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Fort Madison man charged with several felonies
On August 10th, the Lee County Narcotics Task Force announced the arrest of a Fort Madison man on both felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Conner Ray Fugate, 18, from Fort Madison, faces charges including: possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a class D felony; possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, a class C felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.
Southwest Iowa Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all of southwest Iowa until 1:00 a.m. on Friday. Thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening and then move across Iowa overnight. Some storms may be severe with large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rain, and a few tornadoes, all possible, especially over southwest Iowa.
Iowa begins distributing awards for disaster housing assistance program
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that the award process is beginning for Iowa homeowners with properties damaged or destroyed by recent floods and tornadoes. Reynolds said in July that more than 5,000 Iowa homes were impacted by extreme weather systems that hit the state in recent months — the most severe being tornadoes that hit […]
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in August 2022 by […]
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
Technology experts say Iowa business owners need to prepare for consumer data protection law January 1
URBANDALE, Iowa — A stroll down the aisles of Electronic Asset Security is like taking a trip back in time. “We’ve got everything from first generation items coming in from many, many years ago to brand new items that have broken and can’t be used anymore,” co-owner Nicole Schwegler said. From towers of computer towers, […]
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club offers virtual support groups
Cancer patients and their families have a new option for receiving support. Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is launching two new virtual cancer support groups, starting in September. These free online communities provide support, connection and encouragement to anyone impacted by cancer, no matter where they are. “We understand that […]
Breaking News: Two arrests in Burlington during a traffic stop
On the evening of August 8, 2024, around 10:48 p.m., a Des Moines County Deputy pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 61 and Sunnyside Avenue for making an improper turn. The driver, Kevin Coffel, a 47-year-old resident of Burlington, admitted to having marijuana on his person and not possessing a valid driver’s license. Moreover, the passenger, Michelle Young, a 46-year-old from Ft. Madison, IA, also confessed to carrying marijuana.
Eastern Iowa man shot his father following argument over 'stinky feet,' police say
BURLINGTON, Iowa — An eastern Iowa man is accused of shooting his father after an argument about his stinky feet. David Carpenter was arrested and charged with attempted murder in Burlington on Sunday, according to KCCI, our sister station in Des Moines. David called police and told them he...
Mo State Fair Queen Claire Walker Pursuing Career in Agribusiness
Claire Walker of Chillicothe was named the 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 8. Walker received the highest score of 31 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition, held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Walker will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the State Fair and Missouri agriculture throughout the coming year.
Compassion vs. City Code: Des Moines couple stuck with $1,100 bill after failing to remove homeless from property
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a 65-acre patch of green goodness, with a consistent problem. “We would come out every night after work, pick up the garbage, lug it back up to the car, and repeat.” Gerri Beeler-Schmitt and her husband have been dealing with garbage for decades. But lately there’s been more. “Sure enough, […]
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