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Jasper County Siren Protocol Change Effective July 21
Jasper County EMA is implementing an important update to the siren protocol to better align with the National Weather Service's (NWS) Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Starting July 21, sirens will be activated based on the following criteria:. Tornado warnings. Hail 2.75" or larger. Winds of 80+ MPH. Responder/Spotter request. Please...
Supervisors approve 2% supplemental wage increase for union workers
Jul. 19—The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on July 9 approved a 2 percent supplemental wage package for union employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2840 and Public Professional and Maintenance Local 2003 (PPME). Two memorandums of understanding were submitted to the board of supervisors for approval, one for each union that was ...
Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in rural Jasper County Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 67th Ave. West near Newton. While enroute crews received word that there were flames in the basement, prompting a second alarm to call in […]
Jasper County Fair awarded $700K grant for youth learning center
Jul. 17—Jasper County Fairgrounds has been awarded a generous $700,000 grant from the Geisler-Penquite Foundation to go towards the construction of a new youth learning center, which will host fair projects and other educational opportunities and events throughout the year when fully completed. According to the press release announcing the grant acquisition, the funds are the result of a ...
Jasper County says alleged embezzled money was collected from permit fees
Jul. 15—Jasper County officials say the money allegedly misused by a former community development employee — who has been arrested and charged with theft and 11 counts of forgery — was not county property tax dollars. The employee has been accused of misusing more than $17,000 collected from permit fees. In a notice posted by the county on its Facebook page on July 10, the day 31-year-old ...
Missing Jasper County woman was last seen 2 weeks ago, Colfax police say
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Colfax police are asking the public for help locating a missing woman who is considered "endangered." 40-year-old Leslie Jean Crow, who resides in Baxter but formerly lived in Colfax, left her home for Cedar Rapids on or around June 18, police said. Crow had two...
Public Survey
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance (CIRTPA) is holding public information meetings across Central Iowa and asking for public input regarding the regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The goal of the Plan is to enhance safety on local streets. The Plan will identify solutions and strategies for all people using city streets, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and people with disabilities. Some of the strategies to be considered include bicycle lanes, roundabouts, and pedestrian hybrid beacons. The Plan is being developed for the incorporated cities within Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren Counties. The unincorporated portions of the counties are part of a separate project.
Newton woman accused of stealing over $17k of Jasper County funds
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — A Newton woman has been accused of stealing over $17,000 from the Jasper County Community Development Department while she was employed there. According to a criminal complaint, Shelby Hobbs, 31, wrote 42 checks to herself using the department’s checkbook over the span of about 11 months. During that time, Hobbs diverted […]
Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance to host Roadway Safety Public Information Meetings
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance will hold a series of public information meetings regarding the regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan in local communities this week. The plan is being developed as part of the Safe Streets for All program, which aims to prevent deaths and serious injuries for all...
Jasper County employee arrested for allegedly misusing $17K in county funds
Jul. 11—A 31-year-old employee of Jasper County's community development department was arrested today for allegedly embezzling more than $17,000. According to a press release from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, the county attorney's office requested law enforcement on June 26 to conduct a criminal investigation on another county employee. The internal investigation determined there was a ...
Jasper County employee allegedly stole more than $17,000 in county funds
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — A former Jasper County employee is accused of misusing county funds for her own personal benefit, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. 31-year-old Shelby Hobbs of Newton was arrested Wednesday and charged with theft and 11 counts of forgery. County officials believe Hobbs is...
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