IOWA (IRN) – Struggling discount retailer Tuesday Morning has closed its three remaining Iowa stores, in West Des Moines, Coralville and Davenport. The Dallas-based discount home décor and home furnishing retailer previously had closed a store in Ankeny.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Republican House lawmakers passed a sweeping education bill Tuesday. It would restrict LGBTQ topics in elementary schools and what books are allowed in all classrooms and school libraries. Schools would no longer be required to teach kids about HPV and the availability of a vaccine to prevent HPV. The HPV virus prevents cervical cancer, among other cancers, but Iowa Republicans say it encourages girls to be promiscuous.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – On Tuesday, Governor Reynolds signed a bill that will reorganize state government, consolidating several state agencies.The bill will effectively merge and reduce the number of state agencies from 37 to 16. The Governor says it will make government smaller, more efficient, and cost-effective. Democrats argued it will lead to less oversight and accountability, and take away services from those in need.

BOONE, IA (IRN) – A former Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy is now facing a felony charge after his K-9 overheated and died after being left in a hot car for nearly a day. Dallas Wingate, 50, is charged with Interference of a Police Dog Service. Wingate allegedly left the dog in his vehicle for 22 hours before checking on him.

KNOXVILLE, IA (IRN) – Hail damaging siding and vehicles has been reported in multiple locations throughout central Iowa, including Osceola. Tornados were spotted in rural Warren county between Knoxville and Pleasantville, with damage to some houses, and west of Pella. No injuries were reported.