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Investigators did not violate rights in college gambling probe, state says in filing
Attorneys for the state have filed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the investigation that roiled Iowa collegiate athletic programs and resulted in multiple criminal charges. More than 20 people, mostly student athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, were accused last year of underage gambling and identity theft, the latter for allegedly using other peoples' online gambling accounts to place wagers on athletic events. Nineteen pleaded guilty and were fined $645 for underage gambling, while six more had their charges dismissed.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. announce fall symphony-backed shows
Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir has announced a set of shows that will have him backed by symphonies from each city he plays in. Billed as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, the fall tour hits three cities, starting Nov. 13 in Cincinnati, backed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. They’ll then play Chicago Nov. 17-18, with the Chicago Philharmonic, before wrapping the trek Nov. 22-23 in New Orleans, backed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dam fails in Illinois after heavy rains and tornadoes sweep the Midwest
CHICAGO — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard.
Job fair in Des Moines aims to help Smithfield Foods employees impacted by plant closure
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two job fairs aimed at helping people impacted by the Smithfield Foods plant closure are coming up. The company recently announced it's closing its meat processing facility in Altoona, leaving 314 workers out of a job. Iowa Workforce Development will host a career fair at...
A Very Vintage Market returns to downtown Burlington
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Downtown Burlington is gearing up for it’s A Very Vintage Market July 20. The market is set to take place on the 200 through 800 Blocks of Jefferson Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a media release said. The event will feature live music,...
Ottumwa motorcyclist injured in Tuesday morning crash
OTTUMWA, Iowa — A southeast Iowa motorcycle rider was injured in a Tuesday morning crash involving a car. It happened just after 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 and Rochester. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the motorcycle rider, Dakota Jeffery Boyer, 33, of Ottumwa, received...
Ottumwa Man Arrested after Stealing from Delivery Truck
An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly stealing personal belongings from a delivery truck. 29-year-old Dillon Sisler was charged with 3rd degree burglary (unoccupied motor vehicle), an aggravated misdemeanor. On May 26 at 12:16 a.m, court records say Sisler entered an unoccupied delivery truck in the Hyvee parking lot on...
UPDATED SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR TONIGHT (7/16)
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair Board and Extension Council announced last night that all events at the Southern Iowa Fair that were scheduled for 5:30pm or later were canceled due to the severe weather. The board released the updated schedule for today (7/16) on their Facebook page.
Adel Police Report July 8-14
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A two-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection on Grove Street and Nile Kinnick Drive N. Damages unknown at time of report. July 11, 2024. Officers took a theft report in the 1500 block of S. 15th Street. July...
Wyffels to showcase new facility during Farm Progress Show
IARN – The 2024 Farm Progress Show will be held August 27–29, 2024, in Boone, Iowa. The show is returning to Iowa for the yearly event that is held every other year at the show grounds in Boone. Last year the show was held at the companion site in Decatur Illinois.
Adel woman arrested for alleged witness tampering
An Adel woman was arrested Monday for allegedly tampering with a witness in her trial for assault, child endangerment and drug possession. Amanda Luck, 37, of 1728 Figg Dr., Adel, was arrested on a warrant for tampering with a witness or juror. According to court records, on July 8 Luck...
Minivan Crashes Through Building in Marion County Accident, Killing One
A Minivan crashes through a building and kills an individual during an accident in Marion County Monday afternoon. On July 15, Iowa State patrol says 86-year-old Doris McCombs of Knoxville was driving a 2014 Town & Country Chrysler and lost control of her vehicle. According to the accident report, McCombs...
Ames community remembers Erwin Klaas, who helped create Ada Hayden, outlaw DDT
Central Iowa is mourning the loss of a beloved community leader whose conservation efforts left a lasting mark on the city of Ames. Erwin “Erv” Klaas, 88, a former professor emeritus of animal ecology at Iowa State University, founder of Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park and a one-time Story County Citizen of the Year, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Area business still in this year’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin competition
The Iowa Pork Producers Association recently stopped by the Stumble Inn in Bradford and notified the business that they are in the Top 40 for the Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin for this year’s competition. The Stumble Inn finished 2nd place in 2019 for this competition. The winner of this...
FORMER LEMARS SPECIAL OPS AIR FORCE MEMBER WITNESSED TRUMP SHOOTING
A RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEMBER WHO LIVED IN LE MARS, IOWA WAS A FEW FEET AWAY FROM FOMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WHEN THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF TRUMP TOOK PLACE SATURDAY IN BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA. JIM TRUEMPER WAS SEATED IN THE BLEACHERS JUST BEHIND THE PODIUM WHERE TRUMP SPOKE:
Iowa State football: See Cyclones' ratings in release of EA's 'College Football 25'
EA's "College Football 25" launched Monday for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition, while the standard worldwide launch isn't until July 19. The hype and buildup for this release has been massive as the video game franchise's last installment came in 2013 with "NCAA Football 14," which featured Michigan’s Denard Robinson on the cover.
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