IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Iowa City Police are investigating an early morning armed robbery. KWWL-TV reports a little after 2:30 a.m., Iowa City Police received a report of an armed robbery at Walgreens. The suspect, who displayed a handgun, got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

IOWA (IRN) – Russian operatives trying to sow discord and distrust during the 2016 presidential campaign bought social media advertisements alleging fraud in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The Des Moines Register reports that’s one of the allegations in an indictment made public by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who’s investigating Russian meddling in the election and possible collusion with President Trump’s campaign. The Facebook post alleged that “Hillary Clinton has already committed voter fraud during the Democratic Iowa Caucus.”

IOWA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting a sharp increase in cases of the flu and deaths caused by the virus. 29 Iowans died from influenza-related illness last week. That pushes the total number of flu deaths since last October to 126. Federal health officials believe it is currently the peak of the flu season.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Firefighters fought a fire at a warehouse owned by Republic Services, a Iowa City recycling firm, for hours yesterday, according to KCRG-TV. Fire officials say the building was filled with thousands of bales of compressed recycled cardboard, and was difficult to fight.

NORWALK, IA (IRN) – An $87 million project is coming to Norwalk that will create hundreds of jobs. KCCI-TV reports Michael Foods, a $2 billion manufacturer and distributor, announced Friday that it chose Norwalk for a new regional manufacturing and distribution facility. Norwalk city manager Luke Nelson said the plan holds great promise for future growth. He adds the deal is proof that Norwalk is on track to become the next Waukee or Ankeny.