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DES MOINES, Iowa — In Iowa, it is okay to wear clothing with candidates’ names on it when you go to the polls, however, once you have voted you need to leave the polling place or you could be at risk of electioneering. Electioneering is illegal in Iowa and is considered to be anything swaying…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans represent all of Iowa’s four congressional districts, but Democrats are hopeful of their chances in Tuesday’s general election. Two of the districts are seen as especially competitive, including the 1st district in southeast Iowa and the 3rd district in central and southern Iowa. Republicans are expected to more easily…

WHO Radio’s David Geiger talks about Monday’s top stories in agriculture and farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Law enforcement officials have released more details about a deadly shooting that happened on the north side of Des Moines Friday, including the name of the woman who was killed and the man who was critically injured. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting was the result of a domestic…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The FBI is ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day. On Monday, the agency said it is operating a 24/7 national election command post that will run at least through Nov. 9. “The purpose of the command post is to ensure the FBI is well-positioned to respond to threats that would…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Brendan Sullivan rushed for a touchdown and threw for one as Iowa defeated Wisconsin 42-10 on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) rushed for 329 yards, with Johnson leading the way. Johnson, ranked second nationally in rushing…

ALTOONA, Iowa — As the holidays approach those who want to get their wish list to the North Pole have the opportunity to chat with Santa at Bass Pro Shop. Santa made his grand entrance on a TRACKER boat and kicked off Santa’s Wonderland Saturday afternoon. After the parade there was a tree lighting ceremony…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Blank Park Zoo celebrated American Sign Language by bringing together kids to learn about ASL and meet zoologist Nancy Barker. Around 170 children who are deaf or hard of hearing came for the special event. They learned about American Sign Language (ASL) and how it can be used in school,…

AMES, Iowa — Turning another page on the calendar means spooky season is in the rear view and the Great Pumpkin Disposal project has officially started in Story County. The city of Ames is asking residents to place pumpkins inside drop-off bins near their Resource Recover Plant, instead of tossing them in the trash. Ames…

NEVADA, Iowa — Across Iowa the voting lines have been long. An unofficial survey shows that somewhere around 20-25% of votes in the state have been cast. “I did poll some of my auditor friends and just asked where they were kind of at with numbers, and a lot of them are between 20 to…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 drug raid that left her dead. The 12-member jury returned the late-night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force…

DES MOINES, Iowa — WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell chats with Tamyra Harrison, the Salvation Army of Des Moines’ development coordinator, about how Iowans can participate in their annual Angel Tree Program and Red Kettle Campaign ahead of the holidays. To sign up to ring the bell at a Red Kettle, click here. To apply to…

WHAT’S AT STAKE? Iowa (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) enter November looking to enhance their bowl positions. The winner is bowl eligible, and the loser has three more chances to get a sixth win. The Badgers had their three-game win streak end with their home loss to Penn State. Iowa…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Fever hired Stephanie White as coach on Friday, putting her in charge of a team led by WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. White spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Connecticut Sun before parting ways with the team earlier this week. More stories: The Caitlin Clark Effect…

WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Thursday’s top stories in agriculture and farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are investigating after a credit union near the Iowa State Fairgrounds was robbed Thursday morning. It happened around 11:20 a.m. at the Greater Iowa Credit Union at 600 E. 30th Street. Sgt. Paul Parizek, spokesperson for the Des Moines Police Department said an adult female presented a note to the…

DES MOINES, Iowa — In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month, Ingersoll Avenue underwent a transition to become a safer space for pedestrians and cyclists. The Avenues of Ingersoll and Grand installed 37 signs at business exits cautioning drivers to watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Three more signs will be installed in the coming weeks for…

WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Wednesday’s top agriculture news. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

(The Hill) – A Florida teenager was arrested on Tuesday after approaching multiple Duval County voters in a threatening manner with a machete, police say. Caleb James Williams, 18, was apprehended after two women called the Neptune Beach Police Department when he allegedly brandished the weapon against them at an early voting polling station. Authorities…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in…

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Two brothers who lost their entire family in a crash in Colorado on Saturday were hoping what had happened was only a “nightmare.” It was not. Their father, Francisco Diaz; mother, Beatriz Nunez, and two younger sisters, Paola and Nataly Diaz, were all killed in the crash. Police said one of…