Iowa News Digest
Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Iowa. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Des Moines Bureau at 515-243-3281 or [email protected]. Iowa News Editor Scott McFetridge can also be reached at 515-243-3281 or [email protected].
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TOP STORIES:
TWO DEAD-STORY COUNTY — Authorities have released the names of two people who were found dead by a relative in their Story County home — deaths that authorities say were the result of a murder-suicide.
IOWA TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR — A civil engineer who has worked at the Iowa Department of Transportation for 28 years has been chosen as the agency's interim director.
FIRE RESCUE-POLICE OFFICERS — Authorities say three Burlington police officers rescued an unconscious man whose house was burning.
RATE INCREASE-ALLIANT — Iowa regulators have approve a rate increase that's lower than what Alliant Energy sought.
SIOUX CITY RECYCLER-LAWSUIT — A former Sioux City councilman has made an agreement with Iowa environmental regulators on removing potentially hazardous materials that accumulated from his electronics recycling business.
FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT — Authorities have released the name of a worker killed in an accident at an eastern Iowa rock quarry.
SPORTS:
BKC—T25-MARYLAND-IOWA
IOWA CITY — Coming off two straight road losses, Iowa returns home to face No. 12 Maryland. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts 6 p.m.
FBO-SPORTS BETTING-XFL
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — While many sports fans are picking NFL playoff teams to bet on, or marshaling their cash for the Super Bowl, yet another opportunity to wager on football is right around the corner: the XFL. By Wayne Parry. SENT: 670 words, photos. Eds: Note Iowa mention.
BKC—BIG 12 THIS WEEK
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Big 12 heads into its second week of conference play, and a high-profile matchup between third-ranked Kansas and No. 4 Baylor on Saturday could set the stage for the rest of the season. Here are the things to know. By Dave Skretta. SENT: 620 words, photos.
BKC—BIG TEN THIS WEEK
What to watch in Big Ten basketball this weekend. By Eric Olson. SENT: 490 words, photos.
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