January 27, 2012

You are here: Home / 2011 / Archives for July 2011

Mason City grad named “America’s Homecoming Queen”

July 28, 2011 By

A recent graduate of Mason City High School has been named “America’s Homecoming Queen.” Andrea Kaufman was chosen from the field of 50 candidates during the pageant that was held this week at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Kaufman was Iowa’s representative in the national competition.

Kaufman won a scholarship for an amount to be announced at a later time and also wins the honors of being the Liberty Bowl Queen on New Year’s Weekend in Memphis Tennessee. She’ll spend time as well as the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The America’s Homecoming Queen scholarship pageant is designed to promote education and community service.

Kaufman will be attending the University of Missouri in the fall.

By Bob Fisher, KRIB, Mason City

Filed Under: Human Interest, Recreation & Entertainment

Teen missing after trying to safe dog from river

July 28, 2011 By

Authorities are searching for a teenager believed to have drowned Wednesday night while trying to rescue a dog in Ottumwa. Sheriff’s deputies say 16-year-old Marco Arroyo of Ottumwa ran into the Des Moines River around 8 p.m.

He was pulled under by the current and did not resurface. The dog was able to swim back to shore. The search for the boy was called off Wednesday night because of darkness. The search resumed this morning.

By Mike Buchanan, KBIZ, Ottumwa

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters

Union president blasts Branstad over bonuses

July 28, 2011 By

The president of the union which represents the largest share of state workers is blasting Governor Branstad over the issue of bonuses.

Branstad, a Republican, used his item veto authority to reject a proposal that passed the legislature which would have banned bonuses for all state employees.

AFSCME Council 61 president Danny Homan says Branstad’s action is “a  travesty.”

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Crime & Courts, Politics & Government Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Record rainfall swamps Dubuque area

July 28, 2011 By

Over 10 inches of rain fell in portions of the Dubuque area overnight, with city officials in Dubuque reporting more than a foot of water fell in some places.

The Julien Dubuque Bridge over the Mississippi River is closed and Highway 151 has been closed near Cascade as water is over both lanes of the road.

Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol held a news briefing this morning, which was broadcast live on KCRG Television. “Obviously, this is a record-breaking storm,” Buol said.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Weather

Congressman Braley’s son arrested on marijuana charge

July 28, 2011 By

The son of Waterloo Congressman Bruce Braley was arrested for marijuana possession and a weapons charge following a traffic stop last week. Nineteen-year-old Paul Braley was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by a Black Hawk County Sheriff’s deputy shortly before 2:00 Friday morning.

The vehicle was clocked at 78 miles an hour in a 65 zone along Highway 58 near the intersection with Waterloo Road. The deputy noticed a smell of burnt marijuana in the vehicle and during a search, found a five-inch long knife with a black handle in the vehicle as well.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime & Courts, Politics & Government Tagged With: , ,

Man robs bank in Storm Lake

July 28, 2011 By

Storm Lake police are looking for a man wanted for robbing a bank Wednesday afternoon. Police say the man entered Northwest Bank in downtown Storm Lake shortly before 5 P.M., giving the tellers a bag and note saying it was a robbery.

The teller gave the man an undetermined amount of cash. He then left, driving west in a white pickup. The man is described as middle aged, five-foot, ten, 200-plus pounds, wearing blue shorts, a white t-shirt and a hat.

The vehicle is described as a white Ford F-150 pick up with what appeared to be an out of state license plate on the rear of the truck. There may have also been writing on the door of the truck. Police say no weapon was displayed and no one was injured.

By Joel Hermann, KAYL, Storm Lake

Filed Under: Crime & Courts

Foodbank of the Heartland moving to bigger space

July 28, 2011 By

The agency that helps feed thousands of low-income western Iowans is making a move due to a significant increase in demand in recent months. Brian Barks, spokesman for the Food Bank of the Heartland, says they’ve outgrown their space in Omaha and will move across town Friday.

“The facility that we’re moving into is about 30,000 square feet bigger than what we’re currently in,” Barks says. “We just needed a bigger facility in order to distribute the amount of food we need to get out the door.”

 Last fall, the food bank launched a $5.9 million capitol campaign, with support from corporations, private foundations and individuals. The facility serves residents in 93 counties in Iowa and Nebraska.

Filed Under: Human Interest
« Older Posts
Newer Posts »