DavenportU applications Open
News Desk Applications are now being accepted for DavenportU, the City of Davenport’s 10-session Citizens Academy, according to a news release from the city. Fifteen Davenport residents will be selected for the…
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Poweshiek County in week ending Jan. 18?
There was a single gas station in cities across Poweshiek County selling premium gas at the price of $3.99 per gallon in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer…
Department of Education dismisses book ban investigations, ends guidance
Diyosa Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is rescinding all past guidance issued against the removal of books and…
Kristi Noem confirmed as secretary of homeland security
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on January 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by…
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a late-night Friday move, President Donald Trump fired at least 17 independent watchdogs — known as inspectors general — at multiple federal agencies, sources…
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Female giant panda Qing Bao eats bamboo in her enclosure at the National Zoo on January 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Giant pandas…
JAMES “Jim” ARTHUR FRAMPTON, 74, of Audubon (Svcs. 1/30/25)
JAMES “Jim” ARTHUR FRAMPTON, 74, of Audubon, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Audubon County Hospital in Audubon. Funeral services for JIM FRAMPTON will be held at 10-a.m. on Thursday,…
Perry man dies in a single-vehicle rollover accident
(Woodward, Iowa) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday (today), said one person died in a single-vehicle, rollover accident early Friday morning. Authorities says Dallas County Dispatch was notified about…
GARY LEE OLSEN, 77, of Exira (Svcs. Pending)
GARY LEE OLSEN, 77, of Exira, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral arrangements for GARY OLSEN are pending with the Schmidt Family…
Arrests made in northern Iowa grave marker thefts
(Hampton, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in northern Iowa’s Franklin County, Friday, said two people were arrested in connection with the theft of grave markers. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s…
Dsm PD K9 sniffs out 50-lbs of pot at the Des Moines Intl. Airport
(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with the Des Moines Police Department posted on social media, Friday, that the Department’s Narcotics K9 “Blaise” sniffed out more than 50 pounds of marijuana…
More jobs being lost at a Clarinda manufacturing plant
(Clarinda) – More workers at a Clarinda manufacturing plant are losing their jobs. According to a report, officials with NSK Americas Friday announced the elimination of more than 30 employees…
Eastern Iowa woman charged in connection with the death of her 3-week old child
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — An Iowa mom has been charged in connection to the death of her three week old infant. According to court documents, on September 30th deputies with…
Appeals court upholds temporary block of Iowa immigration policy
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Woman arrested in connection with the Jan. 18th shooting death of a man in Ames
AMES, Iowa — A suspect has been arrested for robbery in connection to an investigation into a deadly shooting. According to Ames Police, 19-year-old Destiny Skurdal, of Ames, was arrested…