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Ottumwa Man Charged with Burglary, Drug Possession
An Ottumwa man faces charges after allegedly stealing from a residence and possessing drugs. 45-year-old Daniel Hamilton was charged with burglary – 3rd degree, possession of a controlled substance – marijuana plus one other, and theft – 5th degree. On July 16, court records say Hamilton approached...
OPD: Convicted Man Attempted to Steal from Abstained Business
A convicted Ottumwa man faces charges after attempting to steal from a business he’s abstained from. 24-year-old Brain Anjain was charged with Theft – 3rd degree – enhanced because of 2 prior convictions – property not exceeding $750, Trespassing on the property of another – 1st offense, Public Intoxication – 1st offense.
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after crash in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa police say a motorcycle driver is hospitalized after a serious accident. It happened just before noon Tuesday on Highway 63 and Rochester. Police say the motorcycle, driven by Dakota Boyer, 33, of Ottumwa, collided with a car. Boyer sustained significant injuries from the accident and...
Cincinnati Makes Three-Star PF Dezmon Briscoe’s Final List of Six Schools
Class of 2025, three-star power forward Dezmon Briscoe listed his final list of six schools, including Cincinnati, DePaul, Butler, Duquesne, Iowa, and Xavier, per Joe Tipton. According to On3, the 6-foot-8 big man has not taken any official visits yet but has taken unofficial visits with DePaul and Xavier. Briscoe...
OSKALOOSA BUSINESS OWNER LAUREN TERRELL SELECTED IN THE TOP 12 FOR OPEN 4 BUSINESS GRANT
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa business owner and art creative, Lauren Terrell was recently selected in the top 12 candidates who submitted an Open 4 Business Grant Application for 2024 to Main Street Iowa. Terrell and business, Studio Osky will receive $500 from the Oskaloosa Main Street Board for being selected as the local winner.
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Updates on Hwy 14, Hwy 18, Hwy 218 & Lansing bridge projects along with future road work to watch out for
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (7/18/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. The latest on the...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture visits Lake Mills
The Ardent Apiary of Lake Mills, IA has been producing small batches of local honey since 2020. “We started when we bought this old, abandoned acreage,” said owner Adam Stene, who with his wife Rachel raises three colonies of bees, bottling around 600 lbs of honey annually. “Somewhere around...
City of Hollister, Mo., left cleaning up after flash flooding
HOLLISTER, Mo. (KY3)—A summer storm swept through the Ozarks, and the people of Hollister are now cleaning up what the storm left behind. Turkey Creek runs through the middle of the city. According to the city manager, Rick Ziegenfuss, there was so much rain the creek went from its usual two feet deep to 14.6 feet deep at its peak.
Northeast Missouri seeks grants to double fiber internet by 2026
MARION COUNTY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Missouri region aims to broaden its broadband internet access by exploring grant opportunities to enhance its extensive access network. Chariton Valley Internet, based in Macon, along with local Northeast Missouri commissioners, have invested over $40 million to develop nearly 5,000 miles of...
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
Lee’s Summit couple sues KC hospital over ‘dirty’ infection. ‘It’s been devastating’
An attorney is pursuing a class action against the Saint Luke’s Health System connected to sterilization allegations that first surfaced with a whistleblower complaint in 2023.
Kirksville police identify drowning victim at Woodwinds Apartments
The Kirksville Police Department has positively identified the male victim who drowned at the Woodwinds apartment complex as 27-year-old Desir Davidson of Kirksville, formerly of Haiti. The KPD extends its gratitude to everyone who provided information and assistance in this case and offers heartfelt condolences to Davidson’s family during this difficult time.
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
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