BELLEVUE, IA (IRN) – Low-flying planes will release a substance Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of invasive gypsy moths in eastern Iowa’s Jackson County. KWWL-TV reports the planes will release a “mating disruptor” that’s made of food-grade materials and is not harmful to people, animals, birds, plants or other insects. The gypsy moth has spread slowly west from Massachusetts since the 1870s. It’s an invasive species that can cause extensive deforestation as its larvae eat leaves, particularly oak leaves.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reports 44-year-old Christy Hribal died at the hospital after being shot in Creston Wednesday. Officers responded to a home to a report of shots fired. Officers arrested 36-year-old Creston resident Charles Keeton at the scene and charged him with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, but no criminal charges have been filed for the death of Hribal.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged fight at the Highway 20 Truck and Auto Plaza. KWWL-TV reports a man and woman were traveling together in a semi. An argument between the pair then turned physical. The woman was arrested.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Drake University is selling or leasing more than four acres of land on the east edge of its Des Moines campus to a developer for construction of apartments, townhomes, commercial space and a parking garage. Drake President Marty Martin said Monday the proposed development valued at more than $63 million will create a “walkable, vibrant hub of retail and restaurant options” for the private university.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Eleven Cedar Rapids-area residents claimed a big prize from the Iowa Lottery after a previous winner did not claim their winnings. The 11 people are part of “The Dream Big Team,” which is a group of 34 employees at Collins Aerospace. They won a $1 million special promotional prize, which was given out after a different prize went unclaimed.

CLEAR LAKE, IA (IRN) – A stolen vehicle turned up underwater in Cerro Gordo County yesterday. KIMT-TV reports police found an unoccupied vehicle in Clear Lake around 2:50 am, submerged near the city-owned boat ramp. An investigation located the owner of the vehicle in Mason City, who said it had been stolen in Clear Lake.

ELKADER, IA (IRN) – A pilot survived a single engine airplane crash near Elkader, according to KGAN-TV. The 62-year-old pilot was flying his 1966 single engine Cessna plane and crashed while attempting to land. He then freed himself from the wreckage and came out uninjured.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A softball game in Des Moines took an unexpected turn Sunday when a player allegedly assaulted the umpire after a “bad call.” WHO-TV reports the umpire kicked a player out of the game after a dispute over a foul ball and then the player shoved the umpire to the ground. Witnesses say the umpire hurt his wrist in the fall. The player was arrested.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – Iowa City is turning to bow hunters to help manage the deer population within the city. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports the City Council approved adding winter bow hunts beginning in 2020 and continuing through 2024. In addition, sharpshooters will be brought in to cull the herd this next winter. The hunting will help ensure that the deer population remains at a density of fewer than 10 deer per square mile.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Heavy rain prompted flash flood warnings in central Iowa Saturday, resulting in water rescues across the metro. Des Moines police said there more than 100 calls for cars or people stranded on flooded roadways.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Authorities arrested a Dubuque man for a shooting that happened earlier this week. KCRG-TV reports Fredrick Bateast turned himself into authorities yesterday. One man was injured. Authorities say Bateast was reportedly seen in traffic camera footage shooting the man before running away.

CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – A man was robbed by two subjects in Cedar Falls, according to KWWL-TV. The victim told police he was walking when two suspects came up behind him and put a handgun on his neck. The victim says they then told him to empty his pockets, start walking and not turn around. The victim couldn’t give a description of the suspects because he didn’t get a good look at them.

FORT DODGE, IA (IRN) – Police in Fort Dodge say they are lucky no one was hurt in a shooting at a city parking lot early Saturday morning. A male subject shot at an occupied vehicle several times following some sort of interaction with the people inside. No one was hit in the shooting.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Heavy rain prompted flash flood warnings in central Iowa Saturday, resulting in water rescues in the Des Moines metro. Authorities reported multiple roads with water over them and several stranded vehicles.

WAVERLY, IA (IRN) – A Minneapolis man has been imprisoned for roaming a dorm at a northeast Iowa college and touching sleeping students. Bremer County District Court records say 23-year-old Bryan Malone was sentenced Monday to more than 14 years. He’d pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and other crimes. He’s also been ordered to register as a sex offender.

OXFORD, IA (IRN) – An Oxford, Iowa man has been charge with attempted murder. KWWL-TV reports 20-year-old Salomen Allen was arrested Friday afternoon. Allen allegedly followed the victim, who he knows, to a parking lot where the victim works. He then shot at the victim, striking the victim’s car. The suspect fled the scene in a Chevy Equinox. The vehicle was spotted by law enforcement, and a short pursuit ensued before he was taken into custody. No one was injured.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – An elderly Cedar Rapids couple were injured when a tree fell on their Airbnb rental while on vacation to Memphis, Tennessee. KCRG-TV reports massive storms tore through the state, leaving many without a home or power. The falling tree injured Cleo and Kathie Montgomery, pinning them to the ground. Cleo has a broken pelvis, and both of Kathie’s legs were broken — one had to be amputated.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A new study says Iowa water could cause cancer and that nitrates in the state’s drinking water are to blame. The study, conducted by the nonprofit research group Iowa Policy Project, claims nitrates in Iowa drinking water may be tied to 300 cases of cancer each year.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – A new report released by the website Rent Café shows Iowans where to find the most expensive and most affordable places to rent in the Des Moines metro. The report found that Ankeny is the most expensive place to find an apartment and the recent spike has happened fairly quickly. Over the last five years, the average price for an apartment in Ankeny has jumped by 20 percent. What’s the average price of an apartment in Ankeny? $1,123 per month. Comparatively, Urbandale is a bargain at only $836 per month.