by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Politics & Government
Congressman Leonard Boswell says his challenger in this June’s third district Democratic primary is not being "genuine" with voters on a variety of issues. Ed Fallon, a Democrat from Des Moines, is challenging Boswell in the June primary. "I...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | News
Iowa City high held off a second half rally by Linn-Mar and earned its first trip to the championship game. Kelly Krei scored 27 points, including 12-of-15 from the foul line as the Little Hawks downed the Lions 55-39. Krei says they knew at halftime that Linn-Mar...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Crime & Courts
Authorities in Iowa and Nebraska are searching for a man who crashed a stolen car this morning and escaped on foot — after biting an Iowa law officer. Iowa State Trooper Tim Sieleman says he was in pursuit of the driver on westbound Interstate-80 in Council...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Crime & Courts
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled Shelby County does not have to pay the legal fees of a deputy involved in a fatal shooting. Shelby County Deputy Sheriff Chad Butler shot and killed Dwayne Jens after a high-speed chase in December of 2004. Jens was unarmed and a grand...
by admin | Feb 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
A bill that would set new state rules for gift cards has cleared one hurdle at the statehouse, but changes may be in store for the legislation. Senator Roger Stewart, a Democrat from Preston, says they’re still looking for agreement on several issues. "I...
