BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – The Burlington Police Department has identified multiple suspects in the murder of 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson, according to WQAD-TV. Johnson was a Burlington High School student whose body was found March 2. After an extensive investigation, Des Moines County Attorney Amy Beavers is confident that charges will be filed.

LE MARS, IA (IRN) – A western Iowa man faces operating while intoxicated charges after he crashed into a house in Le Mars. The Sioux City Journal reports that 22-year-old Travor Koontz of Remsen is accused of driving his car into a home around 1:40 a.m. Friday. Koontz lost control of his Chevy Impala and drove into the home, through the concrete basement wall, and broke a water line inside the house. No one was injured.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – A proposed hog-processing plant in northern Iowa is drawing opposition from residents. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that more than 40 people met at a Mason City park Friday to gather petition signatures against the project. Mason City officials have scheduled a May 3 public hearing and vote for the proposed Prestage Foods Plant. Opponents say they’re concerned about the impact the plant might have on water quality.

IOWA (IRN) – This year’s NFL draft was a quiet one for the state of Iowa. Chicago picked UNI defensive back Deiondre’ Hall in the fourth round. Indianapolis picked Iowa offensive lineman Austin Blythe in the seventh. Former Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock, who finished his career at Michigan, was picked in round six by the Lions.