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Today's Headlines

Friday July 24

FairToday is Kids Day at Fayette County Fair

FairBerry Crowned Fair Queen

West UnionCommunity Breakfast in West Union Saturday

ThreshingThreshing Days this Weekend in Clermont

PassportImmigration Reform Rally Planned Sunday

RagbraiRAGBRAI Day 6 - Destination Tipton

Thursday July 24

FairBack Home Boys at Fayette County Fair

ClinicNew Family Planning Clinic Opens in Fayette

OelweinOelwein Schools Will Ask Voters to Continue Levy

BackboneBackbone Bluegrass Festival Begins Friday

RagbraiFifth Day of RAGBRAI, Riders to North Liberty

Wednesday July 23

FairSenior Citizens Day at Fayette County Fair

AmbulanceFayette Ambulance Garage Needs Repairs

AgriGuatemalan Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Prison Time

RagbraiDay 4 of RAGBRAI, Riders in Central Iowa

Tuesday July 22

FairFayette County Fair Begins Today

DrowningUpdate on Injured Girl in Canoe Accident

AquilaAquila Under New Ownership

RagbraiTuesday RAGBRAI Route

Monday July 21

CelebrationCelebration Iowa to Perform Today

Saturday July 19

CrashDrug Charges Result from Wadena Accident

CrashMinor Injuries Result of Accident Thursday

OelweinPlanes, Trains & Automobiles Today

BackboneChristmas in July at Backbone Park Today

FairFayette County Fair Begins This Week

FairTalent Show, Race Today at Buchanan County Fair

Friday July 18

Planes, Trains & Automobiles in Oelwein

Something for Everyone at Buchanan Co. Fair Today

Former Agriprocessor Supervisors Plead Not Guilty

Tomatoes Okay to Consume

More Iowans Now Eligible For Jobs Program

Thursday July 17

Hot Air Balloon Rides at Oelwein Airport

Oelwein Health Care Receives Quality Care Award

Jason Brown at Buchanan Co. Fair Tonight

DNR Director to Hold Forum at Backbone

Beware of Phony “Utility” Calls

Wednesday July 16

Cedar Rapids Man Arrested for Burglary

Oelwein Teen Injured in Rollover

Hall Named Miss Arlington 2008

Ossian Woman Receives Honors

Immigration Reform Rally Planned July 27

Tuesday July 15

Blood Drive in Maynard Tomorrow

New Grant Wood Exhibit Now on Display

Backbone Park Hosts "Christmas in July" Saturday

Osborne Offers Program on Tallgrass Prairies

Monday July 14

Area Author, Photographer to Speak at Writer's Retreat

Sunday July 13

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Next Weekend

Supervisors to Meet Monday

Bicycle Ride Fundraiser Next Month

National Report Echoes Public Health Messages

Mortgage Help for Flood Victims

Saturday July 12

Child Killed in Farm Accident

Classic Tractor Ride Tomorrow

Garden Walk Sunday in Arlington

Friday July 11

Postville Project Receives Grant Funding

Man Sentenced for Animal Neglect

Beulahland Camp Family Fun Day

Rockin’ Roks Treasure Hunt Event Saturday

Brush Creek Canyon Cruisers Plan Cruise

FEMA Registration Deadline Extended

Thursday July 10

Traffic Enforcement Program Along Highways  20 and 30

Iowa Lakes Show Little Impact From Long Winter

Wednesday July 9

First Burial at New Iowa Veterans Cemetery

NICC Plans Renovation of IT Building

Ridiculous Days in Independence

UI Forecaster sees Continued Growth in Iowa Economy

Ongoing Challenges to Flood Recovery

Tuesday July 8

Gilson Named Miss Oelwein

West Union Eyes Downtown Improvement Project

Veteran's Rep to be in Oelwein, Decorah

Underage Party in Westgate Leads to Charges

Accident Spawns Assault, Other Charges

Governor Announces Three Targeted Small Business Awards

State Settles with Two TouchPlay Litigants

Monday July 7

Delaware County Fair Begins Today

Grinnell Man Faces Several Charges

Strawberry Point Hotel to Receive Grant

2008 RAGBRAI Route Unchanged

Local Swimmer, Jordan Huff, Shines at Trials

Sunday July 6

Supervisors to meet Monday morning

Final Season actor to speak in Independence

Winneshiek County Fair this Week

Saturday July 5

Still Time to Catch Local Fireworks Displays

Celebration in Independence Continues Sunday

Judge Delays Ruling in Amish Visitation Case

Less Inmates Incarcerated in Iowa

Friday July 4

Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa

Independence Day Celebration Continues Saturday

Historic Mill, Depot and Ag Center Open Today for Tours

Avoid Food Poisoning this Holiday

Thursday July 3

Where to See Fireworks in Northeast Iowa

Car Strikes Deer Near Westgate

Elgin Teen Involved in Accident

Celebrate 4th of July in Independence!

