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ISP names Chicago man suspect in high-speed chase through Walcott
A 32-year-old Chicago man is being held in connection with a high-speed chase through Walcott, according to court records. Prince Young faces a felony charge of eluding – speed over 25 mph over the limit, court records show. About 6:44 p.m. Sunday, Clinton County relayed information to Iowa State...
Bring home a new furry family member during 'Empty the Shelters' event at area animal rescues
MILAN, Ill. — If your home has been missing a special someone, animal shelters around the Quad Cities might have the answers. Several local shelters are participating in BISSEL Pet Foundation's nationwide "Empty the Shelters" event from May 1 to May 15. As a result, shelters will offer reduced adoption fees for adult pets in need of a new home.
FFA strikes GOLD at state competition
West Liberty FFA walked away with gold from April 14-16 during the state competition in Ames, Iowa, at the Hilton Coliseum, a part of the Iowa State University campus. “We had five teams compete,” said FFA Director Zach Morris. “All of them earned gold and placed in the top four.”
Rock Falls man arrested on weapons, other charges
A Rock Falls man has been arrested in connection with unlawful possession of weapons, ammunition and cannabis after a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. On April 26th at about 10:31 p.m., sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on E. Seventh Street near S. Ottawa Avenue in Dixon for […]
More abused pit bulls found dead in public areas in eastern Iowa
Cedar County — For the second time just this week more dogs were found dead in Eastern Iowa. We told you earlier this week about pit bull puppies found on the Sac and Fox trail in Cedar Rapids. Now, the Cedar County Sheriff is sharing on social media images...
Girls start another win streak
The West Liberty girls’ soccer team completed their week with perfection after a trio of wins. The Comets dominated Monticello on the road 10-0 before grabbing a pair of 2-1 victories over Williamsburg and Iowa City Regina. The week started for the Comets with a road trip to Monticello.
FFA Plant Sale
The annual FFA plant sale is upon us, West Liberty. It’s time to get those gardens ready while supporting the hard work of our local high school students. The West Liberty High School greenhouse currently houses more than 1,200 vegetable plants and nearly 11,500 flowers across 50 varieties of plants.
Suspect was involved in thefts from Park View vehicles, deputies allege
A 27-year-old Davenport man faces charges after police allege he was involved with other defendants in multiple thefts from vehicles, according to court records. Steven Culberson Jr. faces felony charges of second-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony, aggravated misdemeanor charges of third-degree burglary – motor vehicle and possession of burglary tools, and a serious misdemeanor charge of attempted burglary – third degree – vehicle/vessel, court records say.
Boy who aimed gun at North Scott Junior High teacher now 18, going to prison
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The boy who pulled a gun on his teacher at North Scott Junior High turns 18 on Friday – and he’s headed to prison. Luke Andrews was just 12 when he brought a gun to the school in 2018, pointed it at a teacher and pulled the trigger.
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