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Iowa early News Headlines: Fri., March 27th 2015

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March 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa youth softball coach accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old friend of his daughter has been convicted of four counts of sexual abuse. The Omaha World-Herald reports that 47-year-old John Osborn of Council Bluffs was found guilty yesterday of third-degree sexual abuse in a non-jury trial. He faces up to 40 years in prison at his May 1st sentencing hearing.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The trial of a 20-year-old Denison man accused of slaying two elderly people and trying to burn their bodies has been moved to Sioux City. A judge on Wednesday announced that the trial of Jayden Chapman will take place April 28th in Woodbury County District Court. The Sioux City Journal reports he’s charged with first-degree murder and second-degree arson in the murders of 80-year-old Marvin Huesling and 81-year-old Alice Huisenga.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A public session held in Fort Dodge on Wednesday affirmed that the future of Oleson Park Zoo remains unclear. The Messenger reports that it was revealed at a meeting with residents, city officials and Friends of the Oleson Park Zoo representatives that there is no plan to upgrade the zoo or an estimate how much such a plan may cost.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Led by Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey, Baylor enters its matchup in the women’s NCAA Tournament against Iowa as confident as ever. Baylor will next face the third-seeded Hawkeyes in Oklahoma City Friday night.