GRINNELL, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the death of a man in the custody of Grinnell police. The Des Moines Register reports that 54-year-old Ronald Shook died Monday after being in Grinnell police custody for less than a day. Why Shook was taken into custody near railroad tracks that run through Grinnell is unclear.
BROOKLYN, IA (IRN) – The reward for the safe return of Mollie Tibbetts has increased to $30,000, according to KCCI-TV. The 20-year-old University of Iowa student went missing two weeks ago in Brooklyn, Iowa. Investigators say they’ve followed over 200 leads in the search to find her.
AMES, IA (IRN) – Iowa State University officials announced Wednesday a big name change for one of its most well-known landmarks. The field at Jack Trice Stadium will be known as MidAmerican Energy Field starting Sept. 1, when the Cyclones take on South Dakota State in the team’s first home game. The Des Moines-based power company will have its name on the field portion for at least 10 years for $1.5 million dollars annually. The stadium, which honors ISU’s first black athlete, will still be known as Jack Trice Stadium.
MARCUS, IA (IRN) – Quick work by lifeguards at the Marcus swimming pool in northwest Iowa may have saved the life of an elderly women on Tuesday. KCAU-TV reports the woman slipped under the water and to the bottom of the pool. Pool staff managed to pull the unconscious women to the surface and onto the pool deck where she was treated and regained consciousness.
WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Waterloo Police made an unusual arrest this week outside of XO Liquor. KWWL-TV reports officers were called to the liquor store on a report of a man asking people to buy him alcoholic beverages, and asking for hugs. Ruben Davis was arrested for drunkeness and trespassing.
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