FROM KCCI: Waukee man seen kicking, dragging dog charged with animal neglect but gets to keep pet
WAUKEE, Iowa — A Waukee man is facing charges after a neighbor captured video of him dragging, kicking and throwing objects at his dog. Waukee police say Zac Brooks is charged with animal neglect, a simple misdemeanor. "The Dallas County Attorney's Office advised that we could do animal neglect charges, but there was not enough there for abuse," said Waukee police Sgt. Mackenzie Sposeto. … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Utility Bills in Iowa to Rise Due to Polar Vortex
DES MOINES, Iowa — Next month, Iowans may pay more in utility costs because of the polar vortex earlier this month. The Iowa Utilities Board said, “While customers will likely see an increase on their bills, we don’t yet know how much or the timing of when they will see the increases. The IUB is in contact with the rate-regulated utilities (Iowa’s largest utilities: MidAmerican Energy, Alliant Energy, and Black Hills Energy) to discuss the costs associated with the polar vortex and what actions can be taken to spread those costs to reduce the impact on customers.” … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: What Iowa's early voting bill could mean for future elections
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans are making sure their voices are heard at the state's first public hearing of the legislative session Monday evening, and it's all about their right to vote. At last count, more than 500 Iowans have submitted public comments on House File 590, the overwhelming majority of them in opposition to the legislation. … READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 | 
