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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will appeal the ruling, which says schools must consider requests for required mask wearing near medically vulnerable students
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a shots fired incident that happened Monday, Oct. 24.
Kendel Thompson, 20, was booked in the Johnson County Jail on Tuesday just before noon. He is is facing charges of willful injury and participating in a riot after a fight started inside Iowa City’s H-Bar last month and continued outside.
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Tuesday after Cedar Rapids police responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of Jacolyn Drive SW.
Two Iowa teenagers killed their high school Spanish teacher last year because of frustration over a bad grade, prosecutors said Tuesday in court documents that for the first time reveal a possible motive.
Kachimbe Mukanzu used an escort website to set up profiles for the victims and advertise sex acts for money. He promised the women money and glamorized the lifestyle to lure them into performing the acts, but he was the one who profited, according to court documents.
Antonio Scotton, 19, is facing charges of willful injury and participating in a riot last month that started inside the H-Bar in Iowa City and continued outside. The fight happened just minutes before a fatal shooting was reported.
His defense says Dimione Walker’s right to a speedy trial were violated. A decision on the motion has not yet been made.
Members of the Supreme Court's conservative majority are questioning the continued use of affirmative action in higher education in lengthy arguments Monday in which the justices are wrestling with difficult questions of race.
A brief chase happened until the fleeing vehicle crashed and the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.
Haines is accused of tearing off a Ring doorbell camera at a man’s home, kicking in a deadbolted door and then kicking the man in the face while they were on basement stairs.
In an attempt to address employees stress caused by mandatory overtime, the Linn County jail reached a new agreement with its federal partners. The changes seem to have helped — the jail is seeing less overtime and fewer resignations.
The city of Iowa City is taking legal action against the property and business owners of the H-Bar following a fatal shooting last weekend, and increased serious incidents and a spike in calls for service. The city filed a nuisance abatement petition Friday afternoon.
Opposing sides argue if a 2018 abortion law -- once ruled unconstitutional -- can take effect now.
