Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 3:30 a.m. CST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted multiple policy priorities in her Condition of the State speech, but recent history shows plans can change. Republicans have indicated strong support for several proposals in the Jan. 9 speech, like reducing taxes and expanding workforce opportunities. But issues not discussed such as the death penalty and immigration, or only briefly mentioned like abortion and school choice, could surface to the top of lawmakers’ agenda.
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Eastern Iowa is seeing the annual return of bald eagles, attracting area residents and tourists alike. The raptors hunt over open water. So, as other rivers ice over, the eagles return to open waters along the Mississippi River in the Davenport area, an annual event that also draws countless bird watchers. The Quad-City Times reports that LeClaire offers a prime spot to view bald eagles.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new facility in the Omaha area will help food businesses get started. The 2,500-square-foot Kitchen Council plans to open in early February. Its commercial kitchen and business development experts will help entrepreneurs launch food-related businesses. The Kitchen Council’s director Holly Benson Muller says the facility is designed to make it easier for food businesses to get started.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Iowa have released the names of three people from Waterloo killed in a crash that also seriously injured three others. Police say 20-year-old Elijah James Showalter, 21-year-old Daniel James Delagardelle and 16-year-old Brady Hagenstein died in the Friday evening in Cedar Falls. Police say the three were traveling in a speeding westbound car on Viking Road that crossed the center line and hit an eastbound SUV head-on.