Student handcuffed for missing class
Parents may want to keep an eye out for how many times their kids miss school.
Wisconsin ceremony offers hope for missing teenage girl
People turned out in the city of Barron to light up a “tree of hope” in honor not of Christmas but of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs.
Police visit ‘Saturday Night Live’ star after Instagram post
Social media erupted with words of love for the 25-year-old comedian and native New Yorker who first appeared on “Saturday Night Live” in 2014.
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Second gold coin found in Salvation Army kettle
BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) — Another gold coin has been found in a Salvation Army kettle. The Salvation Army Waterloo-Cedar Falls posted a photo
Local hospital no longer providing certain reproductive services
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare will no longer be providing certain reproductive services after meeting with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs).
The Latest: Trump names Mulvaney acting chief of staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s search for a White House chief of staff (all times local): 5:24 p.m. President Donald Trump
Foster a pet the next few weeks with Cedar Bend Humane Society’s holiday program
Also happening: Monday, December 17, the Cedar Falls Pizza Ranch will donate 7% of sales from all purchases from 5 until 8 p.m. to support the pets at the shelter.
Woman taken to hospital after Cedar Rapids apartment fire
The fire broke out within a unit at Gateway Apartments in Cedar Rapids, which is in the 3000 block of 6th Street Southwest, around 2:38 p.m.
House fire on 4th Street
Earlier today, the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) responded to a house fire on West Fourth Street.
Toyota issues recalls
Auto-maker Toyota recalled nearly 90,000 land cruisers and Lexus L-X-570 vehicles from the past decade.
Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
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White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build
Top of mind: ‘Justice’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster has chosen “justice” as its 2018 word of the year. Editor at large Peter Sokolowski said ahead of Monday’s announcement
Mom in toddler tussle video says she went into defense mode
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York mother who had her toddler yanked from her arms by police in a widely seen video says she
Steelers ride rookie Samuels past Patriots 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie running back Jaylen Samuels, making his second start in place of injured James Conner, ran for a career-high 142 yards and
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Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
Rescue crews pull body from Des Moines River late Saturday
Authorities did not release the man’s name Saturday afternoon.
KCCI: Clarke County prosecutor arrested again
OSCEOLA, Iowa (AP) — The Clarke County prosecutor has again been arrested. Television station KCCI says outgoing Clark County Attorney Michelle Rivera was arrested Friday
Waukee school district COO charged in improper spending case
An email Saturday from a district spokeswoman says the district learned of Rose’s arrest from news reports and that the Waukee board will meet Monday to discuss his employment status.
Woman suffers serious injuries in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters in Cedar Rapids say a 43-year-old woman has been hurt in an apartment fire. Fire officials say in a
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Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
As Wisconsin’s Walker exits, Vos ready to step forward
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Vos is positioning himself to be the state’s most powerful Republican after the defeat of Gov.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump; Sens. Susan
Putin says rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned
MOSCOW (AP) — Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling,
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump; Sens. Susan
