DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – A judge sentenced a Dubuque man to 50 years in prison Thursday for a deadly car crash that happened last year. Branden Authement was convicted of homicide by vehicle OWI, serious injury by vehicle, and theft. He stole a vehicle from a gas station in Dubuque on December 5, 2021. He’s convicted of driving recklessly and speeding up to 83 miles per hour before crashing into another car.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Republican Todd Halbur says he plans to ask for a recount in the state auditor’s race. With 99 percent of the votes counted, Democrat incumbent Rob Sand currently has about 2,600 more votes than Halbur. Sand declared victory in the race, but the race has not been officially called, and Halbur has not conceded.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Iowa labor leaders and the head of the Iowa National Guard say Union Pacific Railroad may be violating a state law by denying Veterans Day holiday requests for veterans. Iowa law requires companies to grant holiday time off to veterans on Veterans Day.

AMES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Board of Regents have agreed to Iowa State University’s plan to construct CYTown, approving more than $28 million on the development project. CYTown will be built between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. Plans include a mix of retail, restaurants, office space, and a hotel.