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Competency of accused killer questioned; could postpone trial
ALGONA — The mental competency of a man accused of killing an Algona police officer last fall will be the subject of a hearing next week in a development that could significantly postpone his trial, which is scheduled for June. Kyle L. Ricke, 43, of Algona, is accused of...
Tours available as bird traffic soars at wildlife refuge near Bancroft
Early May is peak migration time for birds and the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in northern Iowa is open through the weekend for drive-through tours. Erich Gilbert, the assistant manager at the refuge near Bancroft, says normal wet-dry cycles are healthy for the wetland system and make it more productive.
Woman sentenced for breaking into Hancock County storage units
GARNER, Iowa – Breaking into storage units in Hancock County means jail time for a Fort Dodge woman. Ashely Nichole Groff, 38, was charged with three counts of third-degree burglary, one count of attempted third-degree burglary, and driving while barred. The Garner Police Department says Groff broke into multiple...
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