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Mendon man charged with failure to yield at intersection after Thursday crash near Loraine
LORAINE, Ill. — Minor injuries were reported after a traffic accident Thursday morning at the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and E. 1750th Street north of Loraine. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 9:14 a.m. to a two-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 336. After a brief on-scene investigation, it was determined that a 2012 GMC Sierra driven by Arthur L. McMullen, 81, of Loraine failed to yield to oncoming traffic and crashed into a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Denise M. Welsh, 50, of Milan.
‘There’s no one like Dottie’: Stepdaughter offers details on Sunday stabbing of 75-year-old woman
QUINCY — As Dorothy “Dottie” Hankins laid in the driveway next to her truck after being stabbed 12 times on the morning of Sunday, April 21, she convinced herself to get up. “She told me, ‘I said to myself, you can either lay here and die, or...
Attorney for Quincy man facing attempted murder charge strikes motion to have case dismissed
QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder, said Tuesday afternoon he would strike his client’s motion to have the case dismissed. Jeremy J. Coleman, 29, appeared with Chief Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner for a status hearing...
QPD Blotter for April 24-25, 2024
Domanic A. Nilsson, 25, 618 Monroe for Disregard Traffic Control Device at 8th & Broadway. Andrew W. Marner, 49, Quincy for expired registration at 6th and Broadway. NTA 120. Deborah Meyers, 59, Taylor, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage. 107. David Hendrickson, 79, Marietta for Fail to Yield. 179. Leah Adams,...
Severe weather rolls through eastern Iowa leaving thousands without power
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A heave round of rain, wind, hail and lightning roared through eastern Iowa Saturday evening. Fortunately, no major damage or injuries reported, but thousands were left in the dark. Nearly 6,000 were left in the dark in Poweshiek, Mahaska and Keokuk. More than 5,000 of...
New signs highlight historic figures buried in Keokuk cemetery
Volunteers are posting signs throughout the 100-acre Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk to note the historic figures buried there. “We tried to just kind of include some folks that maybe had been forgotten along the way so that we could bring their history back to light and really kind of get their names put back out there so that their story wasn't forgotten,” said Angela Gates, President of the Lee County Iowa Historical Society.
Blessing of the Bikes set for Saturday, will benefit Muddy River Riders book bag program
QUINCY — Muddy River Riders will hold its ninth annual Blessing of the Bikes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on the Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th. Blessing of the Bikes is a fundraiser for the book bag program the club organizes every fall and also an event to raise motorcycle awareness. Activities throughout the day will include raffles, music and other special events. Vendors will also be on site.
Six student conductors to lead QU symphonic band at spring concert Sunday
QUINCY — The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. This concert is free to the public. The concert will feature six student conductors who will each lead the...
Quincy man who allegedly stabbed 77-year-old woman charged with attempted first-degree murder
QUINCY — A Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with Sarah Lucey, an assistant appellate defender for Adams County, before Judge Scott Larson. Larson read the charges to Delcour during his hearing.
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