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Judge: ICE used a ‘legal fiction’ to illegally detain man in Iowa jail

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Judge: ICE used a ‘legal fiction’ to illegally detain man in Iowa jail
A federal judge has ordered the Polk County Jail to immediately release an asylum seeker, ruling that the Russian immigrant was illegally detained through a “legal fiction” constructed by the federal ...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Watching Trump's Iowa Clown Show From Afar
I watched one crazy Iowa Republican after the next take the stage. And then, out of nowhere, the FOMO hit.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Iowa weather: No, your trees aren't going to 'explode' during extreme cold

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Iowa weather: No, your trees aren't going to 'explode' during extreme cold
The Iowa DNR says sap that's warmed by the sun during the day can rapidly freeze, causing it to expand when the temperatures drop.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Des Moines police cadet on administrative leave following assault charge

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Des Moines police cadet on administrative leave following assault charge
A member of the Des Moines Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an assault charge.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Iowa's arctic temps continue: Here's what you need to know

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Iowa's arctic temps continue: Here's what you need to know
Iowans have to contend with extreme arctic cold and dangerous wind chills Friday.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Former Baxter police chief charged with felonious misconduct, theft

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Former Baxter police chief charged with felonious misconduct, theft
William Daggett, 48, faces charges of felonious conduct in office and first-degree theft in Jasper County, where he served as the police chief in Baxter.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Why bald eagles may hold clues in Iowa’s bird flu fight

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Why bald eagles may hold clues in Iowa’s bird flu fight
As the virus settles into a fall-and-winter cycle, bald eagles are drawing particular interest from scientists.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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One person dead after crashing into tree while evading law enforcement

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One person dead after crashing into tree while evading law enforcement
Police say the driver fled a traffic stop just after midnight and sped east on University Avenue before crashing into a tree.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Des Moines police identify man killed in stabbing, suspect arrested for murder

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Des Moines police identify man killed in stabbing, suspect arrested for murder
An early-morning call led to Des Moines’ second homicide of the year. A man is now charged with killing his cousin inside an east side home.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Flu cases rise in Des Moines, prompting vaccine reminders

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Flu cases rise in Des Moines, prompting vaccine reminders
Hospitals in Des Moines are seeing a sharp rise in severe flu cases, and health officials say it’s not too late to get vaccinated as cases climb.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines postpones elective surgeries due to high number of patients

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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines postpones elective surgeries due to high number of patients
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines is hitting pause on elective surgeries while it deals with a high number of patients.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Hospital-based nursing home cited for resident death

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Hospital-based nursing home cited for resident death • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A southeast Iowa hospital where a long-term care resident died after being put to bed while struggling to breathe is facing sanctions.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Drivers now face fines for violating Iowa’s ban on handheld cellphone use

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Drivers now face fines for violating Iowa's ban on handheld cellphone use • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Fines for violating the "hands-free" law start at $100, and rise if the distracted driving results in injury or death.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Story County pays $75,000 to former deputy to settle lawsuit

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Story County pays $75,000 to former deputy to settle lawsuit • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A lawsuit filed by a former deputy who alleges harassment and discrimination in the sheriff's office may be close to a settlement.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Youth wrestling YouTuber sues Iowa woman over her online comments

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Youth wrestling YouTuber sues Iowa woman over her online comments • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A Chicago man who runs a YouTube channel on youth wrestling is suing an Iowa woman for allegedly linking his work to that of pornographers.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Former UI physician appeals disciplinary-issue ruling to Iowa Supreme Court

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Former UI physician appeals disciplinary-issue ruling to Iowa Supreme Court • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A former University of Iowa Hospitals physician is appealing a decision tied to an Iowa Board of Medicine investigation into his conduct.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Former wrestling coach Jim Gibbons urges lawmakers to strip Iowa PBS copyright

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Former wrestling coach Jim Gibbons urges lawmakers to strip Iowa PBS copyright • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Following a dispute over a wrestling documentary, Gibbons is pushing to classify the state's public television content as public record.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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"Senator Grassley was on the same ballot as JFK (1960) We need new blood."
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January 7, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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University of Iowa to expand materials science study with federal grant funds

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University of Iowa to expand materials science study with federal grant funds • Iowa Capital Dispatch
The University of Iowa will use grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to buy new equipment to further study quantum systems.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Dentist with disciplinary history is cited for infection-control issues

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Dentist with disciplinary history is cited for infection-control issues • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A Dubuque dentist with a history of disciplinary issues has been sanctioned by the state for inadequate infection controls in his practice.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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Licensing board takes action in two massage-therapy cases

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Licensing board takes action in two massage-therapy cases • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A massage therapist has agreed to refrain from practicing during an investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a client.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Buena Vista University partners with family farm for sustainable agriculture center

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Buena Vista University partners with family farm for sustainable agriculture center • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Buena Vista University has partnered with a local family farm to create a center of sustainable agriculture and offer hands-on experiences.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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Iowa’s Maharishi Foundation sues former student, claiming unfair competition

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Iowa's Maharishi Foundation sues former student, claiming unfair competition • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Fairfield’s Maharishi Foundation USA is suing a former student, claiming unfair competition and trademark infringement.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Former police officer contests state’s suspension of his certification

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Former police officer contests state's suspension of his certification • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A former Iowa police officer accused of excessive force is suing the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for suspending his certification.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Counselor accused of violating professional boundaries with client

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Counselor accused of violating professional boundaries with client • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A state licensing board has sanctioned a mental health counselor for allegedly failing to maintain professional boundaries with a client.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:09 AM