DALLAS COUNTY – Nearly 50 horses were removed from a rural property near Madrid Wednesday. KCCI-TV reports the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office found 46 animals in need of veterinary care as part of an ongoing investigation into livestock abuse. Charges were brought against a person in 2020 at the same address for failing to dispose of a dead animal. ANKENY – A teenager from Ankeny faces life in prison for the murder of another teen in Fort Dodge. The Des Moines Register reports Jamarrion J. Davis was sentenced this week after he was found guilty of first degree murder for the July 4th shooting of 15 year old Jameel C. Redding-Pettigrew. Police accused Davis of committing the act out of revenge, as Redding-Pettigrew’s older brother had allegedly killed a friend of Davis earlier this year. FORT DODGE – More than 40 incidents of vandalism were reported in Fort Dodge Monday morning. WHO-13 reports police are checking into dozens of reports that started coming into Webster County Dispatch at around 6 a.m. The vandals hit cars, houses, and businesses in the community. IOWA – A former Iowa Commission Employee is connected to missing funds in the organization. KCRG-TV reports the State Auditor’s office reported $17,000 gone, allegedly taken by Dawn Chamberlin, the organizations program planner. The auditor’s office reviewed 203 events from 2020 to 2022, finding the uncollected funds in the process.

LOHRVILLE – A Lohrville man was charged in relation to a shooting that killed a child. Justin Pope is accused of child endangerment and making a gun available to a minor, according to KCCI-TV. Pope left several handguns where children could access them, police say, and in June, a six-year old accidentally shot himself. DES MOINES – A Des Moines mom faces more than three decades in prison after she pled guilty to several charges related to the death of her son. The Des Moines Register reports Ericka Lynn Rankins is guilty in six counts of child endangerment and three counts of neglect and was sentenced on Monday to 32 years in custody. Her son Jamal was found unresponsive in December of 2020, with an autopsy revealing neglect and other injuries. ANKENY – The Iowa Department of Transporation has announced a new app available that allows residents to keep a digital version of their drivers license. The Iowa Mobile ID app is available in the Apple Store and Google Play, according to KCRG-TV. The mobile ID can be accepted as a valid form if businesses accept the terms. The Iowa Mobile ID is not meant to replace physical cards.

WOODBURY COUNTY (IRN) – A father and son have died in a standoff with police that ended Monday morning. KTIV reports that at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, a man called 911 saying his son was shooting at him. The caller gave his location near Hornick, and law enforcement was sent to the area. According to the Woodbury County Sheriff’s office, officers located 44-year-old Walter Sulsberger on the property. Sulsberger shot at police early Monday morning, and died as a result of injuries. His father, Todd, was also found dead on the property. IOWA (IRN) – A new Iowa Poll released by the Des Moines Register shows the majority of Republicans believe former President Donald Trump can win re-election despite his legal troubles. The Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll had nearly two-thirds of likely caucus goers say that Trump can defeat Joe Biden. The survey of 404 Iowans was conducted October 22nd through 26th. A majority of the Republicans surveyed — or 60 percent, believe either the party should move on from Trump, or at least consider the option — while 39% believe the former president should remain its leader. IOWA CITY (IRN) – A long standing saga for Iowa Hawkeyes football fans will come to a resolution by season’s end. Longtime offensive coordinator and son of Head Coach Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz will no longer be with the program heading into 2024, according to Athletic Director Beth Goetz. Brian has been the center of a bit of controversy that has included accusations of nepotism as Hawkeyes offensive rankings have consistently ranked among the worst in the Big Ten and all of Division I football despite the team’s ongoing winning record.

WODEN – A Woden man is charged with murder after his estranged wife was found dead in a Hancock County home Saturday. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation reports Roger Laverne Crews was arrested in Minnesota and charged with first degree murder. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office found 56 year old Karen Abby Crews unresponsive in her home, where she was pronounced dead. The investigation is being conducted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. DUBUQUE – An over three-decade old cold case has been revived after a car was discovered in the Mississippi River. WHO-13 reports on October 12th, Newt Marine Services found a submerged Mercury Zephyr belonging to Paul Joseph Knockel. The 53 year old was reported missing by his family in November of 1990, last seen parked along Highway 151. IOWA – Bitter cold for late October is expected across the state, especially on Halloween night. The National Weather Service has wide spread temperatures in the evening through the mornings both today and Tuesday mainly in the 20 degree range. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad Hahn recommends all ghouls and goblins trick or treating should have extra layers on and limit their time outdoors.

POLK COUNTY (IRN) – A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Des Moines Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports a motorcycle operated by 26 year old Daytin Bernal of Waukee was eastbound on Hickman Road at the intersection of Marbella and seemingly ran a red light. A Chevy Silverado driven by Carlo Gonzalez of Des Moines was entering the intersection with a green light and broadsided the motorcycle. LAKE COUNTY, IN (IRN) – An Iowa woman was arrested following an Amber Alert issued Wednesday. WHO-13 reports 36-year-old Jessica Williams was located near Hammond, Indiana — five hours east of Des Moines, with her 14-year old special needs daughter Nina. The Des Moines Police Department reports Jessica is a non-custodial parent. She faces a count of child endangerment. IOWA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced the first influenza-related death of the 2023-24 respiratory virus season. The individual was an older adult aged 61 to 80 years from southern Iowa. Influenza (flu) strains, along with other respiratory viruses are circulating in the state. Iowa’s most recent Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report shows the virus at a low level of activity, and hospitals are currently reporting low patient admission rates. Although flu activity in Iowa is currently low, Iowans can take a few simple precautions to