DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man was charged with two counts of murder Friday after he killed two of his relatives, according to the Des Moines Register. Joshua Lee Adams, 30, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of his mother, 49-year-old Tracy Linn Adams, and his uncle, 54-year-old Gaylord George Jolly, Jr.

DUBUQUE COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A Cedar Rapids teenager was killed in two-vehicle accident in Dubuque County Friday. The 17-year-old boy lost control of his vehicle due to icy conditions, crossed the centerline, and struck another vehicle. The second driver has serious injuries.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – A special investigation by the state auditor into the Mason City School District found more than $2.2 million in improper spending. It includes $1.3 million in unapproved payments to 66 district employees. In addition to cash benefits, the employees also received vehicle and cell phone allowances that were not approved by the school board. The investigation also found significant retirement account contributions and vacation payouts for administrators.

SAN ANTONIO, TX (IRN) – Iowa State rallied late, but failed to tie the game on a 2-point conversion in a 28-26 loss to Washington State University in the Alamo Bowl on Friday.
Freshman quarterback Brock Purdy scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 4:02 remaining in the game to bring the Cyclones within two, but David Montgomery was tackled short of the end zone on the conversion attempt. The Cyclones end the season with an 8-5 record.