A murder trial has been moved to Scott County for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school student almost 40 years ago.
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The Iowa Supreme Court Dec. 4 denied a Manchester couple’s request to delay the removal of exotic animals from their roadside zoo while they appeal a lower court’s ruling.
A former Manchester hospital CEO accused of misappropriating more than $200,000 was spared prison time during a sentencing hearing Dec. 3.
One glance of any length at the major television networks and it becomes glaringly apparent that Americans have some important decisions to make when deciding the political direction of the country, and who best should lead it.
Sports
A satisfying season for the Maquoketa Valley dance team ended with a Division I rating in Class III Hip Hop and the Wildcats being honored as one of four teams receiving the Community Service Award at the 2019-20 ISDTA State Championships, in Des Moines, Dec. 5-6.
The opening week saw the West Delaware boys’ basketball team come away with one win in three road games.
Losses to Benton Community and Independence dropped the West Delaware girls’ basketball team to 0–4 on the season.
West Delaware grabbed a season-opening dual over Waverly-Shell Rock in Manchester, Dec. 5, winning five matches by pin and three others by major decision on the way to a 42-27 win over the Go-Hawks, followed that up with a dominating win in the Bob Murphy Invitational, Dec. 7.
Obituaries
Larry Deane Ryan, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, …
Mary E. Fisher, 97, of Manchester, formerly of Cedar Rapids, d…
Harold J. Frentress, 76, of Fort Dodge, passed away Dec. 3, 20…
Betty Jo Meisgeier, 88, of Strawberry Point, passed away Satur…
Jeffrey Joseph Straw, 58, of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, …
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My husband, Peter, and I are returning from Spain by boat. The whole idea started when Peter read a book about the sinking of the Lusitania.
I lost a feather the other day and I understand this does not qualify as news.
Mark Cady was right at home at the piano and was an occasional singer, too, maybe best known among family and friends for his rendition of “Easter Parade” each New Year’s Eve — a whimsical tidbit that widened the eyes of some people at his funeral last week.
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