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- Why two recent Stuart arrests are drawing extra attention from deputies
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- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 46, low: 35.
- Thursday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 39 and low of 12 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Adair County Sheriff's report, 12/15/25: Stuart woman arrested for assault; Stuart man arrested on 4 charges & an ICE detainer/warrant; & 2 other arrests (kjan.com) β Law enforcement recently arrested two Stuart residents in separate cases, one involving alleged harassment and assault between roommates and another tied to multiple charges including OWI and an immigration detainer. The Adair County Sheriffβs report also details two additional arrests from Fontanelle and Greenfield, underscoring recent regional public safety activity that Stuart residents may want to be aware of.
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Earlham High School
6:15 pm - Boys Basketball: West Central Valley vs Earlham (Varsity)
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Mary Barnett Memorial Library , 400 Grand St , Guthrie Center
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Mary Barnett Memorial Library , 400 Grand St , Guthrie Center
2:00 pm - Card Making Class
Mary Barnett Memorial Library , 400 Grand St , Guthrie Center
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Members $13/HR in Stuart. Apply here.
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stuart here.
π Nearby News
Waukee
- Vote for the Register female Athlete of the Week for Dec. 7-13 (desmoinesregister.com)
- Amon Amarth Announces Tour Dates With Dethklok and Castle Rat (xsrock.com)
- Expansive pool, patio kitchen featured in this $700,000 Clive home (desmoinesregister.com)
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