DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa State University has paid $125,000 to settle two lawsuits brought by a former university administrator who accused the school of blocking her efforts to investigate sexual assault reports. WHO-TV reports the State Appeal Board approved the settlement with Robinette Kelley on Monday. Kelley was the university’s equal opportunity and Title IX director who was fired in October 2015. She now works for North Carolina State University.
SALIX, IA (IRN) – A body was found Tuesday in a lake near the northwest Iowa town of Salix. KCAU-TV reports authorities believe it is that of a missing kayaker. The body is that of an older male. Police were searching the area because someone had found an unattended kayak in the lake.
AUDUBON, IA (IRN) – Sen. Chuck Grassley told Audubon residents Tuesday that he and other Iowa leaders have President Donald Trump’s ear on trade, though he said it remains to be seen whether they can affect policy outcomes. The Des Moines Register reports Grassley said, ““If (Trump’s) successful, then it’s better for all of us…but if he’s not successful, it could be a catastrophe. And if you’re getting, like at New Hartford, $3.25 for your corn, it’s a catastrophe already, considering you got $3.75 before the tariffs went on.”
WARREN COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Warren County voters have said “yes” to a $30 million plan to build a new courthouse and jail. According to unofficial election results from the Warren County Auditor’s Office, 69.6 percent of voters voted yes. The current courthouse will be bulldozed, with a new one built in its place on the town square. The building closed in February due to code violations.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Des Moines City Council is moving forward with plans for an underpass between Gray’s Lake and Water Works Park. The city council approved design plans Monday night. Construction of the walkway is expected to cost $3.5 million.
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