Police in Red Oak arrested two men early this (Friday) morning, on separate charges. A little before 2-a.m., 40-year old Jason Michael Eppenbaugh, of Red Oak, was arrested in the 1800 block of E. Summit Street, for possession of drug paraphernalia. Eppenbaugh was cited into court on the simple misdemeanor charge and then released at the scene.  And, at around 2:25-a.m., 27-year old Devon Keith Hale, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in the 200 block of N. 2nd Street in Red Oak. Hale was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with Disorderly Conduct. His cash-only bond was set at $300.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man was fatally shot by police after confronting them with a weapon when officers were called to a Des Moines-area home because of a domestic disturbance. West Des Moines police said the shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday less than a mile from the junction of I-35 and I-235 on the city’s north side. The man was injured and died at a hospital. No officers were injured.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Candidates collided Thursday at the Iowa Cubs ballpark in Des Moines when former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife ran into former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke and his family. Biden walked into the park as the O’Rourkes watched the end of a naturalization ceremony happening on the field, and went to introduce himself and his wife. The two Democratic presidential candidates chatted pleasantly about baseball.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has overturned a $3.25 million jury award against a Des Moines-area couple’s lawyer over a failed adoption where the baby boy later was murdered in 2014. The Des Moines Register reports that a three-judge panel ruled Wednesday that adoption attorney Jason Rieper’s conduct fell short of the legal threshold permitting Rachel and Heidi McFarland of Ankeny to recover damages for emotional distress from alleged legal malpractice.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new Iowa law will set aside part of the state’s lottery revenues to help the families of firefighters and law enforcement officers keep insurance after their deaths. The Des Moines Register reports that the law will allow the Iowa Lottery to provide $100,000 to a new fund for assisting the families of firefighters and law enforcement officers who die on duty. It will help cover health or accident insurance costs.

(Des Moines, IA) — On July 3, 2019, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) agents and crime scene personnel were requested to investigate a shooting, which involved officers with the West Des Moines Police Department. The shooting, which took place at 1036 Woodland Park Drive in West Des Moines, resulted in the death of 26-year old Jonathan Pingel of West Des Moines.

West Des Moines Police Officer Matthew Wood and Officer Nathan Grove were dispatched to the 1036 Woodland Park Drive on a 911 report of a domestic disturbance. After meeting with the homeowner, Officer Wood and Officer Grove entered the home, where they encountered Mr. Pingel, armed with a hunting-style knife.

Officer Wood and Officer Grove gave Mr. Pingel commands to drop the knife. Mr. Pingel did not comply with the officer’s commands and advanced toward the officers with the knife. Officer Wood and Officer Grove each discharged their firearm; striking Mr. Pingel. Officers and EMS personnel provided Mr. Pingel medical assistance. Mr. Pingel was transported to a Des Moines hospital, where he died.

Body cameras worn by Officer Wood and Officer Grove recorded the encounter. The videos, which are part of the investigation, are not being released at this time.

Per West Des Moines Police Department policy, Officer Wood and Officer Grove were placed on paid administrative leave. The Polk County Medical Examiners Office will conduct an autopsy on Mr. Pingel. Once the investigation is complete, the DCI will provide all findings to the Polk County Attorney’s Office. This process may take weeks. No additional information will be released concerning this investigation.

INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris is clarifying her position on federally mandated school busing, saying it’s only necessary in cases where local governments are actively opposing integration. Harris says that in the 1960s and ’70s, institutions “were literally working against integration of our schools.” Harris says that’s why she supported busing then but now thinks it should just be a “tool” available to local governments and school districts to address segregation. She says, “Today it is very rare that we require the courts or the federal government to intervene.”

Harris spoke with reporters Thursday before a campaign event in Indianola, Iowa. Her stance on busing came under scrutiny after last week’s debate, when she went after former Vice President Joe Biden for his stance on busing while he was a senator.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man was fatally shot by police after confronting them with a weapon when officers were called to a Des Moines-area home because of a domestic disturbance. West Des Moines police said the shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday less than a mile from the junction of Interstate 35 and I-235 on the city’s north side. Police said shots were fired moments after officers confronted the man. The man died of his injuries at a local hospital. Police said no officers were injured.

Police did not identify the man who died or describe his weapon. They did not say how many officers were involved or identify them. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation was examining the incident. The officers were to remain on administrative leave in the meantime.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has overturned a $3.25 million jury award against a Des Moines-area couple’s lawyer over a failed adoption where the baby boy later was murdered.

The Des Moines Register reports that a three-judge panel ruled Wednesday that adoption attorney Jason Rieper’s conduct fell short of the legal threshold permitting Rachel and Heidi McFarland of Ankeny to recover damages for emotional distress from alleged malpractice.

They sued because Rieper failed to get the birth mother’s signature in 2014 on a crucial document. Rieper said she changed her mind. The infant lived with the couple for two months before he was returned to his mother. Five weeks later, he was found dead in her apartment.

The father pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a 50-year prison sentence.