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Eastern Iowa man arrested after driving recklessly, barricades himself in home
Fayette County — In eastern Iowa, a man is behind bars -- and is now facing several charges -- after barricading himself in his home last week. Oelwein resident, Joshua Michael, 24, was arrested on Friday evening, April 19th, and was charged with four counts of Assault while Displaying a deadly weapon.
Whats Cookin Wednesday
Nate Whited from The Brick Kitchen in Independence talking to Doug Wagner about coffee, tea, housewares and more!. East Side of Downtown Independence across from City Hall in Kings Hall. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10am-5:30pm. Saturday 9am-4pm.
Center Point to unveil its new fire station Saturday
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - The Center Point Fire Department is ready to unveil its new $2 million fire station at an open house Saturday. Chief Doug Felton said the department has needed a new facility for the last several decades. He said the old building only a few blocks away was never meant to be a fire station and firefighters faced several issues.
Concerts and camping are a match made in heaven. And rural Iowa.
The Backbone Bluegrass Festival has been around since 1981 and brings a mix of bluegrass, country and gospel acts to the northeast corner of Iowa. Held in Strawberry Point on the last weekend of July, this summer’s fest is Friday to Sunday, July 26-28. Aspiring musicians can check out the festival’s guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and upright bass workshops on Saturday morning, or go fully immersive by attending the Strawberry Jam Camp or the Songwriters Workshop, July 24-26 ($300). Campers also perform the first night of the festival.
Events and Activities : Forgotten Communities of Benton County - April 29
A presentation entitled, "Forgotten Communities of Benton County" will be shared with the community by Iowa's leading ghost town researcher Dave Baker from, "The 29th State." Join us on this fascinating journey through the past of Benton County. Come learn about the places which have disappeared from our map during...
News : City Council Meeting 4/26/24
The City Council met on Thursday, night. Following a call to order, roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the agenda, consent agenda were approved. The following was also approved were the council work session & meeting minutes of April 11, 2024. Received and filed were:. -Airport meeting minutes of...
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