IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Iowa City that injured an officer and a suspect. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says the incident started about 3:30 p.m. Monday when Iowa City police were called to an alleged shoplifting at a business.

Officers found a suspect in an area nearby and as the matter was unfolding, an officer was struck multiple times, including in the face. The weapon was later determined to be a BB gun.

The officer also fired his gun and hit the suspect. Both were taken to a hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition.

Police in Creston said there were no injuries and no citations issued following a chain reaction collision Monday afternoon. Authorities say a 2013 Chevy Camaro driven by 22-year old Joshua Reed, of Creston, was stopped heading northbound at the stoplights for the intersection of Sumner and Adams Streets in Creston. A 2014 Ford Fusion driven by 33-year old Ashlee Nelson, of Greenfield, was directly behind the Camaro, and also came to a complete stop.

A 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by 52-year old Camilla Walters, of Mt. Ayr, was traveling northbound, when the woman mixed-up the gas and brake pedals. As a result, her car struck the Ford, which in-turn hit the Camaro.

Damage from the collisions amounted to $4,300.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says no injuries were reported following an accident at happened at around 3:30-p.m. Monday, west of Red Oak. Officials say a 2014 Ford F-150 pickup owned by MidAmerican Energy, and driven by 57-year old Raymond Flick, of Red Oak, was stopped on Highway 34 eastbound at a bridge construction traffic light.

A 2002 Pontiac Grand Am owned and operated by 80-year old Michael Wingett, of Omaha, was eastbound on Highway 34 and failed to get completely stopped prior to hitting the rear of the pickup.

Damage to the vehicles amounted to $4,000. Wingett was cited for failure to have insurance. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted at the scene by Red Oak Police.

(Radio Iowa) — A Rock Valley man has died after being injured in an ATV accident over the weekend in northwest Iowa’s Lyon County. Authorities say the accident occurred at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Main Street in Doon around 3:30 Saturday afternoon when 25-year-old Jacob Soodsma is said to have fallen off the back of an ATV operated by 27-year-old Joseph Keegan of Rock Rapids as it entered the intersection from a private residence. Soodsma was taken to an area hospital before being airlifted to Sanford Health Systems in Sioux Falls where he died from injuries. The incident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday takes place this Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. The annual break from sales tax is the perfect time to save on new clothes or shoes before the kids head back to school or even something special for the upcoming holiday season.

In general, select clothing and footwear are tax exempt – meaning no state sales tax will be collected – but there are restrictions. Check out the Sales Tax Holiday web page for full details.

Washington, D.C. – Third District Representative Congresswoman Cindy Axne today (Monday) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program has awarded over $4.8 million to Des Moines International Airport and Guthrie County Regional Airport. Des Moines International received an additional $1.68 million, in addition to the $10.3 million they received in June, as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Runway Incursion Mitigation Program to enhance safety at the airport. Guthrie County Regional Airport received nearly $3.15 million to fund runway reconstruction projects.

Axne says “The continued support our local airports receive from the Federal Aviation Administration is instrumental to Iowa’s efforts to develop and repair vital infrastructure to improve safety and development. I’m pleased Des Moines and Guthrie airports are receiving this competitive federal funding which is a direct investment in our growth here in Iowa’s Third District.”