DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A former Des Moines City Council candidate threw his support behind one of his former opponents after he said he was promised a charitable donation and a seat on a city committee. The Des Moines Register reports Jerry Davis endorsed Skip Moore in the Ward 2 runoff in a Facebook announcement on Tuesday. Davis wrote, “I had a chat with one of my opponents last night, we talked for about a half an hour, I proposed that in order to get my endorsement they would have to donate 10-20% for their remaining campaign contributions, to a nonprofit Eastside charity, and a seat on a committee…my opponent agreed to both terms.”
Promising someone a position in exchange for an endorsement is illegal in Iowa.

NEVADA, IA (IRN) – One person is dead following what is being called an “industrial accident” at an ethanol plant in Nevada. First responders were called to Verbio North American Biorefinery on a report of an accident. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. No other details have been released.

VAN HORNE, IA (IRN) – The Benton Community School District in Van Horne canceled classes and activities through Sunday as it investigates a threat of violence for today. Local law enforcement received a tip from the FBI regarding the threat.

IOWA (IRN) – A new study shows Iowa’s roads are in mediocre shape. The report from Consumer Affairs ranks every state, with #1 being the worst. Iowa ranks #29. Using data from each state, like how much is spent per mile and the number of fatalities, they rate South Carolina, Louisiana and Hawaii as the worst. Wyoming, Kansas and Minnesota scored the best roads in the nation.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – With 40 teams and their fans, the Girls State Volleyball Tournament now underway in downtown Cedar Rapids is one of the biggest events of the year. KGAN-TV reports the tournament attracts at least 30,000 people annually, bringing in more than $1.8 million dollars to the city.