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BAHENA RIVERA CLAIMS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAILED TO INFORM HIM OF MIRANDA RIGHTS

Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the undocumented immigrant accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts is claiming that his constitutional right against self-incrimination was violated by law enforcement officials. According to Bahena Rivera’s attorneys, he was not…
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Missing Oskaloosa boy

Law enforcement is searching for an Oskaloosa boy who hasn’t been seen in almost two weeks.  16-year-old Cooper Ritenour hasn’t been seen since February 20th.  It’s believed he is in the Hiawatha, Iowa area headed to…
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Drivers can face fines for not scraping ice from windshields

Freezing drizzle made for some icy conditions Wednesday morning, but authorities say that's no excuse to not take a little time to clear windshields. Drivers can face a nearly $50 fine for it in Cedar…
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Gary Dolphin to be reinstated beginning with football spring practice

Gary Dolphin the play-by-play announcer for the University of Iowa men's basketball team and Hawkeye football, who was suspended after making a remark during a game broadcast, will be reinstated beginning with football spring practice.…
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Freezing drizzle may impact the morning drive

Areas of freezing drizzle will continue through the morning commute, especially the farther northeast you go. Main roads will generally remain wet, though any side streets or rural roads may be rather slick at times.…
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Public meeting tonight about Oskaloosa Street corridor

There’s going to be a public meeting tonight (2/26) in Pella about the Oskaloosa Street corridor.  City officials want to hear your ideas on what Oskaloosa Street should look like, what kind of businesses should…
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2 fires in Keokuk County early Friday morning

At 1:36 am Friday (2/22), firefighters in What Cheer got an alarm from a house fire at 506 South Park Avenue. "A single occupant.  She had woke up to the smell of smoke and exited…
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Southern Iowa Speedway to honor Caleb Hammond

The Southern Iowa Speedway will hold its first Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on April 2nd.  You’ll remember 11-year-old Caleb was a big racing ran, who died last September from cancer.  The Speedway released a statement…
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Heckethorn to face two trials this summer

An Ottumwa man will stand trial this summer for two different shootings.  19-year-old Jacob Heckethorn is accused of first degree murder and attempted murder for a shooting last August that left William Shettlesworth dead and…
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Snow moderate to heavy Wednesday morning; tapering off by the afternoon

Most of eastern Iowa remains under a Winter Storm Warning as snow continues to fall through the morning hours.  Snowfall will be moderate to heavy at times through the morning and will have significant impacts…
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