MUSCATINE – A Des Moines man accused of shooting a Muscatine Police Officer on Friday remained at large over the weekend. WHO-13 reports the Muscatine Police Department was searching for 59-year-old Mark Lee Jackson. In the 48-hours that followed, more than 100 police officers were searching for the man, including the use of K-9 teams and drones. The officer who shot was in stable condition and recovering at home as of Sunday.
BURLINGTON – More than 120 people were evacuated safely from a partially collapsed hotel in Burlington over the weekend. KCCI-TV reports a fire alarm was triggered at the Comfort Suites on Saturday morning, triggered by the collapse over the ballroom. The cause remains under investigation.
DES MOINES – The 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen was crowned on Saturday. KCRG-TV reports Belle Werner of Tama County was chosen out of 103 contestants that advanced from local competitions. The Iowa State Fair continues until Sunday, August 23rd.
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