Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has proposed the closure of two of the state’s four mental health institutions. The Des Moines Register reports Amy Lorentzen McCoy, an Iowa Department of Human Services spokeswoman, said Wednesday that Branstad didn’t include funding for the Clarinda and Mount Pleasant facilities in his budget proposal released this week. Money to the facilities will be cut off July 1st. Facilities in Cherokee and Independence will remain open.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Officials have voted to revoke a dog ban in most Dubuque parks. The Telegraph Herald reports the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday narrowly approved a plan that would allow leashed and licensed dogs and cats in parks in the area. Following a 4-3 vote, the commission sent its recommendation to the City Council. Council members will consider the proposal February 2nd.

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — An industrial service company has decided to demolish four 1800s buildings on a Burlington thoroughfare. The Hawk Eye newspaper reports Frank Millard Company will soon take down the historic Burlington buildings to construct new workspaces to expand its manufacturing services.

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — A 68-year-old Iowa man has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from a November collision in Nebraska’s Dodge County. The Fremont Tribune reports that Harry Beckner, of Sioux City, Iowa, made his pleas on Monday.