The Obama administration Wednesday proposed banning the use of electronic cigarettes on airline flights, saying there is concern the smokeless cigarettes may be harmful.?Airline passengers have rights, and this new rule would enhance passenger comfort and reduce any confusion surrounding the use of electronic cigarettes in flight,? Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement.The ban would ...
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office arrested Jimmie Carl Krouse, 51, of Ottumwa at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday in Birmingham for criminal mischief.
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at 4:17 a.m. Monday at 2200 W. Burlington Ave.The fire department investigated a gas leak at 4:46 p.m. Friday at 1703 Padmavani Lane.
A man accused of throwing his 7-year-old son overboard during a sightseeing cruise around California?s Newport Harbor said Tuesday they were just ?horse playing? and talked about jumping in the water together.?I was not trying to kill my son. We were playing in the shallows,? Sloane Briles told KTLA-TV. ?I discussed it with him. We?d jump in together and just thought it would be funny, ha ha.?Two of 85 ...
IOWA CITY (AP) ? The dog who touched hearts all over the world by lying next to the casket of a slain Navy SEAL earlier this month might lead the Iowa Hawkeyes onto the field during a game this season.Iowa?s athletics department announced Tuesday that it will honor Jon Tumilson at one of two home games in November as part of a commemoration of Veteran?s Day. The department said it will work with Tumilson?s ...
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office arrested Robert Martin Brooks, 31, of Ankeny at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday at 1200 W. Grimes Ave. for a probation violation.
The federal government is escalating security around the country in preparation for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and conducting confidential briefings with state and local law enforcement organizations. But officials say there is no specific indication that a terror plot against the U.S. is under way.Americans can expect more security at airports, mass transit stations, U.S. borders, ...
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Nicholas Todd Heckart, Blakesburg, maximum gross weight violation.Karen R. Hewitt, 1104 Liberty Drive, expired plates.Alyssa Chatfield, 1100 W. Carpenter Ave., failure to wear a seat belt.
Jefferson County?s burn ban was lifted at 10 a.m. today, but Fairfield Fire Department Chief Scott Vaughan still advises everyone to be cautious.Though the rain Tuesday helped, it is still relatively dry and temperatures are expected to reach the 90s the next two days, Vaughan said.He asked anyone burning to attend the fires and have a water source of some kind nearby.Also, anyone planning a large burn ...
The Fairfield Fire Department provided mutual aid to Birmingham at a garage fire at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday at 2777 Peach Ave.
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office responded to a theft reported by Daniel Helterbran at 9:05 a.m. Saturday. Two saddles, estimated $850 value, were stolen from 3345 260th St., Lockridge.The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 2:27 a.m. today near 2300 Highway 34. According to the accident report, a 2007 Cadillac CTS driven by Mary Ann Arbige of Burlington was eastbound when it ran off the left ...
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Kelsey Leigh Nank, Keosauqua, speeding.Zachary Jacob Corman, Mount Sterling, failure to display registration plate.Brianna Noelle Brun, Charlotte, operation without registration.Kristina Renae Bowles, Kansas City, Mo., speeding.
ASSOCIATE DISTRICT COURTJoshua Daniel Augspurger, 34, of Eldon pleaded guilty to eluding or attempting to elude while participating in a felony. He was fined $625 and sentenced to two years in jail.Bradley Dean Larsh, 50, of Iowa City pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated-third offense and was ordered to pay a $3,125 fine and a $10 drug abuse resistance education surcharge. A five-year jail sentence ...
DISTRICT COURTWilliam Dennis Taylor, 59, 1000 N. Eighth St., pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana-third offense and was ordered to pay a $750 fine, $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge and $10 drug abuse resistance education surcharge. A five-year jail sentence was suspended in favor of five years probation.Andrew John Jaquez, 29, 509 E. Burlington Ave., Apt. 4, pleaded guilty to possession with ...
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