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Iowa Union demands restoration of bargaining rights for public employees
In the wake of a 2017 law that brought about significant changes to collective bargaining, a local union is advocating for the reinstatement of rights for public workers in the area. On Monday, Teamsters Local 238 emphasized that certain matters such as healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are legally non-negotiable.
Man Arrested After Threatening Construction Crew
On Wednesday, Platteville Police were requested at the intersection of Adams & Lancaster Streets for a person yelling and threatening members of the construction crew working nearby, while in possession of a gun. Officers responded and located the person in the yard of a nearby residence. Upon officers’ arrival, the suspect was no longer armed. Members of the construction crew stated the suspect threatened to shoot them, while holding a long gun. 26 year old Dustin Updike of Platteville, was taken into custody without incident. Updike cooperated with the officer’s request to confiscate the firearm. Upon entry into Updike’s residence, drugs and paraphernalia were also seized. Charges of Disorderly Conduct, Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle, Possession of a Firearm while Intoxicated, Possession of THC, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia have been filed in Grant County Circuit Court. The Platteville Police Department was assisted by UW- Platteville Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Platteville Fire Department.
Golf, Gala events happening this week that aim to support the ALS Association
WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sat down with Jamie Myers and Cary Justmann from the ALS Association of Iowa to talk about two upcoming events people can participate in to support those battling ALS and their families. For more information on the events, click here.
60 MPH Winds and Hail Expected as Severe Storms Hit Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Iowa could see an isolated chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, bringing 60 mph winds and hail. Weather models indicate that a weak Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) from morning storms may enhance the afternoon storm activity, leading to moderate buoyancy and deep-layer shear around 25 knots. The stronger storms could produce isolated strong gusts exceeding 60 mph and marginally severe hail. This weather activity is expected to diminish by early to mid-evening.
Solon falls to Benton, 5-1, in Iowa high school softball state tournament quarterfinal
FORT DODGE — Solon softball lost 10 straight games over seven days this season and finished the regular season with four straight losses, so a trip to the Iowa high school state tournament didn’t seem to be in the cards. But the Spartans rallied, winning all three of their regional matchups and earning a spot in Fort Dodge. It wouldn’t be easy as the lowest seed and top-seeded Benton sent Solon packing, 5-1, in the quarterfinals on...
Corda Credit Union set to open new branch in North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KGAN) — Corda Credit Union will be expanding to North Liberty. The new branch, slated to open in late 2025, will be located in the Solomon’s Landing development, on the north side of West Penn Street, west of North Jones Boulevard. The facility will include...
Second not guilty plea in $100,000 theft from Floyd County senior citizen
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – A second not guilty plea is entered over $100,000 stolen from an elderly person in Floyd County. Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, has now pleaded not guilty to financial exploitation of an older individual. Carr’s trial is scheduled to begin on September 17.
Legendary Band Performing in Cedar Rapids This Fall
There are so many amazing shows that come to our little neck of the world in Eastern Iowa. From genres like country to rock and classic rock, we have a lot of great options each year. Now, I'm excited to tell you about another!. If you like live music, this...
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Strawberry Point Special Election results
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Michelle Becker won the special election for city council in Strawberry Point on Tuesday night. It comes after the town’s fire department announced it would be shutting down, citing lack of support from the city council and the mayor. Becker won the overall vote...
Kate Martin's Three-Word Response to Caitlin Clark's WNBA All-Star Announcement Speaks Volumes
Former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin have kept their tight-knit bond intact, despite them currently living across the country from one another. Both Clark and Martin have come out saying that they keep in constant touch, speaking on a daily basis about everything from their ...
Students can get free school supplies at Mt. Olive church
Students going back to school are getting help lining up supplies. Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ is holding their 12th annual Back-To-School event on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The church is located at 1020 Ripley Street in Davenport. Free school supplies for K-12 students will be on hand for […]
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