FORT DODGE (IRN) – A former Christian missionary from Fort Dodge has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for abusing a preschooler and giving them a sexually transmitted disease. Jordan Webb, 31, was convicted by a jury on charges of second-degree sexual abuse, incest, and child endangerment. He’ll have to serve at least 17.5 years in prison before he’s eligible for parole, and he’ll have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life once he’s out. Webb and the child both tested positive for gonorrhea last April. BONDURANT, IA (IRN – A man was partially buried after part of a trench collapsed at a construction site in Bondurant Monday. Workers were working on putting in a sewer when the trench collapsed. Responders worked quickly to expose the man’s head, giving him oxygen while getting him out of the trench. His condition is unknown. MARSHALL COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An Illinois man is in jail in Marshall County after fleeing authorities Monday. A deputy was westbound on Highway 30 when a car flew past in the eastbound lanes while traveling 110 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone. The deputy was able to get the driver to stop initially, but the driver then took off – once again topping 100 mph. As the chase entered Tama County, deputies were able to use stop-sticks to flatten three tires on the car. Eventually it came to a stop and its driver was taken into custody. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Central Iowa Shelter and Services is working with the city of Des Moines Parks and Recreation to provide meals to kids this summer. Free meals are available at parks throughout Des Moines. Some are a part of the city’s summer camp program, but all the meals are available to anyone 18 and younger.

CRESCO, IA (IRN) – Two people died Sunday after a motorcycle hit a pedestrian near the Minnesota-Iowa state line, according to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office. They say Wyatt Tibbals, 21 of Cresco, was riding the bike at a high rate of speed and hit Finn Ronken, 22 of Canton, Minnesota, who was in the roadway, killing both. NEVADA, IA (IRN) – An investigation is underway into the death of a 7-month old in Nevada. The Nevada Public Safety Department said they were made aware of the baby’s death on Sunday evening. They have requested the assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation in gathering information. No other details are provided at this time. BENTON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A motorcyclist died after being hit from behind by a car near Luzerne in Benton County Saturday afternoon. A 2012 Ford Focus was pulling a motorcycle, with the motorcyclist still riding it, by a rope at a slow speed. A 2015 Volkswagen Passat came up behind the motorcycle and was unable to stop in time. The Volkswagen crashed into the motorcycle, which caused the bike to then crash into the back of the Ford Focus. The motorcyclist was critically injured and transported to a nearby hospital, but he later passed away. DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Davenport city officials have announced that the dismantling process of the partially collapsed apartment building “The Davenport” will begin today. The process is expected to take several weeks. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – June is Pride Month, and thousands of people celebrated this weekend in downtown Des Moines. The 44th Annual Capitol City Pride Fest was held from Friday to Sunday in the East Village. Last year, the event attracted 40,000 people.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – A 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly stabbing someone in Waterloo on Thursday. Police said the teen was involved in a fight before pulling out a knife and stabbing someone. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.The teen is charged with willful injury. DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – An arrest warrant could be issued for the owner of a collapsed Davenport building, after he missed court Friday morning. Three people died when Andrew Wold’s apartment building partially collapsed two weeks ago. The city cited him for failing to keep the building safe. He was supposed to enter a plea Friday. Instead, his lawyer told the judge by phone Wold agreed to maintain ownership of the building. He says he and the City agreed Wold would plead “no contest” in the case. The judge rejected that agreement, saying pleading “no contest” isn’t an option. It’s guilty or not guilty. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited the Blank Park Zoo for the death of a monkey. The 8-year-old snow monkey underwent a dental procedure in August. The animal was on a heating pad for three hours, which led to severe burns, and the monkey had to be euthanized. The USDA views it as an isolated incident. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The city of Des Moines will soon be taking over the management and ownership of the Masonic Cemetery. The Des Moines Masonic Cemetery Board of Directors announced on Friday that Des Moines will be taking over the cemetery at the end of the month. The Board said increased operating costs and revenue losses led to the decision to transfer ownership.

RUNNELLS, IA (IRN) – The pilot of a small plane was forced to land on a busy rural road north of Runnels Wednesday night. The 30-year-old pilot was flying home to Indiana from Colorado. The pilot apparently got into trouble after a stop for fuel at the Des Moines airport. There were holes in the hood through which pistons flew when the engine blew. URBANDALE, IA (IRN) – An Urbandale man was arrested and charged Wednesday for allegedly videotaping his roommate while she was in the shower on multiple occasions. The victim alleges that her roommate, 24-year-old Alexander Sutton, had taken multiple videos of her while she was changing and showering. After executing a search warrant on Sutton’s phone investigators discovered inappropriate photos that were taken of the victim without her knowledge or consent. One such photo allegedly showed Sutton lifting up the victim’s shirt while she was asleep, WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A West Des Moines man is expected to be OK after he was hit by a truck while inside his house. Police say the pickup truck went off the road and slammed into a home. A 28-year-old man was inside the four-season room. The crash threw him completely out of the home, but he suffered only suffered minor injuries. Police are working to find out why the 60-year-old driver left the roadway. ROSEMONT, IL (IRN) – The Big Ten Conference announced changes are coming to the 2024 and 2025 football season schedules with the additions of UCLA and USC. 2024 will be the first season with 16 teams and no divisional format. The conference will instead implement the Flex Protect Plus model, which features a combination of protected opponents and rotating opponents for universities. There are guaranteed annual protected matchups, and the University of Iowa will play Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin every year.

CRESCO, IA (IRN) – A former northeast Iowa Boy Scouts leader is charged with sexually abusing multiple teenage boys over the course of decades. Investigators say 73-year-old James Hughes abused several juvenile Boy Scouts. Court documents say Hughes took advantage of victims during physical therapy sessions. Hughes’ phone contained images of young men and boys engaged in sexual activity with each other. At the time of the alleged offenses, Hughes was serving as a Boy Scout leader in the Twin Rivers district. He was also a licensed physical therapist. DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Protesters in Davenport gave the city council a piece of their minds at the first council meeting since the deadly apartment collapse on May 28th. They’re also calling for the mayor’s resignation. Protesters are demanding answers from city leaders after three people lost their lives and another fifty or so lost their homes in the collapse a week and a half ago. They gathered in the streets outside, and packed council chambers Wednesday evening. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Former Vice President Mike Pence launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in the first-in-the-nation state of Iowa. Pence announced his presidency with an online message earlier in the day before his first live campaign announcement in Ankeny on the DMACC campus. Pence will now take on his former boss and current front-runner for the nomination Donald Trump. ANKENY, IA (IRN) – The Ankeny city council is considering the legalization of golf carts on city streets with speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less. The ordinance would also permit drivers to cross primary streets across the city. Those opposed say the carts are a safety hazard.