FORT DODGE (IRN) – A Fort Dodge man convicted in the death of a newborn faces 50 years in prison. KCCI-TV reports Brandon Thoma will serve 20 years before the chance of parole. Thoma was charged with first-degree murder before pleading to child endangerment resulting in death. The child’s mother, Taylor Blaha, was convicted for second degree murder and also received 50 years in prison. The two drowned their newborn and disposed of the body last November — the body has not been found.

OSKALOOSA (IRN) – An Ottumwa woman is accused of making multiple threats to courthouses in southeast Iowa. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office arrested Erika Jo King of Ottumwa Thursday evening with an outstanding warrant from Jefferson County. King is charged with 1st degree harassment and making threats of terrorism. Wapello County and Jefferson County were also allegedly threatened by King.

IOWA (IRN) – Approximately 36,000 Iowans pay $650 each year for the blood thinner Eliquis, but that cost could fall now that it’s eligible to be negotiated by Medicare. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the measure part of the Inflation Reduction Act allows the federal government to talk down the price of certain prescription drugs. Based on the drugs listed in the first wave, more than 60,000 Iowans could benefit from lower costs.

JOHNSTON (IRN) – An investigation into a shooting in Johnston shows the shooter acted in self defense. WHO-13 reports the Johnston Police Department and Polk County Attorney’s Office determined Dalton Meier used reasonable force on May 9th. Witnesses say 62-year-old Steven Miller attacked another person and at one point had a knife, when he lunged at Meier, who shot him in response.