Iowa organizations working to support victims of crime will have access to more federal funding as President Biden has signed the VOCA Fix Act into law. Under the previous administration, dollars were directed away from the crime victims fund. Alta Medea-Peters, director of community engagement … [Read more...]
Suspect charged in December murder of northwest Iowa woman
A woman is now in custody, charged with murdering a northwest Iowa woman who was found dead in her own basement seven months ago. Twenty-six-year-old Allison Decker was arrested in Woodbury County in connection to the death of 25-year-old Angel Bastman. Bastman's body was found in her Lake Park … [Read more...]
EPA fines Oelwein company for hazardous waste violation
A northeast Iowa company, accused of creating hazardous waste, has reached a monetary settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DCW Casing in Oelwein allegedly made the hazardous waste, in violation of federal rules. The company makes a blood product. DCW settled with the EPA by … [Read more...]
Judge promises to rule soon on new trial in Mollie Tibbetts murder case
A Poweshiek County judge is deciding whether Cristhian Bahena Rivera should get a new trial on his first-degree murder conviction in the July 2018 death of Mollie Tibbetts. Bahena Rivera and his attorneys were in Montezuma today arguing there is new evidence that clears their client. Nate Maki, … [Read more...]
Judge hears arguments against Orange City rental ordinance
A judge is considering whether to allow an Orange City ordinance that lets the city inspect the rental homes without the owner's consent. Judge Patrick Tott heard the arguments in the civil suit Monday -- and lawyer John Wrench told him the landlords and residents he represents believe those … [Read more...]
Police investigating death of anther former Marshalltown school employee
Authorities are investigating the apparent suicide of a man late last week, who evidently shot himself when Marshalltown police showed up to arrest him at his house in Ames. Marshalltown police were in Ames to serve an arrest warrant on the man on sexual exploitation and inappropriate sexual … [Read more...]
Sentencing judge describes Waterloo man as violent, dangerous
A Waterloo man described by the judge as a "very dangerous person" has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Twenty-eight-year-old Trenton Sliekers pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Slickers … [Read more...]
State Patrol, cities prepare for RAGBRAI
The annual bike ride across the state begins Saturday with an expo in Le Mars and then riders take off Sunday. The Iowa State Patrol is asking those not on the ride to be prepared. Trooper Karey Yaneff says you should use patience, and perhaps look at an alternative route to your destination if … [Read more...]
Millions more coming to state in another opioid abuse settlement
Iowa is set to receive up to $170 million from a lawsuit settlement with four companies accused of contributing to the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose crisis. The state’s share comes as part of a 26 billion dollar deal involving drug-maker Johnson and Johnson and three opioid distributors … [Read more...]
Federal raids in Des Moines, one just blocks from Iowa Capitol
Thirteen properties in Des Moines were raided this morning by federal, state and local authorities. One is within seven blocks at the State Capitol. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Des Moines issued a brief statement announcing federal warrants had been issued and the searches were underway, with a … [Read more...]