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County wants input on Newberry Center building
LEE COUNTY – In another move to reduce the Lee County Supervisors' building inventory, Supervisors opened up a dialogue on possibly selling another county building, this time the Newberry Center in Fort Madison. The center is currently home to the Fort Madison senior center and the UFCW Local 617....
Thursday Night Live Performance This Week
Join the Washington Chamber of Commerce for the next Thursday Night Live performance featuring Tim Smith. In homage to the wandering poets, the seekers of truth, the narrators, and the melody weavers, Tim Smith, known as The Lone Soul, embraces their legacy with reverence and passion. Thursday Night Live is from 5:30-7:00 p.m. You can also come early for the Farmer’s Market beginning at 5 p.m. and stay after the concert series for Washington Municipal Band at 7:45 p.m.
Ottumwa man charged with attempted murder in shooting
WAPELLO COUNTY, Iowa — An Ottumwa man is being held in the Wapello County Jail on an attempted murder charge following a shooting and a chase Monday. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy tried to pull over a Chrysler 300 around 4:27 p.m. in connection with an investigation into a shooting that […]
Chiropractor accused of fraud could soon face million-dollar default judgment
A Keokuk chiropractor accused of defrauding Medicare could soon be facing a default judgment for millions of dollars. In June 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services filed a civil lawsuit against Jason James of the James Healthcare & Associates clinic. The suit alleged James and his wife, Deanna, who was the clinic’s […] The post Chiropractor accused of fraud could soon face million-dollar default judgment appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
What to expect as Ottumwa prepares to welcome RAGBRAI riders
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa RAGBRAI is finalizing preparations to welcome RAGBRAI riders on Thursday. Residents can expect downtown street closures to begin on Wednesday at 5:30 PM for preparations. On Thursday, closures will affect the following areas: the 100 to 300 blocks of East Main Street, Market Street from...
Wayne softball looks to continue recent success at state tournament
(Corydon) -- The Wayne softball team got 3rd place in the 1A state softball tournament last year, and has continued that success into this year. Wayne and Head Coach Heather Fortune only lost one senior from last year's team, and are still fairly young with two seniors. "We came in...
Why Cincinnati's skies have been so smoky lately
You might have noticed a change in the air around sunrises and sunsets as of late. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Novak says it's smoke from distant wildfires. “The highest concentration near this region is actually out in Iowa right now,” Novak says. “The source region for the smoke is coming from the northwest United States and western Canada.”
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 4: Route, things to do Wednesday from Winterset to Knoxville
WINTERSET, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during Wednesday's...
Probable cause found for two to be tried for fatal shooting
A Knox County judge says there’s probable cause for two people to be tried in connection with a fatal shooting a month and a half ago. Knox County Court records indicate Judge Chad Long ruled Monday that probable cause exists to try Chase Houlden, Jr, and Gabriel Moore, both 19, on counts including First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
Dubuque Museum Grabs $10K Iowa Tourism Grant
Great news for the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque. They've just received a $10,000 grant from the Iowa Tourism Office, which is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. This money will help fund a special digital marketing campaign in Illinois and Wisconsin during the summer of 2024.
Students can get free school supplies at Mt. Olive church
Students going back to school are getting help lining up supplies. Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ is holding their 12th annual Back-To-School event on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The church is located at 1020 Ripley Street in Davenport. Free school supplies for K-12 students will be on hand for […]
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday.
Biz Buzz: Sports store opens at Dubuque mall; Maquoketa radio station finds buyer, boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque, Maquoketa and Dyersville, Iowa. A national...
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Augustana announces new director of student activities
Augustana College, Rock Island, has announces that Reynard Benschop will serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership & Engagement, a news release says. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., started at the college July 15. Benschop will lead the college’s Office...
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