Construction Accident In Ottumwa
Sep 23, 2016
On September 22, 2016 at 2:46pm Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a medical emergency in the 8300 block of 110th Ave east of Ottumwa, IA. Once medical services were on scene…
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Michael McDaniels Update
Sep 15, 2016
On September 12th, Jasper County received a call from a family who indicated they were attempting to locate their family member Michael W. McDaniels, who appeared to be missing. At 1853 hours Jasper County met…
A Satellite Absentee Voting Station Will Be Provided For Mahaska County Voters
Sep 15, 2016
Susan L. Brown, Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, announced that a satellite absentee voting station will be provided for Mahaska County voters who wish to vote by absentee ballot for the November 8,…
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Looking For Missing Newton Man
Sep 13, 2016
MISSING-Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to check the welfare of local Newton man. The man is identified as: Mike McDaniels 67 years old 5’ 9” / 140 lbs. Last Seen: Sunday, Sept. 11th, 2016…
Group Backs Sales Tax Increase To Fund Water Quality Efforts
Sep 13, 2016
(Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of agriculture, business and conservation leaders say they support a plan to increase Iowa's sales tax to raise money for water…
Iowa Men Charged After Alleged Ginseng Harvest On State Land
Sep 09, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three Iowa men face charges after state conservation officers say they unlawfully harvested ginseng root from state property. Court records show Kyle Jones and Brent Jones, both of Slater, and…
Body Found In Basement Of Polk City Home, Fire Officials Say
Sep 08, 2016
(Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com) POLK CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a body has been found in the basement of a Polk City home after a fire. Des Moines television station KCCI says the fire…
Branstad Offers History Plan, Can't Guarantee State Funding
Sep 07, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad announced recommendations for improving the teaching of Iowa history in schools but acknowledged he can't promise he'll support funding the effort. Branstad announced the history teaching recommendations…
Regents' Budget Idea Has Challenges Because Of State Funding
Sep 06, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The board that oversees Iowa's three public universities says its plan for a new two-year budget system will bring more predictability to tuition expenses for students and their families, but…
Iowa Officer Disciplined After Yanking Suspect's Dreadlocks
Sep 02, 2016
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — An angry white officer repeatedly yanked on the dreadlocks of a handcuffed black man who was arrested after a dangerous high-speed chase in Iowa, then twice hit him on the back…