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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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DCI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Council Bluffs

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - At approximately 5:35 p.m. on August 27, 2025, an Iowa State Patrol Trooper initiated a traffic stop.

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August 28, 2025
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UPDATE: Subject Named in Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting

KNOXVILLE, Iowa - On August 21, 2025, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Roche Street.

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August 26, 2025
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Iowa Sex Offender Registry Launches New Website

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website.

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August 22, 2025
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UPDATE: DCI Investigates Des Moines County Officer-Involved Shooting

BURLINGTON, Iowa - On the evening of August 5, 2025, at approximately 9:04 p.m., the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance.

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August 21, 2025
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

DES MOINES, Iowa — From August 15 - September 1, expect to see an increased presence of officers working to remove impaired drivers/riders from the road.

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August 12, 2025
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UPDATE: DCI Investigates Homicide In Glenwood

GLENWOOD, Iowa - On August 6, 2025, Dennis Burnell was transported to the Kansas University Medical Center Burn Unit and treated for extensive burn injuries.

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August 8, 2025
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DCI Investigates Homicide In Glenwood

GLENWOOD, Iowa - On August 6, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Mills County Emergency Communication Center received multiple calls referencing a shooting.

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August 7, 2025
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DCI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Dubuque County

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa - On July 1, 2025, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

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July 9, 2025
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Iowa State Fire Marshal Unveils New Training Tower at Camp Dodge

JOHNSTON, Iowa – The Iowa State Fire Marshal Division and Fire Service Training Bureau are proud to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art training tower.

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June 30, 2025
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