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From Rep. Sharon Steckman – No news is not good news! The Education Conference Committee on allowable growth for schools had three meetings this week. Last year, the Senate voted for 6%
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Wisconsin man pled guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine February 27, 2015, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. During the conspiracy, from January 2012 through
OELWEIN – An Iowa man who led police on a high-speed chase before attempting to flee on foot was finally charged this week. According to the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday,
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman caught in January driving around town with meth in a car with un-matched license plates was arrested again late Friday. Hanna Michelle Page, age 24,
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced this week to 21 months in federal prison. Christopher Pate, age 44, of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
CEDAR RAPDS – An Iowa woman has been charged with twelve counts of filing false claims for tax refunds, seven counts of theft of government property, and two counts of aggravated identity
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who unlawfully used another individual’s identity to apply for credit pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Terry L. Gantt, age 28, from Cedar Rapids,
MASON CITY – A domestic incident allegedly turned violent early Saturday and a Mason City man was sought by law enforcement before he was arrested in a nearby town. Mason City police
From Iowa Senate Democrats: Imagine it’s payday, and you get your pay for the week. It’s on a payroll card (similar to a debit card) instead of a check or direct deposit.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Weekly Republican Address, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa previews legislation the Senate will consider next week that targets human traffickers who force children and teenagers into servitude
SOUTHWEST ASIA – On March 6, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack and fighter aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military
MINNEAPOLIS – United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau and FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Thornton this week announced a federal indictment charging seven members of the Taliban
MINNEAPOLIS – A man was discovered dead of gunshot wounds in Minneapolis early Saturday, and police are investigating. Shortly after 12:30 AM, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report
SOUTHWEST ASIA – One CJTF-OIR member died and three were wounded in a friendly fire incident with Kurdish Security Forces in Northern Iraq March 6. These servicemembers were conducting an Advise &
COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa man snoozed behind the wheel, causing him to cross an interstate highway and roll his vehicle several times. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 19-year-old Zach Thomas
LOS ANGELES – Iowa State junior Georges Niang is one of 15 players on the final ballot of the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s. The 15 players selected are frontrunners
LAWLER, IOWA – A Nora Springs man who was the focus of a sexual harassment lawsuit that cost a Chickasaw county ethanol plant well over $1 million appears to still be employed
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – In looking at the extended forecast, I am hopeful we’ve seen the last of sub-zero temperatures for this season. This week was very much devoted to committee
MADISON, WISCONSIN – Police in the capitol city of Wisconsin are seeking clues in what they call “anti-Semitic and racist graffiti” that has been left in their city. The Madison Police Department