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88 Children Removed From Iowa Church Camp in Abuse Probe

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88 Children Removed From Iowa Church Camp in Abuse Probe

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (WJW) — Authorities in Iowa said 88 children were taken into protective custody following a large-scale investigation at a church camp. According to the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, the operation took place between June 12 and June 13 at two addresses in Columbus Junction and Fredonia. The towns are roughly an hour south of Cedar Rapids and about 2 miles away from each other. Best fast food? Chain ranked ‘most sat…See the Story

Columbus Junction man arrested for dragging dead body from van

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Columbus Junction man arrested for dragging dead body from van

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — A Columbus Junction man was arrested last week after investigators say he drove a van dragging the body of a deceased man tied to the vehicle with a cord before crashing the van into a ditch.Read Article

Columbus Junction closer to water rate hike

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Columbus Junction closer to water rate hike

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — The second reading of an ordinance amendment raising the water rates in Columbus Junction was approved June 25 by the city council.Read Article

Acorn Bluff Farms Crowned Small Business of the Week by Ernst

In the heart of Iowa, where community and agriculture intertwine, a family business is carving a niche in the premium pork market. Acorn Bluff Farms, situated on a historic homestead in Columbus Junction, has captured the attention of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who recently designated the farm as her “Small Business of the Week.” This recognition is part of a broader initiative by Ernst to honor small businesses across all 99 counties in Iowa. The…Agriculture · Columbus Junction Read Article

1998 Great Lakes Derecho Anniversary

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WEST MICHIGAN May 30 and 31 mark the 27th anniversary of the devastating high wind event known as a derecho that swept across several Great Lakes states. This event was huge for West Michigan and produced winds in some spots up to 130 mile per hour.The derecho wind line and storms began on May 30, 1998 to our west over Minnesota. It maintained and even strengthened as it moved east in to the Great Lakes. This wind line would travel 975 miles in …Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction See the Story

CJ school board approves teacher salary boost

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — The fiscal year (FY) 2026 bargaining agreement between the Columbus School District and the Columbus Education Association (CEA) has been finalized, with the school board approving the settlement during a May 19 special meeting.Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction Read Article

Columbus School Board accepts several resignations

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — Several administrative and other staff resignations were accepted by the Columbus School Board during a May 8 special meeting.Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction Read Article

A Miller-Meeks town hall, barring gender-affirming care and immigration in Columbus Junction

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During a tele-town hall Tuesday evening, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks assured attendees she will continue to ask about potential job cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal.Immigration · Columbus Junction Read Article

Boys soccer: Balanced, unselfish ND-WB blasts Columbus/W-MU

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Taylor Lundgren and Logan Hamma celebrated their birthdays on Monday.Soccer · Columbus Junction Read Article

'It's like a melting pot here:' Immigration is the face of Columbus Junction

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Columbus Junction's residents come from many places. And when the new year started, some felt the fear of being removed from their home.Immigration · Columbus Junction Read Article

Meet Columbus junior Alex Rees, The Hawk Eye's co-High School Athlete of the Week

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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — The Columbus Community High School boys track and field team has had some great hurdlers through the years.Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction Read Article

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