DUBUQUE, Iowa — Two northeast Iowa men who drowned as a result of a boating collision with a submerged object on Molo Slough in Pool 12 of the Mississippi River have been identified as Wayne Ameskamp of Dyersville, and Michael Donahue of Bellevue. A third passenger in the boat was also ejected when their 16-foot fishing boat struck the object. She was able to swim to the east shore of the slough, where she was rescued by passing boaters. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Oct. 3.
GREENE COUNTY – A juvenile was shot during a hunting accident over the weekend in Greene County. WHO-13 reports several agencies responded to the incident, in which the minor appeared to suffer a gunshot wound. The individual was transported via air ambulance and the Iowa DNR is investigating.
DAVENPORT – Candidates for Iowa Governor Rob Sand and Zach Lahn held their first televised debate on Tuesday evening. KCCI-TV reports that Lahn focused on Sand’s performance as state auditor and that Sand challenged Lahn over his ties to Kansas. Three additional debates are scheduled between now and the November 3rd election.
IOWA – There was just over one day suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 4 in the weekly update provided by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent short, 54 percent adequate, and 45 percent surplus. Eighty-five percent of corn has reached maturity, which is 3 percentage points behind the five-year average. Seven percent of corn has been harvested, which is 13 percentage points behind the five-year average. Corn condition rated 72 percent good to excellent.
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