DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is preparing for surgery. It comes after the 89-year-old hurt his hip Tuesday. His office didn’t release any more information about the injury. A spokesperson said Grassley is in good spirits and is expected to make a full recovery. Iowa’s longest-serving U.S. senator was in Des Moines on Monday for the start of the Iowa legislative session.

OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – A 27-year-old hospital worker in Ottumwa sexually abused several patients before his death last year. Devin Caraccio, of Centerville, worked as an internal medicine hospitalist at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. He died in October of an accidental drug overdose. During the death investigation, police gained access to Caraccio’s cellphone, which contained images of nine victims, ranging from children to adults. Police said he recorded himself sexually abusing the patients, who were either asleep or unconscious at the time.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Classes will resume tomorrow for Des Moines Public Schools students as the district recovers from what it is calling a “cybersecurity incident.” A spokesperson says that the district’s information technology professionals have made significant progress in restoring the district’s systems.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Governor Kim Reynolds addressed Iowans Tuesday night for her 6th Condition of the State address. She laid out her 2023 policy agenda, touching on everything from education reform to family planning legislation.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A family is paying it forward with a new therapy dog at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. The dog, named Ruby, brings a sense of calm to patients she visits. Rob Ridnour, the golden retriever’s owner, is no stranger to the hospital. Both of his children spent years there, receiving treatment for cancer. They’re both in remission now. Ridnour said bringing Ruby to the hospital is a full-circle moment for his family.