MARION, IA (IRN) – A Marion teen is facing charges after allegedly beating up his girlfriend so severely that he asked a friend to dispose of the body when he thought she had died. Trevor Dean is charged with willful injury resulting in serious injury. In a criminal complaint, officials said Dean mistakenly believed his girlfriend was cheating on him, so he invited her to his apartment under the guise of having a “surprise” to give her. When his girlfriend arrived, Dean reportedly began punching her in the face and the body, breaking her teeth, nose, and orbital bone. Dean recorded the aftermath, showing the woman on the floor, unconscious and gasping for air.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Senate passed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors and a bill that would restrict bathroom use for transgender people. One bill would ban ‘gender transition procedures,’ including puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and other related surgeries for Iowans under the age of 18. Republicans argue they are protecting kids, while Democrats say the measure could be dangerous. Another bill passed would restrict bathroom use for transgender people.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – In a 34-15 vote, the Iowa Senate voted to pass Gov. Kim Reynolds’ 1,500-page proposal to restructure Iowa’s government on March 7. This bill would make Iowa’s government smaller, reducing the number of state agencies from 37 to 16.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Hawkeye fans are demanding that Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta be fired. This comes as the University of Iowa and the state reached a $4 million settlement over a racial discrimination lawsuit. Barta has been involved in four discrimination lawsuits in the last nine years, dishing out more than $11 million in settlements.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – MidAmerican Energy is now the first utility in Iowa to introduce all-electric bucket trucks. The energy company is rolling out three all-electric utility bucket trucks in the first step toward electrifying its heavy-duty service fleet. The all-electric trucks can drive up to 135 miles on a full charge and will operate hydraulic equipment for a full day’s range of work.