Shootout near Maquoketa ends with multiple shots fired
A chase from a Maquoketa supermarket ends in gunfire as Virgil Stammeyer and others pursue the Douglas couple. The younger Stammeyer fired multiple shots at the pursuing car, with six bullet holes found in the Douglas vehicle. Robert Douglas expected to survive. both suspects face charges in Jackson County for armed robbery and attempted murder if survivors. Authorities report no other officers were wounded.
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Ohio
Lynda Douglas
Jackson County
McCaw
Robert Douglas
Douglas
Stammeyer
Makin
Virgil Stam
Federal aid rules for flood relief expand to nonparticipating areas
FEMA official says disaster aid can go to cities or counties not in the National Flood Insurance Program if their governments join retroactively. Iowa counties on the federal disaster list include Linn, Cedar, Clinton, Johnson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Polk, Story, and others. relief hinges on local action and verified displacement of homes or businesses.
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S. Richard Mellinger
FEMA
Kansas City
Iowa
President Bush
Linn
Cedar
Clinton
Johnson
Jones
Muscatine
Scott
Polk
Story
Boone
Carroll
Crawford
Dallas
Jasper
Plymouth
Shelby
Warren
Woodbury
Sioux City
Mellinger
Small Business Administration
Ellen Gordon
Iowa Disaster Service
Iowa City
Dacs
Gordon
Bill Cappuccio
Cappuccio
Des Moines
Mosquito Situation Grows as Rain Fuels Breeding Iowa Officials Say
Linn County health officials report rising mosquito counts after heavy rains with culex and aedes species favored by standing floodwater. Officials urge removal of standing water, use of repellents, and BTI larvicide while monitoring continues. FEMA aid centers respond to flood impacts with hotlines and local centers in Davenport and Ames.
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Linn County
Hart
Novak
Iowa
United States
Asia
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Health Department
Branstad names Corning as running mate amid calls for consensus
Branstad announces Corning as his running mate a pro choice choice that signals unity and balance. Analysts praise her state government experience and leadership in the legislature while critics attack campaign polling and party tactics. Corning lauded for resilience after personal loss and success in Black Hawk County Senate race.
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Joy
Branstad
Corning
Drake University
Dennis Goldford
Goldford
Republican Party of Iowa
Richard Schwarm
Ted Anderson
Elec
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Democratic Party
John Roedrick
Roedrick
Senate
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
Avenson
Jo Ann Zimmerman
State Department of Public Health
Fire dispatch confusion delays response in Oran district
A house fire in Fayette County sparked delays as Fairbank calls auto routed to Independence police. Karen Kane pleaded for help while Oelwein Fire Department responded after dispatcher error. fire caused $125000 to $150000 in losses. Rod Kane burned his hand. family escaped. Sheriff to investigate.
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Oran
Fayette County
Fairbank
Law Enforcement Center
Independence
Brandt
Karen Kane
Ma’am
Kane
Oelwein Fire Department
Buchanan County
Leonard Davis
Davis
Karen
Lloyd Webers
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Potter
John Kainrad
Central High School
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Davenport
Ames
Denison
Gazette
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