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Details released on two people found dead in Charles City
Charles City Police released more information today on a death investigation that began last week. Charles City Police were dispatched to a residence just west of the Floyd County Courthouse, shortly before noon on August 22nd. Chief Hugh Anderson said upon entry to the home, two people were found dead. Charles City Police announced today (Wednesday) that 85-year-old John Flint and 85-year-old Jo Anne Flint, both of Charles City, died in an apparent murder-suicide.
Montana HS State Champion Crystal Benjamin headed to University of Northern Iowa (2024)
At the 2024 Montana HS State Championships, Benjamin was the 200 IM Champion, swimming a 2:09.21, a new personal best time. Current photo via Crystal Benjamin. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
New school year, more FAFSA delays for Iowa students
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application will be delayed again this year. While the application is typically released on October 1st, last year’s new application wasn’t available until January. This year, the department expects the application to be available by December 1st. The new application was […]
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
StormTeam 3: Severe weather this evening, great Labor Day weekend
A warm and muggy start to our Thursday was greeted to isolated thunderstorms that brought heavy rain, lightning, and a beautiful sunrise to southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa. Residents in Austin were awoken to the sound of thunder followed by this stunning sunrise!. Thursday morning's initial round of sub-severe storms...
AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' in Nebraska and Iowa for Labor Day Weekend
OMAHA, NE, (August 29, 2024) — As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Nebraska, Iowa and other select states (see below), offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Milan Village Leaders Says They Know Why Cannabis Dispensary Is Leaving
(Milan, IL) -- Nature's Treatment cannabis dispensary announced a move from Milan to Rock Island yesterday. Milan's mayor says he knows why... Milan Mayor Duane Dawson tells WQAD News 8 that the owners of Nature's Treatment (NTI) are "unhappy because we did not make them the exclusive cannabis dispensary in Milan,"
Why water temperatures often peak after the hottest time of the year
MOLINE, Ill. — It's a hot and humid summer day in mid-June. Nothing too surprising given the time of year is near the summer solstice, the point at which the maximum amount of solar energy is reaching North America. You decide to jump into a local lake, surprised that the water remains chilly. Water temperatures are in the middle 50s. Why is that the case? Why does water take much longer than air to heat up? Let's dig in!
Iowa Police Officer Fatally Shoots Dog In Front of Family And Young Children
A family is mourning the loss of their dog, which was shot by a police officer. The incident occurred on Wednesday close to the intersection of Telegraph Road and Oak Street in Davenport. The officer, named Ethan Bock according to TMZ, was called to a residence in Davenport, IA, on the evening of August 21. ... Read more
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