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Iowa early News Headlines: Friday, May 10th 2019

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May 10th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A stretch of interstate highway in northwestern Missouri is open again for the first time since floodwaters shut it down in March. Interstate 29 reopened Wednesday to the Iowa state line. Historic flooding in March forced closure of the busy north-south roadway. I-29 also is open in Iowa, but with some restrictions. Many other roads and highways in northwestern Missouri and southwestern Iowa remain closed due to flood damage.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police say a suspect has been shot after officers responded to a report of a business burglary in Iowa City. The Press-Citizen reports that the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, when officers responded to a break-in alarm at a consignment store. Police say two officers fired their service weapons and injured a suspect, who remained hospitalized Thursday afternoon. Police have declined to say whether the injured suspect was armed when he was shot.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa wildlife officials have confirmed the sighting of a mountain lion near downtown Des Moines. Police said Thursday morning that they’re poring over video from the area near Interstate 235 and 31st Street. Snapshots taken from the video appear to show a mountain lion near some steps and a park bench. Police say they’re working with the Iowa Natural Resources Department, the Animal Rescue League and Blank Park Zoo to safely resolve the situation.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A downtown business group says the economic toll from Mississippi River flooding could run as high as $2.5 million a month. The Quad-City Times reports that the economic impact statement from the Downtown Davenport Partnership doesn’t include property damage. The statement is part of an application sent to state and federal officials for assistance. A temporary flood barrier failed April 30, allow floodwaters to cover several downtown blocks.