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Jury selection to begin for woman charged with killing stepmother in Palo
PALO, Iowa (KCRG) - Jury selection will begin Monday for the woman accused of killing her step-mother in Palo. Samantha Bevans, 38, is charged with first-degree murder. She’s accused of killing Jodie Bevans, 58, in July 2022, as part of a plot to steal money. According to a criminal...
News : Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors receive approximately $150,000 in Scholarships
Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients received approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards at this year's awards night. Each year, the community rallies around the graduates to send them on their way with a little monetary assistance. A special thank you to all of you who work so hard throughout the...
Events and Activities : The Great 2024 Scavenger Hunt
The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is celebrating 10 years this year (can you believe it?) The Guild will be doing a few activities to celebrate!The Guild will have a special display at various events around town this year and a special event later in the year, during the downtown Christmas open house in November. To celebrate their 10th anniversary the Guild will be challenging everyone to a Scavenger Hunt. The challenge will be to identify pieces of artwork that has been provided by the Guild.This includes 18 ears of cord, 2 wall-sized murals in the Library, 3 interactive murals, 2 mini interactive murals all located throughout the community.
Opinion : Women and Mothers Past, Present and Future
This Mother's Day, I spent a lot of time reflecting. This year it feels like I've been taking a walk down memory lane of women in my family and those that aren't. All have passed away but each left an impression on my life. Some of them I knew, and...
Events and Activities : AMVETS food trailer at Dollar Fresh May 17-19
The AMVET food trailer is firing up for another year! From May 17-19 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Dollar Fresh there will be brats, burgers and hot dogs, bag of chips and a soda for a free will donation.
Health and Fitness : Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrates DAISY Nominees
Virginia Gay Hospital is celebrating their DAISY Nominees - First Annual!. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Pat's family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. The family created The DAISY Award to express gratitude to nurses and to enable other patients, families, and staff to thank and honor their special nurses. Please visit DAISYFoundation.org to learn more about Pat's story and how The DAISY Award recognizes Extraordinary Nurses.
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.
Government : BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOINT MEETING with EMS Advisory Council May 14, 2024
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOINT MEETING with EMSAdvisory Council May 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss procedure on BOS appointment to vacant or changed EMS service representatives. 2. Discuss & Approve EMS Advisory Council By-Laws (Revised copy) 3. Discuss & Approve Mission and Purpose Statement. 4. Discuss EMS System Structure...
Cyclists ride to remind people the importance of sharing the road
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) -Bicycle riders in Linn County took to the streets to not only remember cyclists who’ve died but to prevent such accidents from happening. The city of Marion hosted the annual Linn County ‘Ride of Silence.’. More than a dozen people rode down roads in Marion...
Events and Activities : 2024 BENTON COUNTY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Relay For Life is more than just a fundraising walk. It is a global movement that celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, honors loved ones, and helps fund the future of cancer research and care. Money raised from Relay directly supports members of our community by funding breakthrough research, 24/7 support for people with cancer, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more.
Two hospitalized after Polaris RAZR crash near Bevier
An accident involving a 2014 Polaris RAZR resulted in moderate injuries to two Iowa residents on private property approximately 7 miles south of Bevier, Missouri. The crash occurred at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, Kerry L. Robinson, 54, of Storm Lake, lost...
Iowa man and woman injured in side-by-side crash in Macon County Saturday
MACON COUNTY, Mo. — An Iowa man and woman were injured Saturday afternoon in a side-by-side vehicle crash in Macon County. It happened just after 12:30 p.m. on private property, seven miles south of Bevier. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Kerry L. Robinson, 54, of Storm Lake,...
News : Stacy Diveley found guilty on Six Charges
In September of 2022 a Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey and Stacy Dively, were arrested on several crimes involving children.The first of these charges were brought to trial this week in the case of Stacy Diveley, 47. She faced four misdemeanor counts of Child Endangerment, and two Class D Felony charges of Child Endangerment with Bodily Injury as well as a charge of Witness Tampering, Diveley was found guilty in six of these charges. In closing arguments, the prosecutor made it clear that there was evidence that Diveley was guilty of the same crimes, multiple times more than what she was charged. In counts 1,3,5 and 6 Diveley was found guilty of Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor.In count 2, the charge of Child Endangerment with Bodily Injury, a Class D Felony,the charge was reduced to Child Endangerment dropping it to an aggravated misdemeanor charge. On the fourth charge of Child Endangerment with Bodily Injury the jury found Diveley guilty, which is a Class D Felony. The jury did not find sufficient evidence to convict Diveley on the seventh charge of tampering with a witness and ruled her innocent. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later time.In Iowa law, charges are separated between misdemeanors and felonies.-Misdemeanors can be punishable up to two years in jail. -Felonies are put into one of four classes with Class A Felonies as the most serious and Class D as the least serious. Sentencing for Class D felonies can bring up to five years in prison and a fine between $750 and $7,500. There is no mandatory prison term.
Firefighters respond to hog barn fire in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - Fire crews from multiple departments responded to a fire at a hog barn in Independence overnight. Officials said there were 500 hogs inside the barn at the time of the fire. It happened in the 3000 block of 280th Street at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews...
News : Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At Fareway
For the week of Monday, May 13th through Saturday, 18th, you will have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit. Please say "Yes" to rounding up at the check-out at Fareway. This will help provide resources for requests for assistance with rent, utilities, etc. We appreciate and say a heartfelt "thank you" in advance for your compassion and generosity!
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