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    Des Moines Register
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    The news Iowans have depended upon since 1849. Winner of 17 Pulitzer Prizes. Support local journalism by subscribing at https://t.co/M3wA9tGwwF.
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  • Des Moines Register
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    an hour ago
    Slain Iowa State Patrol Trooper Jim Smith was a father of two who joined the state patrol in 1993 and was stationed at the Oelwein post. https://t.co/OyXNiuUpTq
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    What we know about Sgt. Jim Smith, the Iowa State Patrol trooper fatally shot during Grundy Center...

    The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in 2018 praised Smith as going 'above and beyond expectations" and called him "a positive role model for his fellow officers.'

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    an hour ago
    “Sgt. Jim Smith was a protector of the innocent. Sgt. Jim Smith was a guardian of justice ... I’m going to keep saying his name until his sacrifice is seen seared upon the hearts of anyone that can hear my voice,” said @IowaDPS Commissioner Stephan Bayenshttps://bit.ly/3a2uHiR https://t.co/Y6t6dgiUDo
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  • Des Moines Register
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    2 hours ago
    The alleged Iowa State Patrol shooter had run for Grundy County sheriff despite numerous past criminal cases. https://t.co/KzAkOZfBTS
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    What we know about Michael Lang, suspect in fatal shooting of Iowa State Patrol sergeant

    A former candidate for sheriff, Lang had a long history of alcohol-related infractions and had been banned from a local bar.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    2 hours ago
    The facility boasts 318,000 solar panels and is capable of providing power for more than 20,000 homes. https://t.co/KZLnbIsR8R
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    Wapello Solar ribbon cutting marks the completion of Iowa's largest solar energy facility

    Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks offered remarks at the event.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    3 hours ago
    "Sgt. Jim Smith died a hero ... he sacrificed himself protecting others," said Stephan Bayens, commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. More information on the Grundy Center standoff: https://t.co/HgdDS67sSC
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    27-year veteran of Iowa State Patrol, Sgt. Jim Smith, killed in Grundy Center standoff

    Smith was killed during an attempt to end a standoff with an armed man in Grundy Center late Friday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    3 hours ago
    Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger has landed — or kept, actually — his top target. https://t.co/JaWIwE6qy7
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    Four-star point guard Tyrese Hunter reaffirms commitment to Iowa State

    Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger has landed — or kept, actually — his top target. Here's what Tyrese Hunter's commitment means going forward.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    4 hours ago
    Stephan Bayens, commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, led off Saturday's news conference about the shooting death of state patrol Sgt. Jim Smith with an emotion-filled statement. https://t.co/cp4mRr4scG
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    Grundy Center standoff: Iowa Department of Public Safety head makes emotion-filled statement about...

    Stephan Bayens, Iowa's top public safety official, asks Iowans to 'Support us. Help us as we grieve.'

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  • Des Moines Register
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    4 hours ago
    Visit https://t.co/cwLEfcpWnf for a full list of events and to register as a volunteer. https://t.co/VgBy3T7R8L
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    Trash Bash 2021 includes volunteer cleanup activities all April

    Trash Bash organizers "reimagine" the event with smaller groups of volunteers, multiple locations and events throughout April.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    5 hours ago
    Watch live: Authorities provide updates after Iowa State Trooper killed in Grundy Center https://t.co/HgdDS67sSC
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    27-year veteran of Iowa State Patrol, Sgt. Jim Smith, killed in Grundy Center standoff

    Smith was killed during an attempt to end a standoff with an armed man in Grundy Center late Friday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    5 hours ago
    Drake coach Jennie Baranczyk leaves the Bulldogs after nine seasons. https://t.co/fjby7hhSR7
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    Drake coach Jennie Baranczyk accepts head coaching job at Oklahoma

    Jennie Baranczyk led Drake women's basketball a 190-96 record and four Missouri Valley Conference regular-season titles in nine seasons with the Bulldogs.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    6 hours ago
    Two of the victims were treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The man hit by bullet fragments did not require medical attention, police said. https://t.co/U8Q0kFIyuZ
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    Three injured in Court Avenue overnight shooting

    On the block where the shooting occurred, there's a strip of bars and clubs, including American Outlaws, Voodoo Lounge, The Stuffed Olive, and Annie's Irish Pub.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    6 hours ago
    Opinion: The Register editorial board endeavors to try to recognize as many people as possible who have facilitated vaccinations. (For subscribers) https://t.co/2rLM63ksI3
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    Opinion: From pharmacists to web developers to bus drivers, Iowans pull together to get us vaccin...

    Roses and Thistles: Iowans help each other get vaccinated; the Legislature abandons some of its worst ideas; the right man takes over as ag secretary.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    7 hours ago
    Can Iowa State develop a downfield threat in 2021? If so, it could help the Cyclones' offense this season. https://t.co/jmHY6WoXf8
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    Iowa State 2021 spring football: Can the WR room be the key to elevating the offense?

    Xavier Hutchinson was a breakout success last year, but can the rest of the Cyclones' wide receiver group keep up?

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  • Des Moines Register
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    7 hours ago
    A news conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Grundy Center High School Commons. https://t.co/HgdDS67sSC
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    27-year veteran of Iowa State Patrol, Sgt. Jim Smith, killed in Grundy Center standoff

    Smith was killed during an attempt to end a standoff with an armed man in Grundy Center late Friday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    7 hours ago
    You're fully vaccinated. Can you go back to the gym? What about eat indoors? (For subscribers) #covid19 https://t.co/GPp7WKWRuB
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    What is safe to do once you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

    After you've been fully vaccinated with the COVID vaccine, what comes next? From effectiveness to eating out, here's what Iowans should know.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    8 hours ago
    Beef jerky and pop: ✔️ Gas: ✔️ A quick haircut and visit to chiropractor: ✔️ There's a reason they call the @Iowa80Truckstop the world's largest. Take a 👀 at some of our archive photos. https://t.co/cbh5U14ktB
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    Photos: World's Largest Truck Stop on Interstate 80

    Travelers can't miss the Iowa 80 Truckstop on Interstate Highway 80 in Walcott, which is billed as the world's largest.

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  • Des Moines Register
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    9 hours ago
    The state reported at 10 a.m. Saturday that there were 356,461 confirmed cases of coronavirus. https://t.co/oX5mTKcLKY
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    Iowa reports another 6 COVID-19 deaths, 616 confirmed coronavirus cases

    At 10 a.m. Saturday, the state of Iowa reported a total of 5,849 COVID-19-related deaths and 356,461 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

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  • Matthew Bain
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    9 hours ago
    Per source, Iowa State’s full coaching staff is conducting a Zoom visit today with 4-star PG signee Tyrese Hunter (@hunter_tyrese). Cyclones are trying to make it clear Hunter is their No. 1 priority. Sounds like a decision could come sooner than later.
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  • Des Moines Register
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    9 hours ago
    Can Tarique Milton help Iowa State stretch the field and be even better in 2021? If he does, expect big things from the #Cyclones burner. https://t.co/4jxXux8wW0
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    Tarique Milton was an 'outsider' in 2020. Now healthy, he wants to dominate for Iowa State

    After an injury-plagued year, Tarique Milton hopes to shine once again for the Cyclones

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