Waterloo police are investigating vandalism at one of the city's oldest cemeteries. Nearly 50 headstones were defaced or toppled at the historic Elmwood Cemetery sometime late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Officials with the Elmwood Cemetery Association estimate damage at more than … [Read more...]
National Weather Service saw severe weather warnings down in June
The end of June means the end of peak tornado season in Iowa and the numbers, thankfully, are way down from average. Twisters can strike during any month but they're typically the worst here during April, May and June. Meteorologist Brad Small, at the National Weather Service, says it's been a … [Read more...]
Today has a history of being deadly on state highways
The Iowa State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies have circled today on their calendars. Trooper John Farley says the reason is the numbers for traffic deaths on the state's highways that are historically seen on this day. "June 30th for the last ten years has been the single deadliest … [Read more...]
Soldier crossing state on foot to call attention to mental health
A soldier from the 185th Air National Guard in Sioux City is walking across Iowa from border to border to raise awareness about mental health. Technical Sergeant Jeff Campbell is on a 20 day, 389-mile journey that started in Clinton and will end back in Sioux City. "Twenty days? Nothing … [Read more...]
Two-week suspension for Sioux Rapids police chief over social media post
The Sioux Rapids City Council has decided on disciplinary action for their Chief of Police over a comment he made on social media. Chief Tim Porter posted a comment on an image of a truck attempting to drive through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters in Des Moines. It read: "Hit the Gas and … [Read more...]
Thousands of motorcyclists to gather in Algona for 3-day rally
The 36th annual ABATE Freedom Rally begins Thursday, bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Kossuth County amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Local Public Health and Emergency Management officials are encouraging area residents to limit their trips to places frequented by the rally goers, … [Read more...]
Eagle Grove man rescued from Des Moines River
A Wright County Man was rescued from the Des Moines River Sunday Sunday Evening. Twenty-one-year-old Latrell Word of Eagle Grove was pulled under by strong river currents and two men tried to rescue him. A Fort Dodge man, his wife and uncle were camping in the area and saw the events transpire, … [Read more...]
Woman charged in Maynard teen’s 2018 death
Nearly two years to the day after a Maynard teenager was killed in a northeast Iowa hit-and-run accident, Fayette County authorities have filed charges in the case. Sheriff Marty Fisher says 26-year-old Kelli Jo Michael of Des Moines has been arrest on charges of homicide by vehicle-reckless … [Read more...]
Iowa company’s soy-based product helps scrub the mess protesters leave behind
Many recent protests have left public places marred by spray painted slogans and an Iowa-based company is helping clean it up, in locales ranging from Old Capitol in Iowa City to the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Jeff Gard is spokesman for Natural Soy Products, headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa. Gard … [Read more...]
After 25 years, case on missing Mason City anchorwoman unsolved
A private memorial service was held Saturday afternoon at the Mason City TV station where Jodi Huisentruit worked 25 years ago. Investigators believe she was kidnapped from the parking lot of her apartment complex as she left for work early on the morning of June 27th, 1995. Her body has never … [Read more...]