(Ankeny, IA) — A total of 15 students were hurt when a vehicle hit them outside of St. Luke Catholic School in Ankeny on Tuesday. Nine students were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while another six were transported to hospitals or Urgent Care by family members. Ankeny Police say seven students remain hospitalized following the accident. Those hurt range in age from seven to eleven years old. The children were waiting to be picked up when a vehicle jumped the curb and entered the pick-up line. Police don’t believe the crash was intentional, but an investigation is ongoing.
Police Release More Information About Officer-Involved Shooting on Des Moines’ South Side
(Des Moines, IA) — Police are releasing more information about an officer-involved shooting that led to the discovery of a dead body on Des Moines’ south side. Officers were called to an apartment building for a welfare check after a father said he couldn’t reach his daughter, and believed she was having problems with a boyfriend. When officers arrived, they found a 33-year-old man inside the apartment armed with a knife. Police say he tried to attack the father, then charged towards an officer, who shot him. The suspect died at the scene. Inside a bedroom, officers found a 33-year-old woman dead. The officer involved has been placed on administrative assignment as police continue to investigate.
State Objection Panel Denies Objection To Candidacy Of Eddie Andrews For Governor
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Objection Panel is denying an objection to the candidacy of State Representative Eddie Andrews for Governor. They found he had 100 signatures in exactly 19 counties, which meets the legal standard. Andrews will be on the GOP primary ballot for Governor this June.
Report Shows Link Between Pesticides And Cancer Rates
(Iowa) — Three of the most common pesticides used in Iowa cause cancer, according to a new report by the Iowa Environmental Council and Harkin Institute. Iowa’s pesticide use is significantly higher than that of other states, especially for glyphosate, acetochlor, and atrazine. Pesticides can be inhaled, ingested by eating or drinking contaminated food, or absorbed through the skin. All three were linked to multiple kinds of cancer. Researchers say the impact of the pesticides may be similar to that of smoking.
