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Florida man could get life in prison for federal gun crimes in North Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Florida man has pleaded guilty to federal gun crimes in North Iowa. Brian Lee Byers, 39 from Christmas, FL, has now been convicted of four counts of possession of a firearm by an unlawful drug user and four counts of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
Buckeye Commemorates Juneteenth with City Office Closures, Buckeye Aquatic Center Stays Open
Buckeye's local government is embracing the historical significance of Juneteenth, announcing the closure of city offices, libraries, and other facilities in observance of the holiday on Wednesday, June 19. A nod to history and community, the decision underscores the growing recognition of this pivotal moment in American history. While city functions pause to honor Juneteenth, residents can still enjoy a regular day at the Buckeye Aquatic Center, which remains open during its usual hours.
Webster City softball team blanks Bulldogs
The 14th-ranked Webster City softball team cruised to a 10-0 victory over Hampton-Dumont/CAL on Monday night. Senior Delainey Bargfrede threw a one-hitter for the Lynx (9-3 overall). She had 10 strikeouts and no walks. Bargfrede also did damage at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI...
Florida man pleads guilty to illegally purchasing and possessing firearms in Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A Florida man who purchased firearms as a drug user and made false statements during the purchase pleaded guilty last week in a federal court in Sioux City. Brian Byers, 39, of Christmas, Florida, was convicted on four counts of possession of a firearm by...
How Did Jonathan Davenport Become An Eldora Speedway Wizard?
ROSSBURG, Ohio — Jonathan Davenport was just trying to point out a hard truth about Eldora Speedway. The problem? His statement didn’t seem to apply to him. As the 40-year-old superstar from Blairsville, Ga., sat behind a desk in Eldora’s media center taking questions from the press following his flag-to-flag victory in Saturday night’s 100-lap Dream XXX finale, he matter-of-factly said: “It’s so hard to win here.” But was that really the case considering the historic rate at which Davenport collects checkered flags at the famed half-mile oval?
City seeks to fill two seats on Wilson Brewer Park Foundation Board
The City of Webster City is seeking two people who live inside the city limits of Webster City to be representatives of the City of Webster City to the newly-formed Wilson Brewer Park Foundation Board. These representatives will make decisions on the utilization of the historic Wilson Brewer Park and...
Hawks pick up two wins in softball tourney
The South Hamilton softball team picked up two victories in the Dave Lee tournament hosted by BCLUW. On Friday the Hawks (7-8) beat AGWSR 9-8 and BCLUW 9-8. They lost to No. 6 Sumner-Fredericksburg (17-2) 8-0. On Thursday the Hawks fell to Saydel 5-3. Against AGWSR, Emma Lammers had two...
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