A Des Moines woman was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for damaging valves and setting fire to construction equipment along the Dakota Access pipeline.
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A Des Moines woman was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for damaging valves and setting fire to construction equipment along the Dakota Access pipeline.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued a 6-1 ruling upholding a 2019 state law that blocks Planned Parenthood from receiving federal grants to offer sex education and other related services.
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Overturning a landmark $1.5 million jury verdict, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that former Gov. Terry Branstad did not illegally discriminate or retaliate against a gay state official.
At 9:16 p.m., police received information that someone had been shot in the area of 501 Sixth St. SW, which is a Casey’s General Store.
“I would have rather had him in jail than in a grave he now lies,” Maureen Harris said referring to her son’s issues with drugs. “My heart ache will never go away.”
Michael Dutcher’s trial remains set for Aug. 3 in Jones County
Iowa City police said the woman was hit by gunfire while she was sitting in her car Monday night.
Gun deaths are surging in Iowa as a law is set to go into effect Thursday that will allow people to more easily buy handguns and carry them in public without training or a permit.
A 34-year-old Cedar Rapids man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly led officers on a high-speed chase through Cedar Rapids and into Johnson County.
Iowa City police said Dayvel Faulkner, 18, of Iowa City, was one of three people who committed a robbery at a residence back in April.
Sunday marked one month since 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson disappeared from a mobile home park, and authorities have remained silent for more than two weeks, releasing no new information regarding the investigation. A benefit concert is planned for Tuesday night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds at 425 East Street S in Grinnell.
CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids man who possessed ammunition after being convicted of domestic violence assaults and other felonies …
The reasons for this subpoena will be explained to a judge during a hearing on Wednesday due to the “confidential nature” of the investigation, Assistant Linn County Attorney Monica Slaughter said in the motion.
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