Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:45 a.m. CST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Republican-led legislative panel has approved a bill that would ban most abortions in Iowa once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to perform abortions after detecting a fetal heartbeat, which occurs as early as at six weeks of pregnancy. If the measure becomes law, it likely would be appealed by opponents who would argue it violates U.S. Supreme Court rulings.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines woman has pleaded guilty after being arrested last fall when officer found her young children were being left unsupervised in a filthy, feces-covered home. The Des Moines Register reports 26-year-old Destinee Kristine Miller pleaded guilty Thursday to neglect or abandonment of a dependent person. Prosecutors dropped child endangerment charges in exchange for the guilty plea. Police arrested Miller in October after her children aged 4, 2 and 1 were found outside their home.

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A dog handler accused of leaving four dogs inside a hot vehicle last year, killing three, has pleaded guilty to three counts of confining animals. The Ottumwa Courier reports that in exchange for Craig Eugene’s recent plea, a fourth count was dismissed. Eugene was fined $300. Police say the dogs were found in Eugene’s car July 8 outside the American Kennel Club All Breeds Dog Show in Ottumwa when the high temperature outside was 89 degrees.

NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors say a central Iowa man charged in the death of his 2-month-old daughter killed the baby by placing pillows on her face. The Des Moines Register reports that 29-year-old Calvin Curtis White, of Nevada, has been charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death after his daughter was found not breathing Jan. 29 and later died. White remains in the Story County Jail on a $1 million bond.