Richland
LATEST NEWS
Iowa and Wisconsin Men Indicted in Nationwide Multimillion-Dollar Return Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida has announced the arrests of two men, Brock David Fischer of Robins, Iowa, and Miguel Angel Fortier, Jr. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in connection with an elaborate return-fraud scheme. Fischer, also known as "iFruit," and Fortier, known by the alias "Destined," are facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. If convicted, they could each be looking at up to 20 years in a federal prison. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the duo is part of a larger operation that has impacted retailers nationwide, with losses totaling more than $8 million.
Trees for Kids Grant Applications Due August 26
The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 26. Grantees can be awarded up to $2,500 to purchase trees and mulch. All trees for this program must be planted on public community grounds (park, community center, public school, etc.) Youth are required to be engaged in the process, most often helping to plant the trees on site.
Flash flood tops Highway 63 at New Sharon Tuesday
NEW SHARON, Iowa — Heavy rains Tuesday afternoon caused water to flow over roads in the Mahaska County town of New Sharon. Around 5:30 p.m. the water flowed over Highway 63. Fire and Police units were on the scene and allowed vehicles to cross the flooded highway, one at a time. The water cascaded into […]
Burlington house fire caused by lightning strike
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Fire Department says that a house fire on Tuesday, July 2nd, was caused by a lightning strike. According to a news release, at about 10:57 PM Tuesday the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house on fire at 1800 River Drive in Burlington.
Thirty homes left without water for hours due to water main break that caused sinkhole
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — On Tuesday, Cedar Rapids provided an update after a Jeep fell into sinkhole because of a water main break. The statement was provided by Roy Hesemann, Director of the Utilities Division of the City of Cedar Rapids. It readss:. "At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday, there...
Iowa State Fair bird flu precautions
Des Moines, IA- Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says there will be a dairy cattle show at this year’s fair, but other activities involving dairy cattle may be changed or canceled to protect animals from the spread of bird flu. “Our job is to showcase all of Iowa...
Iowa rural electric cooperative association chooses Kansas attorney as next leader
A Kansas attorney will lead a statewide group that lobbies for Iowa's rural electric cooperatives as the association's current executive retires. The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives board said it chosen Leslie Kaufman of Topeka, Kansas, as the association’s next executive vice president and general manager. She will replace Chuck Soderberg, the group's...
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:. Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators. Amanda Miller, Pocahontas. Tina Jarvis, Clinton. Amanda Gallant, Polk. Real Estate Commission. John Sweeney, Allamakee. Dakotah Reed, Polk. Alicia Porter,...
Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Baseball Knocked Off by New London
The Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Wolves fell to New London baseball 6-3 Tuesday. WMU/Columbus broke a scoreless tie with a run in the fourth inning and added two more tallies int the top of the fifth, but a five-run outburst by New London in the bottom of the fifth would be the difference.
Sheldon police chief submits resignation
SHELDON—Sheldon Police Department chief Scott Burtch has submitted his resignation with the city. Burtch will remain the chief until Aug. 30, when his resignation will be effective. Burtch submitted his future resignation to Sheldon city manager Sam Kooiker on Monday, July 1, and the city council will review it during its meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10.
Cedar River Forecast To Flood Again Due To Recent Rain
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Last night's rain was worse in some parts of the Corridor than others. The National Weather Service reports that Iowa City received 1.5" of rain, while Cedar Rapids got around an inch. Alex Gibbs, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service says investigators will visit Iowa City...
Cedar Rapids women charged after alleged Iowa City burglary
Two Cedar Rapids women were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to burglarize a residence. The incident reportedly took place on 500th Street SE, north of Hills. According to the arrest report, 51—year-old Josephine Mello and 70-year-old Wendy Wilkinson-Senneff entered the unoccupied structure after gaining access through a chained-off fence gate inside the property and then securing the gate behind them.
UI reaches settlement with tenured professor under investigation
A tenured associate professor at the University of Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Physiology has agreed to resign in lieu of termination as part of a settlement reached over the weekend. The Gazette reports by signing a settlement agreement with the UI, the state Attorney General’s Office and...
‘We are all humans’: Immigrant workers march in Iowa City protesting 'illegal reentry' law
Reverand Guillermo Trevino of West Liberty was born in Texas to two Mexican immigrant parents. Trevino said Monday during a march in Iowa City that he is concerned Iowa's Senate File 2340, signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds in April, will devastate Hispanic families. He believes support from the state's entire Latino...
Falcon summer teams win non-conference games Monday
The Aplington-Parkersburg summer sports teams each won non-conference games Monday. At home, the softball team homered three times to beat BCLUW 11-1 in five innings. The baseball team won 8-2 at Dunkerton. In the softball game, the Falcons got on the board when Avery Freund drove in two runs in...
A New Football Team is Coming to Dubuque in 2025
Football is continuing to redefine its apex in popularity in America. In the last few years, we've seen several upstart football leagues like the Alliance of American Football birthed and the XFL start/restart before merging into the United Football League (UFL) as of this year. This year, even Waterloo got...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.