DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Authorities have identified the two victims killed Friday in a small-plane crash in Johnson County. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reports that 70-year-old Terry Koehn, of Iowa City, and 56-year-old James Spicer, of Cedar Rapids, were killed when their single-engine 1965 Piper Cherokee crashed near Oxford. JACKSON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A Jackson County boy was critically injured after a car hit him Saturday near Maquoketa. KCRG-TV reports the 6-year-old ran out into the street without looking. He was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City by helicopter. His condition is unknown. BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – Burlington Police have arrested three Florida men for using counterfeit cash, according to WQAD-TV. On Saturday employees at a Burlington business called police to report a man attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. The man and two accomplices were arrested and charged with forgery. More charges are expected as police believe the men passed numerous counterfeit bills in several states prior to their arrest. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa native Ashton Kutcher is back in his home state this weekend to receive the Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award for 2017 for his work with the Native Fund. Kutcher and Dallas Clark started the nonprofit to donate to Iowans in need, such as veterans, children and those impacted by natural disaster. So far, his financial contributions have helped 132 schools across the state. Kutcher accepted the award last night.

ANITA, IA (IRN) – A man’s body has been recovered from a lake in southwestern Iowa. The DNR reports a passer-by spotted an overturned kayak Thursday in Lake Anita in Cass County. The man’s body was found and pulled from the lake, along with the kayak and a paddle. The department identified the man as 63-year-old Roland Henderson, who lived in Wiota, Iowa. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Relatives of a man suspected of killing his parents and sister in Bondurant are blaming the Iowa mental health system as ineffective. KCCI-TV reports 20-year-old Chase Nicholson turned himself over to Missouri authorities Friday after fleeing the crime scene. Family say he’s been crying out for help, but is bipolar, and there aren’t enough beds in the Iowa mental health system for him to be placed and his treatment to be effective. OXFORD, IA (IRN) – Two people were killed in a plane crash at the Green Castle Airport near Oxford in Johnson County Friday. The plane was a small, single-engine aircraft, and the flight originated at the airport. No other details have been released. DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Iowa Republican Congressman Rod Blum says President Trump should have asked Congress for authorization before ordering the missile strike on a Syrian air base. KCRG-TV reports Congressman Blum says firing the missiles at Syria’s airfield was the right thing to do, but congressional approval should have been sought before the strike. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Principal Park in Des Moines is opening up the stadium to fans ahead of the first game of the season. The I-Cubs will hold an open house from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. today. Fans can get a tour of the skybox suites, go out onto the field, and be among the first to see the new high definition ribbon board in left field. The I-Cubs will host their first game Tuesday evening against the New Orleans Baby Cakes.

BONDURANT, IA (IRN) – A suspect and three victims have been identified in an early-morning triple-homicide in rural Bondurant. Polk County authorities have identified the victims as 58-year-old Mark Nicholson, 56-year-old Charla Nicholson, and 24-year-old Tawni Nicholson, all of Bondurant. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office identified 20-year-old Chase Nicholson of Bondurant as a person of interest in the case.Sometime around 10am this morning, Nicholson was arrested after turning himself in to Neosho, Missouri, Police. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A bill making sweeping changes to Iowa’s firearms laws is headed to Gov. Terry Branstad for final approval. The Des Moines Register reports the bill would allow children to use handguns under adult supervision, enhance “stand your ground” laws, create a way for Iowans to sue cities or counties that enact gun-free zones, legalize short-barreled rifles and shotguns, allow permit-holders to carry handguns in the Capitol, and create confidentiality for permit-holders. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A second health insurance company is pulling out of the individual market in Iowa. KCCI-TV reports Aetna is the second major health insurer to announce this week that it will stop offering individual policies. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield made the move Monday. Medica and Gundersen are currently left on the individual market in Iowa. They have until June to decide if they will continue. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – A new and unusual emergency response team is being trained in Iowa City, according to KGAN-TV. Lisa Bragg with the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center says that animals suffer in the face of natural disasters like humans do, and may become injured, scared, displaced, or lost. This Saturday more than 60 volunteers have signed up to receive training to establish the group. POLK COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A massive walleye has been caught at Big Creek Lake north of Des Moines. It weighs 12 pounds and is 28 inches long. The walleye was caught by scientists who are doing research on the effectiveness of a fish barrier on the Big Creek Lake spillway, and how it’s working at keeping walleye and muskie in the lake. Don’t worry – the big guy was released.

