Trial has been set for an Earlville man accused of killing his wife. Todd Mullis’ trial is scheduled to be held in Delaware County beginning May 13th. He has pleaded not guilty. Mullis was taken into custody two weeks ago and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Amy. She … [Read more...]
Governor declares 21 counties disaster areas, Hornick evacuated as levee lets go
Governor Kim Reynolds has activated Iowa's State Emergency Operations Center and issued state disaster declarations for 21 counties due to the massive flooding. All of the residents of the Woodbury County town of Hornick were evacuated this morning under a mandatory order from the mayor. Woodbury … [Read more...]
Woman caught in flooding rescued from top of car in Sheldon
A woman whose car had been swept off a gravel road by flood waters was rescued by Sheldon firefighters last night. Sheldon Assistant Fire Chief Brad Hindt says firefighters arrived on the scene about 9:30 p.m. to find the woman had taken refuge on top of her car after it had been swept off the … [Read more...]
Flooding intensifies across Iowa
From local streets to long stretches of highway, and even sections of Interstates 29 and 680, roadways across Iowa being barricaded due to flooding from heavy rainfall, ice jams and snowmelt. Communities along the Mississippi River will face the threat of significant flooding well into the … [Read more...]
Northwest Iowa sees water problems even before rivers hit flood stage
With last spring’s flood still fresh in the memories of many Northwest Iowa residents, authorities are concerned over early flooding with the snow-melt and recent rains. Sioux County Emergency Management Director Nate Huizenga says the flooding they have right now is from water that can't soak … [Read more...]
Evansdale teen charged in fatal hit-and-run accident
A northeast Iowa man is jailed after an apparent hit-and-run accident in Waterloo that left a teen dead. Police say 22-year-old Brandon Gordon of Evansdale turned himself in Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of 16-year-old Tayshaun Jenkins. Gordon is now charged with leaving the … [Read more...]
Colorado man arrested in 2015 assault at George Wyth Park
Authorities investigating an attack on a woman at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo more than three years ago say a DNA sample links a Colorado man to the crime. Twenty-four-year-old Patrick Burt was arrested Tuesday on a willful injury charge in a Denver, Colorado suburb and is awaiting … [Read more...]
Fire damages equipment dealership near Alton
Fire heavily damaged a farm and construction equipment dealership in northwest Iowa early this morning. Sioux County Sheriff's Deputy Nate Huisinga says the call came in about 3:20 a.m. at Hawke and Company Ag on the outskirts of Alton. "There was flames coming through the roof of the building … [Read more...]
Flooding could impact work on new I-74 bridge at Bettendorf
The risk of flooding on the Mississippi River could cause further delays of the new $1.2 billion Interstate 74 bridge under construction between Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois. Almost two years after breaking ground, Iowa DOT construction engineer Doug McDonald says they're starting to put … [Read more...]
Sioux City Bishop discusses release of names of priests involved in sex abuse
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, Walker Nickless, says most of the feedback he's getting from people after the release of the names of priests involved in sex abuse cases involving minors in the Dioscese has been positive. The names of 28 priests were released two weeks ago. "We … [Read more...]