Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — New London residents are getting ready to dedicate their new veterans memorial nearly four years after planning for it began. The Hawk Eye reports New London Veteran Memorial Park and its tributes to veterans will be celebrated on Saturday.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The owners of a historic Sioux City building that dates to the 1930s are trying to determine how much can be salvaged after a weekend fire. The Sioux City Journal reports the distinctive Normandy building sustained significant damage Saturday. Fire officials haven’t been able to determine what caused the fire partly because it hasn’t been safe for inspectors to enter the building. Sioux City Fire Marshal Mark Aesoph says the roof will have to be removed before investigators can enter.
FARLEY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say an eastern Iowa man struck and killed a pedestrian early Sunday. KWWL reports the accident happened before 3 a.m. yesterday along Highway 20 near the town of Farley. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s office says 24-year-old Alex Hannan was merging onto the highway when his vehicle struck the pedestrian. A deputy arrested Hannan on suspicion of drunken driving. The name of the pedestrian was not immediately released.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police say the death of a 37-year-old Cedar Rapids woman is suspicious. Cedar Rapids police say Shanna Beyhl’s death is being investigated. Beyhl was found dead in her apartment Friday.