BC-IA--Iowa News Coverage Advisory 8:30 am, IA

Good morning! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in Iowa. Questions about coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to the Des Moines Bureau at 515-243-3281 or apdesmoines@ap.org. Iowa News Editor Scott McFetridge also can be reached at 515-243-3281 or smcfetridge@ap.org.

A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Central. For up-to-the-minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org.

Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

UPCOMING TODAY:

TOP STORIES:

IOWA CONDITION OF THE JUDICIARY

DES MOINES _ Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady delivers his Condition of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Iowa Legislature on Wednesday. Story length will depend on merits. Photos.

TRUMP-STEVE KING

WASHINGTON _ The White House is describing comments by Republican Rep. Steve King about white supremacy as “abhorrent.” SENT: 120 words. Story will be updated on merits.

FROM AP MEMBERS:

GRAVEL ROAD HAZARD _ Officials in an eastern Iowa county have suspended the use of a waste material on gravel roads because of concerns it could be harmful, especially to children. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 250 words.

IN BRIEF:

TWO KILLED-COLLISION _ A 37-year-old driver has been charged in the crash deaths of two people on Interstate 80 in Des Moines.

SPORTS:

BKC--T25-IOWA-PENN STATE

Iowa plays Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game starts at 6 p.m.

BKC--T25-IOWA ST-TEXAS TECH

LUBBOCK, Texas _ No. 8 Texas Tech, whose only loss is to No. 1 Duke, goes for a 4-0 start in the Big 12 against Iowa State. UPCOMING. 600 words, photos. Game starts 8 p.m.

SPORTS IN BRIEF:

BKC--INDIANA STATE-NORTHERN IOWA _ Indiana State plays Northern Iowa at McLeod Center.

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