Iowa

Unemployment Up in Lee County

Jason Parrott — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:50:14 +0000

The latest numbers from Iowa Workforce Development show why many in Lee County support the construction of a new fertilizer plant near Wever.

Late Results in Lee County

Jason Parrott — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:56:30 +0000

High turnout in several Lee County precincts led to a much longer night for election workers.

Election Results 2012

Rich Egger — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Winners and referendum decisions in each race are signified by bold face type.

West Central Illinois Election Results:

Candidates Beat Filing Deadline

Jason Parrott — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:57:32 +0000

Southeast Iowa voters will have a few more choices when they go to the polls in the fall.

Five men beat the deadline to get on the general election ballot for county, state and/or federal office in Lee & Des Moines Counties.

They did so through nominating petitions or conventions.

LEE COUNTY

Former Lee County Maintenance Director Rick Carter will appear on the ballot for the District I seat on the Board of Supervisors.

He filed a lawsuit against the county after being fired in late 2010.

Branstad Wants Employees to Pay More

Jason Parrott — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:51:18 +0000

Governor Terry Branstad (R-Iowa) says he will seek a key provision in future contracts with union employees.

Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) say they will start paying 20% of their health insurance premiums next month.

The Governor told a crowd in Fort Madison that Iowa could save $100-million if every state employee followed their lead.

IA Governor Pushing For Plant

Jason Parrott — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:24:26 +0000

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is confident his state will come out on top when it comes to a proposed $1.5-billion fertilizer plant.

Orascom Construction Industries is said to be considering multiple sites in Iowa for the plant, along with locations in central Illinois and Texas.

Branstad says he has personally talked to representatives of the Egypt-based company about Iowa’s history of honest, reliable government, especially when compared to Illinois.

Pitman Murder Trial : Day 2

Jason Parrott — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:28:13 +0000

The murder trial of Keokuk resident Adam Pitman has concluded its second day.

Judge Cynthia Danielson is presiding over the case at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk.

Pitman is accused of killing his mother, Rosa Pitman, in her home in the early morning hours of August 30, 2011. He allegedly confessed to the crime after being pulled over for a traffic violation several hours later.

1st Degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

ADAM PITMAN

Task Force Procedures Reviewed

Jason Parrott — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:54:08 +0000

The state of Iowa is recommending the Lee County Narcotics Task Force change some of its operating practices.

The recommendations are based on a report, released this week, by State Auditor David Vaudt.

The report was requested by the board that oversees the task force.

The most significant finding is the task force is carrying a $90,000 deficit from the time period of July 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012.

Election Day in Iowa

Jason Parrott — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:06:29 +0000

The polls will open at 7:00 A.M. for voters in southeast Iowa as they decide who should move on from the primary to the November General Election.

There are contested races up and down the ballot in Lee and Des Moines Counties. They start in Iowa’s 2^nd Congressional District.

Congressman Dave Loebsack faces a challenge from State Senator Joe Seng on the Democratic side while John Archer and Dan Dolan are squaring off for the Republican nod.

Candidate Filing – Southeast Iowa

Jason Parrott — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

There will be just two contested races for county office during the June 5^th Primary in Lee and Des Moines Counties.

One of the contests is in the 5^th Supervisor District in Lee County.

Chairperson Janet Fife-LaFrenz is being challenged by former Supervisor Matt Pflug in the Democratic Primary. Keokuk Alderman Mike O’Connor will likely face the winner as he was the lone Republican to file in District 5.