Aurora to Celebrate with Old Fashioned Fourth

Moellers Candidate for County Auditor

FEMA Registration Tips

MoneyGram to Help Thwart “Wire-Transfer Scams”

Wednesday July 2

Oelwein Man Arrested in Theft Charge

Poor Working Conditions Persist at Agriprocessors

Driver Cited for Careless Driving in Arlington

Elgin Legion Plans Steak Fry

Iowa Man Selected for Olympic Cycling Team

State Park Campgrounds Bracing for Busiest Week of the Year

Tuesday July 1

Smoke Free Air Act, New Iowa Sales Tax Begin Today

Oelwein Plans July 4 Celebration

Elkader Receives Unique Flood Relief Donation

New OCAD Board Members Begin Terms

Blood Drive Tomorrow in West Union

Independence Pig Out July 3

Traffic Enforcement Program this Weekend

Monday June 30

Scovel joins JJC Media as News Director

Police Search Leads to Drug Charges

Retired Railroaders to Host Luncheon

Last Day to Register with FEMA July 28

FSA Deadline for Crop Losses Extended

Iowa State Parks Ready for Summer’s Top Holiday

Sunday June 29

Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit Open at Cedar Rock

No-Till Field Day July 1 Near West Union

Expert Addresses Flood–Related Well Water Concerns

Even as Some Streams Recede, Some Still Treacherous

Smokefree Air Act Rules Approved

Saturday June 28

FEMA to Open Recovery Center in Manchester

Races Tonight at Independence Motor Speedway

Garden Walk in Jesup Tomorrow

Courts Offer Self-Help Forms for Parents Seeking Modification to Child Support Orders

Friday June 27

Two Injured in Accident Near Hawkeye

Four Arrested in Meth Bust

Oelwein Police Investigate Rash of Burglaries

Clermont Prepares for Brick City Days

Benefit Planned for Kari Hansen Posekany

Mississippi Blackhawks to Perform in Clermont

Hunters Bagged 630,000 Roosters in Iowa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach All Time High in Iowa

