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Wright County man sent to federal prison for gun crime
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Wright County man is going to federal prison for illegal gun possession. Michael Dean Hanus Jr., 45 of Clarion, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Hanus Jr. has a prior conviction of Interference with Official Acts – Dangerous Weapon, which banned him from possessing a firearm.
Omaha man arrested for OWI near Sheldon
SHELDON—A 26-year-old Omaha, NE, man was arrested about 9:05 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near Sheldon on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Chad Michael Lechtenberg stemmed from a report of an erratic southbound motorist on the Highway 60 expressway, according to the Sheldon Police Department.
Sioux City pharmacist fined for giving wrong vaccine to patient
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A Sioux City pharmacist faces a $1,000 fine for giving a patient the flu vaccine when the patient asked for a COVID-19 booster. The pharmacist, Jordan Rena Gran, will also attend a medication error and patient safety program administered by Oregon State University, on top of two hours of continuing education.
“A Cabaret Night” to be performed in Hampton next week
The Franklin County Arts Council presents “A Cabaret Night” at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton on July 31st starting at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Performers from Cedar Summerstock Theatre will be singing, acting, and dancing on stage. This hour-long family friendly show has a casual atmosphere...
Sibley woman hurt in collision by Melvin
MELVIN—One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision about 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the intersection of Highway 59 and 220th Street about four miles northwest of Melvin. Nineteen-year-old Eduardo Magana of West Point, NE, was driving east on 220th when he pulled out from the stop sign,...
Rock Rapids man charged for hitting wife
ROCK RAPIDS—A 38-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested Sunday, July 21, on charges of first-offense domestic abuse assault resulting in injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and child endangerment. The arrest of Lennon Davis Slade stemmed from his wife reporting about 2:15 p.m. that he had hit her and...
Thousands of RAGBRAI riders stop in Greenfield two months after tornado
Just two months after a tornado devastated parts of Greenfield, thousands of RAGBRAI riders stopped in the southwest Iowa town. On the way in, cyclists rode past homes destroyed by the May 21 tornado that killed four people and injured dozens.
Dream Team Des Moines learning life lessons through RAGBRAI
DES MOINES, Iowa — Conquering this year's RAGBRAI route is no easy feat, but a special group of central Iowa kids are taking on the challenge after months of preparation. For 27 years, the nonprofit cycling club Dream Team Des Moines has taken in hundreds of disadvantaged teens across central Iowa, teaching life lessons by way of a bicycle.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Looking For A Suspicious Vehicle
(Jasper Co, IA) -- The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver of a black pickup truck with Ohio plates. Jasper County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Shutts says the driver was seen acting suspiciously and repeatedly passed another car on Highway 14 heading toward Newton on July 19 at around 5:30 p.m.
On to Iowa State Fair for Floyd and Chickasaw County Fair Queen, Others
The Floyd County Fair wrapped its five-day run Sunday (07.21), but for 2024 Charles City High School grad, Jada Litterer, her fair experience isn’t over just yet. The Floyd County Fair Queen will next compete to become the state fair queen next month at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
RAGBRAI Riders Continue Journey Today to Winterset
(Atlantic) After two short forty-mile trips from Glenwood to Red Oak and Red to Atlantic, cyclists will make an 82-mile trip to Winterset today. Riders are leaving Atlantic this morning and heading east through Wiota, Cumberland, Massena, Fontanelle, Greenfield, Orient, Macksburg, and Winterset. Doug Venteicher, Co-Chair of the Massena RAGBRAI...
Vehicular Homicide charges filed against driver in fatal Des Moines crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 28-year-old man who was allegedly driving drunk and fleeing a previous traffic accident when he crossed the center line and hitting another vehicle head on – killing the driver – is now facing a slew of charges, including Vehicular Homicide. Rogelio Olivares-Barreto was charged on Monday but remains hospitalized under […]
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
Perry woman faces charges after drunken episode
A Perry woman was arrested early Saturday after allegedly abandoning her infant and assaulting a paramedic. Kyla Ann Richards, 24, of 1024 14th St., Perry, was charged with first-offense public intoxication, child endangerment and assault on persons in certain occupations. The incident began about 1 a.m. Saturday in the 1000...
Bleeker shines on the mound, at the plate to move Heelan into State Semifinal
(Cedar Rapids) – Bishop Heelan got an all-around performance from senior star Jaron Bleeker and had just enough to get by Pella in a Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday night. The Crusaders (33-10) got a complete game 11-strikeout performance from Bleeker, who also drove in two of the team’s...
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RAGBRAI Day 3 preview: Riders prepare for climb from Atlantic to Winterset
If you're of the opinion that nothing good comes easy, this is the RAGBRAI 2024 day for you: 82 miles and 4,519 — yes, 4,519 — feet of climb. RAGBRAI comfortingly reassures us that it's a rolling sort of ride, with plenty of opportunities to coast the first part of the uphills on the momentum of the previous drop. ...
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
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