At least 1,000 Calif. residents evacuated due to fast-growing wildfire

ABCNews.com(LOS ANGELES) -- At least 1,000 California residents were forced to evacuate on Monday evening due to a 2,000-acre wildfire that had already destroyed one structure, officials said.California fire officials issued a mandatory evacuation for some residents in Corona, Calif., located about 45 minutes southeast of Los Angeles, as the wildfire threatened to burn multiple homes, according to fire officials.The wildfire, dubbed the Canyon Fire by authorities, ignited on just […]

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Ex-U.S. defense secretary says diplomacy only real solution for North Korea

Chuck Hagel, the former Nebraska senator who served as President Obama’s first defense secretary, today said there is “really no military solution” to the stand-off with North Korea. “I think the wiser course of action is to continue along the diplomatic front,” Hagel said. “I think in many respects the Iranian nuclear agreement which I helped […]Powered by WPeMatico

September 26, 2017

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Three charged after marijuana growing operation found in Red Oak

Three people in southwest Iowa face charges after an investigation led to a marijuana growing operation in Red Oak early Monday morning. The Page County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Timothy Brian Housch, 51-year-old Lorrie Kay Housch and 48-year-old Lynn Kenneth Houtchens, all of Red Oak, were arrested for manufacture of a controlled substance, conspiracy and […]Powered by WPeMatico

September 26, 2017

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Senator Ernst doesn’t agree with taking a knee, but says NFL players have the right

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says while she doesn’t agree with NFL players who are taking a knee while the Star Spangled Banner is being played, she supports their right to do so. Ernst says if they want to do that, then it’s her right not to watch those players. Ernst says, “This is a country […]Powered by WPeMatico

September 26, 2017

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Questions remain as first union recertification voting comes to an end

A state official overseeing Iowa’s new collective bargaining law says he expects the courts may have to weigh in if employees lose their union representation in first-ever recertification voting. Voting ends today for several hundred teachers in 13 school districts and community colleges across the state. The Public Employment Relations Board is advising workers that […]Powered by WPeMatico

September 26, 2017

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Rep. Kearns Continues to Advocate for Unions, Working People

Local Keokuk resident and Iowa House representative Jerry Kearns was honored recently for his election to the Iowa Federation of Labor Hall of Fame. Kearns spoke Monday morning about how continues to advocate for organized labor causes at the state legislature. Kearns felt that the republican majority cut back many bargaining rights pertaining to public employees but he feels that 2018 will be a big year for the state when […]

September 26, 2017 23

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Chiefs Get Behind Early, Fall to 0-5 At West Burlington

5 weeks into the 2017 Iowa High School football season the Keokuk Chiefs are one of just 4 teams without a win in class 3A. The Chiefs fought back after a poor start at West Burlington Notre Dame Friday night but fell short 28-14 against the Falcons. 5 minutes into the game West Burlington Notre Dame found themselves up 14 to 0 after a pair of touchdown runs. The Chiefs […]

September 26, 2017 16

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Royalty for Homecoming at Keokuk High School

Homecoming week has arrived at Keokuk High School this week and the many festivities associated with the event kicked off Monday. Kids showed up for the first day of school this week dressed up as though they were on vacation in a tropical area. The homecoming royalty was also announced as Abby Thompson and Cory Skinner were named freshman attendants. The sophomore class is represented by Payton Parrish and Dylan […]

September 26, 2017 25

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Candidates for Mayor, Council in Keokuk Finalized

Now that Thursday’s deadline for candidates for the Keokuk City Council has passed we know who our candidates for the November 7th election will be. 4 candidates for Mayor of Keokuk will be on the ballot as Carl Morgan, Tom Richardson, Patricia Whiteside, and Daniel Winn all returned the required signatures for a nomination. 2 Candidates will be on the ballot for at-large councilman that will be vacated by Dan […]

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