Judge Blocks Iowa Governor's Deposition in Firing of Agent
Mar 27, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge says Gov. Terry Branstad doesn't have to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by a fired Division of Criminal Investigation agent who blames Branstad for destroying his…
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Driver, Student Injured in Iowa Collision of School Buses
Mar 23, 2017
LONG GROVE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a driver and a student were injured in a collision of two school buses in eastern Iowa's Scott County. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, about two…
Emergency Alert Reached Some Wrong Phones, Officials Say
Mar 21, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an emergency alert mistakenly was sent to some wireless phones in eastern Iowa and Polk County. The message sent around 7:30 p.m. Monday read, "Civil Emergency in this…
Threatening Note Sent to Muslims at Des Moines Center
Mar 20, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A leader of the Islamic Center of Des Moines plans to meet with authorities to discuss a threatening note found in the center's mail. Dr. Samir Shams is president of…
JC Penney Closing Shop In Oskaloosa & Ottumwa
Mar 17, 2017
Oskaloosa and Ottumwa will lose major stores this summer as the JCPenney stores at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa and the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa will close in June. J.C. Penney announced earlier this…
West Des Moines Parks Plan Calls For Linking Waterways
Mar 17, 2017
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Des Moines has unveiled a $32 million parks plan that calls for linking city waterways with a trail loop and include features such an outdoor ice rink and…
Manhole Covers Sent Flying by Explosions Caused by Fire
Mar 16, 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…
GOP-led Iowa Senate Approves 20-week Abortion Ban
Mar 15, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The chamber passed the bill Tuesday night and it…
Former Officer Reaches Plea Deal in Domestic Assault Case
Mar 14, 2017
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Court records say a former police officer in northern Iowa has reached a plea deal in his domestic abuse case and wants to change his plea. Thirty-six-year-old Ryan Eskildsen pleaded…
GOP Lawmakers in Iowa Advance Conservative Wish List
Mar 13, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About two month into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative…