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

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is highlighting family and children’s issues as she introduces herself to Iowa Democrats. It’s her first visit to the early-voting state as a 2020 Democratic presidential prospect. Unlike some of her potential rivals, the New York senator was starting from scratch in a state where few Democratic activists have a strong impression of her. One Sioux City Democrat said she was impressed by what she saw in Gillibrand, noting her “soft-spoken passion.”

ADEL, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa couple convicted in the starvation death of their 16-year-old adopted daughter will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison. A judge Friday sentenced 41-year-old Misty Jo Bousman Ray to a life sentence with no possibility of parole and her husband, 43-year-old Marc Ray, to 80 years in prison. They were arrested following the May 2017 death of Sabrina Ray, who weighed only 56 pounds when she died.

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — An eastern Iowa man who tried to organize the killings of witnesses from behind bars so they couldn’t testify against him has been sentenced to at least 50 years in prison. The Muscatine Journal reports that 38-year-old old Justin Lee DeWitt was sentenced Friday in Muscatine County District Court for three counts of attempted murder.

Authorities at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield say a plane has slid off an ice-slicked runway. Airport officials said on Twitter that no one was injured when the Southwest Airlines plane went off the end of the runway after landing just after 2 p.m. Friday. The incident led authorities to close the airport Friday afternoon and suspend all flights.

Officials said airport fire crews were working with Southwest to get passengers off the plane and take them to the terminal.

ADEL, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa couple convicted in the starvation death of their 16-year-old adopted daughter will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison. A judge Friday sentenced 41-year-old Misty Jo Bousman Ray to a life sentence without the possibility of parole and her husband, 43-year-old Marc Ray, to 80 years in prison. They were arrested following the May 2017 death of Sabrina Ray, who weighed only 56 pounds when she died.

Misty Jo Bousman Ray pleaded guilty Jan. 9 to one count of first-degree kidnapping and two counts of third-degree kidnapping involving two other adopted children who lived at her Perry home. Marc Ray, pleaded guilty last month to child endangerment causing death and three counts of third-degree kidnapping. Misty Jo Bousman Ray apologized, saying “all of this is my fault.”

C.L.E.A.N. of Cass County is spearheading a project to collect winter clothing (Gloves, coats, caps and lap/small size blankets) to provide for Cass County homeless persons and those less fortunate. You may drop off your new or gently used donations at Akin Building Center, where a drop-box is located.

On Wednesday, January 30th, C.L.E.A.N volunteers will collect those items and drive around the county delivering backpacks full of toiletries, winter gear, blankets, food, and more to the areas there is a need.

If you have questions or would like to help on January 30th, please contact Sam Schwartz at 712-250-8867, Damon Clark at 712-249-9611, or Megan Bierbaum at 712-243-7829.

Authorities in Shelby County said Friday (Today), that on Thursday, January 17th, an investigation occurred based on an allegation at the Harlan High School, stating a student made a general threat against the school and school officials. School officials identified in the allegation were notified of the threat.

Administration investigated the allegation and it was determined that while there was not an immediate threat to the school, the matter was turned over to law enforcement. Law enforcement has been notified and is investigating the allegation.

The student who allegedly made these threats will not be at school in the coming days.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Transportation says road conditions are deteriorating in northern Iowa as a winter storm sweeps the Midwest for a second straight weekend. The department says visibility is below a half mile in many locations, with snow and winds of up to 20 mph hitting areas like Mason City and Clear Lake. Motorists are being warned to use extra caution on roads.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Friday afternoon into Saturday for all of eastern Iowa, with high winds and snow up to 8 inches in northeastern Iowa. Some cities have already declared snow emergencies in anticipation of the storm, and some school events have been postponed or canceled.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Law enforcement has cancelled a previously issued “Attempt to Locate” for missing Melcher teenager Liberty “Libby” Boley. Through cooperation between law enforcement authorities in Iowa and Texas, Libby was found unharmed this (Friday) morning in south Texas. Iowa law enforcement, including the Division of Criminal Investigation, Melcher-Dallas Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Attorney’s Office, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Libby’s disappearance. Law enforcement would like to thank the public for their vigilance and commitment to helping locate Libby.

14-year old Liberty Boley

Beginning in September 2018, law enforcement agencies began responding to numerous burglaries of rural businesses all across the state of Iowa and Minnesota.  The burglar forced their way into business late at night when the businesses were closed.  The burglar would steal primarily cash from these businesses.  Law enforcement agencies across the state have been worked together sharing details of the burglaries and video surveillance to try and identify, locate and arrest the burglary suspect.

Eric Todd Halll

Through cooperation and information sharing, law enforcement officials were able to identify 43-year old Eric Todd Hall as the suspect in the burglaries. Hall has outstanding warrant from the State of Wisconsin for Probation Violation.  Both the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Council Bluffs Police Departments in Iowa had also filed warrants for Hall’s arrest to include; 3 counts of Burglary 3rd degree, Eluding and Interference with Official Acts respectively.

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, an off duty Guthrie County Deputy located Hall at the Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona.  The Deputy notified Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies who responded and attempted to arrest Hall on his outstanding warrants.  He initially resisted Deputies during his arrest, but was taken into custody.  Polk County authorities have charged Hall with Criminal Mischief 2nd and Interference with official Acts.  Hall is suspected to be involved in over 25 burglaries across the state of Iowa.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is working with the numerous Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments across the state on this ongoing investigation.

LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — A judge has found a northwest Iowa man guilty of second-degree murder for killing his sister more than 2½ years ago. Judge Jeffrey Neary said Friday in Plymouth County District Court that 36-year-old Thomas Bibler was under the influence of a sleeping aid when he stabbed to death Shannon Bogh outside her home in Le Mars. The judge says that intoxication made Bibler unable to form the specific intent to kill his 27-year-old sister. Intent is one of the elements required for a first-degree murder conviction. Neary had presided over the nonjury trial . Bibler is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 22.

Police in Glenwood report two arrests took place Thursday. 31-year old Jared Pomerenke, a homeless person, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. His bond was set at $2,000. And, 34-year old Travis Long, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for Driving While Barred, and Violation of a No Contact Order. His bond was also set at $2,000.

Glenwood Police took a report about a hit-and-run accident, Thursday night. A legally parked 2006 Chevy Blazer was struck on driver’s side, causing about $4,000 damage. There were no witnesses to the incident, but the vehicle which struck the SUV left remnants of dark blue paint behind. The incident happened sometime around 8:30-p.m., Thursday in the 700 block of Nukolls Street, in Glenwood.