Woman Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for Killing Mate
Jun 15, 2017
AMES, Iowa (AP) — A jury has convicted an Ames woman of voluntary manslaughter for killing her husband. The Story County jury returned the verdict Wednesday against 36-year-old Candace Cummings in the second day of…
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Road Worker Killed in Southern Iowa, Authorities Say
Jun 14, 2017
CHARITON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a road construction worker has been killed in southern Iowa. The accident occurred Tuesday in northern Lucas County. The Iowa State Patrol says a motorist didn't see 48-year-old Barbarella…
Investigation Leads to Arrests for Prostitution
Jun 13, 2017
On Friday, June 9, 2017, the Ottumwa Police Department conducted a prostitution investigation after discovering some suspicious advertisements posted on the internet. The ads appeared to be soliciting sex acts in exchange for money. This…
Iowa Man Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder in Roommate's Slaying
Jun 12, 2017
OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A 25-year-old Wapello County man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his roommate. A jury found Erik Davila guilty Friday. Prosecutors say he fatally shot 24-year-old Hugo…
Iowa Department Investigating Officer for Anti-Islam Posts
Jun 09, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating one of its officers for social media postings deriding Islam and calling the religion an "evil ideology." The Des Moines Register…
Mahaska Health Partnership Physical and Occupational Therapy Offers Advice for the Workplace
Jun 08, 2017
MAHASKA COUNTY – Whether you sit at a desk each day or spend time on your feet at work, your body can potentially face a number of health concerns. MHP Occupational Therapist Aimee Wagner, OTD,…
2 Men Accused of Cutting Down, Selling State Park Trees
Jun 07, 2017
LOGAN, Iowa (AP) — Two men have been accused of cutting down and selling walnut trees from a western Iowa state park. The Iowa Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Bradley Hagerman, of Pisgah,…
Medicaid Management Firm Settles Mercy Health Dispute
Jun 06, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A contract dispute settlement means the more than 220,000 Iowans covered by the Medicaid managed care company AmeriHealth Caritas can continue to receive coverage for treatment by Mercy Health Network.…
Jump Start Registration Slated for June 24 at William Penn University
Jun 05, 2017
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – It’s not too late to consider attending William Penn University in the fall, whether you’re a local student or an out-of-town resident. To help ease the process, William Penn University will hold…
Three Boys Charged with Shooting of 14-Year-Old in Cedar Rapids
Jun 02, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Three teenagers have been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 14-year-old in Cedar Rapids. Police said in a news release Thursday that a 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds…