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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Sept. 8th 2015

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September 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —Parents who say their daughter was inappropriately touched by a man while flying alone from New York to Iowa have sued the man and American Airlines. Muhammad Asif Chaudhry was arrested after the July flight on charges including engaging in sexual contact with a victim between the ages of 12 and 16. The Pakistani citizen has denied the accusations. American Airlines says it’s cooperating with law enforcement and cares deeply about its young passengers.

MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) — A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Manchester. According to Manchester police, officers responded to a call about someone who had been hit by a car shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows the victim, whose name has not been released, was trying to cross a street when they were struck. The victim was transported to Regional Medical Center in Manchester, where they later died.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Cedar Rapids police say they believe a 15-year-old boy was targeted and are investigating the his death as a homicide. Authorities say officers were called to a home in southeast Cedar Rapids after the boy went there and reported he’d been shot. KCRG television reports witnesses say they heard six shots and kids screaming.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A donation has helped shore up the foundation for the historic Summit Church in rural Scott County. The Quad-City Times say Janette Barr, who died in 2013, left what was described as a sizable donation in her will for the church’s preservation. The foundation of the church has now been reconstructed and remodeled with an eye toward renting it out for events.