A man who fatally shot two women before killing himself in the parking lot of an Iowa church had been romantically involved with one of the women and faced a court hearing next week on a charge of harassing her, investigators said Friday.
The state party is proposing a simpler, streamlined process that essentially would be a straw poll
Also, Chuck Grassley will speak at a pre-primary rally this weekend
One of the Democratic candidates wants to prioritize child care; the other wants to focus on long- term care facilities and infrastructure.
Six Republicans are on the Tuesday primary ballot for Iowa House District 91, a new district created in last year’s redistricting. The candidates are John George of Marengo, Adam Grier of Williamsburg, Devon Hodgeman of Oxford, Skylar Limkemann of Tiffin, Matt McAreavy of Oxford and Brad Sherman of Williamsburg.
The former sheriff’s deputy deputy allegedly asked to see a woman’s breasts during a traffic stop and implied he wouldn’t give her a ticket if she agreed
The man and woman each face one count of first-degree theft after they allegedly charged a Cedar Rapids homeowner $30,540 for a new roof, solar panels and other home repairs which were never completed.
A judge denied a request Friday to reduce the bond for a Cedar Rapids man accused of beating a woman to death
The crash was reported Thursday night in rural Linn County, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office
This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: it's primary season. Plus what lawmakers are saying about guns.
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department’s Rollin’ Recmobile will begin its summer schedule on Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. This year, two Rollin’ Recmobile vans will bring recreation equipment, games, and staff to lead activities at parks, expanding opportunities for kids. There is no cost to participate.
Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary
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