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Hometown Current

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In Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026

MARENGO — Alyssa Jo Mente, 22, of Tipton, was charged in Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 with driving while her license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Mente about 8:13 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 3000 block of Iowa Highway 149. Mente was also charged with failure to provide proof of financial liability. Richard Lloyd Stanek, 55, of Millersburg, was charged Nov. 4 with driving while his license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Stanek about 5:11 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 2800 block of M Avenue. Keith Andrea Kersee, 66, of Chicago, was charged Nov. 6 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, first offense, and with having a weapon while being ineligible. The Iowa State Patrol stopped Kersee for speeding about 8:10 a.m. Nov. 6 at mile marker 210 on Interstate 80. The trooper smelled marijuana, the criminal complaint filed with the court says. The trooper saw a joint in the center console ash tray, and a search of the vehicle produced about five grams of marijuana flower, a bowl with marijuana residue in it, $1,900 in cash and a firearm with a loaded

Iowa County, IA · 1d

Hometown Current

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Benton County land transfers Nov. 2 through Nov. 4, 2026

Recorded Nov. 2 Janet K. Netwon to Robert J. Jones and Jade A. Ritchey, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, block 5, Herring and Thompson’s Addition to Blairstown. Ronald D. and Magdalene R. Glime and Russell and Barbara Glime to Katherine Glime as trustee of the Joseph and Katherine Glime Revocable Trust, the northeast quarter of section 15, township 83, range 10. W.P.H. Inc., doing business as Cedar Ridge Homes, Inc., to Hannah McGrath, Parcel B of lot 3, Stone Ridge Fifth Addition to the City of Atkins. Richard Anthony Rego and Kathrin N. Rego to Jordan Northrup, part of the east half of the north half of block 9, Webb’s Subdivision of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 20, township 85, range 10. Recorded Nov. 3 North Side Properties, LLC to The Denise J. Landis Revocable Living Trust, the north half of the southeast quarter of section 5, township 86, range 9. Ann L. Beneke to Ann L. Beneke, Trustee of the Ann L. Beneke Revocable Trust, the west half of the northeast quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 32,

Benton County, IA · 1d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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UI Health Care to pay $1.3M to heart attack patient’s family

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay $1.3 million to the family of a 41-year-old Benton County woman who died in the hospital following a heart attack in 2022, according to a settlement approved by the Iowa Board of Appeals. “The parties recognized the risks and costs to both sides of further litigation and a settlement was reached,” according to Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Peterzalek — referencing the protracted lawsuit filed more than two years ago in July 2024, which came two years after Stephanie Earle, 41, went to the ER on July 1, 2022. About 8 p.m. that day, Earle was rushed by ambulance to Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton — as she had been struggling to breathe — and became unresponsive on the way, according to the lawsuit. “She was noted to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia, was defibrillated several times en route to Virginia Gay Hospital and CPR was in progress upon arrival,” the lawsuit reported. “Stephanie required intubation at Virginia Gay Hospital, however — following CPR and defibrillation — Stephanie was awake, moving her head, and attempting to speak while at Virginia Gay Hospital.” She had been a smoker, had high

Benton County, IA · 8h

Hometown Current

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Iowa County land transfers from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, 2026

Recorded Oct. 30 Arlen W. Seeman and Terri L. Eilers to Brad and Cindy Houck, lot 2 of Southwind Pointe Third Addition to a re-subdivsion of lot 5 of Southwind Point Subdivision and lots 20 and 21 of Southwind Pointe Subdivision/Second Addition, Williamsburg except Auditor’s Parcel 2026-25. Keystone Savings Bank to Matthew R. Swift, lot 8 of Keil’s First Subdivision of portions of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the section 25 and the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 36, township 81, range 11 with exceptions. Keith and LaMar Stanerson to Keith and LaMar Stanerson, commencing at the northeast corner of lot 1, block 3 of Shimmer’s Addition to Conroy, then west 12.33 feet along the south right of way of Church Street to the point of beginning, thence west 225.22 feet along the south right of way of Church Street, thence southeasterly 152.36 feet to a point that would intersect with the extension of the northwest lot line of said lot 1, thence northeasterly 165.86 feet to point of beginning; lots 12 and 15 in block 2 in Shimer’s First Addition to Conroy; beginning at the southeast corner of section 15, township 80, range

Iowa County, IA · 1d

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The Prime Rib at This Iowa Supper Club Is Thick Enough to Plan a Drive Around

Prime rib that comes out pink in the middle, never bloody and never gray, is a promise most kitchens can’t keep. This one aims to keep it every single time. The room behind that promise has original tin ceilings almost 30 feet high. They glow with a coppery warmth over polished wooden floors and a long counter.

