Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords made a rare campaign appearance in Iowa on behalf of U.S. Representative Bruce Braley’s race for the Senate. Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, spoke yesterday at Braley’s annual “Bruce, Blues, and BBQ” fundraiser in Des Moines before about 1,200 Democrats. Braley of Waterloo is the only Democrat running for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Tom Harkin.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A Mason City man is facing a long list of charges after stealing a truck and ramming into a house twice. The Globe Gazette reports 21-year-old Zachary Kantaris was arrested early Saturday after committing a string of crimes. He was arrested around 3 a.m. yesterday just outside Mason City.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa homeowners and shoppers were startled this weekend when deer smashed through the glass to come inside in two separate incidents. In Mason City, a deer broke through one of the glass doors to Younkers at the Southbridge Mall around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. That animal ran off. In Des Moines, a deer leapt through the front window of one family’s home and then broke another window to get out Saturday afternoon.

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Some of the former homeowners have been watching their flood-damaged homes in Mason City get demolished. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports former homeowners like Sally Pressly say it’s hard to watch their homes be torn down, but they’re glad it’s over.

ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (AP) – The death of a Rockwell City police officer killed in the line of duty last month is having a lasting impact on the community of 2,200 Jamie Buenting served.  The Des Moines Register reports Buenting’s death is especially hard on the three remaining officers of the Rockwell City police force.  The 37-year-old father of two died Sept. 13 after being shot in the neck during an eight-hour standoff.

Police Chief Larry Schoop says the experience has made him want to live every minute to the fullest with his family and let them know how much he cares for them. Lifelong Rockwell City resident John Schmit says everyone in town knows where they were when they heard about Buenting’s death just like with the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Authorities in Montgomery County say one person was arrested following an accident Sunday afternoon in Red Oak. 58-year old Rodolfo Morales, Jr., of Villisca, was taken into custody at around 2:10-p.m., on a charge of Driving While License Revoked. His bond was set at $1,000. Officials say 68-year old Marvin Perry, of Clarinda, was traveling east in the 100 block of “A” Street at around 1:40-p.m, when a pickup driven by Morales backed out of a driveway and struck Perry’s pickup on the front passenger side. Damage from the crash amounted to $3,100. There were no injuries reported.

Officials say in addition to being arrested for Driving While Revoked, Morales was also cited for having no proof of insurance and violation of his restricted license.

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will hold a work session 7:30-p.m. Monday, in the Media Center at the High School. During their session, the Board will discuss Capital Improvement Projects with Design Alliance architect Jerry Purdy and Dena Goplerud. The Board is also scheduled to hear a presentation from the Math Engineering Technology and Science (METS) team at the High School, and a “State of Technology” report from District Technology Coordinator Roger Warne, with regard to the District’s technology plan.

The Audubon City Council will hold it’s regular meeting Monday evening, beginning at 7. During their session, the Council will receive open bids for the collection and disposal of residential solid wastes and recyclables. Afterward, they will act on a resolution approving a contractor for the collection of those items.

Authorities in Montgomery County report the arrest early Sunday morning of 21-year old Caleb Lee Walter, of Red Oak. Walter was taken into custody at around 2:45-a.m. . in the 100 block of East Summit Street. He faces numerous charges, including disorderly conduct, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and interference with official acts. Walter was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $300 bond.

Red Oak police this weekend also arrested 43-year-old Richard Bryan Jenkins, of Red Oak, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jenkins was taken into custody in the 100 block of A Street and brought to the Montgomery County jail, where he was being held on $2,000 bond.