Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Officials have at least temporarily rejected a proposal to allow dogs in most Dubuque parks. The Telegraph Herald reports the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on Tuesday voted three-to-three on a proposal to allow licensed and leashed dogs in parks. The tie vote means the current ordinance, which allows pets only in certain recreation areas, will stand.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mason City officials are demanding that the owners of a once-popular restaurant tear down their building. The Globe Gazette reports the city is demanding that the former Kansas City Steakhouse be demolished. The building has been vacant for many years. City code enforcement officer Kyle Peterson says much of the building’s roof has collapsed and there have been many reports of vandals and looters at the site.

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Police in Coralville have identified the bodies of two people found in an extended stay hotel as Florida residents in town for a construction project. Police Chief Barry W. Bedford announced yesterday that the bodies found Tuesday evening at a Suburban Inn hotel were 44-year-old Penny Herman and 41-year-old John Tromba. Both were from Port St. Lucie, Florida.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Iowa’s Brandon Scherff has won the Outland Trophy, given to the nation’s outstanding interior lineman. The offensive tackle was presented with the award last night during the 24th College Football Awards Show at Disney World.