IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa says it’ll allow some fraternities and sororities to serve alcohol at one event following a ban on such events after the death of a student. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that university officials are testing a pilot program this week for 26 eligible Greek chapters to host one formal party with limits on hard liquor and serving time. The moratorium still applies to all chapters outside the single event for those that qualify.

Officials say the moratorium and the pilot program are measures being taken to reduce high-risk drinking and to improve the university’s reputation. The ban has been in place since 19-year-old freshman Kamil Jackowski was found unresponsive while attending a formal in April. There’s no set time for when the moratorium will be lifted.

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources report Conservation Officers responded to a hunting incident at around 3:30 p.m., Saturday, in Audubon County. Authorities say 56-year old Arthur Goupille, of Negaunee, Mich., was hunting pheasants in Audubon County when his gun discharged hitting two members of his hunting party standing about six feet away.

The group had completed a drive and was taking a break when the incident occurred. Goupille’s gun fell over, discharged, and struck the nearby hunters. The hunters were taken to the Audubon County Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. They were treated and released.

The DNR reminds hunters to use safe hunting practices, treat every firearm as if it is loaded and always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two years after Iowa and Nebraska raised their gas taxes, both states are seeing a flurry of new roadway projects at a time when national infrastructure efforts have stalled. Officials say the extra revenue has allowed them to move forward quickly with overdue bridge repairs and plans for major highway projects. Both states raised their gas taxes in 2015 with support from farm groups, truckers and even some conservative Republicans who champion tax cuts.

Iowa passed its 10-cent-per-gallon increase first, in February 2015. A recent analysis shows the tax has generated an extra $515 million for projects in all 99 counties. Nebraska approved a 6-cent increase in May 2015. The following year, state officials created a program that will funnel $400 million into road and bridge projects.

GRINNELL, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man has died near where a grass fire began in central Iowa. Grinnell firefighters dispatched to a property west of Grinnell around 2:45 p.m. Saturday found the man’s body. He’s been identified as 86-year-old Bernard Willfang. Authorities say the fire and Willfang’s death appear to have been accidental.

The fire blackened about 40 acres of land and burned 70 bales of hay.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A Fort Dodge man has been ordered to pay back his former employer and the Iowa Lottery for stolen scratch tickets. The Messenger reports that 31-year-old Christopher Breyfogle pleaded guilty Monday to theft and lottery theft. He’ll be on probation for three years and must pay back nearly $11,500 to the lottery and more than $12,400 to Yesway. Another theft count was dismissed in exchange for Breyfogle’s pleas.

Authorities have said an Iowa Lottery employee saw Breyfogle scanning and redeeming scratch tickets at another retail location in Fort Dodge. The lottery contacted the convenience store where Breyfogle worked, and it was determined that scratch tickets were missing from the store’s inventory.

An investigation into a hit-and-run property damage accident Friday in Page County, resulted in the arrest of a man on a warrant for Felony Eluding. The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports 43-year old Jason Ludwig Reents, of Coin, also faces multiple traffic offenses. His arrest occurred during the investigation into an accident that occurred at 4:45 p.m., Friday.  Police were called to investigate an incident where a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a carport and supporting structure at 501 N. 10th St., causing an estimated $500 damage to the structure.

When police arrived, the driver fled the scene in a beige 1997 Lincoln Mark VII. Clarinda Police and Page County Sheriff’s Department Deputies pursued the vehicle for a period but terminated the pursuit. A subsequent investigation identified the driver as Reents. On Monday, November 27th complaints were filed in Page County District Court and an arrest warrant was issued for Reents. He was taken into custody by Page County Deputes at his place of employment, Monday afternoon. Reents is currently being held in the Page County Jail on $2,000 bail.

Police reports have been submitted to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review regarding the filing of formal charges.

A woman whose vehicle struck a deer last week in Mills County, was transported to a hospital in Council Bluffs. Authorities say on Friday, 40-year old Duana Dodendorf, of Bellevue, NE, was traveling in a 2016 Mazda at around 6:30-p.m., when a large deer ran out in front of her vehicle. The woman said she did not have time to take evasive action. After her car hit the deer, Dodendorf initially reported no injuries, but when she tried to exit her vehicle, the woman briefly collapsed, complained of chest pain, and had difficulty breathing.

She was transported by Glenwood Rescue to Jennie Edmundson Hospital to be checked out and treated as necessary.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports six arrests took place over the past week. On Monday, 39-year old Joseph Corey Jack, of Malvern, was arrested at the Mills County Jail, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $2,000. On Nov. 26th, 24-year old John Wayne Vermuele, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Last Friday night, 45-year old Ray Leslie Knipe and 32-year old Troy Edward Grindle, both of Glenwood, were arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Knipe was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both men were being held in the Mills County Jail, where Knipe’s bond was set at $1,300, and Grindle’s bond was set at $300.

On. Nov. 23rd, 36-year old Jessica Lynn Ballinger, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. Bond was set at $1,000. And, on Nov. 22nd, 47-year old John David Stone, of Braddyville, was arrested by Mills County Deputies at the Page County Jail, on a warrant for Theft in the 2nd Degree, Theft in the 4th, and Trespassing.

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Updated 8:55-a.m.) Officials with the Creston Police Department today (Tuesday), issued their daily report on arrests and incidents. According to the report, Steven Ray Ochs, of Creston, was arrested at around 1:45-p.m. Monday, for Public Intoxication. He was released later on a $300 bond. And, at around 2:30-this (Tuesday) morning, Brandon Joseph Lee Tull, of Creston, was arrested for Driving while Under Suspension. He was later released on a Promise to Appear in Court.

And, at around Noon on Friday, Creston Police arrested 41-year old Joel Richard Gross, of Creston, on a charge of 5th Degree Theft. He was released from custody on a Promise to Appear in Court, with additional charges pending.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 300 block of N. Vine Street reported Monday morning, that someone stole cash and prescription pills from his vehicle, as it was parked near his residence. The loss was estimated at $255. The incident, was thought to have happened sometime between 10-p.m. Sunday and 9:30-a.m., Monday.