ANAMOSA, IA (IRN) – An inmate assaulted two staff members at the Anamosa State Penitentiary Monday morning. An inmate punched a correctional officer, and the officer used pepper spray to bring the inmate temporarily under control. While other staff helped restrain the inmate, a responding officer suffered an injury to his hand during the struggle. DAYTON, IA (IRN) – The Webster County attorney is investigating reports of a celebration of life ceremony that packed a bar and grill in Dayton. A celebration of life took place Friday at the Iron Saddle Saloon. Photos from the event show a full bar with no COVID-19 mitigation efforts in place. Dayton Mayor Dave Bills says he attended, and there are no problems because everyone knew each other. He says “we’re smart people” and that “he’s not too concerned about the health risks.” DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowans may pay more in utility costs next month because of the polar vortex. The Iowa Utilities Board said, “While customers will likely see an increase on their bills, we don’t yet know how much or the timing of when they will see the increases.” CORALVILLE, IA (IRN) – State wildlife officials said on Monday that the recent extremely cold weather in Iowa may be to blame for the deaths of dozens of geese along the Iowa River in Coralville. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said they believe that reduced food supply due to cold weather is the cause of illness and death among waterfowl. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – High school competition will return to Drake Relays following a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Organizers of Drake Relays announced Monday that Iowa high school students will return for competition in 2021. Strict COVID-19 protocols will be enforced, and high school competition will be condensed to one day.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – A Dubuque man is facing multiple charges after police say he used a B.B. gun to steal a car that he later crashed. Senna Miller, 20, faces multiple charges. The victim was driving a 2010 Toyota Prius when they approached Miller walking in the middle of the road. The victim attempted to drive around Miller, but Miller kept walking in their pathway, so the victim pulled over. Miller threatened the driver with a gun before he stole the vehicle. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – One woman died, another woman was injured, and one man was shot by a police officer early Saturday morning in Cedar Rapids. It all happened around 1:46 a.m. at the Rodeway Inn. A Cedar Rapids police officer responded to a 911 call and saw two women with knife wounds inside the motel. The two women directed the officer to a man running away. The officer chased him and fired shots, striking him. The officer was not injured, and the extent of the injuries to the man is unknown. AMES, IA (IRN) – Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a downtown Ames apartment on Saturday. Officers found the woman around 7 p.m. after they were sent to check on her welfare. Officers say the circumstances appear suspicious. IOWA (IRN) – The Iowa State Patrol says its officers responded to 51 accidents during the winter storm on Sunday, eight with injuries and 43 with property damage. The ISP says it also handled 178 motorist assist calls over that time, helping stranded drivers off of the highway. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – There is a new career scoring leader in men’s basketball at the University of Iowa. On Sunday against Penn State, Luka Garza’s second-half layup moved him past the late Roy Marble, who held the previous record of 2,116 points. Garza entered Sunday with an NCAA-best 24.7 ppg for the Hawkeyes. No. 11 Iowa beat Penn State 74-68.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A former counselor at a residential treatment facility for minors, accused of sexually abusing a teen boy and later giving birth to his child, is expected to plead guilty in March. Danielle Hook, 30, was arrested in July 2020 and charged with 3rd sexual abuse, sexual exploitation by a counselor and harboring a runaway. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A teenager’s drowning death last year is prompting lawmakers in Iowa to consider making it a crime to fail to call emergency responders to report when someone appears to be in serious danger. The family of Noah Herring supports the bill. Herring was 15 when he drowned in April in Coralville Reservoir. Three teens and an adult were present, but none placed a call to get help. They were cited with theft and criminal mischief charges, but no state law exists for ignoring help to someone in a dangerous situation. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The coronavirus contributed to the death of actress and Des Moines native Cloris Leachman, but was not the underlying cause. The San Diego County Medical Examiner said Leachman died of a stroke and coronavirus was a significant condition that contributed to her death. Leachman died Jan. 27 at her home in California at the age of 94. She was born in Des Moines and was a legend in local theater before moving to Hollywood where she became an award-winning actress. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball team announced Saturday that former basketball player Michael Reaves has died at age 54. The university said he died at his home in Georgia on Friday. Reaves played for the Hawkeyes between 1985 and 1988 for head coaches George Raveling and Tom Davis. Reaves played in four NCAA tournaments reaching the Elite Eight in 1987 and the Sweet 16 in 1988.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A U.S. House committee has taken the first step toward investigating Iowa’s second congressional district race between Democrat Rita Hart and Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Hart lost the November election to Miller-Meeks by six votes. In December, Hart filed a petition asking the U.S. House of Representatives to review the race and its recount. She claims 22 ballots that should have been counted were not. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A mother and son from Iowa have been charged after they participated in the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Deborah Sandoval, of Des Moines, and Salvador Sandoval Jr., of Ankeny, were arrested on federal warrants. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Republican state Sen. Brad Zaun of Urbandale was found with a handgun during screening at the Des Moines International Airport on Friday. CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – More than 20 years after it was installed, the University of Northern Iowa is pushing plans to replace the UNI-Dome’s fabric roof. The estimated $7 million to $8 million project was advanced by the Iowa Board of Regents’ property and facilities committee earlier this week. MADISON, WI (IRN) – The Iowa vs. Wisconsin wrestling dual scheduled for Sunday in Madison, Wisconsin has been canceled. The Big Ten Conference made the announcement on Friday night following a decision by the Wisconsin medical staff. Covid-19 diagnoses on the Wisconsin team led to the decision.

WAPELLO COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Authorities in Wapello County are investigating the shooting death of an alleged home intruder. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call around 9:19 p.m. Thursday regarding a man attempting to enter a home located in a rural area outside Ottumwa. The sheriff’s office’s preliminary investigation indicates the homeowner shot the man inside the residence after he forced entry. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A senior officer with the Des Moines Police Department is on paid administrative leave Thursday after being arrested in Altoona. The Altoona Police Department charged DMPD Senior Officer Rodney Alan Briggs with non-felonious misconduct in office after he used his police credentials to access video connected to an investigation into his girlfriend. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A driver who refused to stop for Cedar Rapids Police hit multiple cars before being arrested on Thursday. Darius Watt, 30, of Cedar Rapids, faces multiple charges. Video shows Watt weaving through traffic at speeds in excess of 80 mph before he was stopped. FREDERICKSBURG, IA (IRN) – A town in Chickasaw County is losing one of its largest employers next month. Kerry Incorporated, a frozen foods ingredients factory based in Ireland, announced earlier this week it will close its plant in Fredericksburg. MADISON, WI (IRN) – Luka Garza scored 30 points as No. 11 Iowa pulled away to beat No. 21 Wisconsin 77-62 on Thursday night. Garza raised his nation-leading average to 24.7 points, making 11 of 19 shots, including 4 of 6 from three-point range, and grabbing eight rebounds.