Family sues Okoboji Boat Works over drowning death
The Glover family and co-plaintiffs file a wrongful death suit in Dickinson County alleging negligence by Okoboji Boat Works after Alexander Glover, 21, drowned May 20 2023 on West Okoboji Lake when a Harris Sunliner 240 failed to start. The suit cites engine trouble, use of a portable power source, hidden throwable devices, and delayed rescue attempts as key factors seeking damages.
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Cedar Rapids
Glover
Khyra Glover
Sondra Williams
Dickinson County
Alexander Glover
West
Okoboji Lake
Iowa
Explosion injures firefighter in North Liberty building
A Monday night blast at 390 Herky Street in North Liberty damaged the commercial structure. The fire department, with aid from Coralville Solon Johnson Service US Med 1 and the state fire marshal, extinguished the fire after sprinklers activated. A firefighter and a burn victim were treated. one person initially transported to UI Hospitals and Clinics.
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North Liberty
Herky Street
Johnson County
University of Iowa
Ing
Coralville
Solon
Johnson County Ambulance Service
US Med 1
North Liberty Department
Suspect killed as Des Moines officer shot during pursuit
In Des Moines early Tuesday a suspect was killed and a police officer was seriously wounded. The officer was struck in the back during a gunfight after a vehicle pursuit from a home where a protective order violation was reported. The suspect died at the scene. the officer, unnamed, is in stable condition. Authorities investigate with Des Moines detectives and state officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Paul Parizek
Hicle
Parizek
Des Moines Department
How to Contact Iowa’s U.S. Senators in Washington
Iowa residents can reach their two U.S. senators in Washington by using official offices. Contact details include local office locations, common contact methods, and guidance on submitting inquiries. The note emphasizes using official channels for constituent services and legislative questions.
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Iowa
U.S
Washington
Chuck Grassley
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Grassley
Joni Ernst
Russell Senate
Ernst.senate.gov
Anamosa gym teacher resigns amid sex exploitation charge
Wayne Michael Lasack a 50 year old Anamosa Middle School gym teacher who faced a June 17 charge of sexual exploitation of a minor resigned from his position amid ongoing investigations. The school board approved release from his contract effective July 25. The 15 year old student alleged in 2014 that Lasack sent explicit Facebook messages. investigation traces back to 2018 with new details in 2023 leading to the resignation. Lasack previously denied involvement and faced potential up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Anamosa
Darren Hanna
Anamosa Community
Wayne Michael Lasack
Lusack
Hanna
Lasack
Jones County
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