Monthly Archives: May 2010

Early a.m. fire destroys Oelwein home

Posted May 31, 2010 9:55 pm by Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News

An Oelwein home was destroyed by fire early this morning. Several passers-by called 911 a few minutes before 1 a.m. to report the house at 207 Seventh Ave. SE, and when firefighters arrived “it was heavily involved,” Fire Chief Wallace … Continue reading →

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Seven local heroes inducted to Veterans Trail

Posted May 31, 2010 9:41 pm by Katie Stinson/SourceMedia Group News

IOWA CITY – Memorial Day, the day devoted to kicking back, relaxing and toasting to summer. But for some Eastern Iowans it’s much more than just a vacation, it’s a tribute. Roughly 200 people gathered at a picnic area near … Continue reading →

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Boat Safety on the Coralville Lake

Posted May 31, 2010 9:18 pm by Mark Geary/SourceMedia Group News

JOHNSON COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is still investigating the death of a 12 year-old girl hit and killed by a boat on Coralville Lake Saturday night. Sarah Perkins of Fairfield was tubing with friends and fell … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Veterans Trail Ceremony

Posted May 31, 2010 6:50 pm by Julie Koehn/SourceMedia Group

A Memorial Day service honoring Veterans Trail Honorees was held at the East Overlook picnic area on the east side of the Coralville dam on Monday, May 31, 2010.  The service honored those who had deceased as well as veterans … Continue reading →

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Homestead Fire

Posted May 31, 2010 6:28 pm by Mark Benischek/SourceMedia Group News

Many calls into the TV9 newsroom about a fire near Homestead in Iowa County. Reports say that it’s a home fully engulfed and a firefighter was injured. A TV9 crew is en route.

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Five aboard boat escape injury when it capsizes on Cedar River

Posted May 31, 2010 6:01 pm by Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News

VINTON – Five people aboard a boat escaped injury this afternoon when they were thrown into the Cedar River. The group was riding aboard a boat operated by Calven R. Wheeler, 37, of Vinton, about 2 p.m. when the craft apparently … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Honors for “Forgotten” Soldiers

Posted May 31, 2010 5:47 pm by Dave Franzman/SourceMedia Group News

ROCK ISLAND, IL- When most people think of Memorial Day, what comes to mind is probably patriotic music, speeches and lots of American flags.  But at the Rock Island National Cemetery, a number of eastern Iowans honored veterans who fought … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony for Confederate soldiers at Rock Island Arsenal

Posted May 31, 2010 5:27 pm by Liz Martin/SourceMedia Group News
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Marion man hospitalized after SUV rolls

Posted May 31, 2010 4:06 pm by Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News

Kevin Sadler, 19, of Marion, is hospitalized after losing control of a sport-utility vehicle early Monday. He was driving south on East Otter Road when he lost control near the St. Peters Road intersection about four miles southwest of Alburnett, according to … Continue reading →

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Toddville man injured, charged after Wisconsin accident

Posted May 31, 2010 3:53 pm by Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News

Gary Junge, 60, Toddville, was hospitalized and charged with drunken driving after he lost control of his motorcycle Sunday near Cassville, Wisc., the Grant County, Wisc., sheriff’s office said. Junge was riding south on Highway 133 just south of Cassville … Continue reading →

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