Clinton News

At about this time last year, my wife, Christina, and I were disappointed about missing the annual Fourth of July festivities back home in southwest Iowa.

Fewer people lived in Clinton in 2008 than 2007, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday.

Depending on who you ask, the statewide smoking ban that went into effect one year ago today was either a step forward for public health concerns, or a step back for restaurant and bar owners.

By Jason Nevel Herald Staff Writer CLINTON - It's difficult for Tim Bollmann, Wild Rose Casino and Resort general manager, to come up with downsides for undocking the old riverboat and building a landbased casino.

A Clinton man charged with kidnapping and two other felonies now will stand trial Aug.

Fourth of July celebrations are typically marked by food, parades and most of all, fireworks.

A total of 1,151 students from seven school districts benefited from the Clinton County Conservation Foundation's Scholarships for Busing program during this year's spring semester, according to Marty Murrell, treasurer of the foundation.

Absentee ballots are available in the Clinton County Auditor's office for the June 30 Central Community School special election.

Farmers in Iowa are showing off their most beloved possessions -- their tractors.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Air Quality Bureau has confirmed what many Clinton residents already knew - the city's air quality is poor and needs serious examination.

The Military Vehicle A Preservation Association is retracing the route of the first U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy across the United States and along the famed Lincoln Highway.

Once again, the Juneteenth Celebration will occur in Clinton on Friday. This marks the third annual event here; nationally, the 144th.

The Clinton City Council awarded two contracts totaling about $1.4 million for road repairs throughout the city Tuesday.

A Clinton businessman will appear in federal court Wednesday in connection with federal charges alleging he trafficked counterfeit goods.

Officers from the Clinton Police Department, along with the Clinton Fire Department, responded to the 5800 block of Lincolnway for a report of a single motor vehicle crash involving one individual with injuries at 4:29 a.m., Sunday.

Clinton could be getting five new buses through federal stimulus dollars to replace some of its older buses.

Saturday 13 Jun Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 12:16AM Clinton, IA The Clinton LumberKings erased a 2-0 deficit and took the lead on a bases-loaded walk to Maximo Mendez , winning 4-2 over the Peoria Chiefs Friday night at Alliant Energy Field.

Officers from the Clinton, Camanche and DeWitt police departments were involved in a high-speed car chase that began around 12:30 a.m. today.

Friday 12 Jun Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:07AM Clinton, IA Left-hander Bobby LaFromboise kept the lefty-loaded lineup of the Peoria Chiefs off-balance all night long, striking out eight batters over a career-high eight innings as the Clinton LumberKings won, 5-0. LaFromboise gave up just four hits and a walk over his eight innings, besting his ...

A motorcycle crash involving alcohol injured two Clinton, Iowa, residents last month, according to a Dubuque police report released Tuesday.