DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A woman who was accidentally shot at the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines early this week is angry that the man with the gun won’t face any charges. KCCI-TV reports the incident happened Sunday when 27-year-old Zackery Gwinn’s gun discharged and the single round bounced off the floor, fragmenting into several pieces. Denise Robinson, 62, said shards of the bullet hit her in both legs, and she has eight puncture wounds. Robinson’s 9-year-old granddaughter received minor cuts, and her son was not hit.

AMES, IA (IRN) – A human error means that the $23 million flyover bridge project at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 30 in Ames must be rebuilt. KCCI-TV reports construction crews are tearing apart brand-new bridge piers that were to hold up the bridge because the piers are not the right height. It may be the most expensive road construction error in state history.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Incumbent Republican Congressman Rod Blum is challenging his Democratic opponent Abby Finkenauer to 12 debates. KCRG-TV reports Finkenauer has agreed to participate.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa health officials are investigating an increase in people becoming sick from the parasite Clycospora. The Iowa Department of Public Health says the illnesses appear to be connected to consumption of salads from McDonald’s restaurants. Cyclospora is a parasite commonly found in developing countries. The intestinal illness is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite. The main symptom is watery diarrhea lasting a few days to a few months.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines elementary school teacher was charged with domestic assault and public intoxication early Sunday morning after an off-duty officer observed her kick a man in the chest outside an Urbandale restaurant. The Des Moines Register reports Mollie Michelle Erpelding, 28, says she doesn’t think she did anything wrong except slap her boyfriend.