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Suspect Arrested for First Degree Murder in 2020 Missing Person Case

January 22, 2026 - On May 2, 2020, the family of Christian Balke-Thompson, 26, reported him missing to law enforcement.

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January 22, 2026
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Former City of Baxter Employees Arrested

Baxter, Iowa – Today, authorities arrested former City of Baxter employees William Daggett and Katelyn Wilson.

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January 8, 2026
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DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa - On January 4, 2026, the Dubuque Police Department requested assistance from DCI with an officer involved shooting.

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January 6, 2026
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The Gift of Traffic Safety

DES MOINES, Iowa - The holiday season is a time for togetherness and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), wants everyone to get home safely.

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December 11, 2025
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DCI Investigating Shooting Incident & Officer-Involved Shooting in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Iowa - On November 27, 2025, the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

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November 27, 2025
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Update - DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Black Hawk County

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa - On November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., law enforcement attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle.

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November 18, 2025
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Giving Thanks for Traffic Safety

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement agencies to promote road safety during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 18, 2025
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DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Black Hawk County

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa - On November 16, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the DCI.

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November 17, 2025
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Iowa Falls Police Dept.: Update on Death Investigation

IOWA FALLS, Iowa - On 11/09/25 at approximately 3:58am Hardin County Dispatch received a 911 call from 1108 Willow Lane in Iowa Falls.

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November 10, 2025
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Mississippi Man Convicted of Multiple Felony Gaming Charges

LYON COUNTY, Iowa – On November 6, 2025, a Lyon County jury found Shaun Joseph Benward, 38, guilty of multiple felony charges.

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November 7, 2025
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Arrest Made in Human Sex Trafficking Investigation

PERRY, Iowa - The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Perry Police Department have charged Amanda Jean Goff, 41, with one count of Human Trafficking

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October 29, 2025
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Iowans Encouraged to Dispose of Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy encourages all Iowans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25, 2025.

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October 22, 2025
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Iowa DPS Releases Statement about Mutual Aid Request

DES MOINES, Iowa - At approximately 8:45 a.m. this morning, the Iowa Department of Public Safety received a mutual aid request to assist ICE.

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September 26, 2025
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UPDATE: ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY

The Clarinda Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are issuing an Endangered Person Advisory for 58-year-old Andrew Bell.

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September 25, 2025
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DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Greene County

GREENE COUNTY, Iowa - On September 6, 2025, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

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September 8, 2025
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