The man accused of murdering a Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputy will be held in the Woodbury County Jail. Sheriff Dave Drew confirms that Wesley Correa-Carmenaty is being transferred to the jail after waiving extradition to Iowa in an Omaha court hearing Thursday. Drew says it makes sense to transfer the prisoner away from the jail […]Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited a cattle growing operation near the central Iowa town of Nevada today . Perdue praised the operation of the Couser Cattle Company, and the American beef industry in general. “If our young people of America were as vaccinated, healthy, as cared for, fed as well, we wouldn’t have a […]Powered by WPeMatico
Early this afternoon, University of Iowa officials announced university employment practices will be reviewed by an outside firm. The review will start in the Hawkeye Athletics Department. The announcement comes after a jury awarded a former University of Iowa athletic administrator $1.4 million. Jane Meyer accused the university of discrimining against her because of her gender […]Powered by WPeMatico
The emotions at the annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony near the Iowa State Capitol were especially raw today with the recent death of a deputy in the line of duty. Department of Public Safety Commissioner, Roxann Ryan, made note of that during her opening remarks. “This is always a time for heartfelt remembrance — but […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Board of Regents is proposing another increase in tuition to make up for state budget cuts. The board approved a two percent increase in tuition at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa in December based on their previously adopted plan to raise tuition by that amount with […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad has approved what he calls “very significant” changes to some of the rules for medical malpractice lawsuits. A large crowd gathered around the desk in Branstad’s formal capitol office as he signed the bill into law. “This is something I’ve waited a long, long time to sign,” Branstad said, as a woman […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Terry Branstad has approved a Republican plan to shorten the voting period in Iowa and set up new verification procedures for voters. AUDIO of bill-signing ceremony. Secretary of State Paul Pate joined Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds as the governor signed the bill into law this morning in front of a crowd. “Could I see […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Supreme Court has just issued a temporary order, blocking part of a brand new abortion-related law from taking effect. Governor Terry Branstad signed the bill into law this morning, immediately banning abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and requiring a three-day waiting period for all abortions. The Iowa Supreme Court has issued an order […]Powered by WPeMatico
An autopsy shows a northwest Iowa man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head after he exchanged fire with a police officer. It happened Sunday night in Milford. Police say 52-year-old Robert Brunner fired shots as the officers responded to a domestic disturbance. That’s according to a news release from the Iowa Department of […]Powered by WPeMatico
