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Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., Feb. 11, 2016

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February 11th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Civil rights groups have made their case at the Capitol for legislation that would reform Iowa’s criminal justice system. Members of local chapters of the NAACP and other advocacy groups gathered Wednesday in Des Moines in support of multiple bills aimed at reform. It includes legislation that would ban racial profiling, keep juvenile records confidential and “ban the box” to expand work opportunities for people with criminal histories.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Security cameras and access control doors will be installed in the Webster County Courthouse in the next phase of security improvements in the building. The Messenger reports that the county will pay more than $7,200 for cameras on the first floor, and more than $11,600 for locked doors on the east and west sides.

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Tuesday’s winners in the New Hampshire primary might have gained momentum but they didn’t pick up many delegates. That’s because there weren’t many delegates at stake, and both parties awarded them proportionally, meaning even the losers got some. Bernie Sanders picked up a total of 15 Democratic delegates and Hillary Clinton won nine.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Zach Smith made two free throws with 18 seconds remaining in overtime to lead Texas Tech past Number 14 Iowa State 85-82 Wednesday night. It was the second straight year the Red Raiders beat the Cyclones in Lubbock. Deonte Burton scored a season-high 20 points and Abdel added 19 points to lead ISU.