DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – In a 59-40 vote, the Iowa House on Tuesday passed a 3% increase in public school funding. The increase represents about $107 million that would go to Iowa schools. On Tuesday evening, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law. The increase is less than half the increase in inflation. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Republicans are making a new push to get books they deem inappropriate out of the classroom and out of school libraries. One of many new proposals from Governor Kim Reynolds could end up putting restrictions on controversial books state-wide. Reynolds says material that’s removed by any Iowa school district should require consent in every district before being shared with children. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University’s stadium under construction next to the Knapp Center now has a name: Mediacom Stadium. Mediacom Stadium will be Des Moines Public Schools’ main venue for football and soccer. IOWA (IRN) – A possible winter storm is heading our way, arriving tonight through Thursday morning. As the low-pressure system moves in, moisture will enter the state, bringing a mix of rain and snow. A 1-2 degree difference in temperature will make the difference between all rain and all snow. Travel impacts are expected Thursday, especially in the morning.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – In a 59-40 vote, the Iowa House on Tuesday passed a 3% increase in public school funding. The increase represents about $107 million that would go to Iowa schools. The plan now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. This increase is less than half the rate of inflation. DICKENSON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – After a Jeep fell through the ice Saturday in Dickensen County, 17-year-old Joe Salmon jumped into the water to save Thomas Lee, 83, and his dog Cooper, 6, who were trapped. Salmon, a wrestler, football player, and track athlete, rushed to the scene after he saw the incident while ice fishing with his mother and led the rescue efforts. DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Dubuque Police responded to an anonymous call yesterday shortly before noon reporting that there was a possible explosive device at Hempstead High School. Students and staff were relocated for their safety within the school while officers searched the premises. No dangerous or explosive materials were found. SHEFFIELD, IA (IRN) – At a meeting with first responders in Sheffield, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg pitched a plan he likens to “Uber for EMS” to address the state’s worsening problems with rural ambulance services. Rather than provide more state funding for ambulances or drivers, Gregg wants to find a community that would serve as a pilot project for a program where volunteers with emergency equipment would use their own vehicles to respond to calls. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A fifth-grader from Des Moines is headed to the Super Bowl to interview Patrick Mahomes and other players after winning the Panini Super Bowl Kid Reporter Sweepstakes. Adel Waage won the sweepstakes with his video showing off his reporting skills. Waage is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan and can’t wait to interview his favorite player.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Amid a worker shortage, some lawmakers in Iowa’s Republican-controlled Legislature and business groups are backing a bill that would make broad changes to Iowa’s child-labor laws, allowing teens to work in a wide variety of jobs they currently are banned from doing. Opponents say the jobs are too dangerous for teens. PHILADELPHIA, PA (IRN) – Iowa officially lost its first-in-the-nation status for Democratic caucuses after the Democratic National Committee meeting Saturday. After hours of testimony, the DNC rules and bylaws committee approved the change. South Carolina will be going first on Feb. 3, 2024, followed by New Hampshire and Nevada three days later. Iowa Democrats may hold caucuses regardless. GRUNDY COUNTY, IA (IRN) – One person was killed and two others were injured in a UTV accident near Reinbeck Saturday. The driver of the UTV lost control and it rolled. Lori Knaack, 53, was killed. The two others injured in the accident are expected to make a full recovery. SUMNER, IA (IRN) – One person was killed in a crash Sunday near Sumner. The Bremer County Sheriff’s Office says a car driven by 22-year-old Carter Harris of St. Cloud, Florida blew through a stop sign and hit a car driven by 22-year-old Derrius Taylor-Ly of Altoona. Taylor-Ly was killed. WINTERSET, IA (IRN) – People around the Winterset and Truro area may have noticed some film cameras in the area recently. The film is called “Winterset” and it’s the creation of writer, producer, and director Michael P. Blevins who lives in Beverly Hills, but grew up in Kansas City. He spent summers coming to Truro and Winterset to visit grandparents. It’s a crime drama.

OONE COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Two people died in a car accident in Boone Friday evening. Pamela Mary Borkowski, 55, was stopped at a stop sign when she allegedly pulled out in front of a Ford F250 Super Duty truck. Pamela and her passenger Stephanie Jeanne Borkowski, 32, both passed away from the injuries they sustained during the crash. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A naked man armed with a toilet plunger terrorized guests at the downtown Marriott last week. Naked and armed with a toilet plunger. Trevyn Hill, from Las Vegas, chased victims, destroyed a sprinkler system, and pulled multiple fire alarms around the hotel. He was restrained by firefighters. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said she intends to lower the state’s income tax rate to 2% while trying to get to 0%. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa legislature is considering a bill that aims to limit the use of electronic devices while driving. A bill advanced Monday that would only allow hands-free or voice-activated use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – A man has been arrested after police said he shot a woman in the leg in Waterloo early Friday morning. 33-year-old Demario Latrell Rucker shot the victim during an argument. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – On a 34-15 vote, Senate lawmakers passed a plan Thursday to increase public education funding by 3%. The proposal would send an additional $106.8 million to Iowa public schools next year. The House is set to take up public school funding next week. Democrats say it’s well below the rate of inflation. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a cold case from 2016. Christopher Johnson, 49, is accused of killing Donald Preston in December 2016. Preston’s body was located in a field southwest of Fort Dodge on December 26, 2016. Investigators said he died after being shot in the head and abdomen. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – At Wednesday’s media availability at the University of Iowa, Hawkeye head football coach Kirk Ferentz says he will not make changes to the staff, despite the team’s lackluster offensive effort this year. Kirk Ferentz’s son, Brian, is the Offensive Coordinator. The Hawkeyes ranked next to last in the country in total team offense this past season. The year before, Iowa ranked in the bottom ten. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Caitlin Clark scored 42 points and Monika Czinano had 28 as No. 6 Iowa defeated No. 8 Maryland 96-82 on Thursday night in Iowa City. Clark, who entered second in the nation in scoring at 27.1 points per game, was 13 of 19 from the field, including 6 for 11 on 3-pointers. She also had seven rebounds and eight assists.