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Waterloo men accused of illegally hunting deer

Two Black Hawk County men are facing 14 charges for allegedly taking two deer out of season. Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, Dakota Drish, says Waterloo police called him after officers found the men on the east side of the city. “They were on routine patrol and noticed a car that was illegally […]Powered by WPeMatico

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Reynolds says electing her will K.I.M. — Keep Iowa Moving

Governor Kim Reynolds today said the state’s low unemployment rate and the tax cuts she signed into law this spring show Iowa is on the right track with Republican leadership. “And I’ve got something to tell you: we we’re just getting started,” Reynolds said. “We are never going to be satisfied with the status quo. There is […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayAugust 14, 2018

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Man shot and killed by police officer after confrontation in Creston park

A man was shot to death by a police officer in southwest Iowa Monday night. The police officer and Union County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to McKinley Park in Creston just before midnight on the report of a man with a gun sitting on a bench. According to a news release from the Iowa Department […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayAugust 14, 2018

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Steyer tells Fair crowd impeachment about patriotism, not partisanship

The California billionaire who has been running TV ads and holding town hall meetings to talk about impeaching President Trump says it’s all about Trump’s “lawlessness” rather than the policies Trump’s pursuing. Tom Steyer spoke this afternoon on The Des Moines Register’s Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. “I think we have a wreckless, dangerous and […]Powered by WPeMatico

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Iowa auctioneering champ sold Elvis Presley’s plane

A 24-year-old from Lincoln, Missouri is the 2018 Iowa Champion Auctioneer. Jeffrey Garber comes from a family in the industry and he’s been a professional auctioneer for six years. “Engaging the crowd and pulling those bids in and working for the seller and trying to get top dollar and the rhythmic chant,” Garber said. “It’s an adrenalin rush […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayAugust 14, 2018

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First Gentleman has appendix removed after becoming sick overnight

The husband of Governor Kim Reynolds is recovering after an overnight emergency surgery. Kevin Reynolds was suffering from stomach pain, according to the governor’s office, and was taken to the hospital. Doctors determined he had appendicitis. The state’s “First Gentleman” had surgery to remove his appendix. Kevin Reynolds retired in March of last year after […]Powered by WPeMatico

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Controversy over Iowa State Fair parade entry

The Annual Veterans Parade at the Iowa State Fair turned controversial yesterday when a veterans group made up of Democrats was barred from the event. Members of the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus say they marched in the parade in 2008 and 2015 and were issued credentials for this year, but the Iowa State Fair Veterans Committee which […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayAugust 14, 2018