IOWA – An invasive and destructive insect has been seen in Iowa. KCCI-TV reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture has confirmed, in conjunction with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, that the spotted lanternfly was found in Des Moines County last month. Both departments say the colorful bug is also invasive and destructive. The investigation did not come up with an infestation, but the insect may have been tracked to a trucking shipment.

ROWLEY – A Buchanan County man is accused of attempted murder in relation to a crash in northeast Iowa. WHO-13 reports the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office arrested 70-year-old Raymond Leroy Gineau following a collision on Friday afternoon. A 911 caller told police that a vehicle struck a person before colliding with a garage in Rowley. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

IOWA – Multiple rain chances return through Wednesday for many in the state, as close to two-thirds of Iowans are now in abnormally dry conditions. The National Weather Service predicts multiple chances for rain shows Tuesday and Wednesday. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report shows 64% of the state is now abnormally dry, with just under 5% total in drought.