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Iowa early News Headlines: Thursday, Oct. 5th 2017

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October 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 1:55 a.m. CDT

SUTHERLAND, Iowa (AP) — A northwestern Iowa woman was killed in the Las Vegas concert shooting. Carly Kreibaum of Sutherland was among the 59 people who died from injuries sustained Sunday during the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. She was 33. The Sioux City Journal reports that Kreibaum attended the outdoor music festival with two friends who say they got separated from Kreibaum but saw her get shot.

CRESTON, Iowa (AP) — A southern Iowa candy factory is closing its doors, taking more than 250 jobs from the area. The Des Moines Register reports Ferrara Candy Company announced Wednesday it would close its unionized Creston plant sometime in December. The company makes well-known candy brands, including Brachs, RedHots, Jujyfruits, Lemonheads and Trolli Gummi candies. The plant has operated in Creston for more than 30 years.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former Des Moines hospital pharmacy worker accused of stealing painkillers from hundreds of patients has been arraigned on federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Des Moines says Victor Van Cleave was in court Wednesday, charged with to face two criminal counts: tampering with consumer products and obtaining fentanyl by misrepresentation, fraud, deception and subterfuge.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Whether high-capacity ammunition magazines should be banned is a question getting renewed attention after the attack in Las Vegas, where a gunman rapid-fired bullets into a crowed of concertgoers. Eight states have passed restrictions limiting magazines to 10 or 15 bullets. Gun-rights advocates say the Second Amendment protects their right to own high-capacity magazines, which they prize for sport shooting and self-defense.