Manhole Covers Sent Flying by Explosions Caused by Fire
Mar 16, 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…
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GOP-led Iowa Senate Approves 20-week Abortion Ban
Mar 15, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The chamber passed the bill Tuesday night and it…
Former Officer Reaches Plea Deal in Domestic Assault Case
Mar 14, 2017
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Court records say a former police officer in northern Iowa has reached a plea deal in his domestic abuse case and wants to change his plea. Thirty-six-year-old Ryan Eskildsen pleaded…
GOP Lawmakers in Iowa Advance Conservative Wish List
Mar 13, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About two month into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative…
E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band Wins Districts
Mar 10, 2017
On Saturday, March 4th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The 1st and 2nd place…
Homicide in Jasper County
Mar 09, 2017
On Monday, March 6, 2017, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual at 4252 Maple St. regarding an individual down on the floor and unresponsive. Newton Fire/EMS was contacted to…
Arrest Made in Wapello Car Theft
Mar 08, 2017
On March 6, 2017, at about 9:30 pm the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a call that someone had just stolen a vehicle from a residence in the 10000 block of Miller Chapel Road south…
Sentencing Set For Man Accused of Stealing From Ailing Dad
Mar 06, 2017
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — An April sentencing has been scheduled for an Altoona man accused of stealing nearly $41,000 from his ailing father. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2lvKEa6 ) that 40-year-old Jeffrey Kass pleaded…
Man Takes Plea Deal in Des Moines Chase Crash Death Case
Mar 02, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An April sentencing hearing is scheduled for a Des Moines man charged with the crash death of another man during a police chase. Online court records say 35-year-old Darnell Browder…
Psychiatrist Gets 2-Month Sentence for Health Care Fraud
Mar 01, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Grinnell psychiatrist has been given two months in prison for health care fraud. Prosecutors say Dr. Richard Hauser was sentenced Tuesday in Des Moines. He'd pleaded guilty in October.…