BETTENDORF, Iowa (AP) — More than 300 trees have been removed in Bettendorf as part of a project to build a new Interstate 74 bridge connecting the city with Moline, Illinois. The the trees were removed to make way for work on the realignment and reconstruction of certain streets in Bettendorf. Doug Rick, the I-74 project manager for the Iowa Department of Transportation, says the tree removal must be finished this month because the breeding period of an endangered bat begins April 1.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Testimony has concluded in the trial of a man accused of shooting to death an 18-year-old in 2013. The defense rested Monday in the case against 24-year-old Perquondis Holmes, who is charged with first-degree murder and two other crimes. He was arrested in connection with the November 2013 slaying of DaeQuan Campbell.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Many licensed drivers in Iowa have not converted their identification to a version that is designed to help reduce identity theft and fraud. Two years after Iowa implemented the REAL ID program, only about 250,000 of Iowa’s 2.1 million licensed drivers have switched to identification that may be needed in the future to enter some federal buildings or board a plane. Iowa residents are not required to get a REAL ID driver’s license.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad wants Iowa students to learn how to make good financial decisions, particularly when it comes to college loans. Branstad says the state will hold a financial literacy summit for students, parents and educators. Branstad said he wants the May 5 event in Des Moines to help prepare students and parents for college borrowing decisions.