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Columbus Junction man arrested for dragging dead body from van

Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction

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.See the Story

Prep baseball: Wapello downs Danville for second win of season

Baseball · Wapello

Prep baseball: Wapello downs Danville for second win of season

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DANVILLE — The Wapello High School baseball team rallied for three runs in the third inning and two in the fourth for an 8-5 win over Danville in an SEI Super Conference crossover game Monday.Read Article

Government halts historic Louisa downtown survey

Wapello · Wapello

Government halts historic Louisa downtown survey

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WAPELLO — An intensive survey of the Wapello and Columbus downtown historic resources will be indefinitely delayed after the federal government put a hold on a grant that was to be used to fund the research.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

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.Columbus Junction · Columbus Junction Read Article

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…Human Trafficking · Columbus Junction See the Story

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

Meet Wapello freshman Emmalin Marshall, The Hawk Eye's High School Athlete of the Week

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WAPELLO — Wapello High School has a rich and deep history when it comes to golf.Wapello · Wapello Read Article

Louisa County budget amendment brings surplus

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WAPELLO — Louisa County Board of Supervisors held three separate hearings during its regular May 20 meeting.Wapello · Wapello Read Article

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

Boys golf: Danville wraps up the Steve Rogers era at Class 1A district tournament

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WAPELLO — Alex Holtkamp battled through the elements.Golf · Wapello Read Article

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