GARNER – A Garner resident was killed in a semi vs. motorcycle crash near Charles City. The Iowa State Patrol reports 66-year-old Ruby May Golnick pulled out on Highway 18 in front of a freightliner. Golnick died from injuries suffered in the collision. Several agencies from Floyd County assisted.

DES MOINES – One idea floated in front of Iowa’s Department of Government Efficiency is to reduce the number of counties in the state. KCCI-TV reports Chief Administrative Officer of Sukup Emily Schmitt says they intend to gather feedback before making a recommendation to Governor Kim Reynolds. The Iowa State Association of Counties released a statement, saying they want to provide resources to the Iowa DOGE Board about the idea. The group is expected to make a recommendation in August.

IOWA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa has requested that five Iowa communities change local policies related to drag performances. The Des Moines Register reports the ACLU claims that Carroll, Harlan, Mount Pleasant, Polk City, and Webster City have zoning ordinances that are unconstitutional related to First Amendment expression. The ACLU requested the cities acknowledge their plans to attempt to change those laws targeting male and female impersonators within 14 days. Other communities, including Knoxville, Pella, Newton, Waukee, and Grinnell, made changes to their laws after ACLU requests.