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Unhoused area woman charged after alleged drugstore theft
An area unhoused woman was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to take hundreds of dollars in merchandise from an Iowa City drugstore. Police say 38-year-old Belinda Sigsbury was seen going inside the bathroom at the CVS store on Muscatine Avenue with items that had not been paid for. When confronted by staff, she reportedly had a basket filled with empty packaging for various items. Sigsbury was asked to surrender the items, but she reportedly threw the basket in the general direction of the staff.
Opponents Of Cedar Rapids Casino Want License Moratorium Renewed
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- With the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission ready to consider an application from a Linn County group for a casino in Cedar Rapids, those opposed are still working to renew the state's moratorium on new licenses that expired July 1st. Iowa State Rep Bobby Kaufmann tells...
A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, cutting power to hundreds of thousands. CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and even weather forecasters had to briefly scramble for safety. The National Weather Service cited a tornado in Des Moines, Iowa, one...
Volunteers unite under Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council during crises
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, having experienced the 2008 floods, the 2020 derecho and most recently the devastating tornado in Greenfield. During these tough times, hundreds of volunteers come together to lend a helping hand, making a significant impact. The Iowa Disaster Human...
Iowa man convicted in murder of woman who had protective order against him
An Iowa man accused of killing an Eldora woman despite a protective order prohibiting him from having contact with her has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. A Hardin County jury found Nathan Bahr, 30, guilty July 11 of first-degree murder. Bahr faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Sept. 6.
Iowa Fog Advisory: Dense Patches Persist Through 8 A.M.
Des Moines, IA – Areas of dense fog are affecting visibility across portions of north-central and northeast Iowa, extending into southern parts of the state. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an advisory for patchy shallow fog, which is expected to last through 8 a.m. According...
One Person Stabbed During Fight at Ped Mall in Iowa City Sunday
(Iowa City, IA) -- One person is recovering after a fight ended in a stabbing at the Iowa City ped mall over the weekend. Police say a fight happened Sunday night when 34 year-old Sean Christopher pulled a knife and stabbed someone involved. The victim was stabbed in the stomach. Christopher is facing multiple charges. Neither the identity of the victim nor the victim's condition have been released.
College Football 25: The one conference to move Iowa to in your Dynasty Mode
College football fans across the country are preparing to get their first Dynasty started in EA Sports College Football 25. Surely, there are many Iowa Hawkeye fans who will jump straight in with their favorite program. There's no denying that the Hawkeyes are one of the most fun programs to...
Washington Shocked by Central Lee in Softball Region Semis
The Washington Demons had their softball season end in a 5-4 loss to Central Lee Saturday night in the Class 3A Region 8 semifinals. Central Lee broke a scoreless tie with a run in the top of the fourth inning, but Washington got back-to-back base hits with two outs from senior Rylee Libe and junior Lauren Hinrichsen to take the lead in the bottom half.
Colorado Rockies select Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht in MLB Draft
Another sport, another dominant member of the Iowa Hawkeyes to the pros. This time it is the Hawkeyes making their way to the MLB. The next Iowa Hawkeye to make the jump is pitcher Brody Brecht. The Colorado Rockies selected him with the No. 38 pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Brody Brecht is heading to Colorado 📝:https://t.co/4AK2PF2oDn@brody_brecht x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/9RHLlpeYOo — Iowa Baseball (@UIBaseball) July 15, 2024 Brecht joins Charlie Condon of the Georgia Bulldogs and Jared Thomas of the Texas Longhorns as three collegiate stars that the Rockies selected with their draft picks. This last season, Brecht pitched 15 games and posted a 3.33...
Transient arrested after causing disturbance at Town and Campus
An area transient faces drug charges after causing a disturbance at the Town and Campus Apartments on Arthur Street. Police were called to the complex Friday just before 2am on reports of a disturbance allegedly being caused by 31-year-old Porscha Curry. When told she was under arrest for disorderly conduct, she allegedly began to pull away from officers and flailed her body multiple times. He actions reportedly caused bodily injury to an officer.
Waterloo officers justified in deadly shooting, Iowa AG office says
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Waterloo police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing John Carl Piazza on March 25. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) said Piazza went into Kuennen’s Automotive Clinic that day, pointed a gun at an employee's face and later fired a shot on the property.
FY 24-25 budget book is now available online
The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget for the City of Muscatine is now available online for public viewing. The annual budget provides information on anticipated expenditures and revenue sources for each department within the City of Muscatine. The budget book is available for download as a PDF document at FY 24-25 Budget.
A Trio of Bands Brought Hard Rock Energy Dubuque’s Back Waters Stage
Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage was booming with energy thanks to a trifecta of talent that performed at the ever-popular venue on Friday, July 12th. Three popular rock bands took the stage to treat a crowd of thousands to some of their favorite hits over the course of over three hours.
Iowa weather: Photos, videos of widespread storm damage Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Severeweather ripped through the Des Moines metro on Monday evening, leaving behind downed power lines, toppled trees and damaged homes. Thousands of metro residents were without power following the storm. Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Latest forecast. The Des Moines Police Department reported storm...
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