Dakota City News

Dakota City, Ia. - Kyle Deemer was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder this afternoon for the roadside killing of his estranged wife and her friend last year in Marshall County.

Unemployment aid extended for 20,000 Iowans 11:49 am About 20,000 jobless Iowans who face the loss of unemployment insurance benefits will receive notice they qualify for up to 14 weeks of emergency assistance, Iowa Workforce Development said Tuesday.

A boat tips over near Swan Lake in Johnson County spilling all four people into the water.

Another bar in downtown Iowa City loses its liquor license. But this time, the bar owner is fighting back.

Dakota City, Ia. - Accused murderer Kyle Deemer escaped authorities twice during high-speed chases through central Iowa back roads, a farm pasture and a corn field, law enforcement officers testified today.

Dakota City, Ia. - Several people witnessed Kyle Deemer shoot his estranged wife and her friend last year in a grisly scene near Marshalltown, according to attorneys for the state of Iowa.

The trial of a Des Moines man accused of killing his wife and another man in Marshall County last fall is scheduled to start.

Decker Truck Line, Inc. was the recipient of the 2009 Iowa Freedom Award for large employers.

For some parents, putting their child in daycare after school isn't an option and others might believe their children are just too young to be home alone.

Laura J. Davis, 87, of Independence, Iowa and formerly of the Gilmore City and Dakota City, Iowa area died Thursday morning, September 17, 2009 at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence following a long illness.

Remembering Mary Jo Iowa Governor Chet Culver is defending his focus on Iowa's renewable energy industry, saying his effort have created "thousands of jobs.'' More>> Not only is the Lewis and Clark Pipeline Project going to benefit communities with a steady supply of water, it's going to make them more appealing to future businesses, and create new ...

Remembering Mary Jo Iowa Governor Chet Culver is defending his focus on Iowa's renewable energy industry, saying his effort have created "thousands of jobs.'' More>> Not only is the Lewis and Clark Pipeline Project going to benefit communities with a steady supply of water, it's going to make them more appealing to future businesses, and create new ...

The Humboldt City Council was not sold on a proposal to go in with the county on an I-JOBS grant application.

The Algona, Humboldt and Southern Cal school districts will offer preschool programs during the next academic year with financial support from the state government.