Officers who were with Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith testified Wednesday about trying to save his life after he was shot during a standoff in a Grundy Center home in April 2021.
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Officers who were with Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith testified Wednesday about trying to save his life after he was shot during a standoff in a Grundy Center home in April 2021.
Asked if he supported a federal ban, Sen. Chuck Grassley told Iowa reporters on a weekly conference call he could not say until a final ruling was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democratic President Joe Biden said that Republicans "have chosen to stand in the way of Americans' rights to make the most personal decisions about their own bodies, families and lives." He urged voters to elect more abortion-rights lawmakers in November.
A district judge declared a mistrial for a Cedar Rapids woman charged with fatally stabbing her boyfriend in 2020. A potential juror said she had previous interaction with Jacqueline Holmes, the defendant.
An Iowa State graduate student is suing the university, a fellow veterinary medicine research assistant, and two supervisors, asserting she endured years of sexual harassment – which continues today – and gender discrimination and retaliation for reporting it.
A severe shortage in baby formula in the U.S. has drawn the attention of Iowa’s congressional delegation and has become a campaign issue as well.
The council weighed its two options — holding a special election and appointment — during a work session after Tuesday night’s formal meeting, ultimately agreeing on moving forward with appointment to fill the vacancy sooner.
Campaign Almanac: Also, the state teachers union endorses Democrat Deidre DeJear for governor
A judge ruled Wednesday the case for one of the teens charged with killing his Spanish teacher with a baseball bat will not be moved to juvenile court.
The state reported 3,172 new coronavirus cases in the past seven days, which is roughly triple the number of new cases reported on April 20. Six weeks ago, Iowa reported 478 new cases.
Exciting river runs are within day trip range of the Corridor. All that’s needed is a kayak or float tube, moderate experience and a drive to Manchester or Charles City. Both towns feature whitewater parks.
The city of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Tourism Office this week launched a “Welcome is Our Language” campaign to promote the community’s diversity and attractions to residents and visitors.
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