Activists are calling for major steps to limit the risk of a coronavirus outbreak in Iowa's prisons and jails. The ACLU of Iowa is recommending the state release some inmates early, as other states have done, to reduce overcrowding and slow the spread of the virus. ACLU spokesperson Veronica … [Read more...]
State court system will have limited access during coronavirus emergency
Most court proceedings in Iowa are on hold to prevent the spread of the coronavirus -- but county clerk of court offices remain open to deal with legal emergencies. State Court Administrator Todd Nuccio says they are keeping a narrow scope. “At this point, we’re focusing on emergency matters. … [Read more...]
Woman found dead, Des Moines Police seek potential witness
UPDATE: Des Moines police report they have found Christopher Thompson and are continuing their investigation. Previous story: A woman was found dead in a Des Moines home early this afternoon and police are seeking tips from the public to help to find a man authorities describe as a … [Read more...]
Man holding hostage shot and killed in Webster City
A hostage situation at a house in Webster City on Monday afternoon ended with a man being fatally shot by law officers. A female called the police and reported a man had fired shots at her inside the residence. The Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team and crisis negotiators responded and negotiated … [Read more...]
Attorney General investigating price gouging claims related to coronavirus
Fifty dollars for a 12-pack of toilet paper? Iowans are being warned to use common sense and do not give in to ridiculous prices for products that are in high demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. Lynn Hicks, communications director for the Iowa Attorney General's office, says they're … [Read more...]
Two Cedar Rapids police officers hurt in chase
A high-speed chase in Cedar Rapids on Sunday night left two police officers hurt and a man in jail. Police were called to a Walmart about 10:15 after a man stole a cart full of merchandise and assaulted a store employee. The suspect was in his car, hitting concrete posts in the parking lot when … [Read more...]
Man charged with murder in Marshalltown shooting
A man is in custody in a fatal weekend shooting in Marshalltown. Thirty-year-old Mustafa Muhammed has been charged with the murder early Sunday morning of a 27-year-old Marshalltown man. Police received numerous 911 calls about a shooting on West Linn Street just before 3:30 Sunday morning. The … [Read more...]
More arrests made in attempted robbery of armored car in Waterloo
More people have been charged in connection with the attempted robbery of an armored vehicle outside a Waterloo bank. Waterloo police say 28-year-old Justina Davis of Urbandale was arrested in the Des Moines area overnight on a charge of first-degree robbery. Police allege that Davis drove a … [Read more...]
Iowa State University reaches settlment in free speech lawsuit
Iowa State University has reached a settlement with a group that accused the school of trying to suppress free speech on campus. Speech First sued the university challenging the school's ban on chalking political messages on sidewalks, the sending of e-mails for campaigns and elections, and the … [Read more...]
Mistrial declared for Ottumwa woman accused of strangling her daughter
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against an Ottumwa woman accused of murdering her child. Friday morning, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the count of first-degree murder against Kelsie Thomas. Thomas was found not guilty of child endangerment resulting in … [Read more...]