(Radio Iowa) – A Department of Natural Resources expert says they’re getting more data on a study of the decline of gray fox numbers. Furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says they’ve been putting collars on the elusive animals when they are found in live traps. “We’re up to three collared gray foxes since the start of this project two years ago. So, it’s a low and slow burn with this project, we knew it would be,” he says. “That’s why it started off as a pilot project.” He says it is encouraging that trappers and others have stepped up to help them collect data. “We’re getting more and more folks engaged with giving us reports of sightings. And so we’re going to continue trying to collar more gray foxes here this fall and winter,” he says.

Evelsizer says the tracking data and sightings are helping them track habitat and habits so they can get a picture of what is happening to the animals. “We have some pretty strong hypotheses or ideas about what may be leading to their decline, but we need to know what those are better. We need to , you know, have a better understanding of that,” Evelsizer says. He says they’ve enjoyed working with the animals. “The gray fox has been a really interesting animal to work with. They’re fairly small — adults weigh ten to12 pounds — so they generally are very easy to work with compared to some other species of wildlife,” he says.

Evelsizer says the public, trappers and partner groups such as the Iowa Wildlife Federation have also become really interested in finding out what is happening with the animals.

(Radio Iowa) – The annual Gold Star ceremony is scheduled for this (Monday) afternoon to honor the memory of Iowa State University students who died while serving in the U-S military. I-S-U spokeswoman Megan Moore says four veterans will be spotlighted at the solemn service on this day before Veterans Day. “We have two World War 2 veterans, Navy Lieutenant Thomas Smith of Boone, and Army Lieutenant Eugene Armstrong of Jefferson,” Moore says. “And then we’ll be honoring two Vietnam veterans, Army Captain Myron Poock of Sumner, and Marine Corps Captain David Myers of Albion, Nebraska.” Moore says the program will include stories about each veteran’s courage, service and sacrifices.

“We’re very, very privileged and honored to have family members of theirs in attendance this year,” Moore says, “and it’ll be a great event as we hear their narratives and honor their legacy.” Organizers say Gold Star Hall connects current students with former students as a living memorial. A team from I-S-U does extensive research on each of the veterans being featured, including their academic pursuits and other accomplishments.

ISU Goldstar Hall (Photo credit Iowa State Univ.)

“Two of them this year were very, very heavily involved in sports,” Moore says. “Eugene Armstrong was very much into swimming, he was a decorated swimmer, and then Thomas Smith, who was actually highlighted in the Iowa Stater magazine by the alumni association. He was a very, very good football player.”

The ceremony at the I-S-U Memorial Union is scheduled to begin at 4:15 P-M, with a reception and refreshments afterwards.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Police in Red Oak, Sunday night, arrested a man for 3rd offense Trespassing. Authorities say 49-year-old Michael Lee LaFollette, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 1600 block of E. Summit Street at around 10:15-p.m. He was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on a $300 bond.

GENESEO, Illinois — An eastern Iowa woman was arrested last Wednesday, Nov. 5^th, after police say she was found in between the walls of a business. Officials with the Geneseo, IL, Police Department, said in a press release, a business owner in the 100 block of South State Street reported hearing a loud noise coming from the ceiling or attic area of their business at about 5:24 p.m.

Officers searched the building’s interior for about 17 minutes, and also heard a noise while they were searching but could not determine its exact source. Officers cleared the scene at 5:52 p.m. after no other noises could be heard. About 15 minutes later, the business owner reported hearing more suspicious noises coming from a different area of the business. Officers returned and began checking not only the complainant’s business, but also other businesses in that same block, a press release said.

Caleigh A. Gottsche

Police say they heard whispering and movement coming from inside the building around them while they were searching. About 6:36 p.m., officers spoke with a person they determined was between the interior walls of a business. Geneseo firefighters responded and helped remove the person from between the walls.

An investigation showed that businesses in the South State Street area sustained damage to potential access points on their shared roof structures. After an investigation, including reviewing witness statements and physical evidence, officers arrested Caleigh A. Gottsche, 26 of Davenport, on charges of burglary, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.

Geneseo Police were still investigating the incident to determine whether other people may be involved.

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Falls police are investigating a shooting Sunday morning that claimed three lives. The Hardin County dispatch center received a 911 call from a person who found multiple people unresponsive at a residence on Willow Lane in Iowa Falls. When authorities arrived, the bodies of three people from apparent gunshot injuries were discovered. Another person inside the residence was transported to a local hospital with non-fatal gunshot injuries.

Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community. Names of the individuals have not been released with the investigation continuing by authorities. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting in the case.

(Radio Iowa) – The three candidates campaigning for the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2026 U-S Senate nomination are criticizing the deal that may end the federal government shutdown. Eight Democrats joined Republican senators last (Sunday) night on a vote to advance a plan to fund the government and the Senate’s G-O-P leader promises a vote by the second week in December on the health care subsidies that have been the major sticking point in negotiations.

State Representative Josh Turek of Council Bluffs says the deal does not include protections for the Affordable Care Act subsidies that will expire for up to 125-thousand Iowans on December 31st.  “I believe that health care is a human right,” Turek said, “and we need legislators that are going to fight for it.” State Senator Zach Wahls of Coralville says Senate Democrats should not cave on something of this magnitude.

“Iowa needs a senator who doesn’t work for Chuck Schumer or for Donald Trump or the billionaires, we need a senator who works for us,” Wahls said. Nathan Sage of Indianola, a veteran and the former director of Knoxville’s chamber of commerce, says millions of Americans who depend on the health care subsidies face soaring health care premiums.”People need a life where they can actually afford the food and afford the health care they need,” Sage said, “and it seems like we don’t have leadership that’s willing to fight for that.”

The three candidates spoke last (Sunday) night at an Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser. Rita Hart, the party’s chair, spoke with reporters after the event. She’s skeptical Republicans will ever vote to extend the health care subsidies. “Where is their plan?” Hart said. “For them to promise things without a real concrete way to cash in on that, I think that’s really difficult.” During last (Sunday) night’s fundraiser, Hart said Democrats won national races last week and in special legislative elections in Iowa this year by focusing on kitchen table issues.

“Now is the time for Democrats to stand up with their fellow Iowans and say: Time for Change!'” Hart said, drawing cheers from the crowd. “Time for change! Stand up!” Hart also announced that after a two-year effort, the party has filled local leadership roles in about a dozen counties — and now has a chair in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

The crowd made cash donations for food banks last night and the party plans to host events around the state to collect food for food banks and food pantries.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Legendary rock band Journey is bringing their farewell tour to Des Moines in the spring. The iconic band will perform at Casey’s Center on April 8 as part of their “Final Frontier Tour.” The tour announcement marks Journey’s farewell after decades of touring.

Fans can expect classic hits including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” and “Lights.”

Tickets go on sale for the event November 14 at 10:00 a.m. online.

(Iowa City, IA) – Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the investigation into the reported shooting on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. In a news release, authorities said Saturday, 22-year-old Xzavier Herman, of Iowa City, was arrested with the assistance of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. 

Based on an investigation, Herman faces charges that include:

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Second Offense
• Going Armed with Intent
• Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
• Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon
• Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime
• Reckless Use of a Firearm
  

  Xzavier Herman

Authorities say that at around 1:30 p.m., Friday (Nov. 7th), police responded to reports of a shooting near the 900 Block of East College Street in Iowa City, with reports indicating a person had been shot in the chest. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and responding officers recovered evidence of gunfire. The subsequent investigation determined no persons were struck by gunfire and several persons of interest were developed.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department or Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers.

STUART, Iowa — A building in Stuart with a notorious past is being revitalized by local couple Wes and Abbey Duncan, who, according to KCCI, are promising a much brighter future for the site once targeted by Bonnie and Clyde.

Nearly a century ago, the infamous duo made a stolen withdrawal inside the building, which was once an old bank. The Duncans own Duncan Construction and are saving the building from demolition after the previous owners decided not to move forward with their plans. Local historian Robert Cook, who has lived in Stuart since 1957, said, without the couples’ action, the building would have turned to rubble or been demolished for a parking lot.

Since 1882, the building has stood on the corner of Northwest Second Street in Stuart, the main street in town, and has been a tourist destination for decades. It has served various purposes, including a bank and a law office. The Duncans are renovating the building but are not planning to open a business inside it. They hope someone else will take over and establish a business inside. The Duncans say the space upstairs could serve as an Airbnb or an apartment for the owner downstairs.

They plan to incorporate the history of Bonnie and Clyde’s visit into the building’s decor, with a mural on an outside wall and the use of old checks to decorate the inside.

The project is sponsored in part by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the city of Stuart. The windows and brick had to be approved by the city to match the historical look of Stuart’s main street. The building’s exterior will be reconstructed to resemble its appearance in 1934, when the Barrow gang visited.