IOWA (IRN) – The recent numbers from the Iowa Association of Realtors shows a fast paced housing market in the month of April. More than 3,700 homes were sold in April in an average of 50 days. Houses this April were selling 25% faster than last April. The market is expected to stay strong through the summer.

CLINTON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A man from Sioux City led law enforcement on a vehicle chase through multiple counties while two children were in the back seat of his vehicle. The chase started on I-80 in Johnson County after an Iowa State Patrol trooper tried to pull over the suspect vehicle after clocking it traveling at 92 mph in a 65 mph zone. The chase went through Johnson, Linn, and Clinton Counties. The man had two outstanding warrants.

FORT MADISON, IA (IRN) – A correctional officer at the Iowa State Penitentiary was assaulted by an inmate Wednesday. The officer suffered a broken nose.

JOHNSTON, IA (IRN) – A 77-year-old pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Merle Hay Road in Johnston died from their injuries. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No charges are filed against the driver.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it will be declining additional COVID-19 vaccines. Most Iowa counties are not ordering any new doses. Only one county, Calhoun, wanted its full allocation.