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Iowa farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a cornfield in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy, west of Paullina, which has about...
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work...
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.
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.
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 […]
Iowa driver paralyzed by Amtrak train settles lawsuit against railroads
A truck driver grievously injured in a collision with a train has settled his lawsuit against Amtrak and BNSF Railway. Kyle Redinger, 33, was struck by an Amtrak train in October 2021 while driving a garbage truck in rural Monroe County. The impact spun the truck into a ditch and left him nearly paralyzed in all four limbs and likely to need a wheelchair for the rest of his life, his attorneys told the Register in 2023. ...
Queen Tribute Show Bohemian Queen Coming to Bridge View Center Theater Friday, September 13
Ottumwa, IA – Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with Bohemian Queen, coming to Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center Theater Friday, September 13 at 7:30pm. Ticket prices start at $29.75 and go on sale this Friday, July 26 at 10am at the Bridge View...
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...
East Moline students get free school supplies at back-to-school event
Families in East Moline can pick up school supplies and enjoy an evening full of fun on Thursday. Moline Healthcare of Illinois and Focus on Our Community Inc. are hosting a back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Hereford Park, 400 13th Street in East Moline. The event features bounce […]
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...
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