Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Voters in Ames have rejected a proposal to borrow up to $19 million to pay the city’s share of a convention center at Iowa State University. Results showed the measure failed yesterday 62 percent to 37 percent. The center would have been jointly owned by the city and university.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Voters in Des Moines have overwhelmingly approved an increase in a fee charged on their utility bills to repay $40 million the city borrowed to pay a court-ordered refund of previously over-collected franchise fees. More than 85 percent of the nearly 10,000 votes cast Tuesday were in favor of the fee increase. City residents had little choice. Either they had to approve the increased fee, or the city would be forced to increase property taxes to repay the money.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Des Moines police say at least six people have been arrested in connection to an investigation into the sale of synthetic marijuana. Authorities say the people were taken into custody yesterday morning following the completion of several simultaneous search warrants at stores and homes.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nina Davis scored 26 points to help Number 9 Baylor clinch a share of the Big 12 title by beating Iowa State 70-54 last night. Nikki Moody had 17 points and Hallie Christofferson scored 14 for Iowa State, which was outrebounded 48-32 in Ames.