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Damage assessed after storm complex sweeps parts of the Midwest; Pattern change here brings cooler and comfortable conditions
FEELS COOLER Clouds have arrived Tuesday afternoon, but we remain rain/storm free. The reduction in temperatures &and humidity Tuesday are welcome despite still being warm and sticky. It felt as much as 20° cooler than Monday (2nd image below) when heat index was well over 100°. STORM CLEAN UP UNDERWAY We faired very well despite […]
Upper Mississippi River flooding offers relief after ongoing drought in the south
Upstream flooding along the upper Mississippi may bring downstream benefits and alleviate summer drought, according to meteorologists. A group of mayors and forecasters along the Mississippi River basin held a press conference on Thursday about the benefits and challenges of heavy rainfall in the Midwest in June and July. Representatives of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) gave an update on how flooding in states like Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will affect downstream communities.
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.
Miles & Preston 4H Clubs held their Local Show at Great River Threshers
The Miles – Preston 4H Clubs held their Local Show Saturday evening, July 13, during Thresher weekend. The indoor judges were Luke Holdgrafer, Joy Gnade and Kierra Messerich. Joey Portz judged Clover Kids. There were 18 indoor exhibitors. Junior Indoor Champion was Isabelle Lawson. She made a Miles Maverick 4H sign using string art. Reserve Junior Champion was Charlie Manthei. Charlie constructed a wiffle ball strike zone. The Intermediate Indoor Champion was Maya Ruden with a photograph of a yellow flower. Presleigh Matthiesen won Reserve Intermediate Champion with her photograph of a cat. In the Senior division John Portz took home Indoor Champion with a picture of a swan. The Reserve Senior Champion was Tate Ruden with a photograph of a butterfly. John Portz won a gift card to Theisens for having the most indoor projects.
Miles Lions Club Donation to Miles Legion Memorial
Submitted by Valda Johnson (Miles, Iowa) Miles Area Lions presented the Miles Legion a check for $1500.00. During the last year, the Lions Club held several fundraisers to help with the Miles Legion Memorial at the Miles Cemetery. Miles Lions is a group of area people who are working to...
Camp Albrecht Acres Sustains Heavy Storm Damage
We are finding out a location in Dubuque County hit hard by yesterday’s storm was Camp Albrect Acres near Sherrill. On their social media pages, camp leaders say all campers are safe, but the camp sustained lots of damage with downed trees falling on some of the buildings and they are still without power and internet service.
City of Dubuque to Offer Free Storm Damage Collection
Following the significant derecho that impacted Dubuque on Monday, July 15, the City of Dubuque is offering residents a free collection service for storm-damaged tree limbs and branches. This special no-charge collection will commence on Wednesday, July 17, and continue through Tuesday, July 23, to aid residents in the cleanup efforts.
The City of Dubuque announces Arts and Culture Grant recipients
Recently, the City of Dubuque approved awarding 250,000 dollars in operating grant funds to 17 different arts and culture organizations and funding 3,500 dollars for 9 building grants. This is to help create more sustainable and effective arts and culture organizations within their community. To qualify for the grant, the...
Iowa man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Dubuque mancharged with killing his mother in January has filed motions to dismiss the case against him and to dismiss his attorney, new court documents show, KCRG reports. Tyler Dazey was charged with first-degree murder after his mother was found dead in her home with...
Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Illinois dam fails after heavy rains and tornadoes sweep across state; hundreds told to evacuate
Storms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled Illinois, overtopping a dam Tuesday in a southern part of the state and forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. Water overtopped a dam near Nashville, Illinois, sending first responders to the flooded area to make sure everyone got out safely, officials said. There were no reports of injuries in the community of 3,000 southeast of St. Louis, but crews were sent to a home where a woman reported water up to her waist, said Alex Haglund, a spokesperson for the Washington County Emergency Management Agency.
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