5 of the biggest true crime cases in Iowa history
Iowa has been home to many devastating crimes over the years. Here are a few of the biggest true crime cases in IA history.
Jul
2025
5
CRIME AND SAFETY
Jun
2025
4
Davenport building collapse investigation reveals years of ignored warnings and regulatory breakdown
After the Scott County Attorney stonewalled its release, the public can finally read the state’s investigation into the deadly collapse of the Davenport Hotel. Inside: cash workers, altered...
Feb
2025
19
Iowa senators advance crypto ATM fraud prevention bill
Iowans are losing their life’s savings to scammers using crypto ATMs to separate people from their money. A bill aims to regulate these kiosks in hopes of preventing future losses. A story keeps...
Dec
2024
18
Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
Sep
2024
21
7 Iowa cold cases that remain unsolved
Follow the trail of evidence—or lack thereof—as we recount the details that have baffled investigators and left Iowa communities on edge.
Sep
2024
6
VIDEO: Hampton businesses targeted with anti-immigrant flyers
Earlier this month, the Latino community in Hampton, Iowa was rocked by what locals are calling a hate crime: employees of Latino-owned businesses found anti-immigrant flyers invoking Republican...
Jun
2024
13
FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.
May
2024
31
AG’s office will resume Plan B payments for rape survivors but not abortions
Attorney General Brenna Bird's office says it's the will of Iowans not to fund abortion Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird's office will resume payments for the emergency contraceptives rape...
May
2024
15
He tried to scam her. He didn’t know her husband was a journalist
A Central Iowa woman almost fell for a believable scam about missing jury duty. If you get the same phone call, here's how to tell it's a scam. When she went to check her voicemail, Adriana...
May
2024
9
Elder fraud on rise: Older Iowans lost more than $16.4 million in 2023
A new report shows the number of Americans getting scammed is on the rise, and elder fraud is the most common. Iowa ranked 33rd in the nation for elder fraud, or the number of residents over 60...
