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Next week legislators head back to the Capitol. Much has been going on behind closed doors and, without input from others. We hope to be able to vote for legislation that will
WATERLOO – An armed woman at a Waterloo gym prompted a police response after she threatened herself. On Thursday May 19, 2022 at about 12:55 PM, Waterloo patrol officers responded to Planet
FORT MADISON – A convicted Iowa murderer who strangled a woman with an extension cord died in a prison hospice after reaching 96 years old. Garland Charles Shaffer was pronounced dead due
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate recently announced a record high 31 schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at
WEST UNION – A Northern Iowa woman is facing a felony after leaving her children alone with a sex offender and at least one child was seriously hurt. On April 2, 2022,
Lucille Ann Varrelmann, 73, of Mason City, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
DES MOINES Gov. Reynolds announced Wednesday a new Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees, paid for by federal funds
Hunting is a popular sport enjoyed by many. It can be a lot of fun, and it can also be a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. However,