WARREN COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An inmate who died in the Warren County Jail last fall committed suicide. The Des Moines Register reports the medical examiner determined 26-year-old Jacob Dale Miller hanged himself in his cell. He was in jail on a domestic assault charge.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – University of Iowa officials sent out a crime alert Sunday evening, after a reported sexual assault earlier in the day. The victim reported the assault happened between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday at a residence hall. The alleged perpetrator is believed to be an acquaintance of the victim.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Des Moines Police Department is warning people about a new phone scam, where the caller asks you to donate to something called the “Fallen Officer Memorial.” Police say they never solicit funds over the phone, so this call is not coming from them. There is a memorial fund for fallen officers, but the caller asking for donations in this scam is not part of it.

POLK COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A 71-year-old man died after his kayak capsized in the Des Moines River north of Des Moines Sunday, according to KCCI-TV. Two friends were kayaking, and the one who was in the lead turned around to see his friend’s kayak had capsized. Officials say it could be a possible drowning, but it‘s unknown if the man had a medical condition prior to his kayak capsizing.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Waterloo Police responded to a report of shots fired early Sunday morning, according to KCRG-TV. When officers arrived they found a 55-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. The death is under investigation.

JONES COUNTY, IA (IRN) – The Anamosa State Penitentiary was placed on restricted movement after several altercations Sunday. WHO-TV reports inmates were confined to their cells following fights that took place around 7 a.m. No staff members were hurt, but some minor injuries were treated on inmates.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – The Mason City Disc Golf club held their second-annual Ice Bowl tournament over the weekend, according to KIMT-TV. Approximately 40 players from Minnesota and Iowa participated while raising funds and food for the local food bank. Over $1,800 and 900 pounds of food were raised. The biggest challenge? Players keeping their footing in icy slush.