Carson J. S. Reichardt
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Des Moines, IA, United States
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Iowa couple gets engaged in front of butter cow at Iowa State Fair
The buttery attraction has been an Iowa State Fair staple since 1911. → Read More
Iowa assistant AG sues Des Moines police for 2020 protest arrest
Both lawyers agreed that, because of qualified immunity, proving Williams' case could be difficult — but victory is certainly not out of the question. → Read More
Iowans continue rallying in support of abortion access
A rally at the Capitol on July 10 attracted hundreds of attendees. → Read More
What would a suspension of the federal gas tax mean for Iowans?
If approved by Congress, the suspension would reduce the cost of gasoline 18 cents a gallon. → Read More
Three teenagers injured following overnight shooting at prom afterparty
All three victims are expected to survive. → Read More
A look at marijuana laws in Iowa for 4/20
55% of drug arrests in Iowa are for marijuana, amid growing support for its legalization. → Read More
Iowa man killed by excavator at salvage yard
An Iowa man was killed on Friday after walking behind an excavator that turned and backed into him. Officials say it's known yet if charges will be pressed. → Read More
Iowa House proposal for Board of Regents includes $12 million for scholarships but no university funding increases
If approved, this would be the third year in a row with no additional funding for the Regents. → Read More
Homeowner shoots burglary suspect multiple times in Dallas County, according to police
A man is in the Dallas County jail, charged with burglary, criminal mischief and simple assault after an incident Sunday night. → Read More
Family remembers those who perished in central Iowa tornado
Melissa Bazley lived by the phrase "live today, love today." She, her son-in-law Michael Bolger, and her two grandchildren Kenley and Owen, were all killed March 5. → Read More
Combating the dangers of online misinformation
Viral hoaxes may seem harmless, but the damage they can cause is real. → Read More
Survey results paint a mixed picture of free speech at Iowa's public universities
78% of students said they felt comfortable expressing their opinions in class, but a much smaller percentage felt free to say things others might find offensive. → Read More
Teachers accused of misconduct would be named under proposed bill in Iowa House
Teachers accused of misconduct would be unable to stay anonymous during investigations under House Study Bill 702. → Read More
Iowa bridges getting boost from infrastructure bill
The state is set to receive $86 million per year for the next five years. → Read More
'Extremely troubling': Stranger sneaks into MercyOne NICU, feeds baby
The Des Moines Police Department is still working to identify the suspect and figure out the motive behind sneaking in to bottle-feed a baby that wasn't his. → Read More
'We're all very concerned about her': Ankeny residents support neighbor after car accident destroys home
The home of JoEllen Myers caught fire after a vehicle crashed into it. → Read More
'It takes a lot to accept your transness and to live in your truth': Iowans observe Transgender Day of Remembrance
2021 is the deadliest year recorded for transgender people, with 47 recorded homicides. → Read More
Iowa's GOP leaders stand by Trump as he repeats false claims
Sen. Chuck Grassley praised Trump as he introduced him by noting there was “a great crowd honoring a great president of the United States.” → Read More
'He made this place whole': After discovery of human remains, community rallies support for Xavior Harrelson
Remains discovered near Lake Ponderosa match the description of what the 11-year-old was wearing when he was last seen. Authorities haven't confirmed if it is him. → Read More
From Mollie to Xavior, here's how Mollie's Movement is trying to bring missing people home
Mollie's Movement began shortly after University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts first went missing from Brooklyn in July 2018. → Read More