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Johnson gets jail time in distracted driving deaths on Great River Bridge
A Gladstone woman convicted of reckless homicide in the deaths of two construction workers will serve 90 days in the Henderson County jail. Emily Johnson, 23, was also sentenced to 30 months probation. In addition, Johnson will be required to give at least ten presentations to schools and organizations on...
City to repair less streets this year
FORT MADISON – City officials have identified four stretches of road that will be resurfaced as part of $300,000 that was budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year. City Public Works Director Mark Bousselot said the city will be resurfacing 5th Street from Avenue E to Avenue F; Avenue F from 15th to 16th Street, Avenue I from 20th to 21st streets and Avenue N from 27th Street to 29th Street.
Burlington celebrates Coralville opening with $5,000 donation to Kirkwood Elementary
Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, is celebrating its Coralville arrival with a significant donation. The national discount retailer's fifth Iowa location opens Friday, May 10 at 2515 Corridor Way, Suite 7, in the same strip mall that houses Petco, Michaels, and TJ Maxx. Burlington Stores have been around...
Bloodhound boys end season at sectionals.
MT. PLEASANT – Brady Wade shot an 85 to lead Fort Madison at the 3A Sectional boys golf meet Wednesday. Cole Quittem shot a solid 87 and Colton Boyer carded a 97 for the Hounds. Washington’s Roman Roth was medalist at the event qualifying for the district meet on...
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