Multiple media outlets reported at around mid-day today (Sunday), that three people were injured when a semi rolled over at around 7:30-a.m., Sunday. The accident happened on Interstate 80 and the south expressway, in Council Bluffs. At least one person was trapped in the wreckage for a time, while rescue crews worked to extract them and treat the injured. As of 3:30-p.m., no names had been released. The accident remained under investigation.

This story will be updated in a future post, as information is released.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A roughly $7.2 billion state budget has gone into effect in Iowa. The spending plan was approved by a Republican-controlled Legislature and former Gov. Terry Branstad. It addresses everything in state government from education funding to health care services. But lower-than-expected revenue meant lawmakers agreed to a range of funding cuts across state agencies.

Those cuts have come into sharper focus since the legislative session was adjourned in April. Fewer Planned Parenthood clinics and increases in tuition at public universities are among the impacts of the new budget. Funding for services that help victims of domestic and sexual violence will also be cut.

Republicans say they tried to balance the budget while investing in priorities and essential government services. The new plan took effect Saturday.

The Red Oak Police Department reports the arrest of three people on separate charges, Saturday. A little after 3-p.m., 42-year old April Marie Montello, of Shenandoah, was arrested in the 600 block of E. Oak Street, on warrants out of Page County for Theft in the 5th Degree and Violation of Probation. Her bond was set at $1,300.

Red Oak Police arrested 31-year old Brian Paul Anderson, of Red Oak, at around 5:20-p.m., Saturday, for Simple Assault. Bond was set at $300.

And, at around 8:20-p.m., 47-year old Shelby Joann Olivares, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 200 block of N. 2nd Street, for Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Her bond was set at $300.

MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say the pilot of a small aircraft that crashed about 50 yards from a runway at Monticello Regional Airport has been killed.

The Monticello Police Department says on its Facebook page that the Jones County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center was notified about the crash by a resident at 4:04 p.m. Saturday. First responders located the single-engine aircraft in a cornfield adjacent to the runway. Police say the unidentified pilot was the only occupant.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department has posted on its social media page, a compilation video of security footage that may reveal the identity of an arsonist. A vacant, suspected drug house in the 300 block, of N. Main Street, was burned to the ground on May 5th, in Bridgewater.

The Sheriff’s Department is asking you to go to their Facebook page, watch and share the video. If you recognize a slow moving white pickup or a subject who was a little close to the heat (you’ll see in the video), send the Sheriff’s Department a Private Message by Facebook, or call with your tips. Authorities ask that you NOT post your thoughts of comments in the “comments,” part of the post, because they don’t want the suspect tipped-off. The driver of the white pickup is only sought after for questioning at this time. (The video can be viewed by clicking on the link to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, below. Scroll down in their posts and you will see a black and white video. There is no audio.)

https://www.facebook.com/adaircountyso/

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:13 a.m. CDT

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City man has been charged with child endangerment after police say he caused a serious brain injury in his 5-month-old baby. The Globe Gazette reports that 27-year-old Jeremy Walter Rose was arrested Thursday night and charged with child endangerment resulting in serious injury. Officers and medics were called to a house June 22 for a report of an infant having difficulty breathing. Doctors have told police the baby’s injuries indicate abuse. The baby remains hospitalized.

OXFORD, Iowa (AP) — A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with attempted murder after officials say he stabbed a man, tried to run him over and shot at him in a central Iowa wildlife management area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the incident happened Thursday in the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in rural Johnson County. Sheriff’s officials say the victim suffered four stab wounds to the back. Officials say 66-year-old Ronald Gonterman has been charged with attempted murder.

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police in northeastern Iowa say a person has been shot to death, and an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect. Charles City police said in a news release Saturday that the shooting was reported just after 10 p.m. Friday at the Casa Apartments. Police say the victim, who has not yet been named, was taken to a Charles City hospital and pronounced dead. Police later issued an arrest warrant for 26-year-old Antoine Williams charging him with first-degree murder.

EAGLE GROVE, Iowa (AP) — A company behind a $250 million pork plant being built in Iowa plans to use advanced robotics for many processes. A Prestage Foods official tells The Messenger that the robots will ease the burden on employees and improve efficiency at the Wright County facility. Some robots will be tasked with precision meat-cutting. Computers will analyze images to determine how robots should be used. A high-pressure waterjet cutter will slice through meat and bone.

Officials with the Nebraska State Patrol report a crash south of Lake McConaughy Saturday morning claimed the lives of four motorcyclists from southwest Iowa. The accident occurred just after 9:30 a.m. on Highway 26 near mile marker 136 in Keith County, NE.

Nebraska State Patrol troopers believe a vehicle crossed the center line and struck two motorcycles traveling in the opposite direction. Each motorcycle was carrying two riders. All four motorcycle riders were killed. Two of the riders, 54-year old Sheila Matheny, and 61-year old James Matheny were from Bedford, Iowa. The riders of the other motorcycle were 58-year old Michal Weese, and 59-year old Jerolyn Weese, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The driver of the other vehicle was transported to Colorado for treatment of injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The Nebraska State Patrol urges motorists to use extra caution during the holiday weekend as a record number of travelers are expected to be on the roads throughout the country.

A reminder to resident of Atlantic: Fireworks may only be LEGALLY discharged within the City limits on this Independence Day weekend, on these dates and times:

July 2nd and 3rd, from Noon until 10-p.m.

July 4th, from Noon until 11-p.m.

• Only shoot fireworks on your property, or where permission has been given.
• No fireworks may be discharged within 300-feet of public school buildings, Assisted Living Facilities, or the Cass County Memorial Hospital.
• Discharging fireworks while intoxicated or impaired is illegal.
• Persons under the age of 18 may shoot fireworks only under DIRECT SUPERVISION of an adult.
• Only persons 18 and older may purchase fireworks.
• You are liable for fireworks in your possession and those discharged by you!

Other communities have differing rules on when it’s legal, so check with your respective town’s social media sites, if they have one, or call your local City Hall.

Officials with the Iowa Dept. of Corrections report the Iowa State Penitentiary in Ft. Madison was placed on restricted movement Saturday, after an incident involving multiple offenders on the yard. Staff responded swiftly and gained immediate control of the situation.  While responding to the incident there were no noted injuries to staff.

Only minor injuries to offenders were reported, and no weapons were known to be involved. Authorities said the visiting room will be closed until further notice. The incident remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

Starting today (Saturday), a new state law goes into effect that may reduce some paperwork for truckers and companies that haul cargo. The law deals with so-called “straight trucks” that are different from semis that pull loaded trailers. Straight trucks carry cargo in the body of the truck. Iowa law had restricted the length of “straight trucks” to 41 feet. Iowa’s new law lets a single truck operate on the state’s roads if it’s four feet longer — 45 feet from bumper-to-bumper.

During the 2017 legislative session, Senator Michael Breitbach, of Strawberry Point, encouraged his colleagues to back the move. “This is similar to what happens in some of the states that surround us, that their feet are allowed to be 45 feet when they cross into Iowa,” Breitbach said. “They run into problems and have to get special permits for overlength loads. This would just give us a little more uniformity from state-to-state.”

The federal government sets a minimum size for SEMI tractors and trailers, but size limits for straight trucks vary from state to state. Iowa’s new law will align with straight truck size limits in Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota and Kansas. It also means a straight truck that’s 45-feet long will be able to travel the entire length of Interstate 35 from Minnesota to Texas without getting permits for being oversized. This Saturday, July 1st, is the date when many new state laws take effect.

Nebraska and Wisconsin have straight truck size limits of 40 feet. Illinois has a 42 feet limit.

(Radio Iowa)