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RURAL FAYETTE COUNTY – Two Northern Iowa women are dead after an apparent river mis-hap Monday afternoon. On June 8, 2020 at approximately 3:40 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a
William “Bill” Schneider, 81, of Colwell, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home. According to Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bill’s life will be held
Most Americans instantly associate Iowa with empty fields, corn, and maybe Slipknot. However, there is a lot more to the state than that. The Iowan economy is much stronger and better diversified
Bonnie Lou (Harris) Schriever, age 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2020 after a long battle with liver disease. Due to state and federal
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Sioux Center chiropractic clinic, Sioux Center Chiropractic Wellness Center, P.C., and the two chiropractors who operate the clinic – Tyler and Tiffany Armstrong – have agreed to pay
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced the state has received $26.2 million in federal relief to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa Athletics Department has conducted 237 COVID-19 tests as part of its return to campus protocol. Testing began May 29, 2020 and includes student-athletes, coaches and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in May, half a million government jobs in the United States were lost. In May, employment continued to decline in government
DES MOINES – Test Iowa will further expand access to COVID-19 testing with new sites opening this week, including one in Dallas County to better serve the Des Moines metro area, and
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: The Iowa Legislature resumed our 2020 session at 9 a.m. Wednesday. We suspended the
DES MOINES — While rainfall was about normal in May for the state, on average, a wide band across the central part of the state was drier than normal, while the north,
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler requesting guidance on what the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s decision
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Athletics will begin the process of bringing student-athletes back to campus for voluntary workouts via a staggered approach beginning on June 8. UNI Athletic Training Services and Sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The traitorous Confederate battle flag has been banned by the United States Marines. A directive was released by U.S. Marines leadership in recent days that outlines how the Confederate
John Allen McMurchy, 76, passed away Thursday June 4, 2020 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo of complications of Covid-19. A private family burial service will be held at the Howardville Cemetery north
CORALVILLE – An Iowa convict who sexually abused a child has died in prison, authorities say. Dennis Ace Butrick was pronounced dead due to natural causes (not COVID-19 related) at 2:46 a.m.
IOWA CITY – Graduate transfer defensive lineman Jack Heflin has signed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa football program. Heflin joins the program with one year of
Cannabis has recently become an interesting area of research as scientists try to understand the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. But how does cannabis affect your eyes? According
Many businesses, whether big or small, might need to own a vehicle fleet. A small company might only need a few delivery vans, trucks, or any other types of vehicles to run
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who possessed over 25,000 images of child pornography – including images and videos of children as young as infants and toddlers – was sentenced today to
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2348, implementing legislation for HJR 14, a constitutional amendment that would restore felon voting rights upon discharge after completion of their sentences. “By
Make no mistake: starting your own dental practice is far from easy. With the numerous different elements to consider, it can be overwhelming when planning a strategy and making the leap of
MASON CITY – A Mason City man has been jailed on felony burglary and other charges after a violent car crash and shooting incident early this morning. On June 5, 2020, at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General William Barr held a press conference Thursday and said America is now “confronting two serious threats to the rule of law” – bad police and anarchists. The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iran has released a captive U.S. Navy veteran, it was announced today. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, sent the following statement in describing the release of the American: We
MASON CITY – Playground equipment and shelter houses at all Mason City Parks are reopened for public usage, the City announced today. City staff is in the process of opening park facilities.
MASON CITY – On June 3 and June 4, 2020, racial slurs were painted on four local businesses in downtown Mason City. The four locations vandalized include: – Brick Furniture, 107 N
MASON CITY – Things nearly got out of hand at a recent Cerro Gordo County Republican Committee meeting and a couple attendees left the political pow-wow with hurt feelings and a damp
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City are seeking clues after reports of racially-charged vandalism in the downtown late Wednesday night into Thursday. On the evening hours of June 3, 2020, and
AMES – Former Iowa State head football coach Johnny Majors, the man responsible for turning around ISU football and leading it to its first-ever bowl game, has died. He was 85 years
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – A Clarksville man has been jailed for allegedly receiving illicit pics of children. On June 3, 2020 the Clarksville Police Department investigated the allegations of sexual exploitation of a
DAVENPORT, IOWA – Police in Davenport are attempting to sort out the utter mayhem that apparently engulfed parts of the city over the weekend in which police were shot and a woman
DES MOINES – The Iowa Legislature was back in session Wednesday after a hiatus since March and party lines were immediately visible on protections from the Coronavirus and a quickly-scheduled debate on
MINNEAPOLIS – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder charge has been upgraded to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd. Prosecutors are also charging three other officers involved with aiding
Dating apps can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, registering with a date site or app will introduce you to a potential treasure trove of talent, a seemingly unlimited supply of
Rachel Green, 37, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Rachel’s family extends an invitation to anyone who would like to attend her visitation or funeral, but there will be
DES MOINES – Theresa Greenfield, the pick of the Democratic Washington establishment, defeated the field in Tuesday night’s primary election and will face off against Republican Joni Ernst for the right to
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the state shattered turnout records for a June primary Tuesday night after more than 500,000 voters cast ballots. “The credit goes to
DES MOINES – Steve King will have to start packing up in Washington, as he was defeated by Randy Feenstra in a primary election Tuesday night for Iowa’s Fourth District seat in
HIAWATHA, IOWA – Four people were shot and one died in this Cedar Rapids suburb of Hiawatha. On May 30, 2020, at approximately 11:40 PM, Hiawatha Police were dispatched to the Sunset