August 7th, 2026

WEST DES MOINES – Attorneys representing a woman accused of killing a real estate agent in 2011 are claiming prosecutors are withholding evidence. WHO-13 reports the legal team for Kristin Ramsey filed a motion on Thursday that claims the state did not provide certain items as part of the ongoing discovery process. Ramsey is accused of killing Ashley Okland in 2011, and was arrest this past March.

SIOUX COUNTY – Two people were killed in a crash in Sioux County on Thursday. The Iowa State Patrol reports the driver of a Dodge Charger attempted to pass a car on a two-lane highway, and collided with another head-on in the opposite lane. The collision impacted three vehicles, with the Charger becoming fully engulfed in flames. Among those killed were 19-year-old Lazaro Misael Martin of Orange City and 53-year-old Jeffrey Lee Lahr of Westfield. Dense fog was present at the time of the crash, according to police.

NEWTON – NASCAR announced its return to Iowa Speedway in 2027 will take place during the 4th of July weekend. KCCI-TV reports the announcement made ahead of their visit to Iowa this weekend will have the series returning July 2nd through the 4th next year. It comes after the Iowa Corn 350 this year sold out, the third such occurrence since 2024.

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