Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety said Tuesday, an arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a stabbing incident that took place this summer, during the Iowa State Fair, in Des Moines. Authorities say on August 21st, the last night of the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa State Patrol responded to a call of a stabbing that happened at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  The stabbing occurred at approximately 10:22 pm near the southwest corner of the Midway.  Upon arriving at the scene, Iowa State Patrol Troopers found a victim that had been stabbed two times.  The victim was later identified as Darquan Jones.  Jones was transported to Mercy Medical Center for his injuries and has since been released.

The Iowa State Patrol then requested the assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate the stabbing of Jones.  Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Agents, the Iowa State Patrol, the Des Moines Police Department and the Des Moines Police Department Crime Scene Unit responded to the Iowa State Fairgrounds Midway to assist with the investigation.

Throughout the investigation, several interviews were conducted and a suspect was developed in the stabbing.

Stabbing suspect, Craig “C-Note” Hunt

The suspect, Craig Hunt, also known as C-Note, was identified as being the person responsible for stabbing Jones.  Hunt is described as a 21 year old African American male, 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds.  After consultation with the Polk County Attorney’s office, an arrest warrant was issued for Craig Hunt for Attempted Murder.

Hunt is also currently under investigation for several shootings throughout the Des Moines area and should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see Hunt, do not approach him and immediately call 911.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of Craig Hunt please contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6010 or callers can remain anonymous by calling Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1400.

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

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University this week is launching an effort to reduce food waste with a focus on developing countries. The school says it will formally start the Purdue Postharvest Initiative with an exhibit at the World Food Prize meeting that starts Wednesday and runs through Friday in Des Moines, Iowa. Purdue says it will work on reducing postharvest loss, improving nutrition and helping food entrepreneurs among other efforts.

STORM LAKE, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge has rejected Tyson Foods’ request for a new trial in a case that awarded $5.8 million to thousands of employees at the company’s pork plant in Storm Lake, Iowa. Storm Lake employees sued Tyson in 2007 to collect pay for the time they spent putting on and taking off protective work clothes. Tyson lawyers said a new trial was needed to ensure those included in the suit are entitled to a share of the award. A judge ruled Thursday that suitable safeguards are in place.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A judge will decide the fate of a man charged with fatally stabbing his girlfriend in Dubuque. The Telegraph Herald reports that 27-year-old Eddie Hicks waived his right to a jury trial during a hearing Tuesday at the Dubuque County courthouse in Dubuque. Hicks has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in the June 2015 stabbing death of 21-year-old Kahdyesha Lemon.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa farmers are a little behind getting corn and soybeans out of fields because rain has caused soft ground and in some cases muddy conditions, slowing their progress. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its weekly crop update released Tuesday that 19 percent of the state’s corn is harvested, about three days behind last year and a week behind the five-year average.

Dispatch reports indicate the driver of a tractor suffered minor injuries after the tractor he was in was hit by a vehicle at around 4:45-p.m. today (Tuesday). The accident happened near 670th and Richland Road. Cumberland and Massena Fire and Rescue Units responded to the scene. The tractor was pulling an empty trailer when the accident occurred. The front axle of the tractor was said to have been sheared off during the accident.

No other details were available late this afternoon.

Le Mars-based Wells Enterprises is voluntarily recalling some of its Blue Bunny “Hoppin’ Holidoodle” ice cream due to concerns about possible listeria contamination. That flavor of Blue Bunny ice cream contains snicker-doodle cookie dough made by a Garner, Iowa, company. Only Hoppin’ Holidoodle ice cream is included with this recall.

The recalled product is a seasonal holiday flavor with very limited distribution in six states, including Iowa. Consumers should check the side of their ice cream packages to check for “best if used by” dates of 2/13/18 and 2/14/18. Lot 60001 MM 19115 6228 and Lot 60001 MM 191156229. No other Blue Bunny products are being recalled.

No illnesses have been linked to the ice cream that’s being recalled. The cookie dough in the ice cream came from Aspen Farms, a Garner, Iowa, company. The firm is part of another voluntary recall involving Texas-made “Blue Bell” cookie dough ice cream. Blue Bell is sold in southern states.

The cookie dough has not tested positive for listeria and there have been no illnesses connected to it, but Aspen Farms officials say an internal review raised concerns about what uniforms workers were wearing and how production was being documented.

(Radio Iowa)