Des Moines, Iowa — Backers of a bill that would require drivers to keep their hands off of their smartphones are hoping this is the year the bill becomes law. Read more
Iowa Company Plans To Recycle Wind Turbine Blades
Fairfax, Iowa — A new eastern Iowa business will soon start recycling wind turbine blades to prevent the massive fiberglass, wood and foam blades from taking up large amounts of landfill space. Read more
One Person Charged In Fatal Shooting At Des Moines Alternative Education Program
Des Moines, Iowa — Des Moines police say an 18-year-old is charged in the shooting deaths Monday of two teens at an alternative education program. Read more
Two Dead In Des Moines Charter School Shooting
Des Moines, Iowa — A Des Moines Police Department spokesperson says two students are dead and a teacher is in serious condition after the shooting at the “Starts Right Here” charter school in downtown Des Moines Monday afternoon. Read more
Merrill Man Sentenced To Life In October Dies In Incarceration
Coralville, Iowa, — A rural Merrill man who was convicted in September of first-degree murder in the death of his stepson and was sentenced in October to life in prison has died while in incarceration after serving a little more than three months of his life prison sentence. Read more
Governor Reynolds Says She’s Open To The Idea Of Repealing Gender Balance Requirement
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says she is open to repealing the requirement that state and local officials ensure there’s an equal balance of men and women appointed to boards and commissions. Read more