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Trial Of Iowa Woman Accused Of Murdering Mother Begins
(Vinton, IA) -- Tuesday was Day One of testimony in the Samantha Bevins trial on charges of the first-degree murder of her mother Jodie in Palo in July 2022. A Benton County Court heard testimony about Bevins contentious relationship with her mom. Kellie Hughes, Bevin's sister, testified that Samantha blamed...
Great Give Day aims to raise $500,000 for nonprofits in seven counties
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - A 24-hour online giving event aims to raise half a million dollars for nonprofits in seven eastern Iowa counties. “Great Give Day” is May 15th. It’s a day to celebrate and support local nonprofits in Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties.
Marion Kite Festival to fill skies with color at Lowe Park this Sunday
Seth Staashelm and Brinkley Braden with the Marion Parks and Recreation joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the Marion Kite Festival on Sunday, May 18th. The event will be at the PeeWee Diamonds at Lowe Park from 10 am to 4 pm with the skies filled with colossal kites and colorful aerial displays.
Driver seriously hurt in overnight UTV crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A Swisher man was seriously hurt when the UTV he was driving crashed overnight, but authorities say he is expected to recover. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to Wright Brothers Blvd and Lefebure Rd near Fairfax just after midnight Saturday. Witnesses told authorities 54-year-old Thomas Hansen of Swisher was driving in an out of both ditches along the road when he lost control, causing the UTV to roll onto its side.
Ely city leaders discuss Fringe Area Plan with Linn County homeowners
ELY, Iowa — Folks in Linn County got a close look at Ely's Fringe Area Plan on Monday. City leaders held an open house meeting at Ely City Hall to provide details about the plans and some of the proposed changes the city would like to make. People in attendance were also invited to give feedback about those proposed changes.
Hog barn catches fire Wednesday night in Quasqueton
QUASQUETON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Multiple departments showed up to help put out a hog barn on fire in Quasqueton Wednesday night. Independence Fire Department says they were called around 11:30 pm to assist in the 3000 block of 280th street. The barn housed 500 hogs and crews...
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