IOWA – An extremely soggy week across much of Iowa made it difficult for farmers to get much fieldwork done, with heavy rainfall leading to flooding in some areas, according to the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report. There were 1.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 20. Topsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 28 percent surplus. Four percent of corn has been harvested, which is 3 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 76 percent good to excellent.
DES MOINES – The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s office investigated possible fraudulent activity involving the Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor. KCCI-TV reports Sheriff Nate Neff confirmed the details about looking into Derek Wulf and turned over materials from the investigation to their county attorney’s office. Republican Candidate for Governor Zach Lahn has disputed reporting about a criminal investigation. No charges have been filed, but WCF Financial submitted a report to police in February about the financial transactions.
RUNNELLS – A Runnells man faces ten felony charges related to possession of child pornography. WHO-13 reports 29-year-old Logan Douglas Sparks was arrested this past week, and is accused of possessing images in his home of minors as young as four-years-old. A no-contact order has been filed against Sparks.
OSKALOOSA – More than 80 students have come forward to the Oskaloosa School District related to activities that cancelled most of their Homecoming festivities last week. A district news release detailed disciplinary plans moving forward, but the district did restore the previously postponed dance due to the student response. Several students are accused of vandalism, burglary, intimidation, and use of racial slurs. An investigation is ongoing.
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