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Iowa City man sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for firearms charges

DAVENPORT, Iowa - An Iowa City man was sentenced April 17, 2024, to 144 months in federal prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

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April 22, 2024
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Marshall County Deputies investigate double homicide

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED.

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April 19, 2024
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Iowa DPS sponsors “First Responder Zone” at Build My Future career fair

The Iowa Department of Public Safety was thrilled to sponsor and participate in the 2024 Build My Future event on April 17.

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April 17, 2024
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Iowa DPS unveils new website

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety unveiled its new website today as part of a broader effort to unify the State of Iowa’s online presence

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April 16, 2024
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UPDATE: OFFICERS IDENTIFIED IN CEDAR RAPIDS OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Iowa DCI has interviewed the officers involved in the April 6, 2024 shooting incident involving David Vanderhamm.

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April 12, 2024
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UPDATE: MISSING PERSON ADVISORY FROM BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

KEYSTONE, Iowa - UPDATE: Rhiannon "Rainy" Walter has been safely located. Law enforcement thanks the public for their assistance.

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April 11, 2024
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UPDATE: SUBJECT NAMED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN CEDAR RAPIDS

The decedent in the April 6 officer involved shooting incident in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been identified as David Vanderhamm, 40 years old, of Cedar Rapids.

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April 8, 2024
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DCI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN CEDAR RAPIDS

The Cedar Rapids Police Department requested the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Major Crime Unit to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation

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April 6, 2024
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DPS GRADUATES 50TH CERTIFIED ACADEMY

The Iowa Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the graduation of the 50th Certified Academy on Friday, March 29, 2024.

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March 29, 2024
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NO ONE IS A GOOD DISTRACTED DRIVER

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. GTSB is partnering with law enforcement to curb the alarming and unsafe trend of distracted driving.

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March 28, 2024
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DCI INVESTIGATES WATERLOO OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

WATERLOO, Iowa - The Waterloo Police Department requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

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March 26, 2024
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JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: IOWA DCI ASSISTING IN INMATE DEATH INVESTIGATION

IOWA CITY, Iowa - This is not a press release from the Iowa Dept. of Public Safety. It's being distributed on behalf of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

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March 20, 2024
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FORT DODGE POLICE DEPT.: DCI ASSISTING FORT DODGE PD WITH OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

FORT DODGE, Iowa - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being distributed on behalf of the Fort Dodge Police Department.

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March 16, 2024
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BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: HUMAN REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING PERSON

BURLINGTON, Iowa - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being distributed on behalf of the Burlington Police Department.

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March 14, 2024
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GREEN BEER AND DRIVING DON’T MIX

DES MOINES, Iowa - GTSB is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

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March 6, 2024
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