Emergency Alert Reached Some Wrong Phones, Officials Say
Mar 21, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an emergency alert mistakenly was sent to some wireless phones in eastern Iowa and Polk County. The message sent around 7:30 p.m. Monday read, "Civil Emergency in this…
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Heartbreaking Overtime Loss Ends Statesmen Season
Mar 21, 2017
Kansas City, Mo.--The basketball gods evened the score in the most cruel way imaginable Monday as the William Penn men's basketball team gave up a large lead and eventually fell 83-82 in overtime to Texas…
Threatening Note Sent to Muslims at Des Moines Center
Mar 20, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A leader of the Islamic Center of Des Moines plans to meet with authorities to discuss a threatening note found in the center's mail. Dr. Samir Shams is president of…
JC Penney Closing Shop In Oskaloosa & Ottumwa
Mar 17, 2017
Oskaloosa and Ottumwa will lose major stores this summer as the JCPenney stores at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa and the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa will close in June. J.C. Penney announced earlier this…
West Des Moines Parks Plan Calls For Linking Waterways
Mar 17, 2017
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Des Moines has unveiled a $32 million parks plan that calls for linking city waterways with a trail loop and include features such an outdoor ice rink and…
Manhole Covers Sent Flying by Explosions Caused by Fire
Mar 16, 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…
GOP-led Iowa Senate Approves 20-week Abortion Ban
Mar 15, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The chamber passed the bill Tuesday night and it…
Former Officer Reaches Plea Deal in Domestic Assault Case
Mar 14, 2017
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Court records say a former police officer in northern Iowa has reached a plea deal in his domestic abuse case and wants to change his plea. Thirty-six-year-old Ryan Eskildsen pleaded…
GOP Lawmakers in Iowa Advance Conservative Wish List
Mar 13, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About two month into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative…
E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band Wins Districts
Mar 10, 2017
On Saturday, March 4th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The 1st and 2nd place…