MARION – An Iowa man admitted to police that he killed three people Wednesday in Linn County. KCCI-TV reports deputies responded to a call this week where they found three people dead from blunt force injuries, with a fourth person in critical condition. Thirty-four year old Luke Truesdell of Marion was found on the property and admitted to police he was responsible for the incidents and had used a metal pipe. He’s charged with three counts of First Degree Murder and one count of attempted murder. Romondus Lamar Cooper of Cedar Rapids, Keonna Victoria Ryan of Cedar Rapids, and Amanda Sue Parker of Vinton died in the attack. IOWA – An examination by State Auditor Rob Sand found issues with the bookkeeping in three Iowa towns over a two-year span. The Des Moines Register reports Doris Loy was the city clerk in Lorimor, Woodburn, and Patterson, someone who resident complained had been let go from several jobs but never charged. Sand made a recommendation to Union County attorneys to explore charges, as his team found Loy was overpaid overtime, vacation, and sick leave. IOWA – Some residents and businesses have been without phone and internet services for a week after a water pipe burst in a downtown Des Moines building. WHO-13 reports some residents in the metro are still struggling to have needed infrastructure fixed by Lumen. The company claims they are still working to resolve a small number of issues that arose from the damage suffered last week.  

NEOLA – A toddler was killed at a Kum and Go parking lot in Neola on Wednesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports the child from Omaha ran in front of a Chevy Equinox driven by Rebecca Wood of Walnut. Police say Wood was driving slowly past the fuel pumps and could not see the 2-year-old, who was pronounced dead from injuries at a nearby hospital. CRAWFORD COUNTY – One person died and four others were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 30 in Crawford County Tuesday evening. The Iowa State Patrol reports a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 23-year-old Brent Robert Dale Stephan of Oklahoma was traveling eastbound and lost control, striking a 2016 Chevy Suburban in the westbound lane. Thirty-five-year old Cory Robert Bear was a passenger in the Pontiac and died from his injuries. The other four occupants of both vehicles were seriously injured — three of whom were transported by Life Flight. WASHINGTON D.C. –  Iowa Workforce Development Executive Director Beth Townsend testified yesterday in front of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, focusing on Iowa’s approach to reemployment. The topic of Director Townsend’s testimony was Iowa’s Reemployment Case Management program, which Governor Kim Reynolds directed the department to create in response to a severe worker shortage that was intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.    

ANAMOSA – The man who shot and killed a grocery store worker in Monticello was sentenced Tuesday. KCRG-TV reports Nathan Russell will spend his life in prison after pleading guilty to first degree murder, against the advice of attorneys. On November 7th, 2023, Russell shot and killed 48-year-old Aaron McAtee outside of the Fareway where he worked. The hearing on Tuesday was a combined plea and sentencing. WATERLOO – Another round of layoffs is impacting John Deere. Earlier this week, KWWL-TV reported the farm manufacturer was set to potentially lay off several workers from its Dubuque plant; instead, 123 jobs were cut in Urbandale, Waterloo, and Ankeny. There have been more than 500 layoffs reported in 2024 at the Waterloo site alone. DES MOINES – Several days after a water pipe knocked out communications statewide, some residents and Des Moines business owners remain without service. WHO-13 reports city leaders have received multiple complaints over a lack of communication from internet and phone providers connected to damage done at the Lumen building last week. CenturyLink leadership claims they are still working to finish connecting remaining customers impacted, but did not disclose how many remained without phone or internet.      

MARSHALLTOWN – Marshalltown police are searching for a suspect they believe is responsible for the death of a 41-year-old over the weekend. Officers are seeking the whereabouts of 18-year-old Victor Antonio Delgadillo, who is accused of first degree murder and harassment. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. Police say Delgadillo killed Ramon Alexis Feliciano Nieves early Saturday morning. IOWA – John Deere has laid off more than 600 workers this year, and more are likely, according to a KWWL report. The manufacturer is purchasing land in Mexico for a new production plant, moving some of their current operations from Dubuque across the southern border. The company claims the move is best for efficiency and workforce. The move is expected in 2026. CEDAR RAPIDS – A Cedar Rapids man will spend 50 years in prison for the murder of his mother. KCRG-TV reports a Linn County Judge ruled George Deason was guilty for 2nd degree murder earlier this year for the 2020 death of Elsie Deason, as investigators believe George severely beat the woman and caused the injuries that led to her death. Deason will be eligible for parole after 35 years.

MARSHALLTOWN – Police are investigating a death resulting from an apparent shooting in Marshalltown early Saturday. The Marshalltown Police Department responded to a 911 call for shots fired, and upon arrival, found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. That individual was transported to a nearby medical facility and pronounced dead from his injuries. The investigation is ongoing and as of Sunday evening, no arrests had been made. JACKSON COUNTY – Two fatal crashes were reported over the weekend in Northeast Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol reports the first took place on Interstate 380 in Black Hawk County on Saturday evening. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound just after 10 p.m. and left the roadway, striking the barrier in the median, and then slid across the interstate onto the outside shoulder. One occupant was killed and another was injured. The second crash occurred near Bellevue on Highway 52 at 3:27 Sunday morning. A Honda SUV was traveling northbound and crossed the center line, striking a southbound Chevrolet Passenger head on. One driver died and the other was injured. All identities in both incidents were not to be released until early this week. CHEROKEE COUNTY – Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Cherokee County, effective immediately through July 2nd. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock. This proclamation allows state resources from Iowa Homeland Security, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and other agencies to assist with tracking and monitoring, rapid detection, containment, disposal, and disinfection. The proclamation also waives regulatory provisions related to commercial vehicles responding to affected sites. The recent detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern, and it remains safe to eat poultry products.