Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. CDT

CHEROKEE, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa town says Tyson Foods is making it hard to find a new use for its former meat-processing plant. Officials in Cherokee want to give their economy a boost with a new tenant in the plant, which closed nearly two years ago.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A year after bird flu forced fairs across the region to cancel poultry shows, the competitions are returning this summer. The Daily Nonpareil reports that 4-H members who raise chickens are glad they’ll have a chance to show them at this year’s fairs.

LUCAS, Iowa (AP) — Woman dies after horse she was riding fell on top of her at Iowa park. The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating but hasn’t released many details. The woman’s name wasn’t released Sunday afternoon.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa cities of Johnston and Grimes renew longstanding partnership to provide fire and other emergency services. The new pact will create an advisory board to help oversee fire and emergency services in both cities.