Michael Howell

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Thu, May 29th 2025 at 5:22 PMPictured: ICE Officer (FILE Image)CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — No Iowa communities were included in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security list published Thursday. The list aims to put pressure on communities the government says are undermining immigration enforcement. "We are not saying, and have never said, that we will not assist ICE," Sheriff Kennedy said at a Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meeting last week. "We are a partner to their agency.

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

Thu, May 29th 2025 at 8:52 PMIowa Senator Art Staed, of Cedar Rapids, reveals he has Parkinson's Disease. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An Iowa Senator serving from Cedar Rapids revealed on social media that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Art Staed serves in the Iowa Senate in District 40, and his term runs through 2029. He recently won the Senate seat in 2024 after 14 years in the Iowa House. Staed says he plans to continue serving in the seat.

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

“Art as a Response to Trauma” will offer a guided tour of works that "transcend the direct experience of trauma," followed by refreshments and a panel discussion with advocates to discuss how art is used to support victim-survivors in their healing journey. “In the face of uncertain times, it is vital that we come together as a community to reflect on our collective experiences and show up for each other,” said Alta Medea, Director of Community Engagement.

2 weeks ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

DES MOINES, Iowa — On Friday, Iowa health officials reported the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2019. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says an unvaccinated adult in central Iowa got the highly contagious virus. The department did not say what town or county the adult lives. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information soon.

2 weeks ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The number of shootings, rounds fired, people hit and guns seized are all down year-over-year in Iowa City, according to new data released by Iowa City Police Department. ICPD released its 2024 crime data Thursday, and the city council is set to address the report at its upcoming meeting on June 3. That's an increase from 2023 when no one was killed by gunfire. ICPD does not include gun-related suicides, attempts or accidental discharges in its gun violence data.