Horse tail pulling a no-no

Pull a horse's tail, and wind up in jail...that's a lesson learned by a Des Moines woman who thought she'd give one a yank outside a bar early Sunday morning. Problem was, it was a police horse, and his rider was doing some crowd clearing. Which is why Tonya Scott was charged with interference of official acts.

Wednesday's Ankeny All City Play Day

Ankeny's annual All-City Play Day's Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wagner and Hawkeye parks. The Des Moines Register reports there'll be plenty of thing to do for kids and adult, including Big Wheel races, basketball, tennis, an arts and crafts table, a rock wall and a fun run. Admission's free.

Fireworks Tonight

If you're in the mood for fireworks, you have plenty of choices tonight: • Altoona - 9:45 p.m. Adventureland Amusement Park, Altoona • Carlisle - Dusk at North Park • Norwalk - Dusk at McAninch Sports Park • Urbandale - 10 p.m. Walker Johnston Park
• Waukee - 9:30 p.m. Monday, Centennial Park • West Des Moines - 9:45 p.m. Monday, Raccoon River Park • Windsor Heights - 9:30 p.m. Monday, Colby Park

Don't Touch The Police Horse

Tonya Scott spent part of her Sunday in the Polk County Jail. The 41-year old was in Des Moines bar district early that morning when mounted police came through to clear a crowd in front of 101 Lounge. Police say Scott grabbed the tail of one of the horses and gave it a yank. She was charged with interfering with official acts.

Iowa Soldier Dies Protecting Freedom

As we celebrate our country's independence, the cost of freedom hits home for one Iowa family. Jefferson, Iowa native Matthew Nielson, a US Army captain, was confirmed yesterday to have died last week in Badrah, Iraq. Nielson was killed during an indirect fire attack by insurgents on the base where he was stationed. Two other soldiers were also killed int eh attack, according to a Department of Defense release yesterday. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Iowa soldier killed

Iowa has lost its sixth soldier this year to the war in Iraq. Captain Matthew Nielsen of Jefferson was struck down during the past week. While serving in the military he earned nearly 10 military awards and decorations - including a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.

Special vets exhibit

A special art exhibit for veterans is camping at the Johnson County Historical Society Museum. It's part of a national project that uses art workshops to help vets reconcile and share personal experiences.