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Iowa man pleads not guilty to killing four people with a metal pipe earlier this month

Jun. 19, 2024 15:20 PM EDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa man accused of killing four people with a metal pipe earlier this month has filed a written plea of not guilty to murder charges. Luke Wade Truesdell, 34, filed his not guilty plea Tuesday to four counts of first-degree murder. A judge ordered him...

The only surviving victim of a metal pipe attack in Iowa has died, authorities say

Jun. 10, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The only survivor of a metal pipe attack in Iowa has died, prompting authorities to charge the suspect with a fourth count of first-degree murder. The Linn County Sheriff’s Department alleges 34-year-old Luke Truesdell, of Marion, attacked four people...

An Iowa man is accused of killing 3 people with a metal pipe

Jun. 06, 2024 12:54 PM EDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A man is accused of killing three people and badly injuring a fourth by attacking them with a metal pipe at a rural Iowa home, authorities said Thursday. Authorities were still investigating what led to the attack, but Sheriff Brian Gardner said in a news...

United Fire: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 07, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — United Fire Group Inc. (UFCS) on Tuesday reported profit of $13.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based company said it had net income of 52 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment...

Got kids? Here's what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

Apr. 11, 2024 07:23 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here’s what to know: Child tax credit The child tax credit has reverted lower for 2023 than in previous years, when it was expanded due to...