A programs is underway again this year that takes unwanted deer hides from hunters across the state and uses them to help veterans. Spokesperson Lisa Widick says the hides can be turned in at Elks Lodges across the state for use by the Veterans Leather Program. "The hides are salted and stored … [Read more...]
Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease underway with new deer season
The first shotgun deer season got underway Saturday along with another round of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease. The Iowa DNR's Tyler Harms says they ask hunters to provide samples for testing as they try to keep track of the disease in the wild deer population. The first positive test was … [Read more...]
Teen dead after shooting and chase in stolen car in Des Moines
One teen is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting and crash in a stolen car. Des Moines police received a report that a car that was left running by the owner had been stolen just after eight o'clock last night. About 30 minutes later police got a call about a shooting in a … [Read more...]
New postcard system now used to notify Iowa’s potential jurors
The notification process for prospective jurors who will hear cases in courtrooms across the state changed Monday. State Judicial System spokesperson Steve Davis says it's a move to a more modern way for jurors to fill out information once they are notified. "Instead of getting a paper … [Read more...]
Drake student charged for racist note left under dorm room door
Des Moines Police have filed charges against a Drake University student accused of leaving a racist note under a dorm room door. Police have charged 18-year-old Kissie Ram with making a false report to a public safety entity for the note that was found November 28th. Police were already … [Read more...]
November drier than normal despite late snowstorm
The dry fall weather farmers were looking for finally came in November -- much later than they'd hoped. State Climatologist Justin Glisan tracked the numbers for November. "Our statewide precipitation averaged around one-point-six-two inches -- which is about four-point-three inches below … [Read more...]
Drake gives Iowa State all they can handle before falling 27-24
The Drake football team nearly pulled off an all-time upset Saturday against Iowa State in a soggy-snowy Jack Trice Stadium before falling 27-24. No one thought the Bulldogs would keep it close with the Cyclones, but Drake coach Rick Fox says he pushed his team to forget that. "Sometimes … [Read more...]
Judge holds emergency hearing on canvas of tight northeast Iowa House race
A judge could rule sometime today on whether the statewide canvas Monday should be delayed for a northeast Iowa legislative race where only nine votes separate the two candidates. An attorney for Democrat Kayla Koehter of Decorah was granted an emergency hearing in Polk County where she requested … [Read more...]
Supreme Court upholds restitution for Davenport police cars damaged in chase
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled those involved in police chases can be required to pay for damage to patrol cars. The City of Davenport sought $7,093 for damage to patrol cars that resulted from a high-speed chase of Daryl Shears in 2016. Shears had pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and … [Read more...]
Police say racist letter found at Drake written by alleged victim
Des Moines police say one of the alleged victims of a racist note found at Drake University actually wrote it herself. Two female Drake University students reported on November 15th that they had received harassing, racist notes that were slid under their dorm room door. The same students … [Read more...]