OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – A man was shot in Ottumwa Wednesday, according to KTVO-TV. 34-year-old Leon Stewart was shot in the hand during a fight. The male who discharged the firearm was released after providing a statement to investigators. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A former Iowa Methodist pharmacy worker in Des Moines who is accused of stealing patients’ painkillers is facing federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 29-year-old Victor Van Cleave admitted to diverting fentanyl and hydromorphone from patients. Many of the painkillers were to be used for patients undergoing surgery or giving birth. Van Cleave says he’s sorry for the pain he caused 731 patients. ALGONA, IA (IRN) – The Superintendent of the Algona Community School District says a suspect is in custody after a threat caused the cancellation of school Wednesday. KIMT-TV reports the suspect is a 16-year-old male. He has been charged with a threat of terrorism, a Class D felony, for making a threat of violence in a social media post Tuesday evening. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The nurse shortage in Iowa is high but the University of Iowa and DMACC are attempting to fill the gap. The schools have signed an agreement allowing DMACC nursing students to earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Iowa. Currently, many nurses are baby boomers who are reaching retirement age. 21% of nurses are eligible to retire right now. JONES COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A tree in Jones County has become a popular destination, according to KCRG-TV. The tree is covered in more than 50 hula hoops. Nearby residents say a storm came through, and two hula hoops ended up in the tree. Afterward, more seemed to “magically appear.” Neighbors say people drive by just to see the tree, and it makes everyone happy.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – Classes have been canceled today at an Ankeny elementary school because the body of a deceased adult was found outside the school. WHO-TV reports Ankeny Police say the death was a suicide. A janitor arrived at school early this morning and found a woman who appeared to be in her early 20s had hung herself on the playground. The woman’s name has not been released. ALGONA, (IA) – Schools in Algona today are also closed. KIMT-TV reports the closure is because of an unspecified threat. SUTHERLAND, IA (IRN) – A woman from Iowa has been identified as one of the victims killed at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas. KTIV-TV reports Carly Kreibaum, from the northwest Iowa town of Sutherland, was killed in the attack at the country music festival Sunday night. Family say they knew she had been shot but did not know where she was. Her husband, Chris Kreibaum, flew to Las Vegas to try to find her. MARION, IA (IRN) – The boyfriend of a woman found dead from multiple stab wounds has been arrested for her murder. KWWL-TV reports the body of 29-year-old Carrie Davis was found Monday wrapped in blankets and carpet in a trailer. She had been stabbed eight times. Her boyfriend, 27-year-old Gregory Davis, has confessed. WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA (IRN) – The city of Windsor Heights is on track to generate roughly $1.8 million in revenue from its controversial speed cameras this fiscal year. KCCI-TV reports Windsor Heights Mayor Diana Willits said the city wants to use that money to fund street improvement projects and said the cameras are all about safety. Critics say it’s all about the money. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A 92-year-old Iowa City man has won the lottery, and he says a fortune cookie predicted it. KCRG-TV reports Charles Svatos won a prize of $25,000 per year for life. He opted instead for a cash option of $390,000. Svatos, a retired dairy production worker, says he got a fortune cookie with a message inside that read, “You will discover an unexpected treasure.” Svatos still carries the fortune from that cookie in his wallet.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A North Liberty man was killed Monday in a fiery crash just off Interstate 80 in Iowa City. The Iowa State Patrol reports Timothy Nelson, Jr. died Monday afternoon after hitting a traffic control pole and being ejected from his car. The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. AMES, IA (IRN) – Campus visits have been scheduled for the four finalists in the search for the next president of Iowa State University. Their identities are being kept secret until a day before their visits. Officials say 64 people applied to the job, which was left vacant when Steven Leath left to take the top job at Auburn University in Alabama. JOHNSTON, IA (IRN) – The Johnston school district cancelled classes for today after parents received multiple text messages with threats to kill their children. The threatening texts went out to parents of all grade levels. School district officials are working closely with the Johnston Police Department to track down the source of the texts. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A district court judge in Iowa has upheld a new state law that requires a three-day waiting period for abortions, a move that will send the issue to the Iowa Supreme Court. WHO-TV reports Polk County District Judge Jeffrey Farrell says in a ruling issued Monday that the law doesn’t place an undue burden on women. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man faces an assault charge after authorities say he bit off another man’s earlobe. The Des Moines Register reports that 42-year-old George Thomas Chambers was arrested Sunday on an assault causing bodily injury charge. He told police, “I’m Mike Tyson,” a reference to the professional boxer who famously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear during a 1997 fight. MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – Students from North Iowa Area Community College collected items for a Florida community college impacted by Hurricane Irma. KIMT-TV reports Florida Keys Community College is receiving a plane full of toilet paper, notebooks, water, and other supplies. The plane and fuel for the trip were donated by local businesses.

LAS VEGAS, NV (IRN) – Des Moines native Kurt Allison who was onstage with Jason Aldean on Sunday night in Las Vegas was not injured in the mass shooting, according to KCCI-TV. All members of the band made it off the stage safely as shots began to spray the crowd. 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of more than 20,000 after Aldean took the stage to headline a weekend music festival. Right now the death toll stands at 58, and 500 others were injured. Allison is a 1986 graduate of Lincoln High School. He’s played with Jason Aldean since 1999. BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Sunday in Burlington, according to WQAD-TV. Police haven’t released the name, but family confirmed that 27-year-old Marquise Jones was shot and killed by a Burlington police officer after he was pulled over. Police didn’t say why they pulled Jones over, but his mom says there was a warrant out for his arrest for a probation violation. A handgun was found at the scene. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a hit and run crash in Cedar Rapids Sunday. KCRG-TV reports the driver of the car ran from the scene. MYSTIC, IA (IRN) – A fire in the Appanoose County town of Mystic Friday left a house destroyed. KTVO-TV reports no one was at home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. All that’s left standing of the home is the chimney. The cause of the fire is under investigation. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – About 200 dog owners took over Gray’s Lake in Des Moines Sunday for the fifth annual PuppyUp Walk, an event that raises money for cancer research. KCCI-TV reports the group raised $23,000 during the event. The money goes toward research seeking a cure for human and canine cancer.

IOWA COUNTY, IA (IRN) – One person is dead after a crash on I-80 Saturday morning near Williamsburg. The Iowa State Patrol reports 35-year-old Aaron Meyer of Cedar Rapids was killed when his car hit the back of a semi. The truck was slowing or almost stopped as crews worked to remove another semi that crashed into a ditch days before. IOWA COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A young man is dead after flipping his car and hitting a wall four miles east of Williamsburg Saturday. KWWL-TV reports 24-year-old Cody Severns lost control around a curve. He was the only person in the car. Authorities believe it was at least a couple hours before someone discovered the accident. DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Davenport Police have identified the body found along Interstate 80 earlier this week. WQAD-TV reports 50-year-old Bobbie Jo Shouse-Byrd of Davenport was found along I-80 near an overpass on Thursday. Police are not released any other information. SOLON, IA (IRN) – 2-year old Chihuahua Sprite from Solon has new wheels, according to KCRG-TV. Sprite can’t use his front legs and is getting used to wearing his wheelie vest. The vest is custom fitted with four wheels to help him move. A GoFundMe Account raised over $2,000 to help pay for it.