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Trial reset for man accused of attempting to remove pacemaker

MANCHESTER – The trial of Jesse Fierstine, accused of trying to cut a pacemaker from his father’s chest, has been rescheduled for September. Fierstine, 33, of rural Manchester,is now scheduled for a Sept. 15 trial on charges of attempted murder … Continue reading

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Manchester businesses clean-up

Manchester, IA- Clean up efforts in Delaware County started early Sunday morning.  More than a dozen Manchester businesses were underwater Saturday.  Sunday, those business owners were out trying to salvage what was left of their belongings.  All before the 38th … Continue reading

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Manchester, Iowa, Flooding July 24, 2010

Manchester, Iowa’s flooding around peak time (noon – 2 p.m.) all areas around Manchester including Tirrill Park, River Street, Bailey/Brewer St., Downtown Main Street, Marion Bridge, Schram Park, XL Trailers – July 24, 2010. Continue reading

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Main Roads in Independence, Manchester Closed For High Water

Because of high water, the main highways through both Independence and Manchester are closed. Independence Police Sgt. David Niedert said early Saturday morning that Highway 150, which runs north/south through downtown, is closed. He said police hope people from out … Continue reading

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Records Falling with Flooding in Manchester and Independence

MANCHESTER – The water is the sight to see, but for many who have called Manchester home for years, this is just another chapter. “This is five times now since 93.  This is the fifth time,” said Gerald Kelchen, 72, … Continue reading

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Maquoketa River Rising in Manchester

The Maquoketa River is rising fast in Manchester and it is affecting businesses along Highway 13 in downtown near the river.  Businesses, including Bob Stephens Motors, are sandbagging while the water quickly rises.

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GOP’s Reynolds to campaign in Manchester

Former Gov. Terry Branstad’s lieutenant governor nominee Sen. Kim Reynolds of Osceola will be in Manchester July 12 to walk in the Delaware County Fair Parade starting at 7 p.m. For more, visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

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Fire damages Manchester pizza restaurant

MANCHESTER – A downtown Manchester pizza restaurant was damaged by fire today. Firefighters were called to Breadeaux Pizza, 112 N. Madison St., about 11:30 a.m. after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the building, Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Graybill said. … Continue reading

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Trial reset for man accused of cutting out father’s pacemaker

MANCHESTER — The trial for Jesse Fierstine, charged with trying to cut a pacemaker from his father’s chest, has been delayed until Aug. 4. The trial had been scheduled to start May 5 in Delaware County District Court. Fierstine, 32, … Continue reading

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