Thursday June 26

Supervisors to Meet Today

Volunteers Sought for Clean-up in Parkersburg

Corn Losses Estimated at $1.5 Billion

Iowa Trails Receive National Recognition

Governor Launches Americorps Recovery Effort

Wednesday June 25

Edgewood Rodeo Starts Tomorrow

Iowa Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.9 Percent in May

Positively Oelwein to Feature Street Dance

Grand Opening for Local Clinic Today

Weigel Joins Community Media Group

Scholarship Fund Created for UNI Students Affected by Disasters

Mosquito Prevention Key in Flood Recovery

Tuesday June 24

FEMA Guidelines on Debris Removal

FEMA Office Opens Today in West Union

Single Vehicle Accident Reported Near Clermont

Car, Deer Accident Near Randalia

No One Injured in Truck, Car Accident

ReCAP Economists Prepare Report on Impact of 2008 Floods in Iowa

Monday June 23

Fairbank Days this Week

Iowa Gymnast Named to Olympic Team

Farm Progress Show will be Held in Iowa

Planting Flexibility for Organic Farmers

Sunday June 22

Supervisors to Meet Monday Morning

Tickets on Sale Now for Edgewood Rodeo

Beware of Child Abductions, Attempts Reported

Saturday June 21

Benefit Planned for Starmont 3rd Grader

FEMA Declaration Recap

Friday June 20

US House Approves Flood Relief Bill

President Bush Confident in Iowa's Recovery

Black Bear Sighted in Fayette County

County Republicans to Re-convene Convention

Free Concert at Backbone Saturday

Crop Insurance May Help Flooded and Wet Corn and Soybean Acres

After the Flood: Preventing and Removing Mold

Thursday June 19

President Bush to Visit Flood Areas Today

Ratcliff Named New Oelwein Elementary Principal

Disaster Meetings Planned for Hazleton, Lamont

Braley Staff to be in Clermont, Hazleton

Agriprocessors Resume Production

Justice Baker Investiture June 20, 2008

Rural Health Concerns Include Flooded Wells

Wednesday June 18

President Bush to Visit Area Thursday

Truck Driver Killed in Eldorado Accident

Major Portion of Mississippi River Closed to Boating

Managing Stress is Important During Flooding

Tuesday June 17

Additional Arrests Made in Meth Investigation

Fire at KWWL Studio in Waterloo

Check for Official Badges

Flooded Areas Pose Risk of Injury

Tetanus Vaccinations Not Always Necessary in Floods

Monday June 16

Fayette County Disaster Update

FEMA Assistance Available for Storm, Flood Victims

Oelwein School Board to Meet Tonight

DNR Asks Farms to Dispose of Sand and Soil Away from Streams

Be Wary of Impostors Posing as Utility Workers

Sunday June 15

Supervisors to Meet Monday

Medicare Offers Refills for Drugs Lost in Floods

Farm Progress Hay Expo June 25-26

Friday June 13

Alliant Creates Scholarship for NICC

Deere Acquires Plastro

Thursday June 12

Flooding Expected to Close Interstate 80

Strawberry Days in Strawberry Point this Weekend

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Friday

Nominating Commission Seeks Applicants for Iowa Court of Appeals

Many Former Agriprocessor Employees Plead Guilty

Wednesday June 11

Information for Area Flood Victims

Highway 24 Bridge Closed at Ft. Atkinson

Veterans Services Available in Oelwein, Decorah

Portions of Backbone State Park Remain Closed

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Today into Thursday

College Bound: Making a 'Major' Decision

Governor Culver Appoints New EPC Board Member

Tuesday June 10

Oelwein Police Investigating Thefts

Update on Flooding in Fayette County

Three Deer Accidents Reported in Fayette County

Flood Warning Extended Today for Region

State retail sales are down 2.7 percent since 2000

Floodwaters Affect Beaches Across State

Monday June 9

Oelwein Woman Killed in Crash

Flood Warning Remains in Effect for Region

Iowa, Wisconsin Hit Hard by Flooding

Travel Not Advised in Many Areas Today

Tips From the American Cancer Society

Floodwater, Power Outages Can Lead to Food-borne Illness

IWD’s Student/Youth Web Site Is Revised

Sunday June 8

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Area

New Wildlife Area Dedicated Yesterday

Supervisors to Meet Monday

Former Agriprocessor Employees Deported this Week

Saturday June 7

Americorps Members To Assist In Parkersburg

$5 Million in Grants for Watershed Projects

Friday June 6

Refunds Available for Consumers Duped into Paying Unauthorized Charges

Dealing with Storm Damaged Trees

Thursday June 5

Spring Turkey Hunting Draws More Than 50,000 Despite Poor Weather

Smokefree Air Act Draft Rules Now Available

Wednesday June 4

Local Primary Election Results

West Union Man Arrested on Meth Charges

Two Starmont Students Honored with Award

Help Available for Lamont Residents

IAC Seeks Artists to Create Building Installation Piece

American Wind Energy Association Honors IDED

Tuesday June 3

No One Injured in Accident

Motor Scooter Driver Charged

Intoxicated Driver a Concern on Highway 3

Police Bike Sale this Saturday

Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today's Primary Election

Boat with Zebra Mussels Travels From Louisiana to Iowa

IDPH Director Emphasizes Community Wellness

Monday June 2

Primary Election Tuesday

Supervisors to Meet Tuesday

Iowa Robotic Telescope Yields Beautiful Results

NICC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

Sunday June 1

Backbone Campground Closed until June 20

Disaster Relief Benefit Concert Today

No injuries in Roll-over Accident

Higher Fuel Prices Boost Custom Farming Costs

Youth Summer Employment

Saturday May 31

Benefit Sunday for Sierra Gilson in Elgin

Nutting Creek to Receive Water Quality Funds

President Makes Federal Disaster Declaration

NWS Confirms Six Tornado Touchdowns May 25

Loan Programs for Producers to Combine

10th HIV/AIDS Conference


Friday May 30

Concerns Voiced over Worker Abuse at Agriprocessors

$250,000 Grant for Long-term Workforce Strategies

New Website Address for Iowa Judicial Branch

Thursday May 29

Oelwein Police Investigates Two Accidents

Two Deer Accidents Reported over Holiday Weekend

Head Start Seeking Enrollments for Fall Classes

Klimesh Memorial Ride this Sunday

Iowa Ranks 6th in the Nation for Volunteer Rates

IDED Announces 23 Grants for Out-of-StateTourism

Wednesday May 28

Motorcyclist Injured in Accident Friday

One Injured in Accident Near Valley School

Hazleton Storm Assistance

May 25 Tornado in Parkersburg Rated EF5

Backbone Closed While Storm Damage is Cleared

"Solutions to Poverty in Iowa" Conference

Tuesday May 27

Cash Donations Best Help for Tornado Victims

Storm Clean up Continues

Monday May 26

Seven Killed in Tornado Outbreak Sunday

Flooding Affects Area Roads

Authorities ask Public to Search for Storm Debris

Asteroid Deflection Research Center  Established

Price Lab School Finalist for National Award

Sunday May 25

Memorial Day Services Planned in County

Coalition for Oelwein Health Care Holds Meeting

Iowan’s Jobless and Injury Benefits Increase

Luther Professors Collaborate on Ioway Documentary

Saturday May 24

Man Arrested Following Theft, Chase

Majority of Arrested in Raid have been Sentenced

High Fuel Prices Expected to Limit Some Holiday Travel

DPS Working to Bring Abducted Children Home Safely

Fishing Hitting its Peak

Friday May 23

NICC to Raise Tuition for Students

Braley Schedules Outreach Visits

Vehicle Strikes Mailbox Near St. Lucas

Tech Spec Breaks Ground on New Building

Thayer to Present on Wild Edibles at Park

Iowa State Patrol: Increased Traffic Enforcement Planned

Beach Monitoring Begins at State Parks

Tick Season is Underway

Thursday May 22

Iowa Unemployment Rate at 3.5 Percent for April

Americorps Expansion In Iowa

Vioxx Judgement

Wednesday May 21

85 Arrested Workers Sentenced on Federal Charges

Open House for Quasqueton Historical Society

Farmers Race to the Fields, Embrace Good Weather

Iowa Receives $449,995 Grant

Governor Announces Thirty-six New Internship Awards

AG Alleges Telemarketing Fraud

Tuesday May 20

Pasture-Walk Grazing Field Day

Choose Wisely When Selecting Trees

Keep the "Poo" out of the Pool

Culver Announces Six Targeted Small Business Awards

Monday May 19

Arrested Postville Workers to Remain in State

Supervisors to Meet this Morning

Oelwein Teens Charged with Criminal Mischief

UIU to Hold Mock Drill

Deere Earnings Reach Record $763 Million

Sunday May 18

Donations Accepted for Raid Victims

Archbishop Provides Mass in Postville

IDPH to Conduct Response Team Exercise

Iowa Sues Direct-Mail Operation

Saturday May 17

Lawsuit Filed Against US Immigration and Customs

Hazleton House Destroyed by Fire

No One Injured in Accident Near West Union

Fire Yesterday at Best Cob Plant

State Incentives Top $7 Million for Monsanto Plant

Frank Lloyd Wright in Iowa Exhibit at Cedar Rock

Cool Weather Leads to Poor Mushroom Crop

Governor Culver Presents “Excellence in Exporting” Awards

Initiative to Build 1,040 Rain Gardens in Iowa

Friday May 16

Postville Main Street Open for Business

Detainees from Postville Raid Relocated

Three Arrested on Drug Charges

Farmer's Market Today

ISU Strengthens Relationships with Community Colleges

Prep for Safe Travel to Raceway

Fish Kill in Linn County

Thursday May 15

Ackley Men Face False Document Charges

Twisters Remembered 40 Years Later

UI Receives Grant to Study Hospital Quality

NICC Plants Trees with Help From Utilities

Full Campgrounds Seen for Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday May 14

Postville Raid now called Largest in US History

Missing Child Found after Backbone Search

Intoxicated Driver, Passengers Arrested

UIU Marketing Receives Two Prestigious Awards

New Mandatory Life Jacket Law for Youth

Governor Signs Major Health Care Reform

Tuesday May 13

Immigration Raid at Agriprocessors in Postville

New Venture Capital Firm Serving Iowa Entrepreneurs

Kirkwood Foundation Bests $11 Million Goal

Make ONE CALL Before you Dig

Monday May 12