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Iowa early News Headlines: Thu., May 19th 2016

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May 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — The University of Northern Iowa president is leaving Iowa to accept a position at an Ohio college. University officials announced Wednesday that President Bill Ruud is leaving UNI after three years and will become the president of the Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio on July 3. An interim president will be named at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting in June.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested two people and are looking for a third suspect in connection to a fatal shooting at a mobile home park in the community of Key West south of Dubuque. Dubuque County Sheriff’s officials says 18-year-old Imere Hall and 21-year-old Taylor Shaw both face first-degree murder and robbery charges in the death of Collin Brown. A warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Tacari Minifee for the same charges.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa politicians say the latest federal proposal to increase future levels of renewable fuels blended into the U.S. gasoline supply must be increased or it will stifle economic growth. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says the levels announced Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Renewable Fuel Standard program “falls far short.” The EPA says the proposed increases would boost production and provide for “ambitious yet achievable growth.”

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A judge has delayed the third trial of an Illinois man charged with the 1990 killing of a 9-year-old girl in eastern Iowa. The trial of 54-year-old Stanley Liggins was set to begin July 5, but the defense requested more time earlier this month due to an attorney’s illness. A new trial date has not been set.