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Burlington, IA – Deadly Fire at Apt Complex on Washington St

Burlington, IA (August 26, 2021) – A woman was killed in a fire at an apartment complex in Burlington on Tuesday, August 24. The fatal incident took place at a residence located at the 1126 block of Washington Street. Emergency responders were sighted at the scene at around 7 a.m. that morning. When firefighters arrived, they found a two-story apartment house on fire. Initial reports revealed that there were people trapped inside the structure. The building sustained significant damage and was [...]

Orange City, IA – Joel Leusink, Another Driver Injured in Crash at 460th St & Ironwood Ave

Orange City, IA (August 25, 2021) – Two motorists suffered injuries following a collision in Orange City on Tuesday, August 24. The accident reportedly took place at the intersection of 460th Street and Ironwood Avenue. Emergency responders were sent to the crash site at around 8:04 a.m. that morning. Local reports revealed that 37-year-old Joel Leusink of Orange City was headed eastbound on 460th Street in a 2020 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the time of impact. A 2012 Jeep Grand [...]

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Hull, IA – Thayne Downs Crashes with Semi-Truck on 310th St

Hull, IA (August 25, 2021) – On Tuesday, August 24, a Rock Valley man was injured after a two-car crash outside of Hull. The incident was reported early that morning at around 7:43 a.m. The scene was located on 310th Street roughly two and a quarter miles out of the city. Local reports revealed that 58-year-old Harv Sandbutte of Sioux Center was operating a 2015 International tractor-trailer hauling a flatbed trailer on Highway 18. At the same time, 18-year-old Thayne Downs [...]

Sioux Co, IA – Two Injured in Tractor-Trailer Crash on on 460th St

Sioux Co, IA (August 25, 2021) – Two people suffered injuries after a two-vehicle accident in Sioux County on Tuesday, August 24. The incident occurred on 460th Street early that morning at around 7:35 a.m. Local authorities said that the crash took place about half a mile west of Granville. A 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by 58-year-old Dale Stuhr of Alta was hauling a car trailer while headed west on Highway 10. At the same time, a 15-year-old [...]

Waterloo, IA – Update: Emma Michels Injured in Fatal Accident on Canfield Rd

Waterloo, IA (August 24, 2021) – An Iowa woman was seriously injured and her sister was killed following an accident in Waterloo on Saturday, August 21. According to reports from the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Emma Michels of Maynard was traveling on Canfield Road at the time of the crash. She reportedly entered a railway crossing and was hit by a train. The incident prompted emergency responders to be called to the scene. Michels was driving and her 15-year-old [...]

West Des Moines, IA – Child Hit in HomeGoods Parking Lot near Jordan Creek Town Center

West Des Moines, IA (August 24, 2021) – A three-year-old was hospitalized after being involved in a collision in West Des Moines on Monday, August 23. The incident was reported at the HomeGoods located near the Jordan Creek Town Center. The injured party was walking in the parking lot when they were struck by a motor vehicle. Emergency responders arrived and found that the child was still conscious. The injured party reportedly suffered significant head trauma in the impact. An ambulance [...]

Des Moines Co, IA – Dale Webb Dies in Motorcycle Crash on US-34

Des Moines Co, IA (August 23, 2021) – A two-vehicle accident in Des Moines County on Sunday, August 22, ended in the death of a West Burlington man. Reports from the Iowa State Patrol indicated that 87-year-old Dale Webb of West Burlington was riding a motorcycle eastbound on US-34 at the time of the crash. At around 4:20 p.m. that afternoon, Webb’s bike was hit from behind by a pickup truck operated by 37-year-old Patrick Robinson. The impact caused Robinson’s [...]

Des Moines, IA – Motorcyclist Hit by Driver at 14th St & Maury St

Des Moines, IA (August 23, 2021) – On Sunday, August 22, a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a vehicle collision in the Des Moines area. The incident reportedly took place at the crossing of SE 14th Street and Maury Street at around 8:21 p.m. that evening. The injured rider was reportedly traveling south on 14th Street when they collided with a northbound vehicle. The driver of the other car was reportedly in the process of making a turn onto Maury [...]

Jesup, IA – Two Injured After Train Hits SUV on S Canfield Rd

Jesup, IA (August 22, 2021) – There were reported injuries after an SUV was struck by a train in the town of Jesup on Saturday, August 21. The incident occurred at the 1000 block of S. Canfield Road near Dubuque Road. Reports from the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that the accident took place that afternoon. The driver and the passenger of the SUV were struck by an oncoming train, and both involved parties were injured. The passenger sustained life-threatening [...]

North Liberty, IA – Pedestrian Dies in Traffic Accident at Penn St & Liberty Way

North Liberty, IA (August 22, 2021) – On Friday, August 20, a pedestrian suffered fatal injuries following a traffic accident in North Liberty. The incident occurred at noon near the crossing of Penn Street and Liberty Way. A pedestrian reportedly boarded a Chevrolet pickup truck, according to the reports from the Iowa State Patrol. The victim sustained fatal injuries in the aftermath of the collision. Emergency personnel were present at the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The identity [...]