In this episode of On the Record: Iowa, we take a statewide look at several recent public safety and community developments.

We cover the resignation of a teacher in Story City following findings of inappropriate communication with students, and an arrest in Manchester connected to an online predator sting operation. As always, charges are allegations, and those involved are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

We also discuss a tragic grain bin accident in Mahaska County, a multi-vehicle crash in Fayette County, and new concerns about elevated fire danger across parts of the region.

Plus, an update on environmental efforts at Lake of Three Fires aimed at improving long-term water quality.

It’s a straightforward look at what’s been happening across Iowa — and what it means for the communities involved.