DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Delta flight was delayed today after an unruly passenger had to be removed, according to a Des Moines International Airport representative. Delta Flight 2086 returned to the gate due to a disruptive passenger.

NORWALK, IA (IRN) – A father and daughter have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found a dead newborn in a Warren County ditch. Norwalk Police arrested 25-year-old Megan Staude of Norwalk and her 64-year-old father, Rodney Staude. Police say Megan Staude gave birth to the newborn in the last week of February. The Staudes both face first-degree-murder charges.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Police on Monday made an arrest in connection to a fatal shooting near an Iowa City bar in October last year. Police say Antonio Scotton, 19, of Cedar Rapids, faces charges of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon. The shooting happened outside the H-Bar at around 2 a.m. on October 23, 2022. Waymond Thomas, 36, of Iowa City, died in the shooting.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A former Durant officer and Iowa State Patrol trooper has been sentenced to two years probation for deprivation of rights under color of law. Robert James Smith, stopped a motorcyclist for speeding on Interstate 80 in 2017. The motorcyclist pulled over, got off the motorcycle, and raised his hands. Smith then walked over to the motorcyclist and slapped him, which caused him to fall back over the motorcycle. Smith admitted he used unreasonable force and disregarded the law during the incident.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Former President Donald Trump spoke at an event in Davenport on Monday, marking his first trip to Iowa since announcing he was running for election in 2024.
During his speech, Trump painted the picture of what he says he did while President, and that he will cancel President Joe Biden’s work on his first day in office if elected.