Ruud Picked to Run UNI

William Ruud's been selected by the Iowa Board of Regents as the next president at the University of Northern Iowa. Ruud, current President of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, got the votes of all 8- board members during a meeting in West Des Moines. He'll replace Benjamin Allen on June 1st.

Warren County Casino?

Officials are talking up the possibility of a new casino in Warren County, just outside Des Moines. Warren County Economic Development Corp. is talking to gaming executives, as well as residents to see if the idea has any support. The region already has Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Polk County and Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Clarke County.

Bill to Ban Abortion from Conception

GOP lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban abortion from conception, and allow doctors who perform abortions to be charged with murder. The bill's prospects aren't clear in the House, and it's expected to face major issues if it makes it to the Senate where Democrats are the majority party.

Suit CLaims Officials Knew Teacher Abused Female Students

A former Anita Elementary School student and her mother have filed a federal suit against the CAM School District alleging the principal and district superintendent knew a former teacher abused girls, and did nothing about it. 66-year old William Foulkes, who resigned in 2010, was given a suspended sentence and probation last October after pleading guilty last March to sexual exploitation of a minor. The suit claims the girl was also abused.

ISU AD Escorted from Son's Hoops Gane

Did Jamie Pollard cross the line, disagreeing with an official's call during a game involving his son's Gilbert basketball team during a game against Colfax-Mingo last night? KCCI reports an official asked that Pollard be escorted out after disagreeing with a referee's call. Pollard's Athletic Director at ISU.

Iowa to pay $448K to settle doctor's age bias case

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa taxpayers will pay $448,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by an 81-year-old doctor fired after working just eight days at a state home for the disabled.

Dr. Zane Hurkin, of Clive, filed a lawsuit in Polk County District Court in 2010 after he was fired from the Woodward Resource Center.

He claims he was asked age-related questions during the job interview, wasn't adequately trained, and was paid thousands of dollars less than the job's posted pay.

A jury in June awarded him more than $480,000 in lost wages, damages, and attorney fees. The state considered appealing but finalized a settlement agreement with Hurkin on Monday. The money comes from the state's general fund.

Hurkin voluntarily surrendered his medical license in July 2011 after developing health issues.

Cover photo revealed for Iowa Travel Guide

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A photo of a kayaker on the Turkey River in Northeast Iowa will appear on the cover of the 2013 Iowa Travel Guide.

Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday announced the winner of a contest held by the Iowa Tourism Office to find a cover photo for this year's guide. More than 600 entries were narrowed down to three contenders. Facebook fans of the office then voted for the winner.

Jessica Rilling, of Cedar Rapids, took the winning image. It will be featured on the 100,000 printed copies of the guide, set to come out in the spring, and digitally on www.traveliowa.com . She will not receive any financial compensation for the photo.

Branstad says tourism is important to the state's economy, noting it generates about $328 million in taxes annually.