MAQUOKETA, IA (IRN) – Four people are dead in what investigators say was a triple homicide at Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground yesterday. The DCI says 23-year-old Anthony Sherwin, of La Vista, Nebraska, killed three people before shooting himself. The victims are 42-year-old Tyler Schmidt, 42-year-old Sarah Schmidt and 6-year-old Lula Schmidt. The family was from Cedar Falls. Investigators say they were staying in a tent during their visit to the park.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Democrat challenging Senator Chuck Grassley for his Senate seat is now challenging him to a series of debates. Michael Franken said he wants to hold four debates with Grassley before the general election in November, with one debate being held in each congressional district. Senator Grassley’s campaign informally accepted the challenge of debates but not the specific number or locations.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – It’s become slightly more difficult to find a place to swim in Des Moines this year. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation does not have enough lifeguards to fully staff all five of its pools. As a result, the department has closed one pool every week to spread the staff they have around.

CARROLL, IA (IRN) – Van Meter has done it again. The Bulldogs blanked ELC 10-0 in 6 innings Friday to win the 2A State Championship at Merchants Park in Carroll. Van Meter is now just the fourth team ever to win four straight state titles.