(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early this (Sunday) morning, which led to the apprehension of a suspect armed with a disassembled handgun. According to a press release, at approximately 3:43 AM on February 15, 2026, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3300 block of 6th Avenue following reports of multiple gunshot victims. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical treatment was provided to both victims and they were both transported to the hospital for further care.

Edder Morales-Solorio

Witnesses indicated that the suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers began an extensive investigation into the suspect’s location. Officers located the suspect, 22-year-old Edder Morales-Solorio, of Council Bluffs, and took him into custody. The shooting victims’ names are not being released at this time. Neither suffered life-threatening injuries.

Morales-Solorio has been charged with two counts of Attempt to Commit Murder, Going Armed with Intent, two counts of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, two counts of Reckless Use of a Firearm, and two counts of Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury.

This investigation remains ongoing.

(Washington County, IA) — No injuries were reported following a pipeline explosion in southeastern Iowa late Saturday morning. The incident occurred near the Skunk river not far from Brighton, in Washington County. Video from the scene showed flames shown belching into the air as the explosion took place.

Fire officials said they received reports of an explosion and large fire just before 11 a.m. Saturday. Multiple departments responded and identified a pipeline fire in the area.

No one in the area at the time, according to law enforcement. An investigation is into the incident is underway, and more information will be released when available.

(Henry County, IA) – A rollover accident Friday afternoon in southeastern Iowa claimed the life of the sole occupant of the vehicle, a teenage male from Wayland, IA.  The Iowa State Patrol, Saturday (today) identified the accident victim as 17-year-old Kyler Rugg, of Wayland (IA).

The accident happened south of Trenton at around 1:40-p.m., in the 1700 block of Franklin Avenue. Authorities say a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Franklin Avenue when the driver (Rugg) failed to navigate a curve and lost control. The vehicle rolled multiple times. Rugg – who was not wearing a seat belt – died from his injuries after being flown by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

(Warren County, IA) – A pursuit involving a Warren County Sheriff’s vehicle and a UTV early this (Saturday) morning, resulted in the UTV crashing, and two people being transported to a hospital by helicopter. The Iowa State Patrol says the UTV – operated by 31-year-old Arik D. Smith, of New Virginia – attempted to elude law enforcement as it was was traveling eastbound on SW 98th Avenue. The machine went out of control and entered the north ditch. It continued east until it came to a field drive before vaulting off the field drive and becoming airborne.

The UTV landed on the east side of the drive on the edge of the roadway, and began to roll. It came to rest on its wheels in the north ditch. Smith and his passenger, 20-year-old Wyatt T. Smith, of Indianola, were injured and flown by Mercy Air Med to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. The patrol says the men were wearing seat belts.

There was no information provided as to what initiated the pursuit.

(Audubon, IA) — A collision involving a car and a tractor Friday afternoon in Audubon County resulted in one person being transported to a hospital by helicopter. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office said the accident happened at around 1:30 p.m. on 190th Street.

The name of the person injured was not immediately released, and the accident remained under investigation, according to authorities.

(Red Oak, IA) – A traffic stop at around 9:45-p.m. Friday in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. According to Red Oak Police, 29-year-old Luis Ibrarra-Rodriguez was taken into custody in the 200 block of N. Broadway Street. Rodriguez was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/1st offense. He  was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

(Henry County, IA) – A rollover accident Friday afternoon in southeastern Iowa claimed the life of the sole occupant of the vehicle, a juvenile male from Wayland, IA.  The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened south of Trenton at around 1:40-p.m., in the 1700 block of Franklin Avenue.

Authorities say a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Franklin Avenue when the juvenile driver failed to navigate a curve and lost control. The vehicle rolled multiple times. The driver – who was not wearing a seat belt – died from his injuries after being flown by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The juvenile’s identity has not been released at this time.

(Mount Ayr, IA) – The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office today (Feb. 13th), issued a report on an investigation into a fatal fire that occurred Saturday, Feb. 7th, in rural Clearfield. The report stated multiple fire departments and the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a house fire at 1665 110th Avenue at around 2:17-p.m. on Feb. 7th. First responders were met with a fire that had fully engulfed the single-family home. They found a man suffering from “thermal injuries,” and inside the home, a deceased woman. The woman was identified as 78-year-old Deborah Scott, a resident of the home.

An initial investigation by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office, State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation determined the fire was the result of an accident. Foul play is not suspected.

Sheriff’s officials thanked the following fire departments for their assistance:

• Lenox
• Clearfield
• Diagonal
• Mount Ayr
• Kellerton
• Blockton
• Prescott, and
• Bedford.

They paid special recognition to the many Diagonal firefighters’ spouses for provided the food and drinks for crews, as they battled the house fire.

(Radio Iowa) – None of the four Republicans who serve in the U.S. House crossed party lines this week to join Democrats in passing a resolution to override President Trump’s tariffs against Canada. Third District Congressman Zach Nunn of Ankeny says Trump’s trade reset with Canada is necessary. “Talking to a dairy farmer in western Iowa…when they tried to see dairy product to Canada, they were facing a 200% increased tariff are impacting,” Nunn says. “That was not only unfair to them, but it really goes to the point of what tariffs on both sides of the border are impacting so on this one, we feel very strongly that Canada needs to bring those down and make fair trade across the board a reality.”

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion says she voted against the resolution because Trump is the only one willing to even the playing field and reduce trade imbalances. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa says she appreciates Trump’s willingness to take on the egregious trade practices of foreign adversaries. Iowa Democrats say Trump’s tariffs are crushing farmers and hurting the overall economy. Nunn says Trump’s trade and tariff strategy is addressing a situation that’s been decades in the making.

“We have seen tariffs against the United States just really punish, particularly, our ag community,” Nunn said. “…When President Trump did tariffs on places like Vietnam and said: ‘Bring it to zero or you’re getting the same thing back,’ and they were at 95% against U.S. producers, in 24 hours we saw Vietnam drop it and so did the United States.” Nunn suggests, though, there could be a day when he’d vote to rescind tariffs imposed by a president. “I don’t want to see tariffs used viciously and I still believe that the first article in the Constitution says that congress should be leading this, but I do support the president in holding offenders accountable,” Nunn said. “Let’s bring trade tariffs down to zero.”

Nunn made his comments today (Friday) during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that airs tonight on Iowa P-B-S.

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the license suspension of a Manchester daycare provider after a child died in her care. Amanda Cooke found a five-month-old child she was caring for unresponsive when she went to check on the child who was taking a nap. The baby was on its stomach with its face in a blanket, and the autopsy found it died from lack of oxygen to the brain.

The Department of Health and Human Services found this was a child abuse case because Cooke did not following safe sleep regulations, and revoked her childcare registration. Cooke appealed saying she should not be held to a higher standard for supervision than a parent.

But the Supreme Court says Cooke violated safe sleep practices she had agreed to follow as a compensated state-registered childcare provider, and upheld the H-H-S action.