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John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
DMPD investigating eleventh traffic-related fatality Saturday night
DES MOINES, IOWA — On Saturday night, the Des Moines Police Department Traffic Unit responded to the city’s eleventh traffic-related fatality of 2024. The call came in at 8:03 p.m., with Des Moines Police officers and Des Moines Fire Department personnel responding to a crash with injuries at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Holcomb […]
Eastern Iowa veterans receive free flight above Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Veterans from Stirlingshire Assisted Living and Memory Care in Coralville got to see the Iowa City area with a bird’s eye view on Saturday. “I just love airplanes and having the chance to do this was just about the end of the world!” said Gerald Hollander, veteran.
Suspected Clinton ‘skimmer’ faces charges in Bettendorf credit-card scam
A 27-year-old suspect in Clinton “skimming” incidents was in custody Saturday in Scott County Jail on charges involving unauthorized use of a credit card in Bettendorf, according to court documents. Sorin Tabac faces four aggravated misdemeanor charges of unauthorized use of a credit card – under $1,500, an...
Davenport suspect in pizza theft from delivery driver faces felony charge
A 30-year-old Davenport man was in custody Saturday night in connection with a pizza theft, court records show. William Smith Jr. faces a charge of first-degree theft, according to court records. Police say in affidavits that, at 1 p.m. June 29, Smith took two pizzas valued at $32.66 directly out...
Thanks, mom! Woman is charged with violent CTA attack after her mother recognizes her in Chicago police bulletin
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old woman turned herself in to Chicago police after her own mother recognized her as one of the people who attacked and robbed a man on the Orange Line downtown. Tamia Washington is the fifth person, but the first adult, to be charged with the robbery, which occurred around 11 p.m. on July 8.
Burlington man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor
A Burlington man was sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Corey Ritz, 48, engaged in a Facebook conversation with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. Ritz graphically described sex acts he would like to perform on the 15-year-old if they met in person. Ritz made plans to meet with her and suggested she bring another underage girl to their planned meeting. Ritz began communicating with a second undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Ritz arranged to meet with the two minors in person in Burlington. Records show Ritz arrived at the in-person meeting and was arrested by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office. Ritz admitted to law enforcement that he was meeting a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of sex.
Iowa Learning Farms to Host Forestry on Tap in Clear Lake
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Cerro Gordo Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Conservation Learning Group, will host “Forestry On Tap,” Tuesday, August 6 from 6-7 p.m. at Lake Time Brewery in Clear Lake with complimentary food and beverages available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. The...
Hundreds gather for golf tournament benefiting family of slain Algona police officer Kevin Cram
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — Over 10 months after one Algona police officer's death, an Iowa law enforcement group held a golf tournament and auction to raise money for his family. Kevin Cram was shot and killed in September while trying to make a warrant arrest. On Saturday, the Hamilton...
Police standoff over outside northwest Cedar Rapids home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Update: 10:05 p.m.: The Cedar Rapids Police Department tells TV9 the standoff is now over. Cedar Rapids police were on the scene of a standoff outside a home on Rogers Road NW for hours on Saturday, where police say a suspect is barricaded inside. Police...
Caitlin Clark Sends Two-Word Message To Next Iowa Star
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost a huge piece of the puzzle when Caitlin Clark decided to skip her final year of college eligibility and enter the 2024 WNBA draft. Despite Clark's decision, Iowa managed to land a significant transfer that could help them stay competitive next season: Lucy Olsen. On ...
37th Tug Fest celebration to take place in August
LE CLAIRE, Iowa and PORT BYRON, Ill. (KWQC) - It’s a bi-state tradition that’s been going on for years. The 37th annual Tug Fest celebration is set to take place in August. Tug Fest is a three-day event that’s set to take place Aug. 8-10, according to event...
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