Iowa National Guard Soldier Surprises Kids After 10-Month Deployment
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch reunited with his five children at school and daycare.
Iowa House Proposes 2.25% Increase in School Funding
Controversy Continues in Henry County After County Attorney Resignation
Economics
Iowa Gas Prices Rise Slightly as Crude Oil Climbs
Diesel and heating fuel prices also see increases in the state this week.

Iowa Fuel Prices Edge Higher in Latest Report
Gas and diesel costs rise slightly, while natural gas prices decline
Iowa Gas Prices Rise 4 Cents to $2.54 Average
Statewide average up from previous week's price
Lifestyle
Iowa Couple Ties the Knot at Funeral Home After Officiant No-Show
Rean and Alexis Webb's courthouse wedding plans were derailed, so they moved the nuptials to a funeral home chapel.

Alo Yoga to Open First Iowa Store in West Des Moines
The popular athleisure brand is expanding its retail footprint to the Hawkeye State.
Jester Park Celebrates Chinese New Year with Fire Horse Festivities
Annual event features lion dance, kung fu demos, and exploration of zodiac connections.
Crime
Iowa Court Rules Home Daycare Provider Committed Child Abuse After Infant Death
Daycare operator's license revoked following Supreme Court ruling on 2023 incident

Des Moines Man Arrested After Assault, Officers Injured
Police say Sie Lee Jones, 25, assaulted a man and resisted arrest, injuring two officers
Iowa Offers Free Ring Cameras to Domestic Violence Survivors
Partnership between state, Amazon, and domestic violence coalition provides security devices to victims
Sports
Former MLS Stars Lace Up for Iowa's Des Moines Menace
Retired players Sacha Kljestan and Benny Feilhaber join the amateur team's quest for US Open Cup glory.

Drake Basketball Coach Breaks Down Loss to UNI
Eric Henderson discusses team's defeat on Sunday
Drake women's basketball ends losing streak, takes down Indiana State
Bulldogs snap five-game skid with 88-70 victory over Sycamores in tense matchup
Health
Iowa Advances Bill Allowing Over-the-Counter Ivermectin, Restricting SNAP
Legislation also codifies waivers for federal nutrition programs and bans certain food dyes in school meals.

Iowa Governor Proposes Smoking Tax Hike
Reynolds cites high lung cancer rates as reason for new taxes on cigarettes and vaping products.
Iowa Lawmakers Aim to Restrict Teen Tanning, Boost Pediatric Cancer Research
New bills target rising melanoma rates and lack of funding for childhood cancer treatments.