Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would require some elected public officials in Iowa to have more contact information published online in a timely manner. The House voted unanimously for the bill, which would require an entity with a website to post a telephone number and an email for an elected public official. Public officials are defined in the bill as lawmakers, county board supervisors, city council members and board members of a school district.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa’s top health care official is expected to briefly serve as the school’s interim president later this year. Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter said Wednesday that he would recommend that UI vice president for medical affairs Jean Robillard fill in when President Sally Mason retires July 31st.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A suspect has been charged after a northern Iowa couple allegedly saw a man toss a duffel bag into a river Saturday that they later found contained a live cat. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports the adult calico remained in quarantine Tuesday at Mason City Animal Control. She’s been named Winnie — short for the Winnebago River from which she was rescued. Police say 69-year-old William Hill was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor animal torture.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says quarterback Jake Rudock, a two-year starter for the Hawkeyes, will transfer to another school. The move ends the competition between Rudock and C.J. Beathard.