The ex-wife of Michael Klunder, who kidnapped Kathlynn Shepard, asked the court for a permanent order to protect her and …
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The ex-wife of Michael Klunder, who kidnapped Kathlynn Shepard, asked the court for a permanent order to protect her and …
A heavy law enforcement presence is on scene at a rural area in Johnson County. There are several Iowa State …
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three people were shot on Cedar Rapids southeast side Thursday afternoon. Police responded to the 1233 3rd …
If a current law had existed in 1992, law enforcement may have been able to track the activities of a …
Investigators and K9s found backpacks and a purse Tuesday in connection with the abduction of Kathlynn Shepard in Dayton, according …
Via KCCI.com: Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find a girl abducted Monday in northern Iowa. Kathlynn Shepard, …
Five juveniles were arrested following a fight at City High School in Iowa City early Monday morning. According to a …
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Reinert left Cedar Rapids this week to take over the command of a coalition which helps …
Iowa City is quickly becoming a top supplier of synthetic drugs to juveniles from across Eastern Iowa, according to police. …
A 52-year-old Cedar Rapids man was convicted Tuesday for his ninth residential burglary and 15th overall criminal conviction. Darrell Bolden, …
Attempted murder and other charges filed against a 16-year-old in connection with a Cedar Rapids drug robbery were dismissed Wednesday …
IOWA CITY – The City Council Tuesday night OK’d a grant application that would provide money to put armed police …
A 62-year-old man was charged last week with sexually assaulting one of his 14-year-old dance students. Marcelino Hivento was charged …
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