwarz of Guttenberg planted the limestone planters in the community's historic downtown district with annuals that will bloom pink, representing breast cancer awareness.(Photo submitted)
SW moves closer to UIC title
Baseball fans couldn’t have found a better game to watch in Calmar Thursday night as the South Winn baseball team (18-8, 15-2 UIC) hosted MFL MarMac (22-7, 14-3) in a big UIC matchup. The Warrior entered the evening with just one conference loss and MFL Mar-Mac with two, both with hopes of taking the Upper Iowa Conference top spot.
Bettendorf hosts 4th of July celebrations
Bettendorf is getting ready for its Fourth of July festival. Crews set up the area on Wednesday. The event starts on Thursday, 4th of July, at noon along Spruce Hills drive in front of Cumberland Square. There will be food, vendors, and live music for adults as well as bounce...
Truck Eating Bridge Claims Another Victim Before The Holiday Weekend
Wednesday morning, another truck hit the Brady Street Truck Eating Bridge, kicking off this driver's holiday weekend a day early. The truck looked to luckily be mostly empty, but it's a goner. Again, and we can't stress this enough - the bridge height is 11' 8" ... and a semi...
Thirty homes left without water for hours due to water main break that caused sinkhole
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — On Tuesday, Cedar Rapids provided an update after a Jeep fell into sinkhole because of a water main break. The statement was provided by Roy Hesemann, Director of the Utilities Division of the City of Cedar Rapids. It readss:. "At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday, there...
Cuddle and Comfort event with Kings Harvest Pet Rescue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Kings Harvest Pet Rescue Shelter will be hosting a Cuddle and Comfort event on Wednesday evening to soothe shelter pets. The shelter says they are hosting the event to raise awareness that some pets are afraid of fireworks and tend to get lost. Pets get lost more around 4th of July than any other time of the year.
Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Keota teen
KEOTA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old. The sheriff’s office said Bridget Stone was last seen at her Keota address on Sunday evening. She is 5′6″ tall and about 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing black athletic...
Iowa State Fair bird flu precautions
Des Moines, IA- Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says there will be a dairy cattle show at this year’s fair, but other activities involving dairy cattle may be changed or canceled to protect animals from the spread of bird flu. “Our job is to showcase all of Iowa...
Iowa rural electric cooperative association chooses Kansas attorney as next leader
A Kansas attorney will lead a statewide group that lobbies for Iowa's rural electric cooperatives as the association's current executive retires. The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives board said it chosen Leslie Kaufman of Topeka, Kansas, as the association’s next executive vice president and general manager. She will replace Chuck Soderberg, the group's...
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:. Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators. Amanda Miller, Pocahontas. Tina Jarvis, Clinton. Amanda Gallant, Polk. Real Estate Commission. John Sweeney, Allamakee. Dakotah Reed, Polk. Alicia Porter,...
Cedar River Forecast To Flood Again Due To Recent Rain
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Last night's rain was worse in some parts of the Corridor than others. The National Weather Service reports that Iowa City received 1.5" of rain, while Cedar Rapids got around an inch. Alex Gibbs, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service says investigators will visit Iowa City...
AGWSR to conclude softball regular season at Dunkerton Wednesday
The AGWSR softball team will play its regular season finale at Dunkerton Wednesday. The Cougars (3-25) are coming off Monday’s 9-6 win over Iowa Falls-Alden, which snapped an 11-game losing streak. That night, the Cougars racked up 10 hits and scored their most runs in a game since the streak began. Junior Trevyn Smith says the offense is heating up.
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