The State Ombudsman says her office saw the fifth straight year where they took more complaints and information requests. Ombudsman Kristie Hirschman says they had 5,406 contacts during fiscal year 2019 -- an increase of seven percent. "Everything in all categories just seems to be increasing," … [Read more...]
Two found dead at residence in Colo
Update- The Story County Sheriff's Department has identified the couple as 79-year-old Richard Davis and his wife 78-year-old Charlotte Davis. No other details were released on the cause of death. Previous story: The Story County Sheriff's Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide … [Read more...]
Iowa law enforcement issues another warning about Illinois marijuana
With recreational marijuana now legal just over the Mississippi River in Illinois, Iowa officials are warning residents to comply with state law. Iowans can now buy pot in Illinois but it’s still illegal to transport the drug across state lines or to drive under the influence. Sergeant Alex … [Read more...]
Former Dunkerton police chief pleads guilty to theft
A former northeast Iowa police chief faces a possible prison term for falsifying her time card and collecting unearned pay while working for the city of Dunkerton. Twenty-five-year-old Katherine Krieger pleaded guilty to second-degree theft and felonious misconduct charges Monday in Black Hawk … [Read more...]
Governor pledges to resolve felon voting rights issue by Caucuses
Governor Kim Reynolds says all pending applications from Iowans with felony records who're seeking restoration of their voting rights will be reviewed before the Iowa Caucuses. "Right now we have 347 that are being processed," Reynolds said this morning during a statehouse forum organized by The … [Read more...]
Former College Community bus driver facing charges
A former eastern Iowa school bus driver is facing charges after a report of inappropriate behavior. The College Community School District sent a notice to parents Monday that 57-year-old Thomas Alan Williams was fired from his job as a bus driver after a report of inappropriate behavior toward a … [Read more...]
Advocates seek more steps to help restore felon voting rights
Iowa is the only state that still bans all people with felony convictions from voting unless they appeal to the governor, but voting rights advocates say some paroled inmates mistakenly think they're not allowed to vote when they've been convicted of lesser crimes. Campaign Legal Center attorney … [Read more...]
Group sues Iowa State University saying school violates free speech of students
The nonprofit group Speech First has filed a lawsuit against Iowa State University saying three policies instituted on campus have had a chilling impact on free speech. The president of the group, Nicole Neily says one policy prevents students from writing chalk messages on campus. "It seems it … [Read more...]
Man found dead after disturbance call in Fort Dodge
Police say a domestic disturbance may have resulted in a man's death in Fort Dodge on Thursday night. Information given during the call indicated that a male and female were possibly involved in a physical assault. Officers responded and met with a female who had left the residence but stayed in … [Read more...]
Creston man serving life for murdering girlfriend dies
A Creston man found guilty of beating his girlfriend to death with a hammer has died. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 72-year-old Rick Bird died of natural causes Wednesday. Bird was found guilty of first-degree murder in Union County in the death of 47-year-old Linda Trenkle in Feburary … [Read more...]