WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting in Waterloo that injured a nine-year-old boy Thursday night. KWWL-TV reports the boy was inside his home when the shot was fired at his house. The bullet struck him in the hip, and he will survive.
AMES, IA (IRN) – Police in Ames are investigating two convenience store armed robberies that happened just minutes apart early this morning. KCCI-TV reports the first was at a Kum and Go at 5:32 a.m., followed by one at the Swift Stop at 5:50 a.m. In both cases, the robber entered the store and demanded money from the clerk while displaying a handgun. The suspect left each store with an undisclosed amount of money.
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (IRN) – The father of a Marshalltown infant is behind bars, accused of causing serious injuries to his son. WHO-TV reports police were called to a local emergency room on a suspected case of child abuse Wednesday night. Following an investigation, the father of the baby, 18-year-old Ryan Nichols, was arrested. He faces multiple charges.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Eight people were sentenced yesterday to multiple years in prison for being part of a massive drug ring. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says they were part of an organization that distributed at least 250 pounds of ice methamphetamine throughout North Iowa. The drug was transported by vehicle from Mexico and California to Marshalltown, where it was repacked for further distribution.
OELWEIN, IA (IRN) – An Arlington woman has been arrested after she crashed her vehicle during a police chase in Oelwein around 1:15 Thursday morning, according to KCRG-TV. 23-year-old Kashell Allison refused to stop for a deputy in Oelwein when he initiated a traffic stop. That started a chase that included her speeding through city streets before crashing her car. Charges include possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.
WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A West Des Moines church has taken an unusual approach to attracting the public to its Christmas services. Members of the Lutheran Church of Hope created a music video called “Christmas is Coming!” and posted it to their Facebook page Tuesday. The song, set to the tune of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” shares the story of Christmas and details service times. As of this morning, nearly 90,000 people have viewed the video.