Wapello News

A nearly $600,000 proposal for laptop computers is under review by the Wapello School Board, but officials are unsure if the district can afford the technology and complete needed infrastructure upgrades at the ... via Bettendorf News

A black cloud of smoke shaded the ground and could be for miles around S & J Tube Inc. via Muscatine Journal

“We'll work on these issues and I'll try and do a better job of moving (other projects) forward”

A laptop computer for every Wapello freshman through senior student is being considered by the school board, but concerns over the proposal's estimated costs and impact on other spending priorities might delay ... via Muscatine Journal

Gov. Chet Culver has appointed an Oskaloosa attorney as a judge in Iowa's 8th District. via Sioux City Journal

“We just seemed to overshoot the runway by about 150 miles apparently.”

Democrat Barack Obama's charter plane touched down Tuesday night at the wrong Iowa airport, making him late to a campaign stop as he kicked off a swing through the early-voting state. via Fox News

Despite a devastating fire, it's back to work for employees at S & J Tube in Wapello, Iowa. via KWQC-TV Davenport

“The senator will have alternate transportation”

Dean Reynolds is a CBS News correspondent based in Chicago. This is my first go at the 2008 election -- and it starts in Bettendorf, Iowa at a hotel reminiscent of some 17th century Bavarian castle. via CBS News

A black cloud of smoke shaded the ground and could be seen for miles around S & J Tube Inc. via Muscatine Journal

Wapello firefighters battled heavy smoke and gas cylinder explosions while fighting a fire at S&J Tube. via WQAD-TV Moline

“Initially, it seemed like a no-brainer to help our neighboring board. But there is more to the story here than just the economy. There is an environmental impact”

Des Moines County supervisors have chosen not to join the debate over raising the water depth at Lake Odessa. via Hawk Eye

“It offended me and I thought it was a total lack of respect”

While one addition to a subdivision is being planned, members of the Wapello Development Corp. via Muscatine Journal

“The people that still support me will still support me whether it's in town or outside of town”

Saying she lacks support for a lawsuit, the founder of an effort to house homeless students of a local alternative high school will try her hand at reconciliation. via Hawk Eye

“Maharishi Vedic City has provided all city services to its residents.”

Maharishi Vedic City officials are displeased with the way the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has characterized city services. via Golden Triangle Media.com

Voters in the Winfield-Mount Union and Morning Sun school districts will decide late next month whether the two school districts should merge. via Muscatine Journal

No opposition. 4-year term Position you are seeking: 2nd Ward City Council, Wapello Age: 50 What is the major issue facing your district? Streets and sewers; [would] like to see some progressive vision. via Muscatine Journal

Manufacturing Production Supervisor - 1st Shift Grimm Brothers Plastics Corp. is a custom plastic thermoformer located in Wapello, IA. via Quad-City Times

Note: Candidate Jason Delzell has pulled his name from the race due to unforeseen circumstances. via Muscatine Journal

Position you are seeking: Mayor, Wapello Age: No answer Occupation: Plant manager, Advanced Environmental Technology, a private facility located on property of Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. via Muscatine Journal

Position you are seeking: 1st Ward city council seat, Wapello Age: 51 Occupation: GPC operator Education: Some college What is the major issue facing your district? Nothing real major, but there are several ... via Muscatine Journal

Incumbent Position you are seeking: Mayor, Wapello Age: 66 Occupation: Retired. However, I do some part-time jobs and try to keep busy. via Muscatine Journal