(Radio Iowa) — The five candidates competing in the G-O-P Primary in Iowa’s 4th congressional district are quarreling about their conservative credentials AND their ability to win the district in November. Incumbent Steve King, who’s seeking a 10th term, says he was warned soon after his narrow 2018 win that he was going to be broadsided by a coup “I”m happy to have all of this scrutiny,” King says. “…I think the people that are going to the polls are going to be real pleased with the job that I have been doing.”

By mid-May, King had raised about 330-thousand dollars, but had just 32-thousand left in his campaign. Challenger Randy Feenstra of Hull, a state senator, raised 925-thousand and had nearly four times as much money as King left for the campaign’s closing weeks. Feenstra has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Right-to-Life Committee as well as well-known Iowa Republicans like former Governor Terry Branstad and Bob Vander Plaats, president of The Family Leader. “You need to be an effective conservative leader,” Feenstra says. “I’ve proven it.”

Jeremy Taylor of Sioux City, a former state legislator and former county supervisor, raised about 165-thousand dollars and had 24-thousand left in mid-May. “Most of my funding comes from former Steve King supporters,” Taylor claimed, “about 80%.” Bret Richards, the former mayor of Irwin, says he is primarily self-funding his campaign and put 73-thousand miles on his van. “Before the pandemic, I was door-knocking,” Richards says. “After the pandemic, it’s been social media — name recognition that way.”

Steve Reeder, a businessman from Arnolds Park, filed paperwork indicating a negative balance in his campaign account on May 13th. Reeder says he didn’t chase the big money or King’s former donors. “I’m not beholden to any special interest groups or PACS,” Reeder says. “I’m beholden to the people of Iowa.” The candidates made their comments during a weekend online forum hosted by Story County Republicans.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:10 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 16-year-old boy is facing several charges after another teen was shot in the neck and died. Des Moines Police said 17-year-old Ishmael Muhammad was wounded Saturday afternoon while he was with a group of several other teens at a home in a neighborhood north of downtown. Police said Muhammad was critically injured in the unintentional shooting and died later at a hospital. The 16-year-old Des Moines resident has been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, carrying a weapon and interfering with police.

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa authorities are investigating the death of a hiker in Palisades-Kepler State Park in Mount Vernon. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Sunday that 32-year-old Brian Jungen, of Coralville, died Friday after a fall. Officials say a group of four hikers found Jungen on the Cedar Cliff Trail with several cuts to his head. Jungen was able to speak to the hikers before he blacked out. When paramedics arrived, they were unable to locate Jungen’s pulse, and he was pronounced dead.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 35-year-old Waterloo husband and father is recovering after nearly dying last month of the coronavirus. Doctors at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics warned his family last month that Elvir Alicajic was likely within hours of succumbing to the virus. But after plasma and dialaysis treatments, Alicajic’s condition improved and he soon woke up from a medical coma. Alicajic has been transferred to Allen Hospital in Waterloo, where he is regaining the ability to walk on his own and hopes to leave soon. Alicajic’s friend and neighbor says the experience has been shocking and scary for everyone involved, and left the family with “outrageous” medical expenses.

One person died in a two vehicle crash, Saturday, about half-way between Hamlin and Guthrie Center. A report by the Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at the intersection of Highway 44 and Chestnut Road, at approximately 2:30-p.m., Saturday.

Authorities say a 2001 Ford Taurus that was driven by 88-year-old Mary Virginia Mingus, of Coon Rapids, was traveling south on Chestnut Road, and as she approached the intersection with Highway 44, pulled out in front of a westbound 2016 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 43-year-old Jonathon Roger Merk, of Waukee.

After the pickup collided with the car, both vehicles went into the south ditch. Mingus was taken by Guthrie County EMS to the Guthrie County Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Merk and a 12-year-old passenger in his pickup were transported by Audubon County EMS to the Audubon County Hospital. Each of the crash victims were wearing their seat belts.

The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Guthrie and Audubon County Sheriff’s offices, and Audubon and Guthrie Center Fire and Rescue Departments.

Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman said Sunday, a sixth case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Montgomery County. The new case is a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) who contracted the virus through close contact with a positive case.

The latest report shows 5 persons have recovered from the virus, in Montgomery County. 232 persons have been tested. Serology testing data show 1 person COVID-19 positive, 28 Negative and 29 tested.

DES MOINES, Iowa (The Des Moines Register) — Police say a teen who was shot in the neck at a home over the weekend has died from his injuries. The Des Moines Register reports that the shooting happened Saturday afternoon in a home just north of the city’s downtown. Police say 17-year-old Ishmael Muhammad was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Police say people in the house initially told officers that Muhammad had shown up with a gunshot wound. But investigators determined that a small group of teens that included Muhammad were in a house when a handgun was accidentally fired and hit Muhammad. A 16-year-old has been charged as a juvenile with involuntary manslaughter and other counts.