Two injured after shots fired in parking lot
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Two people were injured from gun shots in the parking lot of Woody’s Night Club. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
In speech at Trump hotel, Gillibrand to call Trump a coward
Gillibrand is trying to position herself in the crowded field of Democrats seeking the party’s nomination. While some hopefuls have shied away from mentioning Trump, Gillibrand has not hesitated to do so.
Barr preparing a summary of Mueller report’s key conclusions
The release of Barr’s summary of the report’s main conclusions is expected sometime Sunday.
Wisconsin man falls asleep at wheel, crashes car
GRANT COUNTY, Wisconsin (KWWL) – A Prarie du Chein man is recovering after a car accident in Grant County.
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Operation Threshold announces assistance for flood victims
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) – Disaster assistance is now available for flood victims in Black Hawk County.
Tourism unlikely to be affected by Mississippi river levels
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) – The Mississippi River in Dubuque will likely continue to rise for more than a month, with peak crests expected sometime in mid-April.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for 56 Iowa counties
The declaration makes assistance available to homeowners, renters, businesses, public entities, and select nonprofit organizations.
Patriots owner apologizes in Florida prostitution case
In a statement Saturday, Kraft acknowledged disappointing family, friends, co-workers, fans “and many others who rightfully hold me to a higher standard.”
Man charged for throwing water on Iowa Rep. Steve King
A Colorado man faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly throwing water on Iowa Rep. Steve King while the Republican congressman was eating lunch in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
TODAY: Oelwein fundraiser for man found unconscious in freezing temperatures
“Thank you man. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be here. I’d be in a vase.”
Bremer County man arrested for allegedly killing his son
The Bremer County Sheriff’s Office confirms 59-year-old Daniel G. Niebuhr, of Fairbank, allegedly shot and killed his son.
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TRACKING: Sunshine returns early this week
High temperatures will warm into the 60s later this week as rain moves into the state.
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Gustafson, Iowa blow past Missouri 68-52
Megan Gustafson scored 24 points with 19 rebounds, Makenzie Meyer had 18 points and second-seeded Iowa blew past Missouri 68-52 to advance to its second Sweet 16 in five years
The Latest: Barr: Not enough evidence of Trump obstruction
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the special counsel’s Russia investigation.
Iowa bows out to Tennessee 83-77 in OT after massive rally falls short
The Hawkeyes erased a 25 point deficit to tie Tennessee 71-71 at the end of regulation, but came up short in the final moments.
Dubuque Regional Humane Society postponing adoption of potbelly pigs
The shelter received 13 pot bellied pigs from Texas through their partnership with the ASPCA.
Hot air balloon stolen in Indiana found at Florida festival
The sheriff’s office said the owner did not want to press charges and just wanted his balloon back.
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The Latest: Slain teen’s mother joins supporters at vigil
RANKIN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the acquittal of an ex-East Pittsburgh police officer’s fatal shooting of a teen (all times local): 5:15 p.m.
Trump touts Justice Department summary of Mueller findings, says ‘it was a shame’ nation had to go through investigation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trump touts Justice Department summary of Mueller findings, says ‘it was a shame’ nation had to go through investigation.
Slain teen’s mother says she ‘collapsed’ after verdict
RANKIN, Pa. (AP) — The mother of a black teenager shot and killed by a white police officer outside Pittsburgh says she went home and
‘Fuller House’ actress gets co-star’s support
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Parents: Missing South Dakota girl had history of escapes
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The parents of a 9-year-old girl missing from a South Dakota residential youth home for nearly two months say their daughter
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Iowa man accused of fatally shooting adult son
FAIRMONT, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his adult son. The Des Moines Register reports
Iowa State, Iowa DOT looking at heated pavement
The Ames Tribune reports that the Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa State University are working together on heated pavement technology.
Deputy Iowa labor commissioner leaving amid changes, turmoil
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s deputy labor commissioner says she is retiring, the latest shakeup after months of turmoil at the state agency that
Iowa governor signs law providing military family benefits
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that expands the availability of grant funding for seriously injured veterans
Report: Iowa jobless rate remained 2.4 percent in February
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s unemployment rate of 2.4 percent last month leaves it tied with three other states for the lowest rate in
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The Latest: Warren says Washington beholden to NRA
The Latest on the 2020 campaign season (all times Eastern): 2:30 p.m. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the National Rifle Association is holding “Congress hostage” when
2020 candidates campaign as public waits for Mueller report
As New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand officially kicks off her Democratic presidential campaign in New York City, her rivals are courting voters in early primary
The Latest: O’Rourke gives a nod to Sanders
The Latest on the 2020 campaign season (all times Eastern): 11:50 p.m. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke says he’s glad Bernie Sanders is also running
Testing strength, Harris and Sanders take 2020 to rival turf
HOUSTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders are taking a pause from the usual early voting states and charging onto the
Illinois governor’s schedule includes recommended attire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Being governor of Illinois comes with many worries. But for J.B. Pritzker, knowing what to wear isn’t one of them. The
