Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — When the Iowa State Fair opens its doors for its 11-day run, the ingredients that make it a must-see attraction will be there. Some visitors say they’re drawn to the fair by its unique food, many of which involve fried delicacies on a stick. The Iowa State Fair opens today and runs through August 17th.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Richard Olson, the mayor of Des Moines from 1972 to 1979, has died in a car crash. He was 85. Olson’s wife, Cleojean, tells The Des Moines Register that the former city leader was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Maine. Police say his vehicle crossed a road’s center line and hit another car. Both the driver and passenger of that vehicle were also killed.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A judge has denied a Marshalltown teenager’s request to temporarily block a three-game football suspension that was imposed as punishment for the display of what administrators called a white power sign. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports District Court Judge Steven Oeth on Tuesday denied the temporary injunction request by 17-year-old Blair Van Staalduine.

JANESVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Photos of Iowa veterans killed in the Vietnam War will be on display in a Waterloo museum. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the pictures will be on display in a permanent Vietnam exhibit in the Grout Museum District. They’ll also be shown in a 50th anniversary exhibit.

The Harlan Police Dept. today (Wednesday) issued a reports on arrests and incidents that have taken place since July 22nd. Most recently, on Tue., Aug. 5th, officers were called to Westridge Acres for the report of a domestic disturbance. As a result of the investigation, 27-year old Brett Retelsdorf, of Harlan, was taken into custody for domestic abuse assault, for allegedly striking Abby Poitier, also of Harlan.

Last Saturday, 23-year old Robert Swensen, of Harlan, was taken into custody when it was reported that he had violated a no contact order. Swensen was transported to the Shelby County Jail.

And, Harlan Police are investigating three incidents of theft: On July 22nd, Alexander McLaughlin, of Harlan, reported the theft of money from his vehicle and a small safe taken from his residence. The next days, Abundant Life Fellowship reported the theft of a battery and gas from the church van. The loss was estimated at approximately $200. And on July 30th, Jeron Henscheid, of Harlan, reported the theft of a power washer from behind his business at 603 Court St. The loss was estimated at approximately $600.

Each of the incidents case remain under investigation.