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Iowa early News Headlines: Monday, Jan. 9th 2017

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January 9th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:30 a.m. CST

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A judge could hear arguments from an Iowa newspaper in April as it seeks records related to a fatal 2015 police shooting in Burlington. The Hawk Eye reports an April 19 hearing has been scheduled in its effort to obtain police videos and other records. Burlington police and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation say they have fulfilled what the law requires by releasing basic details about the shooting and a 12-second video from Hill’s body camera.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans begin the next session of the Iowa Legislature on Monday with plans to restrict abortion, decrease collective bargaining power for unions and cut taxes despite looming budget constraints. Democrats, now out of legislative control in any capacity for the first time in nearly 20 years, will be unable to stop any bills that get simple majority votes in either chamber.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Checking your home for radon is important to protecting your family’s health. The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to raise awareness about radon. Nebraska has the nation’s third-highest prevalence of radon, the cancer-causing gas that seeps into buildings from the surrounding soil. Iowa and North Dakota are the only states where the odorless, colorless gas is more widespread.

SUMNER, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified the man killed during a weekend home invasion in northeast Iowa. The Bremer County Sheriff’s office says 46-year-old Steven Anthony of Davenport, Iowa, died during after a shooting in the home Friday night. Sheriff Dan Pickett described the incident as a home invasion.

EPA encourages homeowners to test for cancer-causing radon

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Checking your home for radon is important to protecting your family’s health. The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to raise awareness about radon. The odorless colorless radon gas is the nation’s second-leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, and is the most common cause in nonsmokers.

Nebraska has the nation’s third-highest prevalence of radon, the cancer-causing gas that seeps into buildings from the surrounding soil. Iowa and North Dakota are the only states where the odorless, colorless gas is more widespread.

The EPA’s Jon Edwards says everyone should test their homes for radon, and if there are high levels of the gas, homeowners should consider installing a radon mitigation system.

Griswold School Board Special Meeting, Monday afternoon

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Griswold School Board will hold a Special Meeting 4-p.m. Monday in the Central Office, at the Middle School/High School Building. During the session, the Board will act on approving an architectural firm for Pre-Referendum and Design Services, with regard to District Facilities. They’ll also act on personnel matters.

1 person dies in early morning Iowa City house fire Sunday

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what caused a house fire that killed one person in Iowa City. The Iowa City Fire Department says firefighters were called to the home around 1:45 a.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found a fire burning in the basement and heavy smoke billowing through the home.

One person died in the fire. A second person who was in the home escaped through a second-floor window. Authorities did not immediately release the name Sunday of the person who died in the fire. Officials estimate that the fire caused roughly $100,000 damage to the home.

Republicans could make sweeping changes in Iowa Legislature

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans will take charge of the next session of the Iowa Legislature on Monday with ambitious plans to restrict abortion, decrease collective bargaining power for unions and cut taxes despite looming budget constraints.

Following an election that gave them strong majorities in the state Senate and House, Republican leaders say voters are expecting them to make changes. They add that their proposals would help spur economic growth, but they’ve released few specifics on their plans.

Democrats don’t hold a majority in either chamber for the first time in nearly 20 years, so they can do little to stop GOP lawmakers. And action could come quickly as outgoing Gov. Terry Branstad has said he plans to sign legislation into law before he resigns to become the next U.S. ambassador to China.

Site guides donors in filling Omaha-Council Bluffs needs

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Organizers say a new website is helping people determine which areas of need they can meet with their charity dollars in the Omaha metropolitan area. It’s called The Landscape and can be found online at www.thelandscapeomaha.org .

The Omaha World-Herald reports that it provides a data-driven look at community life in six categories: health, neighborhoods, safety, transportation, workforce and education. The website breaks down the topics to create snapshots and compares local data with national numbers.

Sara Boyd is president of the Omaha Community Foundation and she says the website puts donors, advocates, nonprofit groups and policymakers “in a position of power” to better identify problems. The website includes information from neighboring Council Bluffs, across the Missouri River in Iowa.

Adair County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, Monday

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Session 9-a.m. Monday, in their boardroom at the Courthouse, in Greenfield. During the session, the Supervisors will hear Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Requests from the following County Department Heads and/or Departments: Recorder; Treasurer; Custodian; Engineer; Auditor; Clerk of Court; Social Services; Medical Examiner; Mental Health, Data Processing; and Sanitarian.

Afterward, the Board will enter a Budget Work Session.

NE woman arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Sunday morning, in Red Oak

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak this (Sunday) morning, arrested a woman from Nebraska, for Disorderly Conduct. 21-year old Darian Elizabeth Heideman, of Omaha, was arrested in the 2400 block of N. 8th Street in Red Oak, at around 12:40-a.m.  She was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.

Bluffs man arrested Sat. afternoon on two counts of Attempted Murder

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A call to police about a stabbing Saturday afternoon in Council Bluffs, led to the arrest of a man on two counts of Attempted Murder. 46-year old Thomas Light, of Council Bluffs, was arrested after being interviewed by detectives with the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, with regard to the incident at 108 S. 15th Street, in Council Bluffs. Light was being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail

Officers responded to the residence at around 2:18-p.m. Upon arrival, they located several people inside the home and determined there were two victims, who had been stabbed with a knife. Both victims (one male and one female) were transported to Mercy Hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation into the incident continues. If you have information regarding the case, contact Crime stoppers at 712-328-7867 or the Criminal Investigations Division at (712)326-2509.

Iowa early News Headlines: Sunday, Jan. 8th 2017

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January 8th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:00 a.m. CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump’s emphasis on immigration issues has ramped up interest in a federal proposal named for an Iowa woman killed after a suspected drunken driver who authorities say was living in the country illegally slammed his pickup into her SUV. Senators on Thursday re-introduced the measure named after Sarah Root of Council Bluffs. An immigrant from Honduras, Eswin Mejia, is considered a fugitive wanted in her death.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A Burlington man accused of refusing to let his 16-year-old girlfriend leave then using a machete and skateboard to attack her has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, a required sentence in Iowa for first-degree kidnapping. As 21-year-old Dakota Poland was sentenced Friday he repeatedly interrupted attorneys.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Trials for brothers charged with ongoing criminal conduct in Iowa for allegedly fixing lottery games to collect jackpots have been delayed. On Wednesday District Court Judge Bradley McCall entered an order moving the trial for Eddie Tipton to July 10. Tipton had been scheduled to go on trial Feb. 13. His brother, Tommy Tipton, a former Texas justice of the peace, was facing trial Jan. 23 but his date has now been moved to Sept. 11.

TAMA, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa State Patrol says two men have died in a crash during a police pursuit in Tama. A patrol accident report say officers attempted to stop 31-year-old Troy C. Marvin, of Cedar Rapids, after he committed a traffic violation but instead of stopping he fled. His pickup collided with a car driven by 25-year-old Ian L. Halvorson, of Tama. Both died in the crash.