Ames police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who reportedly assault a runner Sunday evening. Commander Jason Tuttle says the woman reported she was running and stopped to send a text.”And at that point she was approached from behind by a man who struck her in the head and stabbed her […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids is being recognized for its efficient use of energy and water. It’s the first building in Iowa — and one of just 31 around the world — to earn the Living Building Petal Certification. Center director John Myers says the exhaustive process meant incorporating sustainability into the […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Colorado man accused of assaulting Republican Congressman Steve King with water in March is pleading guilty to one count of assaulting a member of congress. Twenty-seven-year-Blake Gibbons has signed a plea agreement, admitting he intentionally “threw a cup of water” on Congressman King. The incident happened at the Mineral City Mill and Grill in […]Powered by WPeMatico
University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld tells the student newspaper he doesn’t want to play the Cy-Hawk football game again until there are some guidelines set down for security of the band and everyone involved. Harreld spoke with the Daily Iowan after some Hawkeye band members say they were assaulted following the September 14th game […]Powered by WPeMatico
As new polling data in Iowa suggests Democrats are conflicted about having their 2020 presidential nominee run on a “Medicare for All” platform, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is putting the issue front-and-center as he campaigns in northern Iowa. “We are spending twice as much per person on health care as are the people of any […]Powered by WPeMatico
Class 4A 1. WDM Valley (4-0), LW #2 vs CB Thomas Jefferson 2. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #4 @ #8 Ankeny 3. Cedar Falls (4-0), LW #5 vs Dubuque Hempstead 4. Bettendorf (3-1), LW #3 @ CR Washington 5. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (3-1), LW #6 @ Davenport West 6. Ankeny Centennial (3-1), LW #1 @ […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved state incentives for three businesses that have promised to create 150 new jobs. IEDA spokesperson, Jacque Matsen, says Cargill was awarded tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program for a $125 million expansion of its Eddyville plant. “This is particularly exciting given right now the ag economy. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The owner of a business in Spencer has pleaded not guilty to 12 separate charges of supplying alcohol to a person under the legal age. Court documents show Chris Burg, the owner of Southside Grill, had his initial appearance on Wednesday where he plead not guilty to all the charges. The charges range from the […]Powered by WPeMatico
A northwest Iowa man caught with half-a-pound of meth has pleaded guilty to drug and gun-related charges. Thirty-five-year-old Dustin Julich of Estherville entered the guilty plea Friday. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s office, Julich admits that he and others distributed more than a kilogram of meth in the area over a more […]Powered by WPeMatico
