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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesIOWA -- Viewers sent in multiple videos and photos of tornados that popped up across the state Friday evening.
Photo of tornado touching down in Creston Friday evening. Photo courtesy of Shauna Phelps.See the Story
Take a look: Photos, videos of Friday tornado outbreak
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesFuneral services will be held next month for a Sac County man whose body was found in a farm field this week not far from where he his abandoned tractor-trailer was located last November. A visitation for David Schultz will be held on May 10th at Lakeview High School. His funeral will be held the next day at the school.See the Story
Funeral services set for David Schultz as questions remain about his death
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesIOWA -- Former University of Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has found a new job - one that will put him on the sidelines opposite his father this fall. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman, with credit to Pat Harty of Hawk Fanatic, reports that the younger Ferentz has been hired as an analyst by the University of Maryland's football program. The hiring sets up a Ferentz vs. Ferentz matchup when head coach Kirk Ferentz takes his Hawkeyes to…See the Story
Brian Ferentz has a new job that keeps him in the Big Ten, report says
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Wrestling · Des MoinesThe lawsuits accuse Crawford, Skuodas and DeJong of "encouraging" bullying, hazing and violence by the students on the team. They also accuse Hinton CSD of failing to address the behavior despite reportedly being aware of it.See the Story
Western Iowa school district sued by students, families over wrestling abuse allegations
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesAuditor Rob Sand’s office withheld nine emails between his off and two journalists, citing an open records law exemption for records that are part of an audit. The Iowa Supreme Court disagreed with that characterization and said Sand’s office must provide more evidence to justify withholding the emails from the conservative organization seeking their release.See the Story
Ruling: Iowa Auditor Sand must provide more evidence to justify withholding emails
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