IOWA CITY, IA – An Iowa City man is facing multiple domestic abuse charges after police say he strangled a victim. KGAN-TV reports Zachary David Young, 35, and the victim got into an argument that turned into a “pushing match.” According to police, Young placed his hands around the victim’s neck, causing her to lose consciousness. Young and the victim live together and share custody of two children.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Des Moines Police Department responded to 46 vehicle crashes between 1:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday. Of the calls, 32 were property damage only, two had minor injuries and 12 were hit-and-runs. The Iowa State Patrol responded to more than 100 calls during the winter storm.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The University of Iowa’s newest associate dean will be arraigned on drunk driving and child endangerment charges later this month. According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Roland Racevskis interviewed for the position on Nov. 19, the same day he was arrested for drunk driving while having his two children in the car. The criminal complaint also states that he “admitted to drinking to celebrate a successful job interview earlier in the day.”

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A new Des Moines Register, CNN and Mediacom Iowa Poll released Friday places Sen. Bernie Sanders in the lead with 20% over other Democratic presidential candidates. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is at 17% with Mayor Pete Buttigieg close behind at 16% and former Vice President Joe Biden following at 15%. The poll then dips with Sen. Amy Klobuchar at 6% and businessman Andrew Yang with 5%.