COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (IRN) – Council Bluffs police have requested and were granted an arrest warrant in a 1999 cold case murder. On the morning of Jan. 12, 1999, Kimberly Ratliff’s deceased body was discovered inside her vehicle, which had been abandoned. Ratliff was 22 at the time of her death. KETV reports Kimberly’s stepbrother, Matt W. Kennedy, has been accused of first-degree murder. Kennedy is now a 52-year-old resident of Fairfield, Montana, but he was living in Council Bluffs at the time of the murder. Kennedy was taken into custody and is being held in the Teton County Jail, pending extradition to Iowa. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds defended the gathering of thousands of supporters at President Donald Trump’s campaign rally Wednesday. Reynolds attended the rally with thousands of others despite her own ban on large gatherings that do not practice social distancing. The proclamation, issued by Reynolds, says “The gathering organizer must ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual attending alone.” While social distancing was not enforced during the rally, Reynolds said the large campaign event did not violate her proclamation. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man was arrested Wednesday after police say he pulled over a car and claimed to be a police officer. Fifty-four-year-old Dewey Moraine is charged with two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and one count of impersonating a public official. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – University of Iowa students who want to establish intercollegiate women’s wrestling and rugby programs have been added as plaintiffs to a lawsuit seeking more sports opportunities for female Hawkeyes. A lawsuit filed by members of the women’s swimming and diving team seeks to stop the university from eliminating their programs. MARION, IA (IRN) – A vehicle crashed into a Marion home Thursday after the driver had a medical emergency. The homeowner said it all happened in a flash, adding “I’m having coffee and all of sudden this loud explosion and…everything came flying out of the cupboard, at my face…I backed up so it didn’t hit me. And I’m like what the heck happened…”

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – President Donald Trump energized a crowd of supporters at the Des Moines International Airport Wednesday evening, eliciting cheers while calling his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, a “corrupt politician who shouldn’t even be allowed to run for the presidency.” Trump told the crowd that the Obama-Biden administration “flooded your communities with illegal immigration, deadly drugs (and) MS-13 savages that assault, rape and murder innocent Americans.” He warned that if Democrats take control of the White House or Congress, “they’ll empower violent mobs and shield deadly criminals and terrorists.” DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A record number of Iowans are hospitalized with coronavirus as 61 long-term care facilities report outbreaks and 18 counties report a high positivity rate. The Iowa Department of Public Health on Wednesday reported 1,180 new coronavirus cases and 11 additional deaths. As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the state had 1,481 total deaths. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Authorities located a body in a wooded area in Linn County on Wednesday and have identified it as a woman missing since Sunday. Cedar Rapids Police said that the body of Sharon Hangartner, 54, was found in Hiawatha. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa’s highest court upheld a state directive Wednesday that was used to invalidate tens of thousands of absentee ballot requests mailed to voters pre-filled with their personal information. The court rejected a Democratic challenge that argued the directive issued by Republican Secretary of State Paul Pate was unconstitutional. Pate instructed county elections commissioners in July that all absentee ballot request forms they mailed to voters must be blank in order to ensure uniformity statewide. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The NCAA announced Wednesday that Des Moines is among the nearly 450 host sites chosen for future championships. Des Moines will host first- and second-round games in the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship. Games will be held at Wells Fargo Arena.

IOWA (IRN) – University of Iowa Hawkeyes’ legend Dan Gable will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump. Gable will be the first athlete and coach from the sport of wrestling to receive the medal. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the country’s national interests or culture. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public health show hospitalizations from COVID-19 continue to rise, reaching another daily record. Eleven more Iowans have also died from COVID-19 and 1,180 new cases have been reported. DES MOINES, IA (IRA) – A teenager is fighting for his life in a Des Moines hospital after being injured in an early morning shooting yesterday. Two other teens were also shot, but are recovering from non-life threatening injuries. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Donald Trump Jr. spoke to about 150 supporters of President Donald Trump on the steps of the Statehouse Tuesday in advance of his father’s upcoming Des Moines rally this evening. Trump Jr. spoke to supporters about the pre-pandemic economy and his father’s appointment of conservative judges. He also urged his father’s supporters to get out and vote. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A group of Iowa Republicans met virtually Tuesday to pledge their support for Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. The meeting was part of an event called “Republicans for Biden.” Among the attendees were former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and former Iowa Congressman Jim Leach. Both criticized President Donald Trump for what they called a lack of leadership and explained why they will be voting against their party this year. IOWA (IRN) – Swarms of small black Pirate bugs are driving Iowans back into their homes. The bugs don’t spread disease or draw blood like other insects, but their bite is much more painful. The bugs spend all summer as a helpful predator in fields and gardens eating the eggs of annoying insects. But, when the fall harvest hits, they come out in swarms looking for more food, and we are on the menu. Experts say they will go into hibernation as the weather cools.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa has set another new record for coronavirus hospitalizations as the state reported 17 additional deaths Tuesday. There have been 1,464 total deaths. Health department data shows a record number of Iowans are hospitalized with the virus. There are currently 463 hospitalized, up from 449 the previous day and higher than the previous record of 461 set on October 8. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa reached a grim milestone on Monday, surpassing 100,000 coronavirus cases. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, there were 432 new cases reported in Iowa. That brings the total number of cases in the state to 100,027. State Epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Pedati said the increase in cases correlates with the increase in community activity. Dr. Pedati urges Iowans to limit social gatherings. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie is concerned a rally planned by President Donald Trump at the Des Moines International Airport tomorrow could be a super-spreader event. The campaign is encouraging attendees to wear masks and socially distance. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The University of Iowa athletics department reported 10 more positive COVID-19 test results among coaches, staff, and athletes between October 5 and October 11. Individuals who tested positive are undergoing isolation procedures and staff will conduct contract tracing to identify any other potential exposures. CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – Four days after the tragic accident that took his life, University of Northern Iowa freshman Isaac Roerig was honored by his classmates. Roerig was outside his car when he was hit by a semi. Over 100 people gathered, playing music and sharing memories. The Panther marching band performed as friends of Roerig’s wept and hugged one another.

IOWA (IRN) – Iowa has surpassed 100,000 people testing positive for COVID-19. As of Monday morning, Iowa Department of Public Health data showed 100,027 people testing positive since the pandemic began. A total of 1,462 Iowans have died. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A new CBS poll released Sunday shows President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden tied in Iowa. Both are currently at 49% with a 3.5 point margin of error. The poll showed Democratic candidate Theresa Greenfield in the lead over Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. Greenfield polled at 47% and Ernst polled with 43%. WASHINGTON, DC (IRN) – The Trump Campaign has announced that President Trump will hold a campaign event in Des Moines on Wednesday. The Make America Great Again Rally is set for 6:00 pm at the Des Moines International Airport. AMES, IA (IRN) – Iowa State has moved up in the AP Top 25 after a convincing win against Texas Tech on Saturday. The Cyclones moved up from No. 24 to No. 20 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll released Sunday. Iowa State and Kansas State both sit atop the Big 12 standings at 3-0 in the conference.