Man to plead to lesser charges in murder-for-hire case
A North Liberty man Justin L. DeWitt 38 will plead to lesser charges in Johnson County District Court. He faced four counts of attempted murder and four counts of solicitation to commit murder tied to a 2016 murder-for-hire plot involving Chad Williams and family.
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Iowa lawmakers edge toward weekend adjournment
Iowa legislators sign off on the 1.8 billion health and human services budget while debating Planned Parenthood funding and Medicaid rate plans. Senate President Charles Schneider and House Speaker Linda Upmeyer expressed hope for adjournment on Saturday as budgets move forward.
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UI Plans Tom Brokaw Exhibit At Main Library This Fall
The University of Iowa will display pieces from Tom Brokaw's papers in the US Main Library starting September. The exhibit focuses on his World War II book The Greatest Generation despite multiple sexual misconduct allegations against the longtime NBC anchor. University officials say the display honors his gift and aims to aid research and scholarship.
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Iowa lawmakers authorize independent probe of IFA dealings
Lawmakers approve an independent investigation into the Iowa Finance Authority amid allegations of sexual impropriety by former executive director Dave Jamison. The probe will review spending from a discretionary account, credit card use, and a $17 million office move, with reports due by December 1.
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