IOWA (IRN) – University of Iowa Hawkeyes’ legend Dan Gable will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump. Gable will be the first athlete and coach from the sport of wrestling to receive the medal. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the country’s national interests or culture.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public health show hospitalizations from COVID-19 continue to rise, reaching another daily record. Eleven more Iowans have also died from COVID-19 and 1,180 new cases have been reported.

DES MOINES, IA (IRA) – A teenager is fighting for his life in a Des Moines hospital after being injured in an early morning shooting yesterday. Two other teens were also shot, but are recovering from non-life threatening injuries.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Donald Trump Jr. spoke to about 150 supporters of President Donald Trump on the steps of the Statehouse Tuesday in advance of his father’s upcoming Des Moines rally this evening. Trump Jr. spoke to supporters about the pre-pandemic economy and his father’s appointment of conservative judges. He also urged his father’s supporters to get out and vote.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A group of Iowa Republicans met virtually Tuesday to pledge their support for Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. The meeting was part of an event called “Republicans for Biden.” Among the attendees were former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and former Iowa Congressman Jim Leach. Both criticized President Donald Trump for what they called a lack of leadership and explained why they will be voting against their party this year.

IOWA (IRN) – Swarms of small black Pirate bugs are driving Iowans back into their homes. The bugs don’t spread disease or draw blood like other insects, but their bite is much more painful. The bugs spend all summer as a helpful predator in fields and gardens eating the eggs of annoying insects. But, when the fall harvest hits, they come out in swarms looking for more food, and we are on the menu. Experts say they will go into hibernation as the weather cools.