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An Iowa licensed practical nurse was cited and warned after a resident at Oskaloosa Care Center died without CPR or an ambulance call, according to records described by Iowa Pulse. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin road construction on Highway 149 in Keokuk County Tuesday morning, with intermittent lane closures expected through early December. Work will take place between Iowa Highway 22, near South English, and County Road G13, approximately two miles south of North English. The stretch includes...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent increases in deer-related vehicle collisions in Iowa highlight the dangers of mating season, prompting safety warnings from authorities. On Sunday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deer vs. SUV crash outside of Waucoma. Authorities say a 56-year-old from West Union was driving when a deer entered the roadway, […]