DALLAS, TX (IRN) – Former Iowa State men’s basketball player and current guard for the New Orleans Pelicans Bryce Dejean-Jones was killed after he allegedly broke into a Dallas apartment and was shot early Saturday morning, according to WHO-TV. The resident of the apartment says Dejean-Jones kicked open the front door and entered the residence. He then kicked open the bedroom door and the resident fired his gun, killing him.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Sageville Elementary School in Dubuque is picking up the pieces after a storm swept through the building. KWWL-TV reports on Saturday, thunderstorms and winds as high as 60 miles per hour ripped through Dubuque County, causing the school’s roof to blow off. Students were to return to school on Tuesday, but classes have been cancelled.

FAIRFIELD, IA (IRN) – Small wasps have a big job ahead in Iowa. It’s hoped they can help control the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer (EAB). KCRG-TV reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture launched an opening round in a “bio-war” against the insect that’s infected ash trees in 31 of Iowa’s 99 counties on Friday. They did it with an insect that’s a natural enemy of the EAB, a “stingless” wasp. The first release was in an infected ash tree grove near Fairfield.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – It was an emotional surprise at an Iowa Cubs’ game as fans watched a Des Moines father reunite with his family after a yearlong deployment. KCCI-TV reports Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Beargeon’s three kids were overjoyed when he surprised them at Principal Park Saturday night. During the reunion, one of Beargeon’s daughters asked him if he’s here to stay. His reply was, “Yes, I’m home forever now.”