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Agent says lack of Spanish skills delayed Tibbetts Murder investigation

An agent who oversaw the 2018 investigation into the disappearance of a University of Iowa student testified Monday that a shortage of Spanish-speaking officers delayed and hindered his ability to question the man on trial in…
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Jury shown surveillance videos

Jurors at the trial of the man charged with fatally stabbing a University of Iowa student in 2018 were shown surveillance videos Thursday (5/20) of a woman running and a vehicle later tied to the…
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Mask mandates banned in Iowa

Republicans in the Iowa legislature have voted to ban mask mandates in all Iowa schools, as well as in cities and counties. Governor Reynolds signed the bill early Thursday morning (5/20) and it took effect…
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Bahena Rivera Trial Update

The boyfriend of a University of Iowa student testified Wednesday that he had nothing to do with her 2018 abduction and stabbing death, saying he had been out of town for work and heartbroken by her…
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Scam alert

Jasper County law enforcement says there’s a new scam going on to separate you from your money.  Scammers are targeting elderly people, claiming to be a legal representative of a grandchild or other family member. …
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Osky softball field to be named after Coach Jay Harms

The softball stadium at Oskaloosa High School will now be known as Jay Harms Field.  The Oskaloosa School Board voted Tuesday (5/11) to name the field after the current Indians softball coach.  Harms says when…
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Bahena Rivera murder trial closed to public

When Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s murder trial begins next Monday (5/17), media and the public won’t be allowed in the courtroom.  Bahena Rivera is accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts in her home town of Brooklyn in…
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Boat testifies in her defense at murder trial

A woman from Pella accused of first degree murder testified Monday (5/10) in her own defense.  Michelle Boat is accused of killing Tracy Mondabaugh of Ottumwa in May of last year.  Mondabaugh was the girlfriend…
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Oskaloosa woman found dead in West Des Moines

A woman from Oskaloosa was found dead Sunday (5/9) off the shoulder of Interstate 35 in West Des Moines.  West Des Moines Police were called shortly before noon to I-35 near mile marker 70.5, just…
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Hatfield is new Sigourney & Pekin Superintendent

The Sigourney and Pekin School Districts have hired a new superintendent, who will start this summer. Kevin Hatfield has been a superintendent at West Branch, as well as a teacher and coach in Pleasant Valley…
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