WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Waterloo Police have arrested a man for a crash that killed a baby last month. KWWL-TV reports 36-year-old Derrick Johnson has been charged with homicide by vehicle and operating under the influence. Johnson had a blood alcohol level of .069 and tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. He ran a stop sign and collided with a van. A baby who wasn’t in a child safety seat died.

OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – Torrential rain fell in Ottumwa early Thursday morning, leading to a dangerous flash flooding event across the city. KTVO-TV reports over five inches of rain fell in the city limits, and seven inches between Ottumwa and Agency. There are reports of over a foot of standing water on some streets. Motorists became stranded in one part of town and one car was left submerged with water over the hood of the vehicle.

CLAY COUNTY, IA (IRN) – The mother whose decision to flee with twin daughters triggered an Iowa Amber Alert has been arrested. KCCI-TV reports 25-year-old Danica Arzaga is being held at the Clay County Jail on kidnapping charges. The children’s father has custody of the twins. Arzaga’s sister says there is an ongoing dispute between the father and Arzaga, causing the mother to fear for the girls’ safety–“she wanted to protect her kids, and that’s what she did.”

SPIRIT LAKE, IOWA (IRN) – A man has died after crashing his pickup truck near Spirit Lake during a police chase. The Sioux City Journal reports that 26-year-old Colton Baschke, of Spirit Lake, died in the Tuesday crash after being thrown from his truck. He was fleeing police after an attempted traffic stop.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – The Davenport Police Department has asked the City Council for permission to buy 150 body cameras, according to WQAD-TV. The cameras, which would cost $550,000, are worn on the officer’s shirts and the data is uploaded through a wireless system. Officers say the cameras would help them be more transparent with community members.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Dads are learning how to do their daughter’s hair in Cedar Rapids, according to KCRG-TV. The Cedar Rapids Public Library held a Daddy Daughter Hair Salon day with local stylists. Dads learned how to braid hair, do a messy bun and a French Twist. The class is part of the library’s Family Matters program.