Iowans Warned of 'Grandparent Scams' 2025-01-05Iowans, beware of a wave of 'grandparent scams' recently reported throughout the state. The 'grandparent' scam features someone impersonating a grandchild over the phone claiming they have been in an accident, hospitalized, arrested or are in a foreign country, and attempts to get grandparents to send money to 'help' their grandchild. The Attorney General's Office and the Department of Public Safety urge potential victims to verify the information, resist the urge to act quickly or secretly, and not give personal or banking information over the phone. Man Arrested After Pursuit and Gunfire Exchange with Deputies 2025-01-05A Friendship man, R. O'Hara, was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Columbia County, Wisconsin. After his vehicle came to a stop, he fired at law enforcement as they approached him, but no one was hurt. The deputies were eventually able to convince O'Hara to surrender, and he was taken into custody. O'Hara will face numerous charges in connection with the incident. Letters to the Editor: Undocumented Immigrants, Water Waste, and Memories of the Carters 2025-01-05Several letters to the editor discuss various issues in Iowa. One writer argues that undocumented immigrants should be apprehended, as they have committed a crime by being in the country illegally. Another writer expresses frustration with people wasting water, urging them to be more conscious of their water usage. The third writer shares a personal anecdote about driving Rosalynn Carter and Lillian Carter during Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign in 1976, and the kindness and humor they displayed. |
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