IOWA (IRN) – Tyson Foods’ pork division continued to struggle in its most recent quarter, capping one of the company’s worst years on record. A dominant presence in Iowa, the meatpacking giant’s pork division lost $55 million during the quarter that ended Oct. 1. The Arkansas-based company’s profits have dropped amid increases in costs for hogs, transportation and wages. In addition, U.S. pork exports have declined over the last two years, as has domestic consumption.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Quntonio Herron, the Iowa man who spent months on the run after a deadly crash, will serve up to 25 years behind bars. Last week, Herron pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, and leaving the scene of a deadly accident. Herron was speeding last May when he slammed into two motorcycles in Des Moines, killing two and leaving a third with life-altering injuries.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VI (IRN) – UNI men’s basketball game against Virginia Monday night was canceled following a deadly shooting on campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. Three Virginia Cavalier football players were killed late Sunday night and the suspect, a former UVA football player, is suspected of killing them. UNI players were confirmed safe at their hotel.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa will receive $6.17 million as part of a $391.5 million settlement reached with Google over its location tracking practices. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, along with the attorneys general from 39 other states, opened an investigation into Google’s location tracking after a 2018 Associated Press article revealed that Google still records movement data even when told not to.

GRIMES, IA (IRN) – The first sanctioned girls wrestling meet was held at Dallas Center-Grimes Monday night. Athletes were ecstatic to be a part of girls’ sports history in Iowa. Monday’s match-up included DCG, Ankeny, Spencer and Waverly high schools.