Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

NORTHWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Nearly 170 dogs showing signs of neglect in filthy kennels have been seized from an overcrowded puppy mill in northern Iowa. A Worth County Sheriff’s Office news release says the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took the animals away for medical and other care after deputies served a warrant Monday. The dogs are all Samoyeds. Sheriff Dan Fank says investigators are still scouring the scene and that animal neglect charges are pending against the owner.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Nearly half of Iowa’s counties have approved use of all-terrain or utility vehicles for public roadways, and at least one large county is considering joining the trend. The Telegraph Herald reports that Dubuque County supervisors have been considering the issue since two riding groups approached the board in February seeking access to roads. The vehicles are currently only permitted on county roads for agricultural reasons.

RED OAK, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 69-year-old woman and her two sons were flown to a Nebraska hospital for treatment after a fight broke out at their Red Oak home in western Iowa. Police say Viola Rinehart grabbed a hammer Sunday to fend off her older son, Kain, who attacked her and his brother, Luke, with a knife. Luke also armed himself with a knife. Police say Kain Rinehart is being charged with attempted murder. Court records don’t list an attorney for him.