DES MOINES (IRN) – The Iowa State Capitol was threatened on Saturday. The Iowa State Patrol received information about a threat from the United States Capitol Police made via social media. The Department of Public Safety investigated and assessed the threat and determined it to be not credible. Out of an abundance of caution, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol swept the building and located nothing of concern. The building was cleared at 1:30 p.m. and all normal activities at the Capitol resumed shortly after.

IOWA (IRN) – Those in Iowa who want to see the most out of fall colors should do so early this week. According to the Iowa DNR, the most vibrant viewing from border to border takes place this week in the fast majority of Iowa communities. This year’s show started faster due to ongoing drought, but last week’s rain for many will keep the colors on trees a bit longer.

IOWA CITY (IRN) – A new NCAA women’s basketball attendance recorded was broken as the defending National Runners Up hosted a game at Kinnick Stadium Sunday. The Des Moines Register reports the Iowa Hawkeyes and reigning, unanimous player of the year Caitlin Clark welcomed more than 55,000 fans for a scrimmage against DePaul. The Crossover at Kinnick event shattered the previous national record of 29,619 for the 2002 national title game. A check of $250,000 was given to the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital from event proceeds.