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Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Northeast Iowa Road Construction Projects Starting Tuesday, Coming Weeks
The New Hampton Construction of the Iowa DOT has announced several construction projects slated to start in the coming days and weeks. A bridge deck overlay for the Iowa 13 bridge over the Volga River, about four miles south of Iowa 56 in Clayton County, is slated to begin Tuesday (07.16). Temporary traffic signals will be in place to help direct you across the bridge, which will be reduced to one lane with an 18-foot-2-inch lane-width restriction.
Millville POW Among Veterans on Combat Vets Benefit Ride
The Combats Vets 39-3 Benefit Ride traveled through northeast Iowa on Saturday. The ride started and ended in Elkport, with stops in Manchester, Farley and Guttenberg. Between five to seven hundred motorcycles were estimated to be on the ride, all gathering at Manchester’s Riverbend Pub & Grill for the first stop as they dedicated the “Rock of Honor”. A smaller number of motorcycles had made the trip on Friday as part of the pre-ride, with a local veteran and POW showing his support.
Hopkinton Teen Crowned 2024 Delaware County Fair Queen
The Delaware County Fair crowned new royalty on Friday night. Leah Reicher of Hopkinton, the daughter of Nick and Tracey Reicher, was crowned the 2024 Delaware County Fair Queen (pictured far left). She’ll be representing the county in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest next month. Ethan McGovern of...
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