Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 4:55 a.m. CDT

DOON, Iowa (AP) — A railroad official says 14 of 32 derailed oil tanker cars in the northwest corner of Iowa dumped an estimated 230,000 gallons of crude oil into floodwaters, with some making its way to nearby rivers. BNSF spokesman Andy Williams confirmed the details Saturday. He says nearly half the spill had been contained with booms near the derailment site and an additional boom placed approximately 5 miles downstream.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Webster City Council has approved the purchase of a historic downtown building with plans to restore the structure’s facade. The Messenger reports that the City Council approved the $40,000 purchase of the former Elks Club building Monday. The two-story building was built in 1906. A city official says the building’s current owner plans to move her belongings out by Sept. 3.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Volunteers turned out this week in Des Moines to build kits to help boost the reading skills of kids. United Way of Central Iowa hosted Literacy Solstice on Thursday. All day, volunteers from around central Iowa created 1,000 literacy kits that each includes a book and activities to reinforce literacy skills.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa City is expecting tens of thousands of people to attend its second Downtown Block Party this weekend. Last year’s inaugural Downtown Block Party drew an estimated 30,000 people to the downtown area. The event, which runs from 5-11 p.m. Saturday, includes live music, sand volleyball, a fashion show, ping pong, mini golf, tug-of-war tournament and outdoor movie.