Police chase ends in crash near Walford
A Marengo woman faces multiple charges after Linn County officials say she led officers on a high speed chase that ended when her car struck a truck south of Walford. Sandra Fisher 55 fled a traffic stop at 10 23 p m reaching 70 mph before hitting Andrew Schachtle 19 and Holly Kirby 19 both of Marengo. Kirby was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. Fisher faces operating while intoxicated and attempting to elude charges.
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Grandchild or Officer Bail Scam Warned by Johnson County Sheriff
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a phone scam in which callers pose as a grandchild or law enforcement figure and request bail money or gift cards. Authorities urge people not to send funds or personal data and to verify with law enforcement before acting.
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Dubuque Street Traffic Pattern Shifts Northbound
Iowa City officials announce Phase II changes for the Gateway Project flood mitigation on Dubuque Street. Northbound lanes will carry opposing traffic while work begins on the river retaining wall and southbound elevation. Drivers urged to slow down and seek alternate routes as needed.
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Bipartisan push for a single panel to probe Russian hacks
Four lawmakers including Senators Schumer Graham Reed and McCain urge a dedicated Senate panel to investigate Russian interference in the election. They warn of cross jurisdictional cybersecurity challenges and call for a comprehensive, targeted inquiry to avoid overlap.
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Conway calls Russian election meddling claimed by electors nonsense
Kellyanne Conway told CBS Face the Nation that concerns about Russia interfering with the 2016 election are unfounded. She questioned the evidence and said claims about electors using hacking to alter results undermine democracy. Priebus dismissed any Trump contact with Russians as insane.
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