From the KCRG-TV9 Newsroom:
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Iowa for a second day today. The worst air quality is expected in the eastern third of Iowa thanks to the Canadian wildfire smoke circulating south into our area. Fine particulates will be at oncentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. The DNR recommends people reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities until air quality conditions improve.
An Anamosa State Prison inmate was found to have what’s described as “a concerning quantity of potassium chlorate” in his cell. That chemical can react with sulfur and even ordinary table sugar to release a flame, heat, and smoke. Milton Weir has been sentenced to an additional three year prison sentence after being sentenced for the discovery made back in May. Weir is already serving life sentences he began serving in the 1980’s for the murders of three people, including a 6-year-old boy. The Jones County Attorney’s statement did not give any further details about the incident.
A group raising money for a headstone for Xavior Harrelson says no new donations are needed. 10-year-old Harrleson was last seen in May of 2021 in Montezuma. His remains were found that September. Now, one organizer says it doesn’t need any more donations. Any funds that exceed the $3,000 needed for the headstone will be given to investigators to help solve the case of Harrelson’s death.
Later today, the Davenport city council is expected to approve money related to costs from the deadly building collapse there. That will total at least $3 million. The collapse on Sunday, May 28 led to three people being killed and one seriously hurt. Some of the money is expected to cover costs of first responders, a special rescue team that was used, demolition, and public relations.
Marshalltown police say they issued more than 400 citations in five days from newly installed speed cameras. The cameras have been up and running since late May, but last Friday the grace period ended. Police had issued 1,800 warnings to drivers going 10 or more miles an hour over the speed limit. People who live near the cameras say it has already made their neighborhoods safer.
