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Board: Pharmacy error led to overdose, possible death
Several Iowa pharmacies have been cited by the state recently for dispensing incorrect medications, including one instance in which a patient might have died. The Hy-Vee Pharmacy located at 1501 First Ave. East in Newton, was recently charged by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy with dispensing the incorrect prescription to a customer. The board alleges […] The post Board: Pharmacy error led to overdose, possible death appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa man charged with stealing police cruiser
DES MOINES, IOWA — A Newton man is accused of stealing a Des Moines Police cruiser after an officer left it running while he responded to call. Police say an officer was investigating a report illegal drug activity around 4 p.m. on May 5 when someone jumped into the officer’s vehicle and sped off.
Westwood Clubhouse site design grading approved by council
Following city council action on May 6, it seems as though the Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse is moving forward slowly and steadily. The bids for the site design grading even came in about $100,000 underestimate and was awarded to local contractor Sully Construction, Inc. for $68,036.42. It was a welcomed sight.
Iowa teens arrested after report of stolen vehicle, pursuit ends in wreck
NEWTON, Iowa — Two 15-year-old boys are facing felony theft charges after leading Newton police in a stolen vehicle Monday morning. According to the Newton Police Department, officers received a report of a burglary at a Newton business, in which two vehicles were stolen, shortly before 9 a.m. Monday. The department also received a separate report that one of the stolen vehicles was on the northwest side of town.
Iowa mobile home park closes storm shelter leaving residents with few options
NEWTON, Iowa (WOI) - Jasper County has been hit with two tornadoes so far this year. Both times, people in the Sunrise Terrace mobile home park in Newton have used a storm shelter to stay safe. But now, management says the shelter is closing, leaving people with few options. Residents...
Jasper County veterans say VA administrator needs reinforcements
Veterans typically do not mince words, and the ones who showed up to the most recent Jasper County Veterans Affairs Commission meeting last week did not hold back their feelings over what they perceived as a lack of support for two-year administrator Alyssa Wilson, who at times was in tears listening to feedback.
L-S boys finish second in ‘Last Chance’ home meet
SULLY — Hendrick Lowry won two individual events, Corder Noun Harder was part of two victories and the Lynnville-Sully boys track and field team placed second at the L-S Hawk Coed Last Chance Meet on May 6. The Hawks grabbed five wins and tallied 12 top-three finishes but were...
Cardinal trio leads Newton girls to third at Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE — Addie Ratcliff, Eva Pak and Addison Hook all finished in the top 20 and Ratcliff, Hook and Kalleigh Berndt posted career-best scores for the Newton girls golf team on Friday. The Cardinals turned in their second-best score of the season and finished third at the Fort...
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