SIOUX CITY, IA (IRN) – The FBI has gotten involved in the search for Brenda Payer. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA said that 36-year-old Brenda Payer, of Sioux City, was last seen dropping off a relative’s vehicle at a McDonald’s.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson was hospitalized Sunday night in Cedar Rapids. She was admitted to UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital with a kidney infection and is receiving treatment.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (IRN) – A break-in occurred at Columbus High School in Columbus Junction early Monday morning that left extensive vandalism in six classrooms and three other common and office areas. A student is in custody.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Thanks to the University of Iowa Dance Marathon, the university now has $1.5 million to support a professorship in pediatric oncology. The UI Dance Marathon has made big donations towards tools and positions that support its mission several times since its creation in 1994. From funding MRI machines, a research lab, and a child life fellowship position, these all go towards their overall goal to end cancer among children.