CLINTON, IA (IRN) – The Bethel AME Church in Clinton has been vandalized by white supremacists. Vulgar name calling, death threats, swastikas, and other hate symbols were written with permanent marker on the doors of the church, and on every seat of the church bus. The pastor and small Bethel AME Church congregation is predominantly black. It’s being treated as a hate crime.

OSKALOOSA, IA (IRN) – A police officer in Oskaloosa was arrested after allegedly assaulting her girlfriend. According to the Oskaloosa News, on Thursday night 25-year-old Janay Pritchett of the Oskaloosa Police Department kicked her girlfriend in the chest, cut her on the side of the neck with a pocket knife, and later threatened to shoot her. The incident took place following a verbal argument followed by a confrontation that became physical with both parties pushing, grabbing, and wrestling. Pritchett was placed on administrative leave and faces numerous charges.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa lawmakers passed a tax reform plan Saturday that included a major state income tax cut, the largest in state history. KCCI-TV reports the tax cut would eliminate an estimated 2 billion dollars in revenue over the next 6 years. Republicans say the tax cuts will save working Iowans money. Democrats called the tax cut irresponsible at a time when the state is facing a budget crisis.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Saturday’s end to the legislative session was also was the end of a decades-long career for Cedar Rapids Senator Wally Horn. KCRG-TV reports Senator Horn is the longest-serving legislator in Iowa history. The 84-year-old Linn County Democrat had been going to the state capitol for the last 46 years.