Biden, Harris are set for rematch in 2nd Democratic debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will get a debate rematch in the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates, while Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will share a stage to argue their progressive visions.
One dead after being hit by a semi truck
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL)–Linn County Sheriff’s Deputies, Linn County Sheriff’s Rescue, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement, West Bertram Fire Department, and Area Ambulance responded to a report of a subject struck by a vehicle on Highway 13 just to the south of Mount Vernon Road.
Arrest made in Dubuque shootings
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) – Dubuque Police were dispatched to Foye St. and West Locust St. for a report of shots fired. Police arrived and found 9-mm shell casings.
US military brings back remains from World War II battle
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military has brought back the remains of more than 20 servicemen killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
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Flora Park skate park opens to the public
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) – The wait is finally over, the skate park in Flora Park is now open to the public. The skate park officially
‘Build like a Girl’ event aimed at getting more females in construction industry
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) — Some eastern Iowa high schoolers got to build like girls today. It’s all part of Miron Construction’s effort to get
Officials announce new identification of 9/11 victim remains
The New York City medical examiners’ office on Thursday said the woman is the 1,644th person to be identified nearly 18 years after hijackers crashed airplanes into the trade center’s twin towers in 2001.
Iowa governor’s aide now says Tupac email not tied to ouster
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A spokesman for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds now says a mass email praising rapper Tupac Shakur wasn’t the reason Reynolds ousted an agency director.
Iowa carpenter pays college tuition for 33 students
The generosity of a simple carpenter who lived in Ames has altered the future for people he’s never met.
Worker killed by falling tree in Clayton County
Steger was pronounced dead at the scene.
State sues contractor over Cedar Rapids school asbestos violations
The State of Iowa has sued a Cedar Rapids company for alleged asbestos-removal violations during renovations of Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 2014 and 2015.
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New pig inspection rules announced for Iowa State Fair
All pigs must be individually inspected and identified on a certificate of veterinary inspection that was completed within seven days of the fair, which runs Aug. 8-18 this year.
Iowa unemployment rate remains among lowest in US at 2.4%
The rate released Friday by the Workforce Development agency ranked third in the nation, behind only Vermont and North Dakota.
Adidas added to Iowa youth basketball exploitation lawsuit
The lawsuit was amended July 11 to add Adidas, a team sponsor. The suit claims the German company failed to protect the safety and ensure the privacy of minor athletes.
ROLLER DERBY: Some people call it one of the fastest growing sports in the world
The Cedar Rapids Rollergirls have their next home bout against the Skunk River Riot on August 3 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids.
Feds accuse nurse of prescription drug scheme
Her trial in Cedar Rapids is scheduled to begin Sept. 16.
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2020 Dems grapple with how to pay for ‘Medicare for All’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates campaigning on “Medicare for All” are wrestling with how to pay for the dramatic overhaul of the American health
Police ID man killed in gunbattle with Alabama officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama have identified a man who was killed by police during a gunbattle that left an officer critically wounded.
As Pam Grier celebrates 70, she finds peace of the grid
NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Grier’s role as the owner of a hardware store in rural Nebraska in the ABC sitcom “Bless This Mess” isn’t
Experts urge realism in hopes for 1921 Tulsa race riot probe
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Experts involved in searching three graves sites in Tulsa that could hold the remains of people killed during the 1921 race
Markets Right Now: Stocks turn mixed at midday
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Stocks gave up early gains and were little changed
Iowa News
Officials: Boaters should avoid bridge construction zone
BETTENDORF, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard and Iowa Department of Transportation are asking recreational boaters to be vigilant as construction of a new
New pig inspection rules announced for Iowa State Fair
All pigs must be individually inspected and identified on a certificate of veterinary inspection that was completed within seven days of the fair, which runs Aug. 8-18 this year.
Iowa unemployment rate remains among lowest in US at 2.4%
The rate released Friday by the Workforce Development agency ranked third in the nation, behind only Vermont and North Dakota.
Adidas added to Iowa youth basketball exploitation lawsuit
The lawsuit was amended July 11 to add Adidas, a team sponsor. The suit claims the German company failed to protect the safety and ensure the privacy of minor athletes.
Iowa will keep voter registration system for 2020 elections
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s 14-year-old voter registration system will live to see another presidential election. The Iowa Secretary of State’s office confirmed Thursday
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Trump disavows ‘send her back’ cry, Omar stands defiant
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has chided his supporters who chanted “send her back” when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining
Biden, Harris are set for rematch in 2nd Democratic debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will get a debate rematch in the second round of Democratic presidential primary debates, while Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will share a stage to argue their progressive visions.
Houston Democrat joins US Senate race against GOP’s Cornyn
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston city councilwoman says she’s running for U.S. Senate in 2020, becoming the latest Democratic challenger vying to take on Republican
Hollywood celebrities open wallets to Buttigieg’s campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — A-list celebrities seem to be opening their hearts — or at least their wallets — to Pete Buttigieg. The South Bend, Indiana,
Records: Trump discussed quashing stories about affairs
NEW YORK (AP) — Court records show that in the days leading up to the 2016 election, President Donald Trump spoke with aides rushing to
