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SW Wisconsin residents rally to stop wind farm
As a major wind turbine project in southwest Wisconsin comes closer to fruition, some local residents are rallying in an attempt to stop it. Uplands Wind is comprised of two 300-megawatt wind projects designed by Pattern Energy, a California-based company. Tentatively, construction is slated for 2025 with operations starting in 2027. About 200 people, mostly residents of Grant, Lafayette and Iowa counties, attended a meeting Thursday evening at Belmont Convention Center to hear from speakers opposing the Uplands project. Presenters discussed issues such as land value, alleged health defects caused by wind turbines, as well as preserving the natural beauty of the Driftless Area and its wildlife species. There are not yet any official project maps, said Matt Dallas, communications and media relations representative with Pattern Energy. However, the company’s filings with the Federal Aviation Administration show 181 potential turbine locations across the three counties. Generally, these are clustered around Belmont, Mifflin Township, southeast of Mineral Point and both west and east of Dodgeville.
Dubuque County Treasurer warns that not turning in old license plates could lead to fraud
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - From decor to mementos, people choose to keep their old license plates for a variety of reasons. Or, some just throw them away without a second thought. But the Dubuque County Treasurer, Michael Clasen, is warning that this could lead to more problems down the line.
Cedar Rapids residents face 'Breach Fatigue' as data hack exposes billions of records
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As details continue to emerge about the massive data breach at National Public Data, where 2.9 billion records were compromised, the incident highlights a growing problem: consumer “Breach Fatigue.”. Despite the scale of the breach, which included social security numbers, names and addresses, many...
Iowa police arrest suspect for flyers posted outside Latino businesses in Hampton
DES MOINES, Iowa — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after flyers suggesting "hunting" illegal immigrants were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in northern Iowa. Hampton police and the Franklin County Sheriff's office began investigating this week. Flyers that read in part "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024" were...
Northeast Iowa School District Grieving Deaths of Two Students
A northeast Iowa school district is grieving the deaths of two students in two separate incidents earlier this week. No details have been made available, but a North Fayette Valley (NFV) Community Schools Facebook post says that “with the passing of two NFV students this week, NFV Schools will have counselors for students on Friday, August 16th.”
Tiffin man dies in work-related accident at Iowa City golf course
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Update: A GoFundMe has been created for the family of 38-year-old Christopher "Chris" Plowman of Tiffin, according to officials with the fundraising platform. Plowman died while working at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City, according to the GoFundMe. As of 10 p.m. on...
Officials: Police respond to shots fired incident in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) - The DeWitt Police Department responded to a shots fired incident Friday night. At this time, details are limited, but police confirmed to TV6 that there were shots fired in the area of northern 8th Avenue. There is no threat to the public, police said. There will...
2 juveniles in custody in connection with Clinton robberies
Clinton police have made two arrests in connection with a series of recent burglaries at local businesses, according to a news release from the Clinton Police Department. Early Friday, officers found a boy who had previously been reported as a runaway by his parent/guardian. The boy was taken to the Clinton Police Department, where he […]
Former Clinton YMCA to be redeveloped
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The former YMCA in Clinton is set to be redeveloped and remodeled, the city says. The site has not been updated or properly cared for over the last decade and was vacated in January 2021, according to the city. The city said that the building is...
Iowa legacy recruit Julian 'JuJu' Manson keeping an open mind during recruiting process
NORTH LIBERTY - It was a big summer for Iowa City West 2026 three-star athlete Julian Manson. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Manson picked up offers from Minnesota and Iowa, along with Kent State, Miami (OH), and North Dakota State. Manson is the son of former Iowa quarterback Jason Manson, who is the current Director of Player Development for the Hawkeyes.
This Is When Iowa Is Supposed To Get Our First Frost This Year
It's August, which is close enough to fall to start talking about colder weather. Kiddos are starting back to school, Spirit Halloween is open for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. This is a weird time of the year. Some hang on to the season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
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