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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties in response to the damaging winds and severe weather conditions that occurred on Monday, July 15. The proclamation covers Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk, and Scott counties. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to...
Iowa AG's office seeks US help for 4 children at center of child abuse probe in Jamaica
Iowa child protective workers continue to investigate child abuse allegations made against a Christian boarding school for youth in Jamaica, where four Iowa youth are housed. The fate of one of the youths — a 17-year-old from Dubuque County whose case triggered action by the Iowa Attorney General's Office — is still unclear. Iowa's...
5 Injured In Dubuque County Accident On Sunday
Dubuque County Sheriff has just released details on an accident from over the weekend that injured five people. Authorities say the accident happened Sunday morning around 11:30 on Highway 20 near Farley. According to the report, a vehicle driven by 75-year old Robert Heims of Dyersville attempted to cross the...
Chicago Man Sentenced For Role In School Disturbances
A Chicago man has been given his sentence for his role in a couple of school disturbances in 2022. Recently in Dubuque County District Court, 20-year old Isaiah Turner was ordered to serve two years of probation after pleading guilty on two counts unlawful assembly. Turner was one of several...
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a 120-fleet trucking company in Dubuque County was planted by a feed store 77 years ago. “My grandfather, George Simon Sr., was the one who started Simon’s Feed Store in 1946,” said RJ Simon, a vice-president and co-owner of Simon’s Trucking Co.
Severe weather hits multiple counties in Eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tornado warnings hit several counties in Eastern Iowa. Watch KCRG-TV9 online or on air for the latest information. Tornado Warnings have expired in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, Johnson, Muscatine, Scott, and Washington Counties. The National Weather Service has confirmed an observed tornado near...
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