SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Woodbury County plans to add more nurses to treat inmates at the county jail, following pleas from the sheriff for more support. The county board voted Tuesday to have four full-time registered nurses on staff. That’s a jump from two full-time nurses and a part-time nurse.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Business leaders are hoping that a new logo and street banners will improve the image of downtown Cedar Rapids as a place to live and enjoy. Members of the city’s Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District unveiled the logo Tuesday featuring the city’s skyline and “CR Downtown.” The logo and a tagline that reads “Dine. Dwell. Do” will be included on new street banners around the city.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man has been injured by a knife following an altercation at a Mason City hotel. Several people were detained following the incident Monday night at a Days Inn. A suspect is in custody, but no charges have been filed.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Regents has released details of plans that could make it easier for students to apply to the state’s three public universities. The plans may be implemented during an ongoing efficiency review. They include creating a program that would allow students to apply to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa at once.