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GOP considers banning clinics that help Iowans clear low-level, non-violent warrants
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (568+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " House Republicans are pushing a ban on warrant resolution clinics. That's a program that helps Iowans resolve an outstanding warrant for low-level, non-violent crimes without the fear of immediately being arrested. Earlier in April, the Polk County…...
Waterloo Fire and Rescue to seek public input in effort to get rare accreditation
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (133+ words) KGAN WATERLOO, Iowa " Waterloo Fire and Rescue is taking a big step forward, actively seeking accreditation from The Center For Public Safety and Excellence. Such an accreditation is purely voluntary, and currently is only held by a handful of departments…...
1 dead in Mall of Louisiana food court shooting; police say 5 suspects in custody
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (286+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (TNND) " The Baton Rouge Police Chief said one individual was killed and multiple people were injured in a shooting between two groups in a good court at the Mall of Louisiana on Thursday. Baton Rouge Police Chief…...
Johnson County supervisors weigh gun safety task force after April 19 Iowa City shooting
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (284+ words) JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa " Following the April 19th pedestrian mall shooting in Iowa City, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are considering new ways to address gun violence. During Thursday's meeting, supervisors began discussing possible next steps, including an idea to create…...
Iowa City woman charged with arson walked away from scene laughing, court docs say
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (129+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. IOWA CITY, Iowa " An Iowa City woman is charged with arson from a Sunday morning fire at Mesquakie Park. Hailee Weaver, 31, is now charged with first-degree…...
Police investigate unattended death after woman found in southwest Cedar Rapids
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (146+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Police are investigating an unattended death after a woman was found deceased Thursday morning in southwest Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids police and fire…...
Cedar Rapids Police warn residents about fake notice with QR code stealing bank data
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (184+ words) First Lady Melania Trump joins congressional spouses for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Scammers are continuing their efforts to steal money, but Cedar Rapids Police say awareness remains the best defense. A recent example circulating online appears…...
Burlington man sentenced to more than 25 years in federal meth case
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (142+ words) DAVENPORT, Iowa " A Burlington man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in federal prison for a methamphetamine conspiracy. According to court documents, 47-year-old Jason Lee Ringold, also known as "Ringo," was sentenced April 21, 2026, to 25 years and 10 months in prison....
One displaced after late-night fire in Cedar Falls home
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (116+ words) No one was hurt, but one person is without a home after a fire late Tuesday night in Cedar Falls. Crews responded a call for a fire in the 1400 block of West 18th Street around 10 p. m. The caller said the fire started…...
Man charged with arson in Cedar Falls house fire
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (152+ words) by Iowa's News Now staff CEDAR FALLS, Iowa " A man has been arrested in connection with a house fire that happened last month in Cedar Falls. Christopher Western is now charged with second-degree arson. The fire was first reported just…...