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Iowa teen sentenced to life in prison for killing parents to 'take charge of his life'

Jun. 05, 2023 18:46 PM EDT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa teenager who said he killed his parents to “take charge of his life” was sentenced Monday to life in prison with a chance of parole in 50 years. Ethan Orton pleaded guilty in February to two counts of first-degree murder in the October 2021...

Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump

Jun. 05, 2023 14:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for...

Lawsuit filed by resident injured in Iowa building collapse alleges city, owner, others failed to warn tenants of risk

Jun. 05, 2023 11:29 AM EDT
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Lawsuit filed by resident injured in Iowa building collapse alleges city, owner, others failed to warn tenants of risk.

Davenport police: 3 bodies recovered from Iowa building collapse, no others believed missing

Jun. 05, 2023 11:14 AM EDT
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Davenport police: 3 bodies recovered from Iowa building collapse, no others believed missing.

Editorial Roundup: Iowa

Jun. 05, 2023 07:17 AM EDT

Dubuque Telegraph Herald. June 4, 2023. Editorial: A salute to all who make honor flights possible Nearly 200 local military veterans got the trip of a lifetime last week in one of the coolest traditions to ever honor any and all who wore the uniform. ...

Missing man's body recovered at Iowa apartment collapse site; two others still missing

Jun. 05, 2023 03:43 AM EDT

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — The body of one of three men who had been missing after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, has been found, a city official confirmed Sunday. Branden Colvin Sr.'s body was recovered Saturday, city spokeswoman Sarah Ott said. Two...

Indiana State tops Iowa for second time, wins Terre Haute Regional

Jun. 04, 2023 22:48 PM EDT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Simon Gregersen struck out six of the 10 outs he recorded to close out Indiana State's 11-8 win over Iowa to win the Terre Haute Regional championship Sunday night and earn a berth in the super regionals. Indiana State (44-15) knocked Iowa into the...

Seegers triples in the 13th inning, Iowa tops North Carolina 6-5 at Terre Haute Regional

Jun. 04, 2023 16:58 PM EDT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Michael Seegers ripped an RBI triple in the top of the 13th inning to lift second-seeded Iowa past North Carolina 6-5 in an elimination game at the Terre Haute Regional on Sunday. Iowa (44-15) will take on top-seeded Indiana State later Sunday. The...

Body recovered of one of three people missing in Iowa apartment building collapse, official confirms

Jun. 04, 2023 11:48 AM EDT
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Body recovered of one of three people missing in Iowa apartment building collapse, official confirms.

Indiana State rallies to top Iowa, 7-4 in Terre Haute Regional

Jun. 03, 2023 22:10 PM EDT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Miguel Rivera and Grant Magill hit back-to-back two-run doubles in the eighth inning and top-seeded Indiana State rallied past Iowa 7-4 at the Terre Haute Regional on Saturday and is now a win away from a berth in super regionals. The Sycamores (44-15)...