Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County, Thursday evening, arrested 24-year old Joseph Wayne McKinley, of Villisca. McKinley was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, where his bond was set at $1,000.

New York’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing the Donald J. Trump Foundation of illegal conduct — and the lawsuit mentions “at least five” checks distributed to Iowa groups before the 2016 Caucuses.  On January 28th of 2016, Trump held a televised fundraiser for veterans charities at Drake University in Des Moines. It was Trump’s counter-programming to a Fox News debate for G-O-P presidential candidates that Trump skipped. The money Trump raised that night went into the Trump Foundation account. According to the lawsuit, Trump’s campaign staff then improperly directed the money to veterans organizations.

A news release from the New York Attorney General’s office features a photo of Trump making a one-hundred thousand-dollar ($100,000) donation to a veterans’ charity in Sioux City. Trump announced the donation the day before the Iowa Caucuses. A federal law prohibits tax-exempt charities from engaging in political activities. President Trump said on Twitter that the lawsuit is political motivated by “sleazy New York Democrats.”

(Radio Iowa)

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:35 a.m. CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The son and boss of an Iowa grandmother charged in a 1992 slaying say that they were stunned by her arrest and confident that she’s not the killer. Authorities arrested 55-year-old Annette Cahill two weeks ago, charging her with first-degree murder in the 1992 beating death of her friend Corey Wieneke. Cahill’s boss at the Police Law Institute says “this is not the person that I know.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is being met deep in the heart of Trump country with protests by farmers and ethanol producers concerned that he is undermining the industry with his strong support of oil and gas. Their unhappiness is being broadcast on billboards, at rallies and in meetings the EPA chief is holding during a tour of heartland states. It comes as Pruitt battles a series of allegations of ethical misconduct back in Washington.

DUNKERTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they have closed an investigation into the death of a child in northeast Iowa after an autopsy shows she died of natural causes. The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it has closed the investigation into the death Wednesday of a 6-year-old girl from Dunkerton. The sheriff’s office says an autopsy showed she died after an appendicitis.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Heavy rain has washed over much of Story and eastern Boone County, prompting flash flood warnings. The National Weather Service issued a warning Thursday morning after more than 4 inches of rain had fallen and 2 more inches had been forecast. The deluge caused street flooding across the Iowa State University campus and elsewhere in Ames, stranding some vehicles and their drivers. A flash flood warning also has been issued for Calhoun, Humboldt, Pocahontas and Webster counties.

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously approved a development agreement today (Thursday) between the Hard Rock Casino and Sioux City for an 11 million-dollar parking ramp that will add up to 580 spaces and result in part of the casino being remodeled. Commission member Jeff Lamberti says the ramp helps the casino and city.

“We see it as being really good for both, to be able to provide that kind of parking — because it does matter you know when you get bad weather, I mean we have bad weather half of the year. Quality parking matters and certainly for the Tyson Center…it’s just a win-win for both,” Lamberti says. The commission met at the Hard Rock and they also approved a 20-thousand dollar penalty for Harvey’s of Council Bluffs after an underage girl got onto the gaming floor. The girl’s parents distracted the casino security guard while her grandparents quickly sneaked her in. Lamberti says this is something that’s been tried at other casinos too.

“This is becoming a little more common. You know I’ve been on the commission now almost seven years and when I was first on I don’t recall where we were seeing family members and other adults really trying to facilitate or assist someone in breaking the underage gaming rules,” according to Lamberti. Lamberti says they commission members want to see everyone involved face a penalty.

“We have spent some time talking about it. We strongly encourage local law enforcement to charge not only the minor — but the family members that assist,” Lamberti says. The girl’s family has been barred from entering the facility following the violation.

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