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Inside an Iowa Planned Parenthood clinic before abortion ban takes effect
The day was, for the most part, business as usual for the Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames. Patients trickled in and out of the small health care center in the Campustown neighborhood, one of only two clinics in Iowa that provide surgical abortions. The overseeing OB-GYN on duty managed a packed schedule as...
Platteville Man Arrested For OWI
An Iowa County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 18-151 near Mile Marker 45 in Dodgeville Township Saturday around 2:45am. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 40 year old Douglas Banfield of Platteville was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated. Banfield was taken to the hospital for a legal blood draw and later released to a responsible party.
Man Threatening Construction Crew Arrested
Platteville Police responded to a report of a man threatening construction crew members with a gun at the intersection of Adams & Lancaster Streets on July 17, 2024. The suspect, identified as Dustin P. Updike, 26, was apprehended without any resistance and the firearm was confiscated. Upon searching Updike’s residence, drugs and paraphernalia were found.
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Asbury Mans Trial Date For 1st Degree Robbery Set
The trial date for an Asbury man charged with first degree robbery in connection with an assault on a 16-year old boy in downtown Dubuque in June is now set. 22-year old Charles Tyler is scheduled to stand trial on September 3rd in Dubuque County District Court. Tyler and a 15-year old boy were arrested following the incident on June 16th when the victim was hospitalized after being punched in the face several times and suffering stab wounds to one of his arms. The boys bicycle was also stolen in the incident.
Couple Arrested After Staying in Motel Without Paying
A couple was arrested after staying in a motel without paying, according to the Ottumwa Police Department. 30-year-old Mercedes Reisch of Eldon (Left) was charged with 3rd degree theft – 2 prior convictions – property not exceeding $750, possession of controlled substance – methamphetamine – 1st offense, and burglary – 3rd degree – non vehicle.
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday. Police arrested a 16-year-old on several weapons charges after learning he had been taken by a private car to a hospital after the shooting Monday afternoon inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, a city of 100,000 people located along the Mississippi River. The teen and another person shot at each other inside the mall, Davenport Police said in a news release. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening. The shooting prompted shoppers and workers to seek shelter inside store dressing rooms and elsewhere while others ran out of the mall.
Pickleball and tennis courts open at Mercer Park in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The pickleball and tennis courts at Mercer Park are now open in Iowa City. The recent renovations include the installation of a new foundation within the original footprint, containing nine pickleball courts and two tennis courts. If the pickleball courts are full,...
Volunteers sought for riverfront flood cleanup day
The United Way of Muscatine is partnering with the City of Muscatine to host a one-day event to clean up the riverfront from the flood. Volunteers will meet at the Riverview Center (two-story red brick building at the Cedar Street entrance to Riverside Park) at 8 a.m. on August 6.
Muscatine Chamber gears up for Golf & Fun Day this August; Registration ongoing
We are ONE month way from our Chamber Golf & Fun Day! To ensure we have the correct numbers, sign up as soon as possible for an individual team or sponsorship!. We invite our members to join us for a day of fun this summer! Enjoy a grab & go lunch, 4-person scramble golf tournament, tee gifts, drinks, hors d’oeuvres & FUN! Not a golfer? No problem! Spend the day at the pool! Spots are limited!
How have state and county childcare worker stipends helped? One Dubuque daycare weighs in
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Months after Dubuque County launched a program to help hire and retain child care workers, one center says it’s working. With the help of a state grant, Dubuque County began offering stipends to child care workers. “I’ve been in the early care and education field...
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