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Multi-state Crime Spree Ends in Tragic Deaths

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRG

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A woman was found dead in her Iowa home, leading to the discovery that her 5-month-old baby had been left at a random Wisconsin home and her 13-year-old child was missing. The suspect, Alexander Grunke, was involved in a vehicle pursuit in Wisconsin, during which the 13-year-old was found dead. Grunke was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in an Albion home. The cause of the teenager's death is unknown, and Grunke had previously been charged with abduction and interference with child custody.

"Lucky in Love: Dubuque Man Wins Lottery After Engagement"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCRG

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A man from Dubuque County, Iowa, won nearly $400,000 in a lottery game one day after getting engaged. Nick Miller, who proposed on June 22nd, purchased the winning ticket in an InstaPlay game at a Casey's in Cascade. The unexpected windfall will be used towards a house and wedding. This win was one of three significant lottery prizes won in Iowa within a two-day period, with the other winning tickets sold in Davenport and Ottumwa.

Mississippi River Flooding Causes Road Closures and Record Highs

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCCI Des Moines

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The city of Dubuque is preparing to close off its entire flood system for the third time since 1973 as floodwaters continue to rise along the Mississippi River. Dubuque Public Works Director John Klostermann says they started closing floodgates once the river was predicted to rise over 14 feet. Closing the whole system would keep floodwaters from getting into the city. Meanwhile, flooding has also caused the closure of Highway 76 and the Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing.