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NFL Week 9 injury report: Mike Evans ruled out, Seahawks' Quenton Nelson 'week-to-week' after knee procedure

This week in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons will do battle in Madrid, the Green Bay Packers will look to spoil Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction in New England, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempt to make up ground in the NFC South against the surging Chicago Bears.

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Senate votes to restrict drivers’ use of handheld devices, then raises speed limits

The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few minutes later, senators also voted to raise the state’s “default” speed limit from 55 mph to 60, a change that largely […]

Iowa · 2025-03-18

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Guatemalan workers sue Iowa egg company, alleging human trafficking

Six Guatemalan nationals who worked for Iowa industrial egg supplier Centrum Valley Farms are suing the company alleging human trafficking and claiming they and other immigrant workers were denied overtime pay and threatened with deportation in retaliation for their complaints. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa by […]

Clarion, IA · 2025-03-18

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Blizzard forces several road closures in NW Iowa

(Radio Iowa) – Blizzard conditions have shut down roadways and travel is not recommended in many areas of western and northwestern Iowa this afternoon. D-O-T Winter Operations Director Craig Bargfrede says a large area is impacted. “If you draw a line basically from just north of Council Bluffs, kind of in the Missouri Valley area, and then do a diagonal up through Carroll Fort Dodge Mason City, pretty much that area, along that line and just north of that line. Interstate 29 is closed in both directions between Sergeant Bluff and Missouri Valley.

Iowa · 2025-03-19

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Iowa Man Confesses to Brutally Killing His Wife to End Her Suffering From Debilitating Illness: ‘This Was an Act of Rage’

The night of March 16th, 2025. A 75-year-old Iowa Man by the name of Richard Hoesing had just called 911 to report that he had murdered his own wife. Law Enforcement officers were then dispatched to the Hoesing’s residents to respond to the reported crime. Unfortunately for those involved, the call was correct. Officers found Richard inside his home along with the body of his wife, 74-year-old Jean Hoseing. Although Jean would be found with a “severe laceration” on her throat.

Iowa · 2025-03-18

Sporting News

Assumed Iowa frontrunner to replace Fran McCaffery no longer option for head coach vacancy

The Iowa Hawkeyes are entering a new era following the departure of long-time head coach Fran McCaffery, who was let go after their last loss of the season. Since then, Iowa has been searching for a new leader in Iowa City. A few candidates have emerged recently, including Ben McCollum, Chris Collins, and Darian DeVries. Despite his departure, McCaffery plans to continue coaching. It's just a matter of finding the right opportunity. “I am staying in the fight, and I'm going to be coaching somewhere next year,” McCaffery said. “I want to build a program. I want to be...

Iowa City, IA · 2025-03-18

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Des Moines man accused of beating family members with 30 lbs. dumbbell

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating and seriously injuring his family members with a 30 lbs. dumbbell. According to the Des Moines Police Department, just before 7 a.m. Wednesday officers responded to a report of multiple people injured at a home in the 1200 […]

Des Moines, IA · 2025-03-19

The Des Moines Register

Wells Fargo announces layoffs at Jordan Creek campus for the second time this month

For the second time this month, Wells Fargo has announced layoffs at its Jordan Creek Campus in West Des Moines , this time for 34 employees effective May 18, according to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, website. Earlier in March, Wells Fargo announced the layoff of 33 employees effective April 4. The fourth-largest bank in the United States with assets of $1.7 trillion, San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, once the largest employer in the Des Moines metro, has been paring back its workforce in recent years. The latest announcement brings the total workforce reductions to 1,078...

West Des Moines, IA · 2025-03-19

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Governor’s health care bill advances through House, Senate subcommittees

House and Senate appropriations subcommittees on Tuesday advanced the governor’s health care proposal to expand Iowa’s medical residencies and increase funding for the state’s health care student loan repayment program, largely with support from advocates for Iowa’s medical providers. House File 754 and Senate File 575 are companion versions of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bill aimed […]

Iowa · 2025-03-18

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Winter isn’t done: Timing of blizzard conditions and strong winds in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – A dynamic weather system that brought Severe Thunderstorm Warnings early this morning will bring high winds and blizzard conditions to parts of the state through the day Wednesday. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for northwestern parts of the state. Counties along the boundary are under a Winter Weather Advisory. There […]

Iowa · 2025-03-19

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa House passes bill to change anti-bullying language in state law

The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday that would change the definition of school bullying in state law and remove a list of traits a bully might target, such as a student’s sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and disability status. Lawmakers also advanced education bills related to school safety assessment teams, therapeutic classrooms and school absences […]

Iowa · 2025-03-19

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Last Iowa veteran to serve in Vietnam also served in Iraq

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — When Ron “Curly” Albrecht graduated from high school at Waverly-Shell Rock in the early ’70s he did not want to stay on the farm and milk cows like his dad. He and a buddy decided they would join the Navy together as a way to see things they had never seen before. […]

Iowa · 2025-03-19

The Des Moines Register

Des Moines' emergency homeless shelter will limit space during extreme cold, heat

Central Iowa's largest homeless shelter will no longer accept extra people in times of extreme cold or heat, saying it can't afford it. Polk County's weather amnesty program goes into effect during extremely cold and hot temperatures, requiring shelters such as Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) to house more people beyond its 150-bed limit. Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority provides rides to warming and cooling shelters during this time. But because of budget constraints, CISS will not exceed the number of beds people normally can access: 100 for men and 50 for women, CEO Melissa O'Neil said...

Des Moines, IA · 2025-03-19

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College basketball reddit reacts to Indiana hiring Darian DeVries

The Indiana Hoosiers have their new head coach in former Drake and West Virginia leading man Darian DeVries, who will bring his son, Tucker, to Bloomington.

Bloomington, IN · 2025-03-18

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Adventureland, other U.S. amusement parks acquired by new company

DES MOINES, Iowa — Palace Entertainment announced on Tuesday that all its U.S. amusement parks, including Adventureland, have been acquired by a new company. According to Palace Entertainment, Herschend, a long-standing themed attractions company, and Parques Reunidos, Palace Entertainment’s parent company, reached a deal that would allow Herschend to acquire all of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. […]

Des Moines, IA · 2025-03-18

Des Moines Business Record