A man sent to prison two decades ago for his role in a Des Moines gun battle that led to the death of an innocent bystander has escaped from a work release program. Vincent Cortez Brown did not fire the bullet that killed Phyllis Davis as she was driving home from work on the 8th […]Powered by WPeMatico
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker will be the featured speaker at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual fall fundraising dinner. Booker was among the high-profile Democrats involved in last week’s confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, prompting a GOP senator on the committee to suggest Booker had presidential aspirations. Booker’s speech at […]Powered by WPeMatico
A foul odor reported in the city of Storm Lake on Thursday was traced back to someone flushing garbage down their toilet. Tom Roos, inspector for the DNR’s Spencer field office, says the investigation into an odor complaint lead city crews to a “blockage” at a lift station – which sent untreated wastewater into a […]Powered by WPeMatico
A former employee of the Food Bank of Iowa is accused of embezzling a lot of dough — about $35,000 from the non-profit. Thirty-one-year-old Lauren Phillips of Bondurant has been charged with first degree theft as well as forgery and identity theft. Authorities say she created fake invoices and stole the identity of the Food […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Midwest U.S.-Japan Association is scheduled to meet in Omaha early next week and Iowa’s governor will be among six governors from the region to attend. Naoki Ito, the Consul-General of Japan in Chicago, will deliver opening remarks at the conference Monday morning. “I’m really hoping that through this conference our partnership, our friendship will grow,” […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Ottumwa man already in jail for first-degree murder is facing new charges in another shooting. Police say 18-year-old Jacob Heckethorn is charged with attempted murder for shooting 61-year-old Clifford Collett, Senior on August 16th in Ottumwa. Collett was shot in the chest, but police say he is recovering. Heckethorn was arrested just over two […]Powered by WPeMatico
Some northeast Iowa students have had an unexpected vacation from school this week due to mold. The appearance of mold in two buildings prompted the cancellation of classes for three days in the Wapsie Valley District, due to health and safety concerns. In a post on the district’s website Thursday evening, Superintendent Jim Stanton wrote […]Powered by WPeMatico
Officials with the U.S.D.A. say cattle producers in Iowa should not be concerned about the recent discovery of a cow in the southeastern U.S. with BSE or mad cow disease. The agency’s chief veterinarian Dr. Jack Shere says there’s no risk of a spread. Dr. Shere says, “The Veterinary Services Laboratory diagnosed an atypical H-type […]Powered by WPeMatico
The governor has approved the disaster proclamation for Clinton County for storms that began on August 28th. She also approved state disaster declarations for Black Hawk, Franklin, Kossuth and Poweshiek Counties for damage associated with storms and flooding that started September second. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be used to help local and […]Powered by WPeMatico
