DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A motorcyclist who was injured in a crash on Aug. 6 has died, according to Des Moines Police. 26-year-old Bryton Tichy, of Cedar Falls, was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve and it went on its side and hit the curb.
WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – A man is now in a Waterloo hospital for treatment and mental evaluation after he threatened people with a knife at Walmart. Police tried to get him to put down the weapon, and he resited. He was tasered and subdued.
DECORAH, IA (IRN) – Thursday morning Decorah Police received multiple 911 calls and reports of a motor vehicle driving into Family Table Restaurant. Investigators say 86-year-old Laura Boice was pulling into a parking spot at the restaurant and failed to stop her 2013 Ford Expedition. The vehicle then crashed into the restaurant causing extensive damage and injuries to multiple patrons inside. Decorah Fire had to free Boice from her vehicle. She was uninjured.
DYERSVILLE, IA (IRN) – Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Thursday night in Major League Baseball’s second annual “Field of Dreams” game. The night began with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and his father emerging from the iconic outfield cornstalks for their own version of a memorable scene from the film, delighting the sellout crowd. “Hey dad, do you wanna have a catch,” Junior said. Senior replied, “I’d like that.”
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