CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa Chapter of the American Red Cross is asking for blood donations after Friday night tornadoes destroyed entire communities and killed dozens in five states. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The murder trial for a 20-year-old Cedar Rapids man accused of killing his father, mother and sister will be pushed back to April 2022. The trial for Alexander Jackson was originally set for January 25, but is now set to start on April 5. Police found 61-year-old Jan Jackson, 68-year-old Melissa Jackson and 19-year-old Sabrina Jackson dead. Alexander Jackson has pleaded not guilty.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The search is underway for a 11-year-old boy from Des Moines who is missing. Fray Sanchez voluntarily left home riding a green BMX-style bike and hasn’t returned. He’s approximately 5’2” tall and weighs approximately 95 lbs.

WEBSTER CITY, IA (IRN) – An inmate escaped Webster County jail around 11 p.m. Saturday. The inmate, 43-year-old Jordan Mefferd of Fort Dodge, escaped through a third story window using sheets tied together to climb down into an alley. After a car chase, he was apprehended. Mefferd is facing felony eluding and felony escape charges. Destiny Sumpter, 27, is charged with violation of probation and aiding and abetting felony escape.

AMES, IA (IRN) – T.J. Otzelberger became the first Iowa State coach to win his first 10 games with the team, guiding the 17th-ranked Cyclones past Jackson State 47-37 on Sunday. The Cyclones improved to 10-0 after ending last season with 18 straight losses.