murder Altoona Woman Sentenced to Life for Boyfriend's Murder 2024-12-13 A woman in Altoona, Iowa was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting her boyfriend during a 2022 argument. The woman, Marique R., was convicted of first-degree murder, but her attorneys argued the shooting was justified. The judge said the killing was 'senseless' and that the life sentence was deserved. theft Woman Steals Police Car, Leads High-Speed Chase in Iowa 2024-12-13 A woman in West Des Moines, Iowa stole a police car and led authorities on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 125 mph before being stopped in Altoona. The woman, who was responding to a mental health call, slipped into the police car and drove away. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the pursuit, which lasted about 20 minutes before the woman was taken into custody. She will face charges upon her release from the hospital, where she was taken to receive mental health treatment. truancy Dozens of Iowa Families Facing Prosecution Under New Truancy Law 2024-12-13 Over two dozen families in Central Iowa are now facing prosecution under a new state law that standardizes attendance requirements across Iowa. The law, which went into effect in July, outlines guidelines for districts to follow to lower the rate of chronic absenteeism. If a student misses 20% of a grading period, the family may be prosecuted in truancy court. Penalties for parents/guardians can include fines and jail time, though the goal is to encourage students to attend school rather than punish parents. The implementation of the new law has faced some criticism, with calls for more exceptions and a desire for more collaborative relationships between school districts and county attorneys. |
Des Moines, Iowa. 
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