Brooklyn, IA · 2d

Hometown Current

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Williamsburg teacher featured in Kirkwood newsletter

Williamsburg teacher Joe Degen was featured in the winter newsletter of Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa County center this month. Degen is social studies teacher for grades 7-12 at Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School. “At first I wanted it to cover some of my general education requirements,” said Degen in the newsletter, explaining why he took classes through Kirkwood. “Then when I found out where I wanted to go I tried to take them to cover as much non-major stuff that I could.” Degen said in the newsletter that taking Kirkwood classes while he was in high school helped him find more time to take the classes he wanted to take when he got to college. “It also helped me get more general education classes completed so I had more time to focus on my majors (history and education).” Kirkwood’s Michael Jacobsen was a big help to Degen during his time at Kirkwood Iowa County Center, he says in the newsletter. “…[D]ue to his experience as a former social studies teacher, I was able to talk about my career path and a potential four-year plan before I even knew what college I was going to pick,” Degen said. “When I got to

Williamsburg, IA · 2d

Hometown Current

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News briefs: Sand launches transition website

Governor-elect Rob Sand launches transition website DES MOINES — Governor-Elect Rob Sand announced last week that Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller will serve as co-directors of the official Sand Transition Committee, overseeing the transition process as the new administration prepares to take office in January. Sand is launching a new website to keep Iowans up-to-date on the transition process, job opportunities and information on boards and commissions. Visit IowaForAll.com to learn more, stay updated, or provide feedback to the incoming administration. Benton County Supervisors name new assessor VINTON — The Benton County Board of Supervisors acknowledged the appointment of the new county assessor, Jordan Neve Nov. 3, 2026, at the Benton County Service Center in Vinton. The board approved a variance to the subdivision ordinance for Mike Evans, allowing the transfer of a lot with no building. Michelle Friedman also received a variance to the subdivision ordinance. County Engineer Myron Parizek received approval for two Federal Aid Agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation for County Highway Bridge Program Projects on 63rd St. and 32nd Ave. Dr. The 50-foot bridge on 63rd St. is about three miles east of Highway 218. The short bridge on 32nd Ave. Dr. will be

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Palo woman charged with $21,000 in SNAP fraud

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Palo woman is charged with two felonies after a state investigation found she gave false information about her income to get more food assistance than she was owed. Court documents show 38-year-old Aeryka Walker gave false documents and statements to the Department of Health...

Palo, IA · 2d

Hometown Current

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Events from Nov. 11 through Nov. 18, 2026

Saturday, Nov. 14 North English Christian Church will host its fall bazaar. Doors open at noon. Food, décor and holiday items will be available for purchase. An auction begins at 1 p.m. The church is located at 131 N. Howard St. in North English. The Montezuma Drama Department will present the musical “Newsies” during four performances at 7 p.m. Snacks will be made available during intermission by the Fine Arts Boosters, and Evelyn’s Floral will offer flowers for sale to present to actors, actresses and crew members. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are available in advance at Montezuma State Bank and at the door. Sunday, Nov. 15 Williamsburg Library, in collaboration with Iowa County Master Gardeners, will host a Holiday Swag workshop at 1:30 at the library. Preregistration is required and slots are limited. Cost is $15 and participants will be provided all materials to make a decorative swag with greens for their door. Iowa County artist Brandon Rosas will hold an exhibition of original artwork at the St. Mary Memorial Community Center in Williamsburg from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The show — titled Paint, Passion, and Patience: 20 Years at the Easel — will

Williamsburg, IA · 1d

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Iowa Democrats flip seats, Poweshiek County rides the blue wave

The 2026 midterm has ended a near decade of unified Republican control in Iowa. Poweshiek County had over 60 perent turnout, with 500 more voters than in the 2022 midterms. Democratic candidates made significant gains in Poweshiek County, compared to margins of victory in previous elections. Poweshiek County voted 16 points more Democratic than in the 2024 presidential election.

Poweshiek County, IA · 22h