Governors push back on Syrian refugee screening
The Obama administration defended refugee vetting as governors in Iowa and Illinois pressed for more security details and questioned the process amid calls to pause resettlement. Republicans urged tighter checks while officials argued the system is multilayered and effective.
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Kalona community center renovation plan draws support at meeting
Kalona residents backed a proposal to expand and renovate the Kalona community center. Plans call for a new gym with north addition, removal of the stage, possible arch retention, reallocation of space, and a new handicap accessible elevator. Architect Martin Gardener outlined preliminary plans with cost estimates between 3 and 3.5 million, with figures due at a December 17 meeting at City Hall.
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Des Moines man in hospital after wife and daughter fatally shot
Police say Barney Franken 47 shot and killed his wife Amy 42 and daughter Amber in their Des Moines home in a domestic conflict. He was wounded by police responding to a 911 call and remains hospitalized.
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