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Creston drug bust nets two arrests
(Creston) -- Two suspects are in custody on a bevy of drug-related charges in Creston. Creston Police say 48-year-old Timothy Linn Williams and 44-year-old Brenda Ellen Williams, both of Creston, were arrested Monday on Union County warrants at 816 North Sycamore. Timothy Williams is charged with maintaining a drug house or vehicle, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia, intent to deliver marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance--1st offense. Brenda is charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substances, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, marijuana--2nd offense.
Southwest Valley track & field showing potential as Pride of Iowa Meet looms
(Corning) -- The Pride of Iowa Conference Track & Field Championships are Monday, and Southwest Valley seems to be hitting its stride. Both Timberwolf lineups enter the meet having head coach Jason Hults feeling optimistic after a productive -- although rapid -- season. "The season has gone fast," Hults said....
Union County Woman Arrested For FTA
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 47-year-old Karina Lynn Wilkinson of Creston on Tuesday for two counts of Failure to Appear. Police Transported Wilkinson to the Clarke County Jail, where she is held on no bond and must serve the remainder of an ordered jail sentence.
Suspects charged in Creston domestic incident
(Creston) -- Two suspects face charges following an altercation in Creston over the weekend. Creston Police say 60-year-old Kevin Lee Campbell of Kellerton and 41-year-old Lucinda Denenne Jones were arrested late Sunday afternoon for domestic abuse assault. The arrests were connected to an incident at 118 Manor Drive shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Young Bedford girls track & field team having success, ready for Pride of Iowa Meet
(Bedford) -- There's been a youth movement within the Bedford girls track & field program, and it's been a successful one. Now, the Bulldogs are eyeing the downhill stretch of the postseason with the Pride of Iowa Conference Meet and their Class 1A state qualifier looming. "Our girls have really...
Creston man booked on domestic abuse charge
(Creston) -- A Creston man faces an assault charge following his arrest Wednesday evening. The Creston Police Department says 27-year-old Adam Edward Lee Austin was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. for domestic abuse assault--3rd or subsequent offense. Authorities say the arrest occurred at 119 North Elm Street. Austin was taken...
Grant program helps rural Iowa dentists succeed in high-need communities
Dr. Maria Fuller and her family drove around Iowa in an RV, experiencing different communities in need of a dental provider. That was 17 years ago and she now has a flourishing practice in Corning.
Kent man arrested for drug possession in Creston
(Creston) -- A Kent man faces a drug charge following his arrest in Creston Wednesday. The Creston Police Department says 24-year-old Bradford Guy Boyer was arrested shortly before 1 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana--1st offense. Authorities say the arrest occurred at 806 Laurel Street. Boyer was taken...
KMAland Boys Track & Field (4/23): AHSTW, Creston, Heelan, Worth County, Sacred Heart claim team titles
(KMAland) -- AHSTW, Creston, Heelan, Worth County and Sacred Heart claimed team titles, Underwood, F-M, Lenox, SBL, Stanberry and Johnson-Brock were runners-up & Clarinda, Sidney, Mount Ayr and Albany were also in the top three in KMAland boys track on Tuesday. Check out the complete rundown from KMAland boys track...
Alcohol and Drug-Related Items Found at Crash Site in Union County
(Creston) A Union County man was taken to the Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover accident. The Union County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened at 4:31 p.m. on 197th Road near Tulip Avenue. Medic 1 transported the driver, 43-year-old Daniel Gary Goodemote of Thayer, to Greater Regional Hospital in Creston.
Eddie Blake, age 74, of the Lenox/Bedford area
Visitation Location:Cummings Family Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa. Memorials:May be given in his name. Eddie passed away Sunday ~ April 14, 2024 in Keokuk, Iowa. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.
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