AURELIA, IA (IRN) – A 15-year-old girl was killed and two others were injured in a crash yesterday in rural Cherokee County. The Sioux City Journal reports Nicole Peterson of Cherokee died in the crash. Peterson was sitting on the passenger side of a 2005 Impala driven by Natalie Peterson, also 15 and of Cherokee. Their car failed to yield the right of way to a pickup driven by 30-year-old Andrew Bierman, of Aurelia. Bierman’s truck struck the car in the passenger side door area. All were wearing seatbelts. SIOUX CITY, IA (IRN) – A Sioux City man has been accused of biting his 7-week-old daughter on the face, according to KCCI-TV. 22-year-old Edward Valdez was charged with child endangerment resulting in injury. The child was bitten on March 24, when Valdez was alone with her. He told an officer the girl had been sick and wouldn’t stop crying. Valdez said he became frustrated and bit her cheek. The bite left a mark that lasted several days. ELKADER, IA (IRN) – Two people were hospitalized after driving a pickup truck into the Turkey River in Elkader. KWWL-TV reports the truck flew off the cliff behind the Clayton County Courthouse and plunged into the river. A man and a woman were rescued by emergency crews. Their conditions are unknown. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A bill debated for days passed in just 47 seconds yesterday. KCCI-TV reports the Iowa House passed a bill that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy and add a three-day waiting period for women seeking an abortion. The bill also requires a woman get an ultrasound that indicates the age of the fetus, and that she be given materials that encourage adoption. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Republican legislative leaders have released new budget plans that include more cuts, according to WHO-TV. Republican house and senate leaders have agreed with Governor Terry Branstad on a $7.2 billion budget. That’s $14 million less than the current budget year. Lawmakers have already led two rounds of emergency spending cuts. SOLON, IA (IRN) – It took years of practice but a Solon auctioneer has made it onto a popular TV show. KCRG-TV reports Emily Wears is going to appear on nine episodes of the A&E network show “Storage Wars.” She’s in elite company for another reason. Only three percent of auctioneers are women. Wears said she’s happy to pave the way for others.

BOONE, IA (IRN) – The Boone School District is suffering the impact of lawmakers’ less than inflation 1.1% funding increase for next year. According to the Boone News-Republican, the district approved a nearly $42 million budget for next year, which is more than $3 million less than this year’s budget. The district is reducing staff, reducing stipends for assistant coaches, and offering some employees early retirement. BURLINGTON, IA (IRN) – A man is facing eluding and drug charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Des Moines County Tuesday. KBUR-Radio reports deputies began pursuing Gregory Baxter Jr. as part of an investigation. During the 80mph chase, a passenger jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving, but weren’t injured. Police discovered a large amount of meth in Baxter’s vehicle, along with a digital scale and plastic baggies for packaging. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An Ankeny man is facing multiple charges in three Iowa counties, for allegedly enticing and in one case, kidnapping a child. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reports 57-year-old Jeff Lee Altmayer is charged with multiple counts of Enticing a Minor, Second Degree Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Impersonating a Public Official, and drug offenses. The crimes were committed in Monona, Jasper, and Grundy Counties. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa House has begun debate on a bill that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy. The Republican-controlled chamber started debating last night. Republicans are expected to easily pass the legislation, which would be a victory for conservatives seeking to restrict abortion. DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Republican-controlled Iowa Senate has approved a bill that would make major changes to the state’s gun laws, including adding a stand-your-ground provision. The stand-your-ground provision would allow people to use deadly force anywhere if they believe such force is necessary to avoid injury or risk to one’s life or safety. Opponents say it’s a license to kill. Advocates say it’s a needed strengthening of Second Amendment rights. IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – For the first time, an atheist will lead the invocation at the Iowa State Capitol. KCRG-TV reports Justin Scott, who’s president of the Eastern Iowa Atheists, will open a House chambers work session this morning. Scott wants to remind lawmakers of the separation of church and state, and that while everyone is free to believe what they wish to, legislators shouldn’t impose those religious beliefs on others through legislation.