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A woman charged with killing her stepmom in Palo is asking for a change of venue in her trial.

Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks says Iowa lawmakers need to make a change after one of the Cedar Rapids mass shooting gunmen went from facing more than 100 years in prison to just 30.

5th circuit court temporarily blocks ATF ruling on gun stabilizing braces

Eastern Iowa saw an air quality alert that went into effect for part of Wednesday. During the day, Linn County Public Health says it observed elevated ambient levels of Ozone. The alert ended at 7pm on Wednesday.

Days before they open, the pools are fully staffed and hoping for a higher attendance than they’ve seen in years.

On May 20th, 2023, Cedar Rapids Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Park Ave SE for a report of shots fired into a residence.

Police from across Iowa gathered to help departments prevent and respond to targeted attacks. Organizers say it's a day of training and a way for departments to connect.

Iowans will soon be able to buy bricks that were once located in Iowa City’s Downtown Pedestrian Mall.

The summer swimming season kicks off in Cedar Rapids on Memorial Day weekend.

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department said it will turn on the splash pads on Saturday.

Waterloo police identified the woman who died after being stabbed on Sunday night.

One person was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Linn County Tuesday night.

Firefighters rescued a woman who was unconscious in a smoke-filled apartment in Cedar Rapids early Wednesday morning.

City and county assessors across Iowa are struggling to verify an applicant’s age.

After stopping three speeders going over 100 mph in Johnson County, the Iowa State Patrol is urging for more care on the roadways.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office helped rescue three people stuck on the Cedar River.

A Clermont man was able to walk away from a crash that totaled his vehicle and broke a utility pole Monday afternoon.

Cedar Rapids Police have cancelled an Operation Quickfind for a 15 year old. Ethan Lint has been located.

Cedar Rapids police and firefighters were called to the 700 block of 1st Avenue northwest for an entrapment at around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a series of informational webinars to help parents learn how to apply for the state’s new Students First Education Savings Accounts.

The parent company of a paper mill in Tama is set to hold a job fair for its workers Tuesday as it prepares to shut down next month.

Iowa City city leaders say swimming is not allowed at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area after new reports showed high bacteria levels.

Amy Kortemeyer will start her job as superintendent on July 1st.

Two Assessors: The situation isn’t unusual.

Not only are the success rates higher than ever, but it has also proven to be quicker and less invasive than other forms of treatment.

Rush accepted a plea agreement in March that lowered charges of Murder in the Second Degree down to Voluntary Manslaughter.

An eastern Iowa student won this year’s Iowa State Fair t-shirt design contest.

People in a central Iowa community are coming together to get Iowa’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.

A Dubuque woman was arrested and charged with second degree arson after police say she intentionally set her garage on fire on Saturday.

Police are asking for help finding a missing 14-year-old.