Lawyers for the man charged in last summer’s murder of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts are requesting a change of venue for his trial. The defense team for 24-year-old Cristhian Rivera filed a motion asking a judge to move the case out of Poweshiek County because of too much media coverage of the case. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Big Ten Conference announced today that James E. Delany will officially conclude his term as Big Ten Commissioner at the end of his current contract which expires on June 30, 2020. The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has initiated a search process under the direction of the Executive Committee and led by […]Powered by WPeMatico
All the snow has been good for those who remove snow from driveways of homes across the state, but it’s not as good for those trying to sell homes. Iowa Association of Realtors president John Goede says you can definitely tell the difference when the weather is cold and snowy. “I am looking at the […]Powered by WPeMatico
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says there’s a “moderate to major” risk of flooding as the snow that’s piled up in Iowa begins to melt. “If you look at the snow-water equivalent of the snow pack that we have right now there’s anywhere from two-to-four inches of water available once it all melts, so we don’t […]Powered by WPeMatico
Two people were hurt in a weekend house fire in northeast Iowa, a fire investigators now say was intentionally set. At about 11:30 pm Saturday, Independence fire crews responded to a blaze at a local residence. Two people were injured in the fire. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment. Their names and […]Powered by WPeMatico
A filmmaking couple from the Quad Cities is planning for the Davenport debut of their newest movie later this month. Kelly Rundle says he and his wife, Tammy, of Fourth Wall Films, are ready to premiere “Sons & Daughters of Thunder,” on what will be the 185th anniversary of what’s known as the Lane Seminary […]Powered by WPeMatico
Managers of the state’s airports are dealing with increased passenger traffic, more cargo and bigger planes — and they’re seeking a significant increase in state taxpayer support over the next decade. “We’re doing what we can with the funds we have, but we’ve got a long way to go,” says Marty Lenss, director of the […]Powered by WPeMatico
A 24-year-old man who lived in a Cedar Rapids apartment building is accused of setting it on fire last Thursday, causing the eventual death of another resident and injuries to six others. A man who lived at Hawthorne Hill Apartment complex in Cedar Rapids died Saturday night. Sixty-five-year-old Steven Balvin was carried out of the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is coming to Des Moines for a variety of events on Monday, including a speech to farm and agribusiness leaders. A state department spokesman says Pompeo will discuss how the agency “serves American economic interests through the promotion of American exports.” His visit comes as U.S. and Chinese negotiators seek […]Powered by WPeMatico
