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Jackpot Leads to Semi-Self-Inflicted Arrest
An Ackley man has been arrested after winning a jackpot at the Isle after he placed himself on a banned list, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 43 year old Matthew Wessels enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January of 2023. People who self enroll do so in order to combat a gambling addiction. If those people are found in a casino they are to be removed immediately and their winnings are to be forfeited. Wessels visited the Isle on May 17th and won a jackpot. When he was filling out the paperwork to collect the prize he used another man’s name and social security number. That man later found out and alerted authorities. Wessels was arrested on Tuesday and charged with Forgery, Trespassing, and gambling charges. He was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver for an unrelated case where he allegedly hid a bag of meth in a police squad car.
Avera Medical Minute: Collaboration saves boy’s leg from amputation
ROCK VALLEY, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - Scrapes and bruises are a pretty normal aspect of life when raising young boys, but sometimes those little accidents can require a quick, collaborative intervention. In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we show you how doctors across the Avera health system worked together to help a little daredevil from Rock Valley Iowa.
Karl Ungurean, longtime Big 7 director and volunteer, honored with statue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A beloved Quad City Times Bix 7 director and volunteer passed away just over a year and a half ago, and now he’s being honored with a statue. Karl Ungurean loved running and founded the Cornbelt Running Club. He was also a longtime Big director and volunteer.
1 person hurt in Iowa mall shooting that sent people running, police and witnesses say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Gunshots in an Iowa mall sent people running Monday and one person was injured and expected to survive, police and witnesses say. Davenport Police posted a statement on Facebook that the wounded person had non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, an east-central Iowa city near the line with Illinois.
Root for Trees program to take root in Iowa City August 1st
IOWA CITY, Iowa — In Iowa City, Root for Trees is taking root -- for its fifth year -- starting on Thursday, August 1st. The program encourages both business owners -- and residents -- to apply for vouchers that can be used to purchase trees at a discounted rate.
City of Dubuque seeking public input for Central Ave. and White St.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Dubuque is asking for the public’s opinion in order to determine street design concepts for Central Ave. and White St. Officials say the input gathered through speaking to residents and through this online survey found here will be used to determine the preferred design concept. The survey outlines the pros and cons of each option and asks which design concept is preferred for Central Ave. and which design concept is preferred for White St.
Rock Rapids Residents Continue To Deal With Flooding Aftermath
Rock Rapids, Iowa — For the second time in about ten years, Rock Rapids residents are having to deal with the aftermath of major flooding. While the damage is much less than in the community of Rock Valley, about 20 miles downstream, the flooding in Rock Rapids was a record, and damaged a large number of homes, according to Mayor Jason Chase. He gives us an update.
Biz Buzz Monday: Galena boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dyersville, Iowa, we will share additional developments...
Caitlin Clark's Wordless Response to Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Huge Announcement Speaks Volumes
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark cultivated a few deep friendships during her time as an Iowa Hawkeye. Much has already been made about her close relationship with former teammate Kate Martin, who is now a rookie on the Las Vegas Aces. And another one of Clark's closest Iowa friends is ...
Eastern Iowa Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week August 9th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is celebrating National Health Center Week -- with a Community Block Party -- this year. Right now, they are getting ready to hold that block party at the Wellington Height Campus in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue Southeast. That event is being held there Friday, August 9th.
VANDALS DAMAGE NEW AREA OF CHRIS LARSEN PARK
VANDALS DAMAGED THE NEW ADDITION TO SIOUX CITY’S CHRIS LARSEN PARK OVER THE WEEKEND. CITY PARKS DIRECTOR MATT SALVATORE SAYS GRAFFITTI WAS PAINTED ONTO SIDEWALKS ALL OVER THE EAST END OF THE PARK:. VANDALS1 OC…UP ALREADY. ;09. SALVATORE SAYS SEVERAL SUSPECTS WERE INVOLVED, AND HE HOPES TO HAVE...
Davenport filmmaker’s newest movie includes ‘Facts of Life’ actress
It’s a fact of life: Award-winning Davenport filmmaker Stephen Folker just wrapped a movie based on the book “My Heart Remembers.”. And among its stars is a face familiar to fans of a long-running television sitcom. Folker was hired to direct and film (cinematographer) after Melinda Myers, one...
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