Union County News

Rape is a grotesque enough crime by itself. But when the perpetrator has authority over the victim, it compounds the abuse, making it tougher to escape and harder to prosecute.

Two Creston police officers charged in the sexual assualt of a local bartender are scheduled to appear in Union County court Monday afternoon.

A southwest Iowa police chief and his assistant chief are charged in the alleged rape of a woman at a country club bar.

CRESTON, Iowa - Two Creston police officers are facing sexual assault charges. John West Sickels and James Alan Christensen are accused of committing second-degree sexual abuse during an April incident at the ...

Tornadoes caused damage but no reported injuries in southwest Iowa Wednesday evening.

Criminal complaints were filed today in Union County court against two Creston police officers, accused of sexual abuse.

By PERRY BEEMAN and TOM ALEX pbeeman@dmreg.com Posted at 04:05 on 06/06/2008 Flood reminders - Drowning isn't the only risk.

Multiple tornadoes have touched down in southwest Iowa, causing isolated damage as heavy rain and hail moved into the area and prompted flooding concerns.

Ex-development official gets deferred judgment A former Union County economic development director has received a deferred judgment in connection with the misuse of "Creston Bucks" - a medium of exchange ... via Des Moines Register

Officials said a Union County woman died Monday in a crash east of Creston. The accident happened at 3:30 p.m. on Highway 34 and Lark Avenue. via KCCI

Adella Irene Bittner, age 88, died last Saturday December 15, 2007, at Friendship Haven's Tompkins Memorial Health Center in Fort Dodge, IA. via The Messenger

“The quick response by the Griggsville Fire Department and the North Pike Fire Department enabled our agency to ensure that the two suspects didn't come into Perry to perhaps steal another motor vehicle”

Two Iowa men were arrested Saturday, Nov. 3, near Griggsville, Ill., after leading officers on a high-speed chase the previous night, then being spotted by deer hunters in a rural area. via Hannibal Courier-Post

A vote for Terry Donahue for City Council in North Liberty would be a positive vote for the future of your community. via Iowa City Press-Citizen

“I've lost customers in my HVAC business.”

Louisa County might have one less town come 2008. Fredonia Mayor Bob Reid told the Louisa County Board of Supervisors at its meeting last week that his seat and three City Council seats are up for election in ... via Bettendorf News

“I've lost customers in my HVAC business.”

Louisa County might have one less town come 2008. Fredonia Mayor Bob Reid told the Louisa County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting that his seat and three city council seats are up for election in ... via Muscatine Journal