MARION, IA (IRN) – A Marion mother of two has died after her boyfriend allegedly beat her unconscious causing a serious brain injury. KWWL-TV reports Stephanie Bowling died early Friday morning. 27-year-old Cody Brown faces a murder charge. Brown told officers he was arguing with Bowling when he picked her up and threw her on the ground. When officers arrived they found Bowling unconscious and without a heartbeat.

PANORA, IA (IRN) – There was an officer involved shooting in Panora yesterday, according to Raccoon Valley Radio. The Guthrie County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a man with a knife threatening people in an apartment complex. Upon arriving at the address, law enforcement located him in a hallway. He confronted law enforcement with a knife. They ordered him to drop it several times but he refused. An officer fired his weapon striking the man. He was given medical aid but later died from his injuries.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Polk County officials described this weekend’s heavy rainfall and major flooding as a “historic event” and anticipate at least a monthslong cleanup effort, according to KCCI-TV. Much of the metro received over six inches of rain, with Ankeny receiving ten inches. Longtime Iowa sportscaster Larry Cotlar, 66, died when he was swept away in flood waters after his van flooded on a north Des Moines street. His body was found several blocks away. There were approximately 40 water rescues during the period due to vehicles stalled in flood waters.

OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – A motorcycle crash in Ottumwa sent two people to the hospital late Friday night. An SUV pulled out in front of the motorcycle, and the motorcycle struck it, ejecting both occupants from the bike.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A Brazilian man faces federal charges after causing a flight from Calgary, Canada, to Chicago to be diverted to Cedar Rapids. KGAN-TV reports the man became disruptive, and “lost it” with a flight crew member. Passengers restrained him with zip ties provided by the flight crew before the plane landed. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

IOWA (IRN) – It’s been ten years since Iowa cleared the air with the Smoke-free Air Act. Former Governor Chet Culver signed the bill into law in 2008. It bans smoking in bars, restaurants and outdoor entertainment venues.