The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa

YMCA seeks coats for kids
CLINTON — The Clinton Family YMCA is asking for help to ensure children and adults in need will have a warm coat this winter.
Habitat to dedicate home Sunday
Students arrested on drug charges
CLINTON — Seven students were arrested at Clinton High School in three separate drug-related incidents last week on charges pertaining to the theft, possession and distribution of prescription drugs and possession of marijuana.
DeWitt Aquatic Center leak repaired, tested
DEWITT — The DeWitt Aquatic Center leak has been repaired and tested, Public Works Director Matt Proctor reported to the DeWitt City Council at Monday’s meeting.
Council election results finalized
CLINTON — At-Large candidate Jennifer Graf said she was at Thursday’s Clinton County Board of Supervisors meeting to make sure the election results were real.
Republican gubernatorial candidate stops in Clinton
CLINTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christian Fong stopped in Clinton on Thursday on a statewide campaign that will focus on phasing out the state income tax by 2020 and reversing population losses in areas outside of Des Moines.
Surgical microscope enhances clarity of surgeries
CLINTON — Earlier this year, Mercy’s surgical team, aided by the advanced technology of the Lumera T Ophthalmic Microscope, performed eye surgery with greater precision and clarity than ever before.
Residents react to Tuesday’s vote
CLINTON — The majority of Clinton residents sent the message at the polls Tuesday that they are looking for a change on the Clinton City Council.
Stauffer sentenced for home improvement scams
CLINTON — One of two Clinton men accused of bilking more than $23,000 from residents through unfulfilled contracts for home improvement projects has been sentenced in Clinton County District Court and the other will make a court appearance today.
Choices signal change
Smith, Soesbe unseated during Clinton City Council election; Mallicoat, Mulholland to have runoff
Clinton Council OKs railport’s design work
CLINTON — The development of the proposed Lincolnway Railport took a step forward Tuesday after the Clinton City Council unanimously approved design work for the foundation of the rail line.
Unofficial: Graf wins At-Large seat
CLINTON - Unofficial results show Jennifer Graf as the winner of the At-Large position on the City Council. She registered almost 58 percent of the vote.
Unofficial results: Klaes, Hermann win seats
CLINTON - Unofficial results from the Clinton City Council election show Margaret Klaes and Bev Hermann as winning seats on the Clinton City Council.
Clinton couple accused of theft
CLINTON — A Clinton couple were charged after allegedly admitting to police to stealing merchandise from Wal-Mart and causing more than $5,000 in damage to the store Oct. 11.
Fulton, Jo-Caroll Energy to sign Internet agreement
??? The Fulton City Council on Monday approved a contract with a wireless Internet provider, and anticipates the agreement will provide another option to residents who may have lost service in the shutdown of CIS Internet Services a few months ago.
Man charged in police chase
CLINTON — A Clinton man is facing criminal charges after allegedly leading police on a chase that reached speeds of 125 miles per hour and ended in the rollover of his getaway car north of Clinton city limits Saturday afternoon.
Five things to know on Election Day
CLINTON — The make-up of the Clinton City Council could change by more than half Tuesday when the polls close at 8 p.m.
Accident causes minor injuries
CLINTON — A Clinton woman sustained minor injuries after a two-vehicle accident at 2:10 p.m. Oct. 26.
Forums help those with diabetes and their families
CLINTON — November is National Diabetes Month. However, locally, diagnosed diabetics and their families have had year-round support and information available to them for more than two decades.
H1N1 clinics start Tuesday
CLINTON — The Genesis VNA will hold two clinics this week for the H1N1 virus vaccinations.
Reports of flu on the rise
CLINTON — No H1H1 hospitalizations have been reported in Clinton County, although 7 to 8 percent of the Clinton School District student population is suffering from flu-like symptoms, according to the latest reports.
Mallicoat, Graf raise most funds
CLINTON — Ron Mallicoat and Jennifer Graf were the top two fundraisers for the Clinton City Council election on Nov. 3, according to campaign reports filed with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board earlier this week.
Amber’s story: ‘You can never give up’
Editor’s note: The victim in this story expressed a desire to be identified, and consented to being interviewed and photographed by the Clinton Herald.
Bill will deliver money for area facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced Thursday that $300,000 has been secured for the city of Clinton’s wastewater improvements through passage of the Department of Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.

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