DES MOINES, IA – An Ankeny man has been sentenced in U.S. District court to 12 years in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release. 35-year-old Aaron Lawrence Storm was found guilty of possession of child pornography and attempted kidnapping. The kidnapping charge was based on threats he made that were directed toward the family of the prosecutor handling his child pornography case.

BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – A trial date has been set for a Burlington man accused of using a machete and skateboard to attack his 16-year-old girlfriend. The Hawk Eye reports that 21-year-old Dakota Poland is charged with kidnapping with intent to torture and related crimes. He’s pled not guilty. His trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 16 in Des Moines County District Court.

PRIMGHAR, IA (IRN) – An October trial has been scheduled for an Iowa home health care worker accused of stealing from an elderly client. KICD radio reports that 36-year-old Rebecca Rutledge, of Paullina, has pled not guilty to three counts of forgery, one count of theft and one of unauthorized use of a credit card. Rutledge obtained access to the client’s debit card and checking account, and allegedly took more than $7,500 from the client.

LAKE OF OZARKS, MO (IRN) – Two Iowans drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks Monday, according to KCCI-TV. The men went into the water to get a boat that was drifting away. When the first man started struggling, the other tried to help. Both went under the water and did not resurface. The men were identified as 46-year-old Dennis Michel of Ankeny, and 40-year-old Jacob Seeman of Woodard. Their wives say they were best-friends.

NEW SHARON, IA (IRN) – Fire ripped through three separate job site locations causing millions in damages along the Dakota Access` controversial Bakken oil pipeline early Sunday and Monday. WHO-TV reports the incidents were near the cities of New Sharon, Newton, and Reasnor. Authorities say the fires are arson.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Pokemon Go players are displacing the homeless in Cedar Rapids, according to KCRG-TV. One of the most popular places to play is downtown near the Greene Square area. Since the game was released, players are downtown 24/7, and the homeless who normally sleep in Greene Square on benches and under nearby bridges, are moving to get away from the ruckus.

MARION, IA (IRN) – A Marion boy is working hard to help pay for the medical bills of Nikki Lynch, a Marion mother of three battling terminal breast cancer. KGAN-TV reports 7-year-old Max Drinkall learned of Lynch’s condition, and went to work. He’s done odd jobs for neighbors and friends in exchange for donations. He’s raised approximately $700. The two met for the first time Sunday night.