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12-Year-Old Iowa Boy Fatally Shoots 13-Year-Old Friend in Tragic Gun Play Incident, Authorities Say

DES MOINES, Iowa – Tragedy struck when a 13-year-old girl in Eldora lost her life due to an incident of “gun play,” as confirmed by the Hardin County Attorney’s Office. The victim, identified as Keeley Baer, was fatally shot by a 12-year-old boy on April 14. The shooting, deemed unintentional, has left the community reeling from the devastating loss. According to Hardin County Attorney Darrell Meyer, the juvenile believed to be responsible for the shooting …

Gunman kills student and wounds five at Perry High School in Iowa

PERRY, Iowa — A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, where a 17-year-old gunman took the life of a sixth-grade student and injured five others. The wounded individuals included four students and a school administrator, with the school’s principal, Dan Marburger, among those harmed. This devastating attack marked one of several mass shootings in the United States in 2024, reflecting a concerning trend of violence in the country. Authorities identified …

Solemn Ceremony Honors Lives Lost Aboard USS Iowa: Remembering the Iowa 47 on 33-Year Anniversary

NORFOLK, Va. — A somber ceremony took place at Naval Station Norfolk to honor the lives lost aboard the USS Iowa. The USS Iowa Memorial at Iowa Point served as the gathering spot for dozens who came together to pay their respects. While this ceremony was not the first of its kind, it held significant meaning for all in attendance. On April 19, 1989, a tragic explosion in gun turret two of the USS Iowa …

Tribute Paid to 47 Sailors Lost in USS Iowa Turret Explosion of April 1989

NORFOLK, Va. – Nearly three decades ago on April 19, 1989, tragedy struck USS Iowa during routine exercises in Puerto Rico when a gun turret explosion resulted in the loss of 47 Navy sailors. What was initially deemed as an intentional act was later revealed to be a tragic accident caused by an over-ram of gunpowder. The impact of this disaster continues to resonate with the families, friends, and crewmembers who gathered at Iowa Point …

Tragedy Strikes Perry High School in Iowa: Student Killed, Suspected Shooter Dead in Apparent Suicide

Perry, Iowa – An unfortunate incident unfolded at Perry High School on Thursday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of a student’s life and injuries to five others, officials confirmed. The suspected shooter, a student at the high school, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Division of Criminal Investigation. Among the victims were five students, including a sixth grader who …

Whitehouse High School Graduate Remembered 35 Years After Tragic USS Iowa Explosion

WHITEHOUSE, Texas – The Whitehouse City Council recently paid tribute to hometown hero Tyrone Foley, who tragically lost his life in the USS Iowa explosion 35 years ago off the coast of Puerto Rico. During a council meeting, a proclamation was approved naming April 19, 2024, as “Tyrone Dwayne Foley Day” in honor of the 1980 Whitehouse High School graduate who was among the 47 sailors who perished in the ship’s explosion. Foley was remembered …

Iowa Teen Receives 65-year Prison Sentence for Killing 2 Students

An Iowa teenager has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of two fellow students, a decision that has sparked debate and controversy in the community. The 17-year-old, who was charged as an adult, pleaded guilty to the crimes, which took place at a school in the small town of Shenandoah. The incident has left the community in shock, with many struggling to make sense of the tragic events. The teenager’s sentencing …

Republican Caucus Sites Moved After Tragic School Shooting in Perry, Iowa

Perry, Iowa is still reeling from the devastating loss of a student and the principal of Perry High School, who were killed when a gunman opened fire on January 4. As the Iowa caucus approached, the Dallas County Republicans made the decision to move caucus sites out of Perry High School. The caucus was relocated to Perry Elementary School by Raymond Knapp, a member of the Dallas County GOP committee, out of respect for the …

Beloved Iowa High School Principal Dies 10 Days After Heroic Act During Shooting Attack

Perry, Iowa – The principal who was injured in a deadly school shooting at Perry High School has tragically passed away after ten days in the hospital. Dan Marburger, a beloved figure in the Perry community, was one of seven individuals injured when a 17-year-old student opened fire on January 4th. The shooting resulted in the tragic death of sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff, as well as several injuries to students and staff. Marburger, who had been …

Iowa Principal Dies from Injuries Sustained While Heroically Protecting Students During School Shooting

Perry, Iowa – The Perry High School community in Perry, Iowa, is mourning the loss of Principal Dan Marburger, who tragically succumbed to his injuries following a mass shooting at the school earlier this month. Marburger, who was hailed as a hero for his efforts to save students during the shooting, passed away after 10 days in the hospital. The incident, which took place on January 4, also claimed the life of a sixth-grade student …