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Iowa early News Headlines: Saturday, 10/28/17

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October 28th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A former University of Iowa wrestler has been arrested on computer-hacking charges after allegedly carrying out a high-tech cheating scheme. An FBI affidavit says Trevor Graves repeatedly hacked into the university’s grading system to give himself and others higher grades on tests and quizzes. The FBI says the 22-year-old also repeatedly obtained advanced copies of exams in his classes that he shared with others. He was arrested in Colorado this week.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Records show that an Iowa State Patrol commander started a consulting firm prior to receiving state approval for outside work and is using photos of himself at government-funded training events to promote the venture. A review by The Associated Press is raising questions about the captain’s involvement as a founding partner of a company that advertises police litigation and recruitment services. The patrol insists his outside work is limited to a single research project.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation creating a Medicaid-style health insurance plan for Iowans, but the proposal has virtually no chance in the Republican-controlled Legislature. Sen. Matt McCoy of Des Moines and Rep. John Forbes of Urbandale released details Friday on a plan that targets people in the individual insurance market of the Affordable Care Act. It offers an additional insurance option in the marketplace and would reverse Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police believe the stabbing death of a Des Moines man earlier this week was the result of a dispute over a $50 debt. Television station KCCI reports that court documents say 39-year-old Michael Lee Bell Jr., of Des Moines, told police investigators he had several weapons with him Wednesday evening when he confronted 42-year-old Jerry Lavelle Martin over the debt.