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Iowa early News Headlines: Sun., Nov. 15, 2015

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November 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is defending her campaign contributions from Wall Street by invoking her work to help the financial sector rebuild after the September 11th attacks, raising eyebrows among her Democratic challengers and Republicans alike. During Saturday’s second Democratic debate in Des Moines, Clinton was put on the defensive by rival Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders when he said Wall Street had been the major contributor to her campaigns. Clinton’s other debate opponent, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, called it a “gaffe.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says the business model of Wall Street is “fraud.” Sanders is challenging Hillary Rodham Clinton on her ties to Wall Street as he promises to aggressively take on the nation’s largest banks.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — The city of Mason City has announced five finalists to fill the role of police chief after current Chief Mike Lashbrook announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. The Globe Gazette reports that residents will get the chance to meet the finalists and their spouses during an open house Monday evening at City Hall.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa River Trail between Benton Street and Myrtle Drive in Iowa City will be closed to allow repairs to be made to a storm sewer in the area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that weather permitting, the closure will begin Monday. Officials anticipate both the trail and parking lot will reopen by December 1st.