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Searchers Report Finding Evidence in Central Iowa Abduction Case

WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa - Investigators and K9s found backpacks and a purse Tuesday in connection with the abduction of Kathlynn Shepard in Dayton, according to an Iowa Department of Safety news release. Investigators... Read More »

Oklahoma Tornadoes Spark Conversation About School Safe Rooms

ANAMOSA, Iowa- More than 100 schools in Oklahoma have FEMA approved safe rooms, but not the two elementary schools that Monday's Oklahoma tornado destroyed. And some people are asking why. It's... Read More »

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Long Winter Leads to Late Morel Season

JOHNSON COUNTY - Just as deer or turkey hunters wait for hunting season to roll around, morel mushroom hunters have to be ready when the mushrooms start to pop. Last year's season was so early that it... Read More »

Iowa House Education Reform Leader Confident of Progress

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A key legislative leader on education reform is “very optimistic” a conference committee working out differences between lawmakers and the governor will reach consensus today. “We’re... Read More »

Boy Scouts Set To Vote On Lifting Gay Ban

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement. Officials... Read More »

Parkersburg Reflects on Fifth Anniversary & Oklahoma Tornado

PARKERSBURG, Iowa - The town has come a long way since the 2008 tornado ripped through the city, but some reminders of the storm still remain. This week marks the fifth anniversary of the EF5 tornado.... Read More »

"Help Moore" Telethon Wednesday

MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Officials in Moore, Okla., have been focused on the search for survivors and victims of yesterday's tornado and have not fully tallied the scope of the damage. The official death... Read More »

All-Access Pass Behind the Scenes of Brucemore Mansion

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Brucemore is opening every door to visitors for a rare glimpse at every nook and cranny of the mansion. Climb into the attic to see the hidden treasures that aren't on display, check... Read More »

Authorities Investigating Possible Connection Between Abduction Cases

DAYTON, Iowa - Law enforcement agencies are probing whether a central Iowa kidnapping may be linked to the murder of two girls abducted last July from Evansdale. About 200 officers and volunteers searched... Read More »

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