First-time champions emerge at Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Roseville native Acer Iverson captured the men's division title, while Kasandra Parker of Waverly, Iowa took the women's title.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Laurens, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Pocahontas. Associated ZIP codes: 50554.
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PHOTOS: Lawmakers wrap up 2026 legislative session after marathon final day at Iowa Statehouse
A 34-hour sprint to the finish. On the last day of session, the work didn’t stop — but sometimes, lawmakers had to. Moments of rest in the middle of Iowa...
May 4, 2026Open source
Lawmakers pass final budgets, property tax bill and more at end of 2026 session
Iowa lawmakers held a marathon of more than 32 hours negotiating and voting on the legislation before adjourning for the year.
May 4, 2026Open source
Marathon, 2-day session finishes Iowa lawmakers’ 2026 work
It took more than 30 hours, but Iowa state lawmakers completed their work for the year after Republicans reached agreement on property tax legislation
May 4, 2026Open source
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Pottawattamie County jury convicts Iowa man in I-80 shooting of ex-girlfriend
An Iowa man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after authorities say he shot her on I-80 in Council Bluffs.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Oct. 30 Iowa high school football playoffs
KCCI crews fanned out across central Iowa on Friday night to cover Round of 16 playoff football games.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Watch: Suspect fleeing from police crashes into FedEx semi-truck
A police chase in Iowa ended in a violent crash early Wednesday, when a fleeing SUV slammed into the cab of a FedEx truck at an intersection.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Laurens is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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50554
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Pottawattamie County jury convicts Iowa man in I-80 shooting of ex-girlfriend
An Iowa man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after authorities say he shot her on I-80 in Council Bluffs.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Oct. 30 Iowa high school football playoffs
KCCI crews fanned out across central Iowa on Friday night to cover Round of 16 playoff football games.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Watch: Suspect fleeing from police crashes into FedEx semi-truck
A police chase in Iowa ended in a violent crash early Wednesday, when a fleeing SUV slammed into the cab of a FedEx truck at an intersection.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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42.8409380, -94.8508160
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12:06 AM America/Chicago
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Pocahontas County
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