VINTON, IA (IRN) – The National Weather Service says an EF2 tornado went through Vinton Sunday morning, with winds speeds up to 130 mph. KWWL-TV reports high winds hit several multi-family apartment buildings and one business. The buildings sustained serious structural damage, losing roofs and walls. Several residents suffered minor injuries.

BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – Suspects accused of an armed robbery in Burlington tried to outrun police and ended up crashing into a garage, according to WQAD-TV. The victim was approached by three men shortly after midnight. One of the men held a handgun to the victim’s chest and demanded the items in his pockets. The victim followed orders, and the three suspects fled. A chase ensued followed by a crash and a short foot chase. Two are in custody.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – A Mason City Councilman has died at the age of 34. KIMT-TV reports Alex Kuhn died Friday. Kuhn has been a City Councilman for several years and has been active in the Mason City community. Law enforcement officials are investigating and not releasing any information regarding his death.

CLEVELAND, OH (IRN) – The Republican National Convention begins today in Cleveland, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will be the focus on opening night. Ernst will deliver a prime-time speech on security.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Police are investigating a crash where a young child was hit by a vehicle Sunday, according to KCCI-TV. The child was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. One person is in custody and charges are pending.

CHARLES CITY, IA (IRN) – A motorcycle crash has left one man dead near Charles City. KWWL-TV reports 23-year-old Thomas Houdek was driving on Highway 18 pulling on to Highway 218 northbound when he was hit by a semi, driven by Joshua Brood of Plainfield.
Houdek was pronounced dead at the scene, and Brood was airlifted to Mason City for his injuries.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 21-year-old man and injured two other people in Waterloo yesterday, according to KCRG-TV. The two hospitalized have non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not announced any arrests.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The National Governor’s Association summer meeting in Des Moines ended yesterday, and state leaders spent the day giving back. WHO-TV reports they teamed up with the Outreach Program, an organization that packages meals for people in need. The organization’s mission is to end hunger across the world. However, on Sunday, the mission was focused on helping thousand of Iowans. The group packaged 50,000 meals for the Food Bank of Iowa.