DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds is holding a special event tonight. She’s expected to officially announce her reelection campaign for governor. Her office has been saying for months that the decision would come in the spring. The event is at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the Elwell Family Food Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., and you need to RSVP.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A man who attempted to carjack a vehicle and have a witness killed pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday. 39-year-old Christopher Daniel Taylor admitted that in 2020 he tried to steal a car from another person and displayed a firearm while doing it. He also admitted to attempting to have a witness killed. He faces a minimum of seven years in prison.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The White House has issued a response after a shooting took place outside of East High School in Des Moines. The victim in the shooting was 15-year-old Jose David Lopez. Six juveniles have been charged with murder. President Biden offered condolences to the family and community, praised the first responders involved, and condemned gun violence.

WAYLAND, IA (IRN) – The Cardinal Community School District in Eldon recently approved a 4 day school week for the upcoming year. WACO community school district switched to a 4 day week in 2013. The schools have found that the model is helping them recruit teachers during the teacher shortage.

WINTERSET, IA (IRN) – After days of devastation and heartbreak in Winterset, the first responders who worked through the aftermath of the tornado were able to celebrate as they escorted the boys’ basketball team to the state tournament. Before the community celebrated, they held a moment of silence for those who lost their homes and their loved ones. Winterset advanced in the tournament by beating Marion in overtime.