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Eldridge couple accused of stealing from older relative
An Eldridge couple was in custody Friday after police allege they stole thousands from an older relative, court documents say. Miles Crafton, 34, faces felony charges of financial exploitation of an older individual – first offense, ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, first-degree theft and money laundering – acquire property, and serious misdemeanor charges of possession of controlled substance – marijuana – second offense and unlawful possession of a prescription drug, court records show.
‘Swatting calls’ hit schools across Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, swatting calls impacted schools in multiple counties on Friday. Schools in Polk, Henry, Johnson, Hamilton, Dallas, Muscatine, and Delaware Counties all reported instances of “swatting calls” to police. Officials say they are working with the FBI to identify the caller.
Local pro wrestling organization hosts fundraiser for cancer fighter
BLUE GRASS, Iowa (KWQC) - SCWPRO, a local wrestling organization hosted a fundraiser in Blue Grass Saturday night in an effort to raise money for one of their own who is battling cancer. Fight For Austin, Austin Acree also known as pro-wrestler Garrote was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on February...
Iowa law changed to keep more pedestrians safe on the road
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Under Iowa law, drivers only have to yield to pedestrians on foot. That puts people in wheelchairs, strollers and on bicycles at risk when using crosswalks. But in a few months, that's going to change. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law changing the definition of...
Noelle Steines reps Tipton while winning third 3000 meters championship at state track
After winning three cross country state titles and two 3000 meter dash state titles for Calamus-Wheatland, Noelle Steines transferred to Tipton ahead of the spring track season, representing the Tigers while winning her third state championship in the 3000 meter dash. Steines, only a junior who has swept long distance...
Big animal vet talks avian influenza and safety mitigations
TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, continues to be a topic of conversation among many people - including veterinarians. “We’re required every three years to take continuing education mandated by the USDA. It’s basically in prevention and mitigation of foreign animal diseases,” said Associate Veterinarian with Circle P Veterinary Services Kieran Hartley.
Salem falls to Geneva; West Branch edges NDCL in district baseball
Salem lost to Geneva and West Branch edged NDCL in Division II district baseball action Monday at Louisville High School’s Biery Athletic Complex. In the opening game of the doubleheader, Geneva rallied past Salem, 5-2. The Quakers had taken a 2-0 advantage in the third inning but the Eagles...
Overnight maintenance begins May 19 on I-80 Mississippi River bridge
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The I-80 Mississippi River bridge connecting Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island County in Illinois will undergo overnight maintenance starting Sunday, May 19. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said work will be done to wash the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one...
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