Jury weighs verdict in Mollie Tibbetts slaying trial
Jurors deliberated for three hours in the Cristhian Bahena Rivera case, weighing first degree murder charges for killing Mollie Tibbetts. Prosecutors argued overwhelming evidence while defense cited his account of being kidnapped. Bailiffs sent jurors home to return the next morning to continue deliberations.
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Hubbell Urges Class of 2021 To Shape Identity
Allison Hubbell, Kennedy High School graduate, urged Cedar Rapids seniors to use pandemic disruption to define who they want to become in life during the district’s first in-person graduation in two years at Alliant Energy PowerHouse. She referenced navigating health crisis and derecho, noting she found solace in books.
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Judge sets 2023 Iowa football discrimination trial dates
A federal suit by former Iowa Hawkeyes players accuses staff of racial discrimination and harassment. A 10 day jury trial is scheduled for May 6-18, 2023 in Des Moines before Judge Stephanie Rose. Settlement conference not required at this time as parts of the case move forward.
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Iowa state park campsites scarce as peak season nears
IowaWatch finds most of 72 parks with 4 500 plus campsites nearly booked on June and July weekends. DNR says 25 065 reservations by early May show a rebound from 2020, aided by new campers and outdoor interest.
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