Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the Cedar River near Gilbertville. A trapper found the body Sunday morning while checking traps, just northwest of Gilbertville. The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office and Waterloo police are joining in the investigation. Authorities wouldn’t disclose the gender of the body and say it’s not clear when the person died. An autopsy is planned Tuesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some Iowa lawmakers have reiterated their skepticism that private health care companies are ready to take over the state’s $4.2 billion Medicaid program in a few weeks. Democrats and Republicans on the Health Policy Oversight Committee sought clarity from representatives for the four private companies about the switch to managed care on Jan. 1.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a long-running dispute between a major Iowa trucking company and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. At issue is whether the EEOC has to pay Cedar Rapids-based CRST Van Expedited $4.7 million in legal fees and costs stemming from a major investigation into allegations that female truckers and trainees were routinely sexually harassed.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Some Davenport businesses say they may not survive after extended roadwork limited access to their stores, even though the project ended a month ahead of schedule. The Quad-City Times reports that barricades went up on August 17 in front of businesses so a roadway could be resurfaced and sanitary and storm sewers could be improved. A similar upcoming project will limit access to other businesses.