There were some clouds around for Monday’s solar eclipse, but that didn’t stop some local residents from witnessing the historical phenomenon. Hundreds of people filled the front lawn of the Manchester Public Library around 1 pm Monday afternoon to put on their certified viewing glasses so they could see the moon almost entirely eclipse the…
Macie J. Hankins – Edgewood
Macie Jean Hankins, of Edgewood, Iowa, was stillborn on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. She was the daughter of Jason and Amber (Steffen) Hankins. Macie is survived by her parents, Jason and Amber Hankins of Edgewood; maternal grandparents, Phil and Deb Steffen of Winthrop; paternal grandparents, Larry and Darla…
Two Injured in Jones County Collision
Two people were injured in an accident in Jones County Saturday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says a pickup truck and van collided near Anamosa at the Highway 151/ Old Dubuque Road intersection. They say the vehicles collided when pickup truck pulled out from a stop sign on Old Dubuque Road, right into the path…
Weekend Funeral Service Planned for Former Local Priest
Funeral services will be held this weekend for a former priest who once served several local communities. Reverend Richard Maichen of Manchester died Monday. He was 90 years old. Rev. Maichen was ordained in 1954. He served as a priest and faculty member in numerous eastern Iowa parishes, including St. Joseph’s in Elkader, St. Francis…
City Council Agrees to Allow Elevation of Manchester Alley
A Manchester alley will be elevated to allow for raised development in the floodplain along West Main Street. The alley is located on the north side of West Main from River Street to the Advanced Eyecare Associates building. City Manager Tim Vick explains. The adjacent property owners, Paul Roussell with Bob Stephen Motors and Randy…
Permanent Medication Drop-off Box Outside Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office now has a permanent medication drop-off box located outside their main entrance. Anyone wanting to dispose of unused prescription drugs can do so by dropping the container into the box. It’s available to the public 24 hours a day. A couple of things to keep in mind – all medications…
Authorities Looking for Manchester Man Charged in Fayette County Theft Ring
Authorities are looking for a Manchester man who is wanted in connection to a theft ring in Fayette County. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation uncovered that at least six people took advantage of a West Union resident by posing as caretakers and home repair workers and stealing thousands of dollars from his…
Ehrlich Enjoying Start of Iowa State Fair Queen Reign
This year’s Iowa State Fair queen is a 19-year-old from Dubuque County. Jackie Ehrlich of Holy Cross is a Beckman Catholic High School grad who’ll be starting her sophomore year at Iowa State University later this month. Ehrlich was among the 104 county fair queens who competed in this year’s event. Ehrlich has been a…
Moreno and Loughren Win Masonville City Council Seats
Masonville’s two new city council members were literally drawn out of a hat earlier this week. In last Tuesday’s special election, Joe Moreno, Pat Loughren and Mason Gallop each received two votes. A total of ten votes were cast in that election. The Delaware County Board of Supervisors canvassed the election results on Monday. Since…
Manchester Man’s Death Ruled Homicide
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – The death of a Manchester man who died as he was taken into custody after an incident at a Dubuque bar has been ruled a homicide but not necessarily a crime. The ruling comes in the May 7th death of 43-year-old Chad Cupps, who used to live in Dubuque. John Kraemer…