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Iowa political leaders condemn Trump assassination attempt
Across Iowa, political leaders from both sides of the aisle expressed their dismay and condolences over the events at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday.State of play: Gov. Kim Reynolds said the shooting marked a "dark day in American history" and that she still plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee — which will proceed as planned this week with heightened security."As President Trump showed when he walked off the stage, we will not cower to such terror," Reynolds said in a statement.Republican Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird condemned the shooting in a statement, saying it was also...
Iowa man convicted in murder of woman who had protective order against him
An Iowa man accused of killing an Eldora woman despite a protective order prohibiting him from having contact with her has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. A Hardin County jury found Nathan Bahr, 30, guilty July 11 of first-degree murder. Bahr faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Sept. 6.
Iowa fugitive injures officer, starts fire
A North Platte police was injured Friday when he was dragged by a car after he scuffled with a fugitive from Iowa. Police spokesman Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson said it started when police were told that a man wanted for sex offense in Iowa, Octavius Hurst Jr., could be around the Walmart Super Center.
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