GLENWOOD, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds said she is determined to see change and improvement at the Glenwood Resource Center. Reynolds toured the facility Wednesday as federal investigators look into extraordinary allegations; they include human experimentation, “incidents causing needless physical injury” and inadequate medical care for residents with severe intellectual disabilities.

FORT DODGE, IA (IRN) – A man killed a woman at an Iowa home about an hour after officers went there to check on a domestic dispute, but left without making an arrest. KGAN-TV reports Mark Russell, 28, of Fort Dodge, is accused of using a golf club to beat 45-year-old Angela McLeod to death.

INDEPENDENCE, IA (IRN) – A man who was accused of attempting to kill his wife and her uncle by setting a house on fire has been convicted by a jury. KCRG-TV reports Shane Allen Heins, 45, of Independence, was found guilty of first-degree arson and two counts of attempted murder.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Two Iowa state senators introduced a bipartisan bill to allow college athletes to profit off their image. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Nate Boulton, a Des Moines Democrat, and Brad Zaun, an Urbandale Republican, and would allow college athletes in Iowa to benefit in the form of a trust fund. The funds would not be accessible until the athletes run out of eligibility.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Snow moving into Iowa today kicks off three days of wintry weather. Light snow or a light wintry mix will impact the state today. More than half of the state is under a winter weather advisory between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Snowy and slushy roads are expected, which could make travel hazardous at times, especially during the morning and evening commutes. Light snow is expected to continue Thursday and Friday.

INDEPENDENCE, IA (IRN) – An afternoon crash of an aircraft at a Buchanan County airport sent one person to the hospital, according to KCRG-TV. On Tuesday, the Independence Fire Department and other first responders were sent to the Independence Municipal Airport for a report of a crash. Crews found a damaged helicopter, as well as damage to a hangar. One person was taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for the person responsible for shooting and killing a bald eagle in Ankeny. The fully mature female bald eagle was captured but died. X-rays showed a BB pellet lodged inside the bird that had destroyed one lung.

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – The NIACC men’s basketball team is having an impressive season. KIMT-TV reports the Trojans are currently ranked 13th, but two of the teams’ leaders have been arrested. Sophomore forward Trey Sampson and sophomore guard Deundra Roberson were both arrested on Monday at the NIACC dorms for possession of marijuana. They were each held on $1,000 bonds.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A near-death experience led an Iowa man to his dream job, according to WHO-TV. Clint Bennethum says he has a lot to be thankful for after a heart attack nearly killed him. Because of that experience, and new training, he’s now a paramedic with West Des Moines Emergency Services.

OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – Authorities have identified the man who engaged Ottumwa police officers in an hours-long standoff Friday. KTVO-TV reports police were called to investigate a domestic abuse call at a home. Officers tried to speak with John Steinbach, 55, of Ottumwa, but he refused to leave the house, and a nearly 10-hour standoff ensued. Steinback was taken into custody without incident. He’s charged with domestic abuse with display of a weapon.

FORT DODGE, IA (IRN) – A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of the mother of his girlfriend. KCCI-TV reports Mark D. Russell, 28, of Fort Dodge, got into an argument with the woman and grabbed an object and struck her with it.

QUAD CITIES (IRN) – Farm equipment sales ended 2019 on a flat note according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. This comes after farmers had a rough year due to flooded fields and a late harvest. At the 25th Annual Quad Cities Farm Show farmers say they don’t want to invest in large equipment that cost six figures due to their low yields last season.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Leaders in Davenport are condemning a snow display depicting a figure gunning down a snowman wearing a Bernie Sanders shirt. KWWL-TV reports the display includes a mannequin topped with a military helmet that’s holding a rifle and chainsaw. The rifle is pointed toward the Sanders snowman, which has red-dyed snow near its head. The homeowner says he created the display over the weekend to “mess with” friends who support Sanders.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – In the Port of Dubuque the cold weather only added to the fun at the 16th annual Ice Fest. KCRG-TV reports the National Mississippi River Museum spent the past three days teaching kids about the winter season.The themes included the nature, history and weather of winter. Educator Wayne Buchholtz says people forget that there is still fun to be had when it’s not warm out.

BETTENDORF, IA (IRN) – A high school science teacher in Davenport has been accused of secretly recording nude videos of two females who’d stayed at his Bettendorf home. KCCI-TV reports Clinton Van Fossen, 58, faces multiple charges. Davenport Community School District officials said Friday that Van Fossen had been placed on administrative leave with pay. He’s listed as a science teacher at Davenport West High School.

NORTHWOOD, IA (IRN) – A fight with state troopers resulted in probation for an eastern Iowa man. KIMT-TV reports Dameko Lamon Jones, 42, of Marion, pleaded guilty to multiple charges for an April 2019 incident in Worth County. When Jones was pulled over on Interstate 35 he grabbed a knife from one trooper and tried to grab the gun of another. In the struggle, Jones bit a trooper on the thumb, drawing blood. He’s been sentenced to two years of probation.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines teenager was shot in the groin Sunday afternoon, according to KCCI-TV. The 16-year-old male suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – An Iowa City man is facing a theft charge for allegedly stealing from lottery scratch-off tickets and cash from a gas station he worked at. KCRG-TV reports David Jackson, 39, was seen on video stealing cash and lottery tickets.

QUAD CITIES (IRN) – Passengers aboard a Delta flight in the Quad Cities were in for a shock Saturday afternoon when a plane slid on an icy taxiway. According to Quad City International Airport, the plane was taxiing on the tarmac just after 1 p.m. The flight was carrying dozens of passengers and crew headed for Detroit, Michigan. No injuries were reported.