Ex-Iowa Fire Academy Manager Gets Probation in Test Scandal
May 25, 2017
NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa fire academy administrator has been given two years' probation for falsifying test scores that were used to improperly certify thousands of firefighters. Former Fire Services Training Bureau certification…
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Computer Camp Returns to William Penn University
May 24, 2017
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Would you like to expand your child’s computer literacy beyond playing games, writing stories, and browsing the Internet? Do you want your child to learn how math can be fun and directly…
Insurance Brokerage Agrees to Repay Cities, Counties
May 23, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State regulators say an Iowa insurance brokerage accused of a deceptive practice has agreed to repay more than $1.3 million to local governments. The Des Moines Register reports (http://dmreg.co/2qRv7kn )…
Ottumwa Library Announces Summer Reading Program
May 22, 2017
May 18, 2017 - Ottumwa, Iowa – The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce that we will again be having our Summer Reading Program. As in previous years, we will have a program for…
Service Confirms 2 Tornadoes Caused Damage in Eastern Iowa
May 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes caused some eastern Iowa storm damage. The service says the first tornado touched down around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in northeastern Jefferson County…
Man Accused of Killing Brother Set for Trial in July
May 18, 2017
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A July trial has been scheduled for a Marshalltown man accused of killing his brother. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports that lawyers for 22-year-old Jordan Parker submitted a written plea to the…
EBFHS Concert Band Places 1st at Worlds of Fun Contest
May 17, 2017
On Sunday, May 7th, The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band competed in the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music in Kansas City, Missouri. The EBFHS Band placed 1 st in class 2A competition. The band…
E.B.F.H.S. Concert Band Earns Division I Rating
May 16, 2017
On Saturday, May 6th , the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band, and EBF Rocket Chorale performed at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman. Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated…
2nd Teen Charged With Murder in Davenport Boy's Slaying
May 16, 2017
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested a second teen suspected in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Davenport. The 16-year-old boy is charged with murder and robbery in Friday's slaying of 17-year-old…
Iowa Man Gets 15 Years in Shooting of 9-Year-Old Boy
May 15, 2017
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Waterloo man has been imprisoned for his role in a December shooting that injured a 9-year-old boy. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports (http://bit.ly/2qngKnD ) that a judge sent 22-year-old Mar'yo…