Crane Operators Move Heavy Lifts Across Iowa Jobs
In Dubuque and nearby towns, A-1 Crane Rental and its sister firms deploy 11 cranes up to 240 tons, with access to 400-ton capacity. Operators like Joe Lawler describe daily progress, safety focus, and community pride as they lift equipment, install structures, and assist regional projects.
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Tri-State Crane & Rigging Service
Cedar Rapids
A-1
Lawler
Jake Schroeder
Tegeler Wrecker & Crane
Dyersville
Hoefler
Hempstead High School
Cedar Rapids Man Identified in Drowning Case
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says Clifford Dean Jones, 44, drowned in the Cedar River on July 16 after going underwater while swimming with his teenage son near First Street and O Avenue NW. Police rule the death an accidental drowning.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Clifford Dean Jones
First Street
O Avenue NW
Ames man convicted of first degree murder in roommate stabbing
David Sean Hunter, 57, was found guilty by a Story County jury of first degree murder in the 2019 stabbing death of his roommate Christopher Swalwell, 37, at an Ames apartment. Sentencing set for Sept 17. life without parole mandatory.
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Ames
Story County
David Sean Hunter
Iowa
Hunter
Christopher Swalwell
Swalwell
Tiffany
Christopher Kragnes
Sean Hunter
Tiffany Kragnes
Capitol Digest Iowa education and fair schedule highlights
Iowa releases spring 2021 K-3 literacy and grades 3-11 progress data showing gains overall and a small drop in math. The report notes 2020 college enrollment for 2020 grads fell from 2019. A 175th Iowa statehood anniversary tour at the State Fair runs Aug 12 with QR codes across 14 sites. State Treasurer promotes the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at the fair Aug 12–22 seeking unclaimed property.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa State Fair
Earhart
Department of Natural Resources
East Grand Avenue
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Lowaculture
Michael Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fair Booth
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Dubuque Company
Karen Hoefler
Cedar Valley Steel
America
Peter Simon
Dubuque
Grand River Medical Group
Jessica Reilly
Telegraph Herald
Kat Russell
Thegazette.com
Tiffany Meredith
Meredith
Meals
Capitol Digest
Legislative
Capitol
Amelia
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
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