TAMA COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A lawsuit has been filed to stop new wind turbine projects in Tama County. The lawsuit claims the county board of supervisors violated the state’s open meeting law. The group “Tama County Against Turbines” says the board didn’t post that they’d be voting on an ordinance related to turbines and they didn’t hold a public hearing. The issue surrounds two wind farm projects in the area. The lawsuit asks a judge to void a May vote on turbine regulations and stop any new construction or expansion of existing wind farms. Wind energy accounts for more than half of the state’s electricity generation.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A semi-truck driver is dead after a crash at the intersection of Highway 5 and Interstate 35 in West Des Moines Monday night. Police say the driver was trying to merge but lost control and crashed into a ditch.

CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – A Cedar Falls woman was attacked by her dog and sustained serious injuries Monday. Police say the owner was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital. Black Hawk County Animal Control removed the dog from the residence.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A Cedar Rapids woman was hit by a train shortly before 2:00 am Sunday. There’s no word on her condition.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Polk County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county. The patient likely contracted the virus during recent travel within the United States. The person is isolating and receiving outpatient care. Monkeypox is a viral infection that is spread through skin-to-skin contact, through body fluids or through shared bedding or clothing. A vaccine is available.