KEITH COUNTY, NE (IRN) – Four motorcyclists died after a crash Saturday south of Lake McConaughy in western Nebraska. KETV reports the four were from Iowa. Nebraska troopers said a vehicle crossed the centerline and struck two motorcycles that were traveling in the opposite direction. Each motorcycle had two people on board.

MONTICELLO, IA (IRN) – Authorities are investigating a small-plane crash that killed one person Saturday afternoon. Monticello police said the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the small aircraft, died after crashing around 4 p.m. in a cornfield near the Monticello Regional Airport, about 50 yards from the grass runway.

CARROLL, IA (IRN) – A woman was killed and a teenager was taken to the hospital after a two car crash in rural Carroll County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 17-year-old Kizer Brockman drove through a stop sign and struck the car driven by 61-year-old Debra Kock. Both cars ended up in a ditch. When Troopers arrived Kock was already dead. Brockman was hospitalized.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – An eastern Iowa teen received a perfect score on her ACT test. KCRG-TV reports Natasha Brisbine was surprised at the result. Her mom woke her up with the news. Brisbine says critical thinking was the key to getting a perfect score. That, and getting over her test anxiety.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Two children in Davenport are recovering after they fell out of a second story window. WHO-TV reports their grandmother says the two five-year-olds were playing in a bedroom when the boy climbed out the window and the girl tried to pull him back in, but they both fell out. The girl has a broken leg and the boy a concussion, but they will be OK.

CHARLES CITY, IA (IRN) – Police in Charles City are searching for a suspect and answers after a shooting late Friday night. KIMT-TV reports a victim was hospitalized, and the suspect has not been apprehended.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says he’ll share some information requested by President Donald Trump’s commission investigating alleged voter fraud during the 2016 election. At least 24 states are pushing back or refusing to comply. The commission was formed by President Trump to investigate his widely debunked claim that millions of illegal votes cost him the popular vote in the 2016 election. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a Republican, said he won’t comply, telling members of the commission to “go jump into the Gulf of Mexico.”

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Samuel Brown of Davenport landed another big one Friday, according to the Quad City Times. In May 2016, Brown wrestled a 45-pound flathead catfish to shore while fishing on the Mississippi. On Friday, he topped that. “I’m going to catch a big one today,” he told a friend. True to his word, he caught a flathead catfish that weighed nearly 60 pounds. “I opened its mouth,” he said, laughing. “I could just about put my head in there.”

NORTH LIBERTY, IA (IRN) – A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested for attempted murder.
Ronald Gonterman is accused of stabbing another man four times yesterday near North Liberty. A 911 call came from a man saying he had been stabbed, but he didn’t know where he was. The sheriff’s office used 911 mapping to find him in the Hawkeye Wildlife area. The man identified Gonterman as the person who stabbed him. The victim also said Gonterman shot at him and tried to run him over with his truck.

MASON CITY, A Mason City man is behind bars for abusing an infant under his care, according to KIMT-TV. 27-year-old Jeremy Rose, who is charged with child endangerment, a class C felony, harmed a five-month old child who was in his care on June 22. Police responded to a report of an infant who was unresponsive and having difficulty breathing. Doctors say the infant may have suffered a brain injury.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Davenport police responded to a fatal car accident Thursday, according to WQAD-TV. The car went off the road, struck a retaining wall, and came to rest after hitting a parked vehicle. The driver, an adult male, and passenger were both transported to the hospital, where the driver later died. Police believe the crash was caused by a medical issue.

NEWTON, IA (IRN) – The Jasper County Animal Rescue League has managed to save the life of what appears to be a three-month-old kitten. WHO-TV reports the kitten’s jaw is broken and it has suffered severe facial trauma. Authorities say some sort of fireworks exploded in the kitten’s face.

NEWTON, IA (IRN) – Union representatives are speaking out after an assault of a staff member by an inmate at the Newton Correctional Facility. KCCI-TV reports an inmate, John Watson, assaulted a guard. Another inmate helped the guard until other staff arrived. The guard will be OK, but union officials say the facility is understaffed and dangerous.

OTTUMWA, IA (IRN) – The United Way of Wapello County thanked its volunteers with a barbecue. KTVO-TV reports the group held the event Wednesday at Memorial Park in Ottumwa. United Way Executive Director Blaire Siems says this past year the organization had over 500 volunteers. Siems believes volunteerism is the best way to improve a community. She says if you see something you don’t like about your community, stand up, volunteer, and make it better.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – One person was taken to the hospital after a car slammed into a house in Davenport last night. WQAD-TV reports the car rolled, knocked over a power pole, severed a gas line, and crashed into the house. The driver walked away, but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – An arrest has been made after a man set five fires in abandoned buildings in Waterloo this morning. KWWL-TV reports 37-year-old Justin Silos set fire to four abandoned homes and a bakery. No one was injured.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – Police have arrested a Davenport man in the death of an Illinois man whose body was found burning near a Davenport street. The Quad-City Times reports that 42-year-old Tremayne Thomas was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder in the May 30 death of 35-year-old Brandon Brooks.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A months-long investigation into a methamphetamine distribution network operating in Des Moines resulted in numerous arrests Wednesday. Des Moines police say tactical officers with the department, along with state and federal tactical units, executed search warrants at approximately 20 locations throughout the metro area. The investigation began in April.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – In 2010, a Salmonella case swept the country and now the men responsible will serve their time behind bars. WHO-TV reports Jack and Peter DeCoster will serve three months in federal prison. The DeCosters were owners of the DeCoster family farm’s Quality Egg LLC. Quality Eggs recalled more than 550 million eggs in 2010. There were nearly 2,000 Salmonella cases tied to the eggs. The most serious charge was felony bribery of an inspector.

IOWA (IRN) – A storm front moving across Iowa brought numerous tornadoes Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service will be investigating storm and tornado damage in multiple counties, including Adair, Marion, and Warren Counties. There were reports of tornadoes in Taylor, Fremont, Jones and Linn counties as well. One woman was injured when a tornado touched down near Prairieburg in Linn County. A chance of severe weather continues today.