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Two high school football players die in separate on-field accidents across nation

mstahlphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Two high school football players died this weekend after sustaining injuries on the field.Peter Webb, a sophomore at Southwest Covenant in Oklahoma, and Alex Miller, a senior at Roane County High School in West Virginia, both died after sustaining injuries during school football games on Friday. Officials at Southwest Covenant, a Christian private school west of Oklahoma City, announced Webb's death in a statement Monday, calling him […]

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Two arrested after toddler found wandering outside in Ottumwa

The mother of a toddler who was found unattended in Ottumwa Monday morning has been arrested, along with her boyfriend. Ottumwa Police were called just before ten o’clock Monday morning because a three-year-old girl was wandering around unsupervised. The toddler was unable to tell the officers what her name was, who her parents were or […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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ISU unsure what ‘inappropriate actions’ were toward U-I band

The mystery continues on what prompted University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta to release a statement Monday saying the U-I had been made aware of inappropriate actions toward members of the band and staff during Saturday’s football game in Ames. Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard was asked about it Tuesday and says he […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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Northwest Iowa woman remains jailed on drug-related charge

An Estherville woman remains in custody on multiple charges after an incident that occurred on September 9th in Estherville. Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens says the sheriff’s office was executing a writ of removal at an Estherville residence when the defendant in the matter produced a high powered rifle from a vehicle and threatened to […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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Eastern Iowa veterans head to Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight

More than 100 veterans left from Cedar Rapids this morning on the 37th Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The group is visiting World War II, Korean, Vietnam memorials, as well as Arlington National Cemetery. Eastern Iowa Honor Flight spokesman Bruce Adams told KCRG TV it is important for everyone involved. “It’s great for our volunteers, but […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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Temporary deer hunt allowed on Charles City golf course

Officials in a northeast Iowa community have approved deer hunting on a golf course in order to reduce the deer population — and reduce damage to the golf course. The Charles City Council approved a resolution allowing for bow hunting on Wildwood Municipal Golf Course. Roger Sutton of Charles City says it’s an inhumane way […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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History Channel critic Grassley links his 86th birthday to Constitution Day

Today is Senator Chuck Grassley’s birthday. “Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day,” Grassley said this morning during a conference call with Iowa reporters. “That’s because the 39 delegates signing the United States Constitution on September the 17th Is exactly 146 years before I was born.” Grassley, a prolific tweeter who […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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Federal money coming to Iowa to help repair bridges

The Iowa Department of Transportation has been awarded federal money from two different programs to help repair bridges across the state. The DOT’s Nicole Moore says one program provides state’s money to repair the driving surface of bridges. “Iowa received $25.3, and we received that money because we have more than seven-and-a-half percent of our […]Powered by WPeMatico

todaySeptember 17, 2019

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Grassley says it’s ‘ridiculous’ to call for impeaching Kavanaugh

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is responding to a newly-published allegation against the man confirmed a year ago to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, saying there was an “incredibly thorough” investigation of Brett Kavanaugh’s personal and professional life. “I know because I had a team of dozens of lawyers and investigators chasing down each […]Powered by WPeMatico

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