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Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Feb. 22nd 2016

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February 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Measures that would address the growing use of body cameras in Iowa are not expected to impact law enforcement agencies this year. But their introduction this session showcases looming challenges for state officials. A bill that would have specified storage requirements for body camera footage did not move past a procedural deadline in the recent legislative session.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals will hear an appeal filed by the former operator of the Argosy riverboat casino in Sioux City this week. The Sioux City Journal reports the case challenging decisions the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission made will be heard Tuesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines officials are re-examining a little-used city rule that limits home day cares to six children while state rules allow as many as 16. The Register reports a day care provider who had been caring for 12 children complained after city officials forced her to follow the city rule. Tonja Boggs filed a complaint against the city’s 483 other home day cares.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More than 2,000 people raced to the top of Omaha’s tallest building this weekend, but an Iowa woman on crutches earned one of the loudest ovations. Sixty-year-old Ann Hegstrom heard cheers when she crossed the finish line Saturday. Hegstrom of DeSoto, Iowa told the Omaha World-Herald she didn’t want to miss her fourth race up the First National Bank tower even after breaking her femur around Thanksgiving.