Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad has ordered that flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff to mark Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day weekend. Branstad announced yesterday that the flags will be set at half-staff from 5 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Monday at the State Capitol Complex and other public buildings throughout the state.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — High nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers have forced Des Moines Water Works to turn on an expensive nitrate removal system. Water Works CEO Bill Stowe says he had no choice but to run the system, which costs about $7,000 a day to operate. Stowe says the finished drinking water after treatment is safe to drink.

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — The city of Le Mars plans to buy a downtown movie theater from a bank that acquired it at a sheriff’s auction. The Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports officials want to ensure the theater remains open. The Northwest Bank bought Royal 3 Cinema last year after it was put on sale at the auction because its previous owner didn’t pay his debt. The City Council voted Tuesday to approve the use of city dollars to buy the property.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Bryce Dejean-Jones had 27 points, Georges Niang added 26 with eight assists and 20th-ranked Iowa State never trailed in rolling past Number 18 Arkansas 95-77 last night. The Cyclones extended their non-conference home winning streak to 24 games.