Mary Ellen Kimball was a prominent figure in Osceola, Iowa, known for her involvement in the arts and aviation. She was a licensed pilot and member of various aviation organizations. Married to Dr. James Kimball, they had two sons and contributed to local economic development. Tragically, she died from a gunshot wound in December 2024.
13 things about Ames, Iowa native Brian Thompson
Brian Robert "B.T." Thompson, an accomplished American CPA and businessman, served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Born in Ames, Iowa, he had a distinguished educational background and held various leadership roles within UHC and UnitedHealth Group. Tragically, he was fatally shot during an investor conference in New York City on December 4, 2024.
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Miss Iowa USA 2003 results: Lauren Wilson crowns Linsey Grams in Cedar Rapids
Miss Iowa USA 2003, Linsey Dara Grams, represented Iowa at the 51st Miss USA pageant on March 24, 2003, but did not place. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2005 and married Dr. Kevin Krishna Birusingh in 2007. Grams' father, Gary, passed away in 2008.
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Miss Iowa USA 2000 results: Jaclyn Solinger crowns Jensie Grigsby in Oskaloosa
The 48th Miss Iowa USA pageant took place on November 2, 1999, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Jensie Grigsby won the title and later represented Iowa in Miss USA 2000, placing in the Top 10. She has two children and works in marketing.
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Carol Morris biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 1956
Carol Ann Laverne Morris McCann, an American actress, model, and beauty queen, was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She won Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1956. A former lifeguard, she has lived in various Texas cities, studied elementary education, and produced the film "The Cake Eaters." She has multiple children from two marriages.
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Park View, Iowa’s Christopher Lee Behal booked into Scott County Jail
Christopher Lee Behal, 30, of Park View, Scott County, Iowa, United States has been arrested. He was booked into the Scott County Jail in Davenport, Scott County at 2:10 p.m. on March 14, 2024. Earlier that day, Behal allegedly drove a car that crashed at 90th Street and Harrison Street in Mount Joy, Scott County near … Continue reading Park View, Iowa’s Christopher Lee Behal booked into Scott County Jail
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Cassidy Kraus biography: 13 things about Iowa State University alumna
Cassidy Sue Branning Kraus is an American teacher from Westside, Crawford County, Iowa, United States. She and her sister Alexis Branning attended Irwin, Kirkman and Manilla (IKM) - Manning High School in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. Kraus a member of the school's girls track and field team. Here are 13 more things about her: On … Continue reading Cassidy Kraus biography: 13 things about Iowa State University alumna
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Ankeny, Iowa teacher Rachel Whiteside jailed in Des Moines
Rachel Elizabeth Whiteside, 34, of Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States is a teacher at Northview Middle School and an assistant varsity softball coach at Ankeny Centennial High School in the Ankeny Community School District in Polk County. In 2015, Whiteside allegedly started an inappropriate relationship with a Northview Middle School student, then 14. Between 2015 … Continue reading Ankeny, Iowa teacher Rachel Whiteside jailed in Des Moines
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What happened to Perry, Iowa high school student Dylan Butler?
Dylan Butler of Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, United States has died. He was 17. Butler was a Perry High School student. On the morning of January 4, 2024, he took to TikTok to share a video showing a photo of himself in a bathroom stall at the school with a blue duffle bag at his feet. "now we … Continue reading What happened to Perry, Iowa high school student Dylan Butler?
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Carolyn Pawlenty biography: 13 things about Derek Chauvin’s mother
Carolyn Marie Pawlenty is an American woman from Peosta, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. She has lived in different parts of Minnesota, USA including Saint Paul and St. Paul Park. Aside from Peosta, Pawlenty has lived in other parts of Iowa including Dubuque. When she was married to Robert Michael Chauvin, she was a housewife. … Continue reading Carolyn Pawlenty biography: 13 things about Derek Chauvin’s mother
