Closed meetings keep Davenport gun violence task force secret
Davenport mayor backs privately held deliberations for a gun violence task force formed after 2020 shootings. Members say public sessions could hinder frank talks, though listening sessions and eventual public recommendations are planned. The open meetings law in Iowa remains unclear for such ad hoc groups.
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Osceola airport hangar and two planes destroyed by fire
A fire at Osceola Municipal Airport destroyed a hangar and at least two privately owned planes. No injuries were reported. Welding work had been underway prior to the blaze, but investigators could not confirm a direct cause. The fire occurred around 6 15 p m Tuesday.
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Des Moines halts private security contract after remarks
Des Moines will not consider doubling funding for Conley Group after a newspaper investigation found top official Tom Conley described local racial justice protests as terrorism and made demeaning remarks about Black activists. City Manager Scott Sanders ordered removal of a $550,000 contract expansion from the council agenda pending review.
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