DES MOINES (IRN) – A Cedar Rapids pool closed early Saturday following a near-drowning incident. KWWL-TV reports an investigation took place at the Cherry Hill Aquatic Center after an unresponsive 3-year-old boy was rescued from the water by a lifeguard. Police and Fire immediately responded, and the child became responsive upon transport to a local hospital.

DES MOINES (IRN) – The latest report on the status of the Iowa hog industry shows the state with 21 million hogs on Iowa farms as of June 1. A ten percent increase over last year, it’s the second highest number since record keeping began in 1870.  Iowa is the leading pork producer in the nation, nearly tripling second place Minnesota’s production.

NEWTON, IA (IRN) –  A 4-year-old Newton girl is improving after being burned over 20 percent of her body at her home on Monday. WHO-TV reports she was rushed to the burn unit in Iowa City for treatment where she has begun getting skin grafts. The little girl is expected to remain hospitalized for another six weeks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (IRN) – Lights that were donated by an Oskaloosa company in 2008 helped illuminate the White House in rainbow colors following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage Friday. According to the Des Moines Register the company has worked on other major landmarks and events such as Mount Rushmore and several Olympic Games.