DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The founder of a Des Moines anti-violence group is behind bars today on a charge of child endangerment. KCCI-TV reports 46-year-old Mothers Against Violence founder Calvetta Williams is charged with child endangerment causing bodily injury. Williams was babysitting a child and the parents noticed the girl had several marks and scratches on her face, arms and eye. Williams had no explanation when asked about the child’s injuries.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A report is accusing the Eldora Boys State Training School of using damaging punishment methods on boys. Disability Rights Iowa claims residents are often put in seclusion rooms or bonded to what is called “the wrap” bed as punishment. DHS Director Jerry Foxhoven says it’s not punishment — “these are kids who may have killed somebody. These are kids who have a bad criminal history. When they become violent and put other kids at risk, we are going to try and protect the other kids.” Governor Reynolds says she is looking into it.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Racist hate speech in the form of fliers is popping up in Davenport neighborhoods and parking lots. WQAD-TV reports the flyers are the responsibility of the “National Alliance,” a white supremacist group that has been around since the 1970’s.

PEOSTA, IA (IRN) – A vehicle fire that quickly spread to a commercial building in the Dubuque County town of Peosta Tuesday caused more than $1 million in damage, according to the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. The building was evacuated and no one was injured.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA (IRN) – Four Marshalltown kids got a big surprise after saving their father’s life. KCRG-TV reports Matt Gannaway was tearing down a shed when it fell on him. His kids, ages 6 to 13, jumped into action, calling 911, and then lifting the shed off of him. They were honored with a certificate of recognition from the Marshalltown fire chief Tuesday.