ARLINGTON, Iowa (KCRG) – Three people from Arlington, Iowa have been arrested and face drug-related charges and child endangerment charges after a search warrant was executed over the weekend. On Thursday last week, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Cornwell, 40, for driving while his license was suspended and not having proof of financial liability. Later, a search warrant was executed on his vehicle, and marijuana, drug paraphernalia and crystallized substances were found. In a follow-up to this arrest, the sheriff’s office on Sunday executed a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of Upper Street in Arlington where they said they found crystallized substances, wax, paraphernalia, ammunition and money that they seized. James Cornwell faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance third offense and gathering where controlled substances are being used (methamphetamine). Additionally, law enforcement arrested Rodney Cornwell, 58, of Arlington, and Linda Cornwell, 36, in connection to this case. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said both of them face multiple charges, including child endangerment and drug-related charges. Authorities said more charges are pending in this case, related to the vehicle warrant.
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) – A Dyersville woman has been charged with fraud after she allegedly embezzled money from the hotel where she worked. Court documents say Michelle Kalb managed the Comfort Inn at 527 16th Avenue Southeast in Dyersville between January 2021 and November of last year. The documents allege she gave paychecks to three family members, worth more than $6,200. However, investigators said no time cards were filled out for one of the family members and another was paid for far more hours than their time card showed they had worked. Police arrested Kalb on March 11. She has been ordered not to contact the hotel.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with sexually abusing two children under the age of 12. Police say 36-year-old Darryl English sexually abused the victims between 2020 and 2021. He was charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree.
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association have announced the top ten restaurants for burgers in Iowa for 2023. ‘Iowa’s Best Burger Contest’ is a two-phase competition. The first phase is based on votes from the public with the 10 restaurants with the most votes being placed in the “Top 10.” From there, three anonymous judges will visit each of the restaurants, scoring the burger patties based on taste, doneness, and presentation. To qualify, a burger must be a 100% real beef patty served on a bun or bread product. The top ten nominees for the contest this year include:
- Arty’s Ice Cream & Grill – Wilton
- Ben’s Burgers – Ankeny
- Birdies, Burgers, and Brews at the Hillcrest – Graettinger
- Burger & Company – Spirit Lake
- Fishback & Stephenson Cider House – Fairfield
- Foodie Garage Eatery – Dubuque
- Flight Bar + Grille – Huxley
- Jeronimo’s Bar & Grill – Springbrook
- Parlor on Main – Central City
- Troy’s Bar & Grill – Earling
