Author Archives: Erica Pennington/SourceMedia Group

About Erica Pennington/SourceMedia Group

Pennington is an intern at SourceMedia in 2011.

Iowa City Fire crews respond to house fire Tuesday afternoon

An Iowa City woman experienced a scare when smoke began to fill her home, located at 1902 Woodridge Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon. Iowa City Fire Department authorities said that smoke was showing from the garage of the residence when they … Continue reading

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Two Iowa City men accused of felony controlled substance violation

Two Iowa City men are accused of controlled substance violation, a Class D felony, after authorities say they found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and weapons at their residence in August. Records indicate that authorities executed a search warrant at 221 Iowa … Continue reading

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Two Fort Dodge inmates accused of third-degree burglary

Authorities say that two Fort Dodge Correctional Facility inmates are accused of third-degree burglary, a Class D felony, after they were allegedly placed at the scene of a 2009 break-in. Records indicate that Lucas J. Pumfrey, 18, and Christopher J. … Continue reading

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Mount Pleasant woman still missing after five months

Updates from Chris Earl in italics. The last time anyone reports to have seen Jackie L. Douthart, of Mount Pleasant, was in the early morning hours of May 22. Now, over five months later, the search continues for the young … Continue reading

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Johnson County non-profit receives $20,000 grant for Meals on Wheels vehicle

IOWA CITY — Elder Services Inc., a non-profit organization that provides programs, services and resources to senior citizens, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to purchase a new Meals on Wheels delivery vehicle. “Thanks to the … Continue reading

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Coralville man accused of first-degree murder pleads not guilty

A 23-year-old Coralville man accused of being connected to the 2009 homicide of 64-year-old Iowa City Property Owner John E. Versypt entered a written plea of not guilty on Wednesday. Courtney L. White, also known as “Mow Mow,” 23, was … Continue reading

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West Branch man accused of stealing cash tickets from Campus Towing

CORALVILLE — A 50-year-old West Branch man is accused of second degree theft, a Class D felony, after authorities say he allegedly stole cash from numerous vehicle tows and impounds at Campus Towing. Records indicate that Robert D. VanGinkel, of … Continue reading

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Testimony continues in Dykstra case

The prosecution continued to question medical professionals and aquaintances Brian Dykstra as he sat silently at his second-degree murder trial in Johnson County on Wednesday. Dykstra, 35, is accused of inflicting head trauma that led to the death of his … Continue reading

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Dewitt man accused of domestic abuse assault and child endangerment

Authorities say a 41-year-old Dewitt man faces domestic abuse and child endangerment charges after he allegedly punched a woman as she held their three-year-old daughter at an Iowa City residence. Records indicate that Michael S. Tomek, of 1549 Silver Valley … Continue reading

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Iowa City man accused of going armed with intent

A 26-year-old Iowa City man is accused of going armed with intent, a Class D felony, after authorities say that he allegedly struck a man in the chest with an object believed to be a stun gun. Records indicate that … Continue reading

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