IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A University of Iowa fraternity has been suspended for hazing, with a report citing verbal abuse and and an incident where new members were required to drink dangerously high amounts of alcohol. The university says the violations were by the Acacia Fraternity. The Cedar Rapids Gazette obtained an investigative report through a public records request. The suspension lasts through 2024. One allegation said that in the spring semester, new members were ordered to stay in the fraternity house attic until they consumed alcohol that included 60 to 90 cans of beer, along with vodka and a gallon of a drink called Jungle Juice. Several new members got sick.

(Norfolk, NE) – Troopers from the Nebraska and Iowa State Patrol Divisions are teaming up to keep travelers safe on both sides of the Missouri River this Thanksgiving. Both law enforcement agencies will conduct simultaneous Patrol operations on many thoroughfares in northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa, as part of the effort. The high-visibility campaign is underway now through Sunday, Nov. 29th.

The campaign will focus on major highways in both states, including (In Iowa): Highways 20 and 75, and Interstate 29. All motorists are urged to follow traffic safety laws during their travel, including following the posted speed limits, avoiding distracted or impaired driving, and always wearing a seat belt. Motorists in either state can call *55 on their cell phone, or 800-525-5555 to reach the State Patrol Helpline for their respective state.

Police in Creston report the arrest at around 1:50-a.m. today (Wednesday), of 26-year old Andrew Palmer, from Creston. Palmer was taken into custody at McKinley/Spillway, for Driving While Revoked, Open Container, Failure to provide proof of SR-22 insurance. He was cited and released at the scene. And, at around 11:40-a.m. Tuesday, 33-year old Jessica Swietlik, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for Violation of a Protection Order. She was being held in the Adams County Jail, while awaiting bond.