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Dubuque named All American City again

Dar Danielson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:56:12 +0000

The city of Dubuque on Iowa’s eastern border has once again been named an “All American City” by the National Civic League. Mayor Roy Buol says the designation means a lot. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to showcase some of our best practices in the City of Dubuque. This is the third time in seven years [...]

Lottery sales over projections with month left in fiscal year

Dar Danielson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:04:27 +0000

With the numbers complete for May, the Iowa Lottery is already well over its projection for income in this fiscal year that ends June 30th. Lottery CEO, Terry Rich, says their budget projected a profit of $62-million. “We actually just passed $80-million that is going to be given through the end of May to the [...]

Damage from Postville explosion estimated between 4 and 7 million dollars

Pat Curtis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:19:59 +0000

An explosion and fire at a manufacturing plant in northeast Iowa injured three workers this morning. Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Dahlstrom says it happened around 1:20 a.m. at the Norplex Laminates plant in Postville. “There was a machine inside the building that exploded,” Dahlstrom said. “There are several large machines and the building [...]

Ag Secretary Vilsack calls for passage of immigration reform

Matt Kelley — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:57 +0000

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to pass an immigration reform bill, asserting it would bring a variety of benefits to the ag industry and to rural states like Iowa. Vilsack, a former Iowa governor, spoke with reporters today in a conference call about the start of National Small Business Week. [...]

Davenport police release name of victim in fatal fight

Radio Iowa Contributor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:30:12 +0000

Davenport police have released the name of a man who died last week following a fight at the city-owned ballpark. He is 45-year-old Douglas R. Whalen of Davenport. Officers were called to Modern Woodmen Park a little after 10 last Thursday night on the report of a disturbance. They found Whalen on the ground bleeding [...]