Des Moines police say officer in crash had meth, pot in car

A Des Moines police officer had methamphetamine and marijuana in his patrol car Tuesday morning when he was involved in at least his second traffic accident during almost five years with the department, authorities said.

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Helping others read

3 Keokuk teachers take part in World Book Night

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Friction cited in Iowa Parole Board departures 

A board member and the board's executive director have left Iowa's Board of Parole Board, citing friction among their reasons.

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Moberly stalking suspect sentenced to shock time 

A Moberly man who previously pleaded "not guilty" to allegations he stalked his wife and ran her car off the road changed that plea last week.

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Missing 5-year-old heart transplant patient found 

A missing St. Joseph boy awaiting a heart transplant has been found.

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Jefferson City pedestrian hit by pick-up truck 

A Jefferson City woman is in the hospital this morning with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle.

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