WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DES MOINES, Iowa Iowa's recent severe storms and flooding have likely wreaked havoc on more than your house. Some of your priceless photos, books and other family treasures or heirlooms may have been damaged too. It might be tempting to throw these mementos away. But hold on. You may be able to save them with advice from FEMA preservation professionals at vari  more

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A Council Bluffs man was sentenced July 16, 2024 to 120 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine. According to public court documents, Lawaun Maurice Webster, 44 distributed approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine to another person from his residence in Council Bluffs, Iowa. During a search warrant at the residence, law enforcement recovere  more

DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. According to public court documents, Dale Ganaway Lucas, Jr., 39, was responsible for buying and selling large quantities of cocaine in the Quad Cities area. Law enforcement officers conducted a series of controlled buys from Lucas, which eve  more