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Source: KCCI.com - Local News

Police: Locked Out, Man Dies Trying To Climb Building

Des Moines police confirmed that a man was found dead outside an apartment building Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:18:10 CST

Police Investigate Death At Aquatic Center

Police go to the Marshalltown Aquatic Center after receiving a report that a body had been found.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:27:20 CST

Missing Photos Of Deceased Children Returned

Cherished photos of a woman's deceased children lost at a photo shop have been returned.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:57:25 CST

Police Chief Under Investigation

Independent investigators will look into complaints against the Pleasant Hill police chief.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:28:23 CST

New $1.3 Billion Plant Could Create 165 Jobs

Lee County in southeast Iowa is being considered for a $1.3 billion fertilizer plant, a project that could bring 165 jobs to an economically distressed area.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:54:03 CST

Girl Makes History At State Wrestling

A year ago, Megan Black was one of two high school girls to qualify for the state wrestling meet. This year, she is back and better than ever.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:09:35 CST

Special Report: Hot In The Heartland II

If you thought high fashion could only be found in places like London and New York, think again. Central Iowa has style!

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:54:51 CST

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Abuse Of Student

A 19-year-old man has denied accusations that he sexually abused an underage student while working at a western Iowa high school.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:51:38 CST

Bank Makes Deal To Sell 2 More Branches

Liberty Bank has made another deal to sell bank branches in its effort to meet regulators' demands.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:57:06 CST

Stepbrother Also Charged In Starved Teen Case

Prosecutors have charged the 18-year-old stepbrother of a severely malnourished Wisconsin girl with repeatedly sexually assaulting her beginning around her 10th birthday.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:51:25 CST

Police: Woman Involved In Amber Alert Still At Large

A 3-year-old boy was found safe Thursday morning after an Amber Alert was issued overnight in Des Moines.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:18:17 CST

Man Sentenced For Driving Bus Drunk

The driver of a Megabus who pleaded guilty to being drunk as he drove passengers from Chicago to Iowa City and Des Moines has been sentenced to 77 days in jail - one day for each passenger.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:15:35 CST

Man Charged In Series Of Fires

Authorities said a "significant break" has been made in a series of fires in Marshalltown.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:40:23 CST

New Safe Haven Law Would Stretch Up To Age 1

Iowa lawmakers are considering expanding the safe-haven law to children up to 1 year old.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:52:52 CST

Officer Uses Taser To Stop School Fight

Police say two teenagers were arrested after a fight at Clinton High School where a school resource officer had to use a stun gun to subdue one of the teens.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:33:14 CST

Lawmakers Talk About $10 Minimum Wage

An Iowa Senate panel approved a measure raising Iowa's minimum wage to $10 an hour, but supporters acknowledge the proposal has no chance of becoming law.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:29:53 CST