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West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Investigators Close Iowa Murder-Suicide That Ended In Dane County
(Dubuque) The murder-suicide case that began in Dubuque and ended in Dane County is now closed. Authorities in Dubuque County, Iowa, yesterday said their investigation into the murder of a local woman, the kidnapping of two children, and the death of the baby’s father is complete. The case began...
Shelter gives hope: King’s Harvest, Davenport, rescues starving dog
A starved dog in critical condition Tuesday has begun to walk and wag his tail thanks to the care at King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, Davenport. On Tuesday, someone brought the dog, wrapped in a sheet, in to the shelter, where staff discovered the dog was severely malnourished, had injuries on his back – likely from being kept in a crate a long time, staff told Our Quad Cities News – and could barely walk or lift his head.
Local Residents Among Several Awarded Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarships
A few local residents who want to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received scholarships last week from the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation. Scholarship recipients include current long-term care employees, as well as high school students, veterans, and Iowans in rural communities wanting to join...
Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Northeast Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a northeast Iowa fish kill. On July 19th, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of dead fish in Crane Creek, approximately two miles southwest of Readlyn in Bremer County. Officials believe the fish kill originated at 250th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
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.
Iowa DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred,” the department said in a recent administrative order regarding...
Three people accused of pawning stolen ring for fraction of value
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people from Iowa City are facing charges after police say they pawned a stolen wedding ring worth more than $10,000 for $600. Court documents show Eric Burgess, Nathaniel Burgs, and Jacquelyn Somers are each charged with First Degree Theft. According to a criminal complaint,...
KXEL Morning News for Thu. Jul. 25, 2024
Police officers arrested an Anamosa gym teacher about a decade after he was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a female student. 50-year-old Wayne LaSack faces one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. There was an investigation into the 2014 incident four years later, but the principal believed the accusation by the 15-year-old girl was unfounded after LaSack denied the conversation and implied his now ex-wife sent the messages. The complaint says screenshots of the messages surfaced again this year along with additional information. Police interviewed LaSack, his ex-wife and the now former student, resulting in the arrest and new charges.
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