Omaha, Nebraska – Tornadoes ripped through the heartland of America’s Midwest, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. Buildings collapsed, homes were destroyed, and lives were forever altered as the ferocious storms tore through Nebraska and Iowa. Reports of injuries poured in, but miraculously, there were no immediate deaths reported. The aftermath … Read more
PERRY, Iowa (AP) – Tragedy struck Perry High School in Iowa as a 6th-grade student lost their life in a fatal shooting on Thursday. The incident also left five others injured, including four students and one administrator. According to officials from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler, who was a … Read more
Perry, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School near Des Moines, as a 17-year-old gunman took the life of a sixth-grade student and injured five others. Among the wounded were four students and one school administrator. The principal, Dan Marburger, was also injured during the attack. This marks the second school shooting … Read more
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – An 18-year-old Keyun McGowan has been convicted of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Cristian Upah in Cedar Rapids in May 2023. Additionally, McGowan was found guilty on two counts of first-degree robbery. Throughout the trial, prosecutors contended that McGowan, who was 17 at the time of the incident, … Read more
West Des Moines, Iowa – Mourners gathered at the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines to honor Dan Marburger, the beloved principal of Perry High School, who tragically lost his life ten days after bravely intervening in a school shooting. Marburger, who had worked at the school since 1995 and served as principal … Read more
Perry, Iowa is still reeling from the tragic shooting at Perry High School, which claimed the lives of a student and the school principal. The incident occurred on January 4th, when a gunman opened fire at the school. In the wake of this devastating event, the Dallas County Republicans made the decision to move caucus … Read more
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A beloved Iowa school principal who selflessly shielded his students during a shooting has tragically succumbed to his injuries after putting up a brave fight for 10 days. Principal Dan Marburger of Perry High School passed away on Sunday morning after valiantly attempting to protect his students from the school shooter. … Read more
PERRY, Iowa (AP) – The Perry High School community is mourning the loss of principal Dan Marburger, who passed away 10 days after being shot by a 17-year-old student during a mass shooting at the school. Marburger put himself in harm’s way to protect students from the teenage shooter who opened fire in the cafeteria, … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – The small town of Perry, Iowa, has been shaken by a tragic school shooting that occurred on January 4, 2024, resulting in the death of a sixth-grader and serious injuries to the school’s principal, Dan Marburger. Marburger, who had been the principal of Perry High School since 1995, succumbed to his injuries … Read more
Iowa City, Iowa – A community and its surrounding areas can be deeply affected by a collective trauma following a major crisis such as a mass shooting, according to psychologist Holly Sanger. The recent shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa has not only shaken the local community, but also impacted students, educators, and … Read more