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Owner of snake found dead in Iowa County has reached out to Sheriff’s Office

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Owner of snake found dead in Iowa County has reached out to Sheriff’s Office


MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – After a snake was found dead on the side of the road in Iowa County, the Sheriff’s Office said the snake’s owner has reached out to their agency.

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office said the snake was found along County Highway Z, north of Hillside School.

Iowa County officials believe the snake had a medical emergency at a veterinary clinic and died. Sheriff Michael Peterson said the snake was supposed to be buried, but was instead put on the side of the rural road.

Large dead snake found dumped along Iowa County road; sheriff seeks information(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff Peterson said Iowa County Sheriff’s Office staff will reach back out to the owner. The agency will also get help from the Iowa County District Attorney’s Office.

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Officials said the snake is not native to Wisconsin and they believed it was being kept in captivity before it was abandoned.

The sheriff’s office did not specify the species of the snake but described it as “very large.”

Large dead snake found dumped along Iowa County road; sheriff seeks information
Large dead snake found dumped along Iowa County road; sheriff seeks information(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

Iowa County Sheriff’s Office thanked Arena Fire Chief Todd Pinkham and others who helped remove the animal from the side of the road.

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Two separate traffic stops leads to four arrests in Iowa County

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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Four people were arrested during two separate traffic stops by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.

The sheriff’s office explained that just before 8:30 p.m., an Iowa County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle in the 7000 block of US Highway 18-151 in the Town of Ridgeway.

Lee J. Kaul, 47, of Ridgeway was arrested for operating while revoked (REV due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drug.

Lee Kaul was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

Kaul was additionally held on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation hold and transported to the Iowa County Jail.

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About an hour later, another Iowa County deputy stopped a vehicle near US Highway 18 and Lisa Street in the City of Dodgeville, the sheriff’s said.

Rayven Stanisch was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office.
Rayven Stanisch was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

The sheriff’s office explained three people were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture/compound/convert/produce/store methamphetamine.

Ronald Slater was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office.
Ronald Slater was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

Ronald E. Slater, 56, of Platteville, Rayven E. Stanisch, 30, of Linden and Amy M. Gregory, 38, of Linden were all taken to the Iowa County Jail.

Amy Gregory was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.
Amy Gregory was arrested by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.(Iowa County Sheriff’s Office)

Gregory was also held on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation hold.

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Iowa City Community Band readies for the summer | Music Column

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Iowa City Community Band readies for the summer | Music Column


The Iowa City Community Band (ICCB) returns this summer with performances throughout Iowa City and Coralville in June and July. Now in its 43rd season, ICCB is proud to once again be led by Rob Medd, a retired band director from Iowa City West High School, for the 19th year.

We perform nine times, including Coralville’s 4thFest Parade and pre-fireworks show. Our first three concerts are:

  • 12 noon, Saturday, June 6 at the Iowa Arts Festival in downtown Iowa City 
  • 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 at McPherson Park 
  • 7 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at Fairmeadows Park 

Each concert features a combination of traditional marches, contemporary pieces, and some familiar classics. For a full concert schedule, visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ICCBand). 

Rehearsals are held on Saturdays at 10 a.m. (May 30 through July 18, excluding June 6 and July 4) at West High School. New members — high school age and older — are welcome throughout the summer, with no audition required. Because new music is introduced each week, participation is flexible and ideal for those who can only join for part of the season. If you are interested in participating or learning more, send an email to iccb.communityband@gmail.com.  

ICCB operates solely on donations from individuals and local businesses to provide free concerts to the public. 

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If you would like to contribute, send your donation to: Iowa City Community Band – c/o West Music, 1212 5th Street, Coralville, IA 52241. Make checks payable to “Iowa City Community Band”. 

The Iowa City Community Band is ready for a great summer of making music together. We hope that you’ll join us often, either as a musician or an audience member. See you at the park.

April Donlon serves as the publicist and plays Alto Saxophone for the Iowa City Community Band. 



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One injured, suspect dead after stabbing in northeastern Iowa

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One injured, suspect dead after stabbing in northeastern Iowa


MONONA, Iowa (KCRG) – One person was injured and a suspect is dead after a stabbing in Monona Wednesday night.

Monona police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200 block of South Page Street at 7:37 p.m.

Officers found a person outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. The person was taken to a local hospital with a tourniquet applied.

According to investigators, the suspect barricaded himself on the second floor of the residence, where he had access to several firearms. The Clayton County CERT Team was called in after several attempts to get the suspect to exit the residence failed.

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The suspect was found dead from what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

This is an ongoing investigation. No further information has been released.

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