The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board is investigating complaints that three write-in campaigns for uncontested Cedar Rapids City Council seats failed to file paperwork after seemingly spending over $1,000.
Longtime senator’s 45 percent approval could portend a more challenging re-election bid next year than he’s accustomed to.
Two Fairfield teens charged with killing a Spanish teacher ask a judge to lower their $1million bail to $100,000. Prosecution asks to double it to $2 million. The judge will make ruling next week.
Potential improvements include invasive species removal, trail work, interpretive panels and site amenities, native tree plantings and native seedlings.
He cited the death of a nephew earlier this year in ending his campaign for the Democratic nomination to likely face Chuck Grassley
Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and Jeremy Everett Goodale, both 16 and charged with conspiracy to kill Nohema Graber, a Fairfield High School Spanish teacher, are in court Tuesday seeking to reduce their $1 million cash-only bail.
Kim Reynolds signaled a return to normalcy Tuesday by pardoning two turkeys while cautioning Iowans to remain vigilant against COVID-19 when they gather for Thanksgiving celebrations.
The Mount Vernon High School marching band gave preview performance Monday night, stopping by former band director Don Stine’s home .
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a district court decision that the state is not wrongfully denying liberty to sex offenders who aren’t eligible for parole because they haven’t been able to get into a required treatment program in Iowa’s prison system.
Marshawn Jeffries, 18, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded to obstruction of prosecution and intimidation with a dangerous weapon in the death of University of Iowa student Malik Sheets. He faces five years in prison.
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