Culver Eyes Iowa Job Surplus And Workforce Plan
Gov Chet Culver said Iowa faces a jobs surplus of over 150000 highly skilled positions within five years at a Capitol for a Day stop in Oelwein. He outlined a three point plan to recruit companies, boost youth math and science skills, and identify future shortages, notably in long term health care. Local officials praised regional efforts like a Regional Academy of Math and Science and Generation Iowa Commission appointees Jodi Grover and Karris Golden.
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Orlan Love
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Oelwein
Iowa
Chet Culver
Capitol
Williams Center
Culver
Peggy Sherrets
Grandview Healthcare Center
the Gazette
Jodi Grover
Rowley
Willams Center
Grover
Karris Golden
Waterloo
Generation Iowa Commission
Fraud suspect won't be returned to Iowa
Washington County will not fund the return of Clint D. Moore to Iowa to face prescription medicine fraud charges. Moore fled to Mississippi, where he was arrested on similar charges. The county's board unanimously refused to pay a $700 transport fee, noting the court should cover the cost. The warrant remains active as Moore faces possible sentences.
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Iowa
Awashington
Mondson
Prisoner Transport System of America
Clint D. Moore
Edmondson
Moore
Department of Corrections
Mississippi
Washington County District Court
Oelwein brothers face wildlife charges after warrants
Roy Brockmeyer 61 and Steven Chad Brockmeyer 34, both of Oelwein, arrested Tuesday for allegedly selling illegally possessed wildlife. Warrants executed at each home. contents sealed. Bond set at 10000 and 5000 dollars. Each charged with two counts of commercialization of wildlife with possible additional charges.
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Roy William Brockmeyer
Steven “Chad” Brockmeyer
Oelwein
DNR
Iowa Powerball and Lotto Results for August 15
Powerball draw numbers 19 22 24 38 51 with Powerball 9 and Jackpot at 181 million. Lotto totals include $3.75 million jackpot with numbers 16 24 29 35 40 6 01 48 and other draws such as Cash Game 14 21 25 29 30 and Hot Lotto 2 3 5 20 34. Minor lottery draws such as Pick 3 and Pick 4 also listed.
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Illnois
Federal arson charges tied to Burling ton church fire
Federal grand jury in Davenport indicted Kevin M. Ravelin, 29, on arson multiple counts and obstruction of religion related to April 29 fires that destroyed the First United Methodist Church and damaged the First Presbyterian Church near the Methodist church. He faces up to 150 years and $1 million in fines. bail set at 2 million. In state court, Ravelin already faced second degree arson and burglary charges and remains jailed. Police also report Oelwein man Roger M. Becker, 64, arrested after alleged assault on officers at City Park. other officers injured, condition updates pending.
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Davenport
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First United Methodist
First Presbyterian
Ravelin
Des Moines
Oelwein
Roger M. Becker
City Park
Becker
Card fraud hits thousands in Dubuque banks report
A local merchant’s credit card files were compromised allowing fraudsters to charge widespread purchases. Banks and credit unions are canceling affected cards and reissuing replacements while police identify the merchant involved and trace losses.
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Dubuque
Alan Schuester
Dutrac Community Credit Union
Three Eastern Iowans injured after wrong-way I-35 crash
Three Eastern Iowans remained in critical condition Wednesday after a Saturday crash on Interstate 35 near Owatonna Minnesota. A 22 year old East Chicago Indiana man driving the northbound vehicle died from injuries. his name was not released. James Gregorich 26 Independence and two passengers John Gregorich 28 Cedar Rapids and Lawrence Gregorich 64 Pres-[]
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John Gregorich
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence Gregorich
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Tama teen struck by vehicle remains in Des Moines hospital
Tama teen Kelcie Roberts, 16, hospitalized in Des Moines after being struck by a vehicle near the Meskwaki Settlement Pow Wow grounds. He was listed in good condition at Towa Methodist Medical Center after transfer from Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center. The car was driven by Rebecca Frundle, 17, of Montour, around 10 10 p.m. Tuesday on County Road E49.
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Tama
Kelcie Roberts
Des Moines
Meskwaki Settlement
Roberts
Towa Methodist Medical Center
Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center
Dennis Kucera
Rebecca Frundle
Montour
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Roy Brockmeyer
Chad Brockmeyer
Fayette County
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