DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa – The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation with an officer-involved shooting along Highway 151 on July 1st near Cascade. A traffic stop was made related to a multi-jurisdictional investigation. An adult male was the alleged subject and displayed a handgun. Shots were fired, which resulted in a sergeant and the suspect being struck by gunfire. The sergeant was transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and has been released after being treated for a gunshot wound. Thirty-six-year-old James Sherrill of Linn County, the accused suspect, was pronounced dead. Three officers are being investigated for their role in the incident. DES MOINES – Just over 45,000 applications were made for Education Savings Accounts in the 2025-26 school year. KCCI-TV reports 97% of those have been approved, which will be $7,988 per pupil accepted into a private school. Last academic year, just under 30,000 scholarships were approved. If all of those students are enrolled, the cost to the state of Iowa will be $35 million more than projected. IOWA – Multiple rounds of thunderstorms in the forecast the rest of this week could cause localized flooding for communities across the state. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall is possible overnight tonight into Friday, and again through much of the day and into the night to end the work week. The National Weather Service has issued a slight risk for excessive rainfall through Saturday morning for nearly all of Iowa, with 1-3″ of precipitation expected in most locations, with many rain gauges likely to top 5″ by the end of the multi-day event.

FORT MADISON – The Iowa National Guard announced the death of 19-year-old Specialist Marin Michael Rose of Fort Madison. Rose died in a crash near Mt. Pleasant last week. Marin was a 2024 graduate of Fort Madison High School where he played basketball and football, and was also a student at Southeastern Community College. The Iowa State Patrol reports the Honda Civic Rose was operating crossed the center line of Highway 218, and was struck by a semi.IOWA – The National Weather Service is monitoring an increasing threat for severe weather and potential flooding later this week. A slight risk for excessive rainfall has been issued on Friday. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible later this week, especially in western Iowa. Since the beginning of June, many Iowa communities have received upwards of a foot of precipitation. Flash flooding will be a possibility, and many rivers and streams may also reach flood stage. DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair announced a list of new foods and drinks for the 2025 celebration. A total of 67 new offerings will be available August 7th through the 17th, according to KCRG-TV. On July 15th, the fair will have the top three chosen for voting in the annual contest. Last year’s winner was a Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll.

MITCHELLVILLE – The new city administrator in Mitchellville has been placed on administrative leave following the vote of the community’s city council. KCCI-TV reports Gary Brown claims the move was made as retribution for his efforts in addressing issues with city employees. This comes after a city employee was placed on leave for alleged violation of policies. Brown told KCCI the move has split the town. CEDAR FALLS – ROTC programs at two Iowa campuses are closing. KGAN-TV reports that the University of Northern Iowa, University of Dubuque, and Buena Vista University are impacted by the downsizing of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. A release by the U.S. Army says those programs, as well as several other nationwide, are being reorganized due to a 12% reduction in civilian workforce. IOWA – Farmers had just under five days suitable for fieldwork to during the week ending July 6th, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture condition rated one percent very short, 10 percent short, 73 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus. Corn silking reached 15 percent, matching last year, but 2 days ahead of the five-year average. A few reports of corn reaching the dough stage were received, with crop condition rating 62 percent good and 24 percent excellent.

DES MOINES – One person is dead following a car crash and subsequent shooting in Des Moines on Saturday. The Des Moines Register reports a hit-and-run collision was reported and the at-fault driver fled the scene on foot. Police say two other people involved in the crash went to search for the 30-year-old man, and found him with a baseball bat 45 minutes after the collision. A 21-year-old man shot the other with the bat, claiming it was raised for a possible attack. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating. FOREST CITY – One person died in a three-vehicle crash in Winnebago County Saturday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports two Harley Davidson motorcycles were traveling along Highway 9 when a Buick Encore crossed the center line. The SUV operated by 95-year-old LeRoy Weaver of Buffalo Center sideswiped one of the motorcycles and collided head-on with another. One of the operators, 21-year-old David Raak of Spirit Lake, was killed in the crash. Also injured were 64-year-old Daniel Raak and 21-year-old Kayla Hudleson. AMES – A study released by Iowa State University finds that small towns with declining populations aren’t only losing grocery stores, schools, and day care facilities. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports that many residents living away from large population centers are losing access to nearby legal representation. The study conducted by two future law students and a professor at ISU worked to find how many private-practice attorneys are located in each county. The research showed communities in Lee County only have 30 lawyers for their population, nearly half of what they may actually need for a wide range of legal needs.

MAQUOKETA – One person died and other was injured in a two vehicle crash near Maquoketa. The Iowa State Patrol reports a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser crossed the center line on Hurtsville Road and collided with a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Both drivers were not identified but one was killed in the collision and other injured. WEST LIBERTY – The family of a West Liberty resident claims the former high school soccer player has bene detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a routine check-in. KCRG-TV reports 20-year-old Pascual Leonardo Pedro is among the 451 arrests made by ICE in Iowa since President Donald Trump was inaugurated. His family told the TV station they don’t know why he was detained. Pascual moved to the United States in 2018 and was detained during a routine check in based on instructions he received upon entering the country.IOWA – Swimming is not recommended at 12 total beaches run by the Iowa DNR. Weekly testing showed excessive Algal toxin at Green Valley Beach and high E Coli levels at Backbone, Beeds, Blue Lake, Denison, Lake Darling, Lake Manawa, McIntosh Woods, Nine Eagles, North Twin Lake West, Pine Lake South, and Prairie Rose beaches.