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Mitchell County man sentenced for beating a woman and fighting with law enforcement
OSAGE, Iowa – Beating a woman and brawling with law enforcement has resulted in probation and a hefty fine for a Mitchell County man. Antony Nicholas Evenson, 31 of Riceville, has been sentenced to two years of supervised probation, 100 days in jail with credit for 100 days already served, and ordered to pay a total of $3,605 in fines.
Hampton man arrested and charged with harassment at Cedar Falls library
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) -- A Hampton man has been arrested for harassment towards immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally in Cedar Falls. On Tuesday, August 13 the Cedar Falls Police had been called by the Cedar Falls Library staff to investigate distribution of flyers inside of the building.
Three members of the Hampton Kiwanis Club receive a prestigious award
Dennis Borcherding, Bruce Harris, and Duane Carstens received the prestigious Legion of Honor award at the Hampton Kiwanis meeting Tuesday. Legion of Honor is presented to members who have served in Kiwanis for 25 years or more for helping make Kiwanis a strong organization today. Certificates are signed by the Kiwanis International president and executive director.
Details released on two people found dead in Charles City
Charles City Police released more information today on a death investigation that began last week. Charles City Police were dispatched to a residence just west of the Floyd County Courthouse, shortly before noon on August 22nd. Chief Hugh Anderson said upon entry to the home, two people were found dead. Charles City Police announced today (Wednesday) that 85-year-old John Flint and 85-year-old Jo Anne Flint, both of Charles City, died in an apparent murder-suicide.
State fair hosts naturalization ceremony
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's not a traditional courtroom, but it fits in with the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. It's the second year in a row the state fair has hosted a naturalization ceremony. Immigrants from more than a dozen different countries took their final step in the naturalization process on the state fair stage."We are stronger when we welcome new citizens," said Judge John R. Tunheim.Between two ceremonies, more than 50 people became U.S. citizens at the International Bazaar stage. "When I had my interview they told me it was going to be at the state fair and I...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Harris can’t get through interview without ‘babysitter’
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) said Democrats believe Vice President Harris “needs a babysitter” in reference to her upcoming interview on CNN with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D). “It’s clear that her own team and her own party think she needs a babysitter,” Sanders said on “Fox & Friends” to the…
Minnesota Trucking Company Hit with Massive Fine for Worker’s Death
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- State regulators have issued a massive fine against a Minnesota trucking company in connection to the death of a worker earlier this year. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) announced the large penalty on Wednesday. Minnesota OSHA also issued 10 citations against the company in July.
Like Tim Walz, we were also wrongly accused of abusing our special needs son
The internet is currently in an uproar over accusations that Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz supposedly abused Gus, his neurodivergent teen son, while onstage and on camera as his family joined him after his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. Based only on a brief moment of Walz tugging on his son’s hand, commentators declared Walz an abuser with a secret rage problem. This misreading was so misguided even Snopes.com, a website devoted to fact-checking rumors, issued an unequivocal statement: “Online users wrongly claimed a video showed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz physically abusing his son, Gus, at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.”
Political leaders weigh in on the housing market as we approach the election
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The housing market is a hotly contested issue in Rochester, but also in this year's presidential election. The Harris-Walz campaign says it is going to do something about it while Republicans say - why hasn't Harris done this in the last 3 and a half years. A...
Ribbon Cutting at Le Mars Daycare
A ribbon-cutting was held at the Crittenton Center in Le Mars. Crittenton VP Erica Fuentes and Le Mars Chamber of Commerce President Mike Wells cut the ribbon this morning. Crittenton has been operating the child development center since January. Earlier this year, operation of the center was boosted by a contribution from Wells Enterprises.
New Childcare Center Coming to Parkersburg
A new childcare center is coming to Parkersburg. The First Congregational Church of Parkersburg purchased the former Catholic Church at 704 Grant Street and is remodeling the building to open the Cornerstone Christian Childcare Center later this year. Dave Schneiderman is a Deacon at the First Congregational Church and tells...
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UI Achieves KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
IOWA CITY, Iowa — KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the University of Iowa for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the nation and around the world. This groundbreaking program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. As a result, countless families and individuals can now experience and enjoy live events, entertainment, and public spaces with greater comfort and ease. We are proud to announce that KultureCity has partnered with the University of Iowa to make Kinnick Stadium sensory inclusive.
Crews work to clean up chemicals spilled after semi rollover in southern Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Emergency crews are working to clean up a chemical spill after a semi rolled over Wednesday evening in southern Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the semi rolled near Highway 52 and Interstate 90 in Rochester shortly after 7 p.m., spilling sodium chloride and hydrogen peroxide.
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