Emma'Le Maas

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'School Market' expands access to food for kids in Waterloo CSD

2 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- As the school year nears an end, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and Waterloo Community Schools District are also wrapping up a successful launch of a new program: school markets. The program includes mini food pantries in 19 of the district's schools, from kindergarten to the high school level. Since its launch this spring, the program has served more than 1,100 individuals and distributed over 5,300 pounds of food within the district.
Iowa sheriff defends decision to decline ICE program

2 weeks ago | news8000.com | Emma'Le Maas

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Sheriff defends decision to decline ICE program

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Emma'Le Maas

By Emma'le MaasClick here for updates on this story DUBUQUE, Iowa ( KWWL) - Monday morning at the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meeting, Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy defended his decision to decline an offer to join a federal ICE program. 287-g is an existing program currently only Iowa State Patrol has an agreement for in the state, which gives ICE officer authorizations to state officers.
Dubuque County Sheriff defends decision to decline ICE program

2 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- Monday morning at the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meeting, Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy defended his decision to decline an offer to join a federal ICE program. 287-g is an existing program currently only Iowa State Patrol has an agreement for in the state, which gives ICE officer authorizations to state officers.
Cedar Falls City Administrator responds after controversy surrounding behavior

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) -- Cedar Falls City Administrator Ron Gaines is responding, after controversy this week at City Council concerning his behavior towards residents. In April, a letter was read aloud by councilperson Dustin Ganfield from a resident. Gaines had attended a meeting with the resident and other city staff, including Mayor Danny Laudick, concerning the South Main Sewer Project.
Waterloo Police Department addresses youth crime after shooting

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Three teens are facing charges after a shooting in Waterloo. It's the latest in several reported incidents in the city involving juvenile offenders. The Waterloo Police Department reports violent crime is actually down this spring, though in recent weeks they've seen a spike specifically with youth. The Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT) works with the teens involved.
The Iconic Strawberry returns to Strawberry Point

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KWWL) -- After over a month, the Strawberry in Strawberry Point has now returned to the heart of downtown. "It brings livelihood and life back into our town," said Sara Nelson, a lifelong Strawberry Point resident. K&W Coatings has spent several weeks repairing and repainting the structure, which was returned Wednesday morning.
Community mourns Dan Corbett, owner of 'Fester's Pub' and 'Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox'

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Waterloo business owner Dan Corbett has died at the age of 48, after a battle with cancer and subsequent cardiac arrest. Corbett, the New York born bar and restaurant owner, leaves a lasting legacy in the Cedar Valley. There was hardly a downtown Waterloo event his 'Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox' food truck was not at- whether for profit, or to feed the community for free. "He just really, loved the community.
Sen. Grassley hosts town hall answering concerns about tariffs, presidential powers

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

ANAMOSA (KWWL) -- Senior Senator Chuck Grassley addressed concerns from Jones County farmers Monday, ranging in topic from tariffs to federal personnel cuts. The Iowa Farm Bureau hosted Sen. Grassley as part of his typical statewide town halls each year. The majority of questions tackled concerns over the impacts of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as well as concerns over presidential power. Sen.
Where is the Strawberry? Strawberry Point's iconic landmark prepares to return

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

STRAWBERRY POINT/ELKADER, Iowa (KWWL) -- After several weeks, Strawberry Point's famous strawberry will soon return. The City of Strawberry Point is expecting to reset the structure at some point next week, weather permitting. Though they know everyone is excited, for safety concerns, they're asking bystanders to stay back as the process unfolds- since the structure is so large and could be hazardous.