ANAMOSA, IA (IRN) – A correctional officer was assaulted at Anamosa State Penitentiary on Saturday morning. The officer was handing out medications to inmates on a cellblock when an inmate unexpectedly put her in a chokehold. The officer fought back until additional staff were able to respond and assist in taking control of the inmate. Another inmate stepped in to aid the officer until other correctional officers could arrive on the scene.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Four people were injured during a brawl outside a Waterloo strip club. Waterloo Police were called to Flirt’s Gentlemen’s Club just after 1:20 A.M. on Saturday morning, where a crowd of 15-20 people had gathered around a group that was fighting. Two victims were transported from the scene to a local hospital and two other victims were later taken by private vehicles to a local hospital.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting near Glendale Cemetery. On Saturday afternoon someone accidentally shot their neighbor. Both the shooter and the victim are adults. Police said the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health has requested about 27% fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government for the upcoming week. Fewer people are getting vaccinated.