Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One state senator wants to make sure Iowa law enforcement officers are getting adequate training on using stun guns. The Des Moines Register reports Senator Tom Courtney of Burlington plans to investigate the rules for stun gun use during the legislative session that begins today.

WAVERLY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials are highlighting the benefits of planting trees, shrubs and native grasses for water quality and wildlife habitat in the state. The forestry bureau of the state Department of Natural Resources and Trees Forever are hosting a series of public meetings about the importance of natural buffers along waterways. The meetings will be held January 21st in Waverly, Feb. 11th in Charles City, and March 18th in Osage.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa may allow graduates of the state’s two law schools to start practicing law in the state without taking the bar exam. The Des Moines Register reports the Iowa State Bar Association is considering the idea to help young lawyers get started quickly without accumulating more debt.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Roy Marble scored 22 points, Aaron White added 19 and Number 20 Iowa ended the game on a 22-9 run to hand Number 3 Ohio State an 84-74 loss yesterday. Melsahn Besabe had 11 points and 10 rebounds, Mike Gesell added 11 points and Jarrod Uthoff had 10 off the bench for the Hawkeyes, who ended a string of eight straight losses to the Buckeyes.