Eight Republicans on a state senate committee have narrowly approved a bill that would reinstate the death penalty for people convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a child in Iowa. Senator Jake Chapman, a Republican from Adel, said polls show Iowans support the death penalty in these cases. “We’re talking about the most heinous acts […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republicans on an Iowa Senate committee have approved a wide-ranging bill that sets 8 p.m. rather than 9 p.m as closing time for voting in all Iowa elections. Senator Roby Smith, a Republican from Davenport, said county auditors asked for the change. “You have a number of people that are retired that have to be […]Powered by WPeMatico
Drake basketball coach Darian DeVries added another accomplishment to his first season at Drake Thursday afternoon when he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Henry Iba Coach of the Year. DeVries was announced as the winner of the prestigious award during the MVC’s annual Coach of the Year luncheon in St. Louis, Mo. The honor […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Charles City nurse anesthetist has been indicted on drug charges while on the job at Floyd County Medical Center. Court documents say Christopher Scott West gained access to fetanyl and sufentanil and used them for his own use from February 2018 to September 7, 2018. West concealed his actions by cutting tamper-proof paper around […]Powered by WPeMatico
Many Iowans who love the TV quiz show “Jeopardy!” are reacting with shock after longtime host Alex Trebek made the following announcement on Wednesday. “Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer,” Trebek says. “Now normally, the prognosis for this is not […]Powered by WPeMatico
Warmer weather early in the winter raised concerns that ice on the state’s rivers and lakes would not be strong enough for ice fishing. That has turned around to where the DNR is concerned conditions could make it tough on the fish to survive in the water. Fisheries Biologist, Mike Hawkins in Spirit Lake says […]Powered by WPeMatico
A bill to let Iowa utilities charge a new fee to customers who install solar panels is among the policy proposals that have cleared a procedural deadline in the legislature. Senator Michael Breitbach, a Republican from Strawberry Point, said it’s fair for all customers to pay for the maintenance of utility infrastructure. “The average, everyday […]Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Attorney says the women are all facing charges for allegedly taking prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydracodone from their workplaces in central and southeast Iowa. One of the women, 31-year-old Katie Howard of Des Moines, pleaded guilty to two counts after being charged with four counts and will be sentenced in July. […]Powered by WPeMatico
Authorities in northeast Iowa raided a business in the town of Clermont on Wednesday. The Fayette County Sheriff’s department says T’s Brick City Spa was allegedly selling CBD oil and CBD edible candy. Law enforcement says the sale of the products violated Iowa Code which regulates the use of medical marijuana products. The sale of […]Powered by WPeMatico
