Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:31 a.m. CDT

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Prestage Foods is working to obtain the environmental permits it needs to build a $240 million pork processing plant in Mason City. The environmental review process will address how much water the plant will need, how its wastewater would be treated and what effect it might have on air quality. Many residents have spoken out against the project.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Despite all the attention on water quality initiatives at the Iowa Legislature this year, it appears unlikely lawmakers will reach consensus before adjournment over how to pay for it. Leaders in the split Legislature have fundamental differences over whether to use existing funds or to generate new dollars to deal with longstanding issues over Iowa’s polluted waterways. There is no indication they will reach compromise soon.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa nurse accused of having sexual relationship with woman he was caring for. Authorities say the woman may not have been capable of consenting to sex with the nurse.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa (AP) — All of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is opening for the summer season this weekend. That means nature trails, mushroom hunting and bird watching will all be available. The refuge is north of Omaha near Missouri Valley, Iowa.