A judge, in two separate pretrial hearings Friday, said trials for Huston Danker and Karina Cooper, both accused of killing Cooper’s husband in 2021, will go forward. Danker will be tried Jan. 21 in Johnson County and Cooper on Feb. 25 in Linn County.
Articles Tagged: Tama County
State Government Oct. 3, 2024 8:02 am427d ago
A former Tama County conservation director used public funds for personal purchases, including a fuel pump, ammunition and home remodeling materials, according to a state audit published Wednesday.
Crime & Courts Jun. 14, 2024 7:59 am538d ago
The trial for a Tama woman accused of fatally shooting husband in the face remains on track for July 9 in Linn County. A judge moved the trial out of Tama County as requested by defense. Prosecution didn’t resist.
Crime & Courts Jun. 5, 2024 7:27 am547d ago
A judge won’t lower or increase the $1 million bail for a Shellsburg man charged with helping a wife kill her husband in 2021.
Crime & Courts May. 30, 2024 3:42 pm553d ago
Shellsburg man accused of helping Traer woman kill her husband in 2021 asked a judge Thursday to lower his $1 million bail because it’s unreasonable. Prosecutor wants it hiked up to $5 million because he believes Danker has access to “large sum of cash.”
Campaigns & Elections May. 17, 2024 8:01 am566d ago
Iowa House District 53 covers Poweshiek County and most of Tama County.
Crashes May. 7, 2024 8:25 am576d ago
One person is dead after a single-vehicle UTV crash Saturday in rural Tama County, according to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime & Courts Apr. 30, 2024 11:09 am583d ago
A Shellsburg man confessed to helping a Traer woman kill her husband in 2021. He was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, about month after the victim’s wife was charged.
Crime & Courts Feb. 19, 2024 4:43 pm654d ago
After more than two years of investigation, a Traer woman was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her husband in their home. Her husband died from two gunshot wounds to his face.
Environmental News Oct. 16, 2023 5:00 am780d ago
Belle Plaine is scraping the bottom of its water reserves and is searching for reprieve and solutions. It’s not the only Iowa town suffering amid the record drought.
By Clark Kauffman - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Crime & Courts Oct. 13, 2023 7:44 am783d ago
City attorney earlier said officials ‘shocked and dismayed’ by officer’s conduct.
History Sep. 26, 2023 1:30 pm800d ago
Gazette’s arts columnist answered the phone for a surprising interview
Fires Aug. 24, 2023 3:47 pm833d ago
The body that was found after an explosion at a house in rural Buckingham last week has been identified as Roger H. Dehrkoop, 70, the owner of the home.
Fires Aug. 16, 2023 8:09 am841d ago
Fire and law enforcement personnel found a body near a house that exploded in rural Buckingham Monday morning, according to a news release from the Tama County Sheriff’s Office.
Photos and Videos Jul. 13, 2023 4:45 pm875d ago
Project Aware canoeists spend week on annual task

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