Tag: Des Moines
Virus dispute could force Iowa schools leader out of job
DES MOINES, Iowa — Like superintendents across the U.S., the leader of Iowa’s largest school system has faced plenty of criticism from parents, politicians...
Evacuation order lifted following fiery Iowa derailment
SIBLEY, Iowa — An evacuation order that was issued for part of a northwest Iowa town following a fiery weekend train derailment has been...
Evacuation order still in place after fiery Iowa derailment
SIBLEY, Iowa — An evacuation order remained in place Monday for part of a northwest Iowa town as firefighters worked to extinguish a burning...
Fiery train derailment prompts evacuation of small Iowa town
SIBLEY, Iowa — Thick black smoke billowed into the air Sunday after a train derailed in northwest Iowa, prompting authorities to evacuate part of...
Judge dismisses felony leak charge against Iowa activist
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A judge dismissed a rarely used felony leak charge Thursday against a Black Lives Matter activist in Iowa who gave...
Charge dropped against Iowa officer accused of abusing power
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Prosecutors dropped a misconduct charge against a Des Moines police officer accused of interfering with an investigation involving his girlfriend,...
World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research
DES MOINES, Iowa — A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into...
Meredith to sell TV station division to Gray Television
DES MOINES, Iowa — Magazine publisher and multimedia company Meredith Corp. said Monday it will sell its Local Media Group consisting of 17 television...
Man charged with threatening Iowa governor cites free speech
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa man charged with leaving a threatening voicemail telling Gov. Kim Reynolds she should be “hung for treason” defended...
Iowa man convicted in 2019 fatal beating of pastor
DAVENPORT, Iowa — An Iowa man was convicted Tuesday of fatally beating a pastor outside of his church.
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