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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
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
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.
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...
Governor-elect Rob Sand launches transition website DES MOINES — Governor-Elect Rob Sand announced last week that Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller will serve as co-directors of the official Sand Transition Committee, overseeing the transition process as the new administration prepares to take office in January. Sand is launching a new website to keep Iowans up-to-date on the transition process, job opportunities and information on boards and commissions. Visit IowaForAll.com to learn more, stay updated, or provide feedback to the incoming administration. Benton County Supervisors name new assessor VINTON — The Benton County Board of Supervisors acknowledged the appointment of the new county assessor, Jordan Neve Nov. 3, 2026, at the Benton County Service Center in Vinton. The board approved a variance to the subdivision ordinance for Mike Evans, allowing the transfer of a lot with no building. Michelle Friedman also received a variance to the subdivision ordinance. County Engineer Myron Parizek received approval for two Federal Aid Agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation for County Highway Bridge Program Projects on 63rd St. and 32nd Ave. Dr. The 50-foot bridge on 63rd St. is about three miles east of Highway 218. The short bridge on 32nd Ave. Dr. will be
Elle Jacobi, a senior at Belle Plaine High School, was featured in the Kirkwood Benton County winter newsletter this month. According to the newsletter, Jacobi began taking classes at Kirkwood as a high school freshman. Her favorite courses have been U.S. History since 1877, nutrition, microbiology and human anatomy and physiology. “I enjoyed the coursework for my history class and I love science,” Jacobi said in the newsletter. Kirkwood instructors make it possible for students to successfully manage college classes while taking high school classes and participating in other activities, Jacobi said. Professor Sophie Joly made the biggest impact on Jacobi, she said. “Her microbiology class was interesting, and she was a very encouraging teacher. Taking college classes in high school helps students develop strong time management and study skills, Jacobi said. “It also prepares them for life after high school by giving them experience with college-level coursework and allowing them to earn college credits early.”
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
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.
