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Woman Charged With Stealing State Funds For Foster Kids To Make First Court Appearance Thursday
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Iowa woman accused of stealing over one-point-eight million dollars intended for the care of foster children in South Dakota is scheduled to appear in court Thursday in Pierre to address those charges. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 68-year-old Lonna Carroll has been indicted on two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Carroll is a former Department of Social Services employee who retired to Iowa last year. The South Dakota Legislatures’ Government Operations and Audit Committee is making a formal request to review the situation. Committee member, Senator Tim Reed of Brookings says it’s hard to understand how the alleged deception lasted so long…
Dry and Warm Days Ahead
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - As we moved through the day today, temperatures and dew points in the 80s and 60s felt mildly comfortable. This trend that we have been in the last few days is now going to shift. As we go into the weekend and early part of next week, we’ll see temperatures reside near the 90 mark for daytime highs. Dew points during this time period are also expected to eclipse 70 degrees frequently, making for another hot and sticky time across Southeastern Iowa.
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Iowa near-total abortion ban set to take effect next week
Iowa’s law that bans abortion before most women know they are pregnant is set to take effect Monday, after a judge formally dissolved the injunction preventing it from being enforced. The law passed last year and briefly took effect before it was blocked in response to a lawsuit from abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood of…
Linn County man accused of quadruple murder to undergo psychiatric evaluation
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The trial is on hold for the Linn County man accused of killing four people, after a judge ordered him to undergo a competency evaluation by the State psychiatrist for the next few weeks. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering four people...
Linn County Board of Supervisors approve updated Fringe Area Plan
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved updates to the Fringe Area Plan for the City of Ely. Those updates were made by the Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments after collecting feedback from folks during an Open House event back in May. Updates to...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
Kids’ Day At Kinnick Set For Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and Scheels. The open practice begins at 11 a.m. (CT), with gates A, B and H opening at 10 a.m.
Marion gears up for National Night Out with police and community events
MARION, Iowa - National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Marion Police Department is partnering with Marion Parks and Recreation, the Marion Public Library and the Marion Fire Department to organize a community-wide event from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd.
CR Council purchases undeveloped downtown site for temporary parking, redevelopment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids City Council approved the purchase of a valuable piece of downtown real estate to ease parking problems during flood wall construction. The two lots at the corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue SE have long been talked about for development of a new building, but it has remained untouched for years. The city approved purchasing the land during the July 9 meeting for $1.025 million. That's well below the original price of $2.5 million listed by GLD Commercial in 2022.
Falcon Baseball seniors brought team from bottom to state in their careers
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team finished its season Tuesday in its first-ever state tournament appearance. Coach Brett Kleespies says the senior class of five is a key reason for the success, having played a major role on the team throughout their careers. Since their eighth grade season, the group has helped the team improve their record every year after winning just three games in 2020.
Iowa City Herky Statues are Now Available as Bobbleheads [GALLERY]
25 of the 2024 'Herky on Parade' statues now have their very own bobbleheads!. Earlier this year, 100 new, unique Herky statues were unveiled and placed around the Iowa City area as part of the 3rd generation of 'Herky on Parade.' According to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame website, it was the "largest public art project Iowa has ever produced," and all 100 of the statues were painted by local or regional artists.
Cedar Rapids Spending $10-Million To Improve Roads Near Airport And I-380
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids is spending ten million dollars to upgrade Wright Brothers Boulevard, and two other roads near the Interstate 380 airport exit. That interchange is being converted into a diverging diamond. The project is a joint effort with the Iowa DOT to improve road capacity in...
Campus Newcomer: St Thomas More RHP/UTL Kyle Alivo
We continue on with the Iowa Baseball campus newcomer series, with an incoming freshman two-way player from the Badger State. Out of Milwaukee, WI, right-handed pitcher/utility player Kyle Alivo is rated as the #3 shortstop in Wisconsin and the #109 shortstop in the country by Perfect Game. As a junior, Alivo was a team captain […] The post Campus Newcomer: St Thomas More RHP/UTL Kyle Alivo appeared first on On3.
Jay Higgins on how the Iowa defense works and chances of playoff bid
One of the great traditions that Iowa football has is on the defensive side of the ball. Under the direction of Phil Parker, the Iowa players might change, but the performance level doesn’t. At Big Ten Media Days, Indianapolis native Jay Higgins goes into detail about why it works so well and the key factors […] The post Jay Higgins on how the Iowa defense works and chances of playoff bid appeared first on On3.
Jones County Teacher Arrested for Sending Messages to Student
A middle school gym teacher in Jones County has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for conversations he had with a 15-year-old student ten years ago. CBS2 reports that court records show now 50-year-old Wayne Lasack, a gym teacher in the Anamosa Community School District, reached out to a teenager on Facebook in 2014. The message stated that he wanted to see a "naughty picture" of her. She stated that she was not interested and the conversation ended. CBS2 reports that the messages were sent anonymously to the Anamosa Community School District in 2018 and were reported to police.
North Polk scrapes by Marion to reach 3A Iowa state baseball tournament title game
CEDAR RAPIDS — With postseason tension mounting and scoring chances hard to uncover, No. 3 seed North Polk looked as comfortable as ever. They'll play for another state title as a result. The Comets continued this thrilling run with a 2-1 victory over No. 2 seed Marion in Wednesday's Class 3A semifinal...
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