IOWA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds praised President Donald Trump on Tuesday night for quickly pledging federal support to Iowa as residents recover from the hurricane-level windstorm that devastated the state on Aug. 10. Reynolds, speaking remotely at the second night of the Republican National Convention, said Trump and his administration “had our back” when it comes to rebuilding after the derecho windstorm.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa’s largest school district took legal action Tuesday after the Iowa Department of Education denied its waiver to start the school district 100% online. Des Moines Public Schools asked for an injunction of the state’s decision and review of its authority to override the school district’s decision making under Iowa law. Ames Community School District also announced plans to take legal action after its “Return to Learn” plan was denied.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – An Iowa City man has been arrested for allegedly driving his vehicle into a group of protesters in Iowa City over the weekend. Michael Stepanek, 45, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon and willful injury causing bodily injury.

AMES, IA (IRN) – An 18-year-old Iowa State University student has been arrested and charged in connection to vandalism and racist graffiti found in a storage room at an on-campus residence hall. 18-year-old Nathan Page is facing charges in connection with the Aug. 22nd incident.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Hy-Vee is offering free COVID-19 testing at some locations. COVID-19 testing is available at five Iowa stores, in West Des Moines, Chariton, Cherokee, Davenport and Iowa City. Those interested in receiving a test must register online to receive a voucher number, testing site and appointment time.