DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police are investigating a homicide at a south-side motel. Officers were called to the Fleur Lodge near the Des Moines International Airport early this morning.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowans packed the statehouse Thursday for a chance to share their thoughts on Governor Reynold’s school choice bill. Dozens spoke before the 90-minute hearing ended, with dozens more still waiting in line. Hundreds waited for the chance to speak online. If passed, the plan would deposit $7,598 into an education savings account each year for any K-12 student who switches from public to private school. Critics say it will hurt public schools.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Two new bills introduced in the Iowa House seek to limit what teachers can say about sexual orientation and gender identity. They are similar to the controversial one critics call the “Don’t Say Gay Law” in Florida.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Parents of female wrestlers at Valley High School are upset after a confrontation in the girl’s locker room on Dec. 9. They say their daughters told them the male coaches of the girls basketball team went into the locker room while they were in there.

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IA (IRN) – The Black Hawk Co. Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Lark Brewing to release a beer to raise funds for the upcoming U.S. Police Canine Association Narcotics Detection Trials. The beer is called “Deputy Jarvis Golden Ale” in honor of the Sheriff’s Office canine. The detection trials are hosted in Black Hawk Co. from March 26-28. Partial proceeds raised from the limited edition beer will be donated by Lark Brewing to the Black Hawk Co. Sheriff’s Office to cover any hosting costs.