DES MOINES – The Des Moines Police Department reports that false rumors are spreading about agents from U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement targeting immigrants in the metro. KCCI-TV reports that the recent shootings in Minneapolis appear to be contributing to these allegations in other communities across the country. The Des Moines Police Department says their staff was tied up with reports related to false ICE appearances, especially on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump was speaking in Clive.

ATLANTIC – The Atlantic Police Department is investigating a dispute in southwest Iowa that resulted in a man being shot in the stomach on Thursday. WHO-13 reports the Cass County Communications Center received the report late Thursday evening. The man was transported to a Des Moines metro hospital with unknown injuries. One person had been brought to the Atlantic Police Department for questioning.

DES MOINES – Iowa House lawmakers heard from lobbyists for local governments and advocacy groups about proposals to limit growth of revenue related to property taxes. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports House Study Bills 596 and 563 were subject to subcommittee meetings on Thursday. The proposal from Iowa House Republican Leaders and Governor Kim Reynolds place a two-percent revenue cap for local governments, with some carve outs for schools and construction. A representative with the Iowa State Association of County Supervisors warned that a “one-sized-fits-all” tax limitation would not have equal impact on cities and counties, and would cause unfair competition for resources.