TOLEDO (IRN) – A mail carrier in Toledo is accused of lifting a woman’s skirt. KCCI-TV reports Terry Noe was allegedly caught making the action on camera and asking the victim what was underneath. Noe faces a charge for assault.

DES MOINES (IRN) – The Des Moines International Airport broke ground on its new terminal Wednesday. The project is expected to cost $455 million, and could be funded by a bond referendum up for Polk County voters this November, according to WHO-13. The new terminal will expand the number of planes and passengers that the airport can serve and will be two stories tall.

IOWA (IRN) – The upcoming fall colors show across the state of Iowa has kicked off in the northern tiers of counties, but due to ongoing drought, is expected to be shorter than normal in 2023. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says that the ongoing drought is diminishing the soil profile, which will make for a quicker viewing season. Generally, the most tree leaves have turned from green to reds, oranges, yellows, and purples in mid-October. The Iowa DNR releases a weekly fall color report every Tuesday.

IOWA (IRN) – The Iowa Pork Producers Association announced five finalists for the 21st annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. KCRG-TV reports the finalists are Cliff’s Place in Manning, Spillway Supper Club in Harpers Ferry, Stumpy’s Bar and Grill in Duncombe, ToJo’s Bar and Grill in Jamaica, and The Roadhouse in Orange City. The Iowa Pork Producers received a record 9,000 nominations for nearly 800 restaurants across the state.