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Two Inmates Charged in Violent Attack on Iowa Prison Staff

Authorities say assault nearly turned fatal for two counselors at Iowa State Penitentiary

Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Murder Reaches Trial's End

Jurors heard final witness testimony in the case against Tisha Bounds for the stabbing death of her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore.

Trial Resumes for Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Murder

Tisha Bounds, 50, faces charges in the stabbing death of her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore, 33, last March.

Fort Madison Man Stabbed in Weekend Incident

Police still investigating the altercation that left the victim hospitalized.

Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Stabbing Death Learns of Victim's Passing

Jurors saw the emotional reaction of the defendant upon hearing the news that her cousin had died from his injuries.

Family Testifies in Trial of Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Stabbing

Tisha Bounds, 50, is accused of killing her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore, 33, in a housing dispute last March.

Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Murder Faces Trial

Tisha Renee Bounds charged with first-degree murder in 2025 stabbing death of Derius Lashaun Moore

Iowa Hospice Worker Pleads Guilty to Abusing Elderly Patient

Audrey Engler admitted to only moving the dependent adult "one time a day" and failing to provide proper care.

Keokuk Police Identify Woman Found Dead on Sidewalk

Authorities say investigation remains ongoing, criminal charges not ruled out