BONDURANT, IA (IRN) – A fire destroyed everything inside a Polk County mobile home Wednesday. Polk County’s Sheriff’s deputies rushed to the scene southwest of Bondurant, at around 9:30 p.m. Deputies say a mother and her four children were able to exit the home without injuries. The family lost everything in the blaze. It’s unclear what caused the fire. WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – School will be back in session on Thursday for Waterloo schools after classes were cancelled on Wednesday because of a non-credible threat. KGAN-TV reports police investigated the social media threats Wednesday. Charges will be filed against an 11-year-old boy who’s accused of making the threats. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa farmers say having the USMCA trade agreement signed is a huge relief, according to WHO-TV. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said that agreement, as well as the phase one trade deal with China, are very important to the state and the country as a whole. Naig said this trade agreement increases access to both the Canadian and Mexican markets. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police began road closures Wednesday in preparation for President Donald Trump’s rally at Drake University today. KCCI-TV reports people are already lined up. One man who camped overnight in line will be attending his 61st Trump rally. DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – While Sunday’s Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year, it’s also one where people bet millions of dollars. This is the first Super Bowl game where Iowans can legally bet on the game. Iowa lawmakers legalized sports betting last August, and casinos are seeing a boost. KGRG-TV reports the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque have seen thousands of new customers.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – Following a threat on social media, all Waterloo schools were closed Wednesday. According to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the threat was first shown to officers at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday when a person in an emergency room showed it to a hospital security guard. The threat circulated on Facebook and was a screenshot of a Snapchat post that read, “I’m blowing up east west and Carver and central tomorrow.” Police and school officials are working together to identify those responsible for the post. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The murder trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera is delayed, according to KCCI-TV. The trial was scheduled for Feb. 4. Bahena Rivera is charged with first-degree murder in the 2018 death of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts. Bahena Rivera’s attorneys asked for his trial to be delayed so the Iowa Supreme Court can review a judge’s decision to allow information he told investigators before being read his Miranda rights. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating after a gunshot victim walked into Unity Point-St. Luke’s Hospital. KCRG-TV reports officers responded to the hospital at midnight Wednesday for a victim who walked in with a minor graze wound to the head. Police said they believe the shooting happened outside of Cedar Rapids. AMES, IA (IRN) – Presidential candidate Andrew Yang joined comedian Dave Chappelle in Ames Tuesday for a show at Iowa State University. Chappelle endorsed Yang two weeks ago. Chappelle said he is intrigued by Yang’s platform and plans to do what he can to get Iowans to caucus for him. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Preparations are underway in the metro for President Donald Trump’s Des Moines rally. The rally is scheduled for Thursday and will be held in the Knapp Center at Drake University.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A student in Cedar Rapids was robbed of her cellphone by a young male with a handgun. The robbery was reported a little after 3:30 p.m. Monday in a parking lot at Kennedy High School. Police say the 18-year-old student was nearing her vehicle when confronted by the robber. He took only her cellphone, and she was not injured. No arrests have been reported. AMES, IA (IRN) – The man who fired into a McDonald’s in Ames Sunday was targeting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. KCCI-TV reports authorities in Missouri arrested 20-year-old Demarcus Stokes Monday 5 1/2 hours away from Ames. Stokes targeted his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend inside — shooting from just 10-15 yards away. They saw him, and avoided getting hurt. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Metro High School students and staff in Cedar Rapids are mourning the loss of a student who was killed during a shooting Friday night. KGAN-TV reports grief counselors were on hand Monday as students and staff returned for the first time since junior Andrew Gaston was killed. Teachers say he was “a really good kid.” DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Angered by a flag observing Transgender Day that flew for less than five minutes over the Iowa Capitol, Republican lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would limit the types of flags state and local governments can display. The bill would allow only the flag of the United States, state of Iowa, a prisoner of war/missing in action flag and a flag of the city, county or school district to be flown at government buildings. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa would join numerous other states in prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cell phones or other electronic devices under a bill that has advanced to a full Senate committee. The bill prohibits the use of any electronic communication devices while driving unless in hands-free mode.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Charges have been filed against the driver of a dump truck after a pedestrian was injured in downtown Des Moines last week. 50-year-old Michael Monkmeier, of Mitchellville, was seriously injured and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of multiple injuries. The dump truck, driven by 71-year-old Jerry Bemer, of Cedar Rapids struck Monkmeier in the crosswalk. Bemer is charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – State wildlife officials are urging Iowans to be vigilant in safeguarding pets after a Des Moines couple reported their German shepherd mix was attacked by a coyote. KCCI-TV reports the attack happened Thursday night less than a mile from Drake University after they let their dog, Sildi, out in the backyard around dusk. Within minutes, they heard what sounded like a dog fight, rushed outside and found Sildi and the coyote fighting. The coyote ran away when the couple came outside. Sildi was treated for bite wounds to his face and head. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The Cedar Rapids Police Department responded to a shots fired call late Saturday night. KGAN-TV reports officers located a vehicle that had been hit by gunfire. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – With seven days until the Iowa caucuses, a new CBS News poll puts Sen. Bernie Sanders in the lead for Iowa Democratic presidential candidates at 26%. Former Vice President Joe Biden is in a close second with 25 percent. In third, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is polling 22%, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has 15% and Sen. Amy Klobuchar has 7%. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Cities across Iowa now know if they’re hosting a RAGBRAI stop for this year’s ride. Officials made the announcement live on their Facebook Page and website Saturday night. Overnight stops include: Le Mars, Storm Lake, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Waterloo, Anamosa, Maquoketa, and Clinton.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Cedar Rapids Friday night, according WHO-TV. Officers discovered two persons with gunshot wounds. One of the victims, 18-year-old Andrew Dontae Gaston, died Saturday morning after being taken to a local hospital. The other victim, a 16-year old male, sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. ROCK ISLAND, IL (IRN) – A federal jury deliberated for less than thirty minutes before returning a guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon against Timothy Brandon Fredrickson, 30, of Davenport, for sexual exploitation of a child. Fredrickson had been communicating with a sixteen year-old girl over the internet. Fredrickson faces a minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison. JASPER COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A standoff in Colfax ended shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, according to KCCI-TV. Paul Deaton, 55, had barricaded himself in his own home. There were family members in the home when the standoff started, but they were able to leave quickly. Authorities said they used tear gas in an attempt to remove Deaton from the barricaded home. The subject left the home without gunfire being involved. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Des Moines Register’s editorial board has announced its endorsement Saturday for the Democratic presidential nominee. The editorial board has chosen to endorse Sen. Elizabeth Warren after meetings with nine of the Democratic presidential candidates. Warren is currently polling at 17% with Iowans. This puts her in second place behind Sen. Bernie Sanders at 20%.