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Young entrepreneur sells lemonade for good cause during 4th of July celebration
AGENCY, Iowa — The city of Agency, Iowa held their annual 4th of July celebration, transforming the town into a vibrant hub of festivities. The event featured a lively parade that brought the community together, with a car show and food trucks that lined the streets, while live music and multiple games and activities provided fun for all ages.
10-15 Transit Director Speaks Out Regarding Veteran Services
The Director of 10-15 Transit shed some light on posts circulating social media earlier this week regarding area veterans. Jay Allison tells Ottumwa Radio News that 10-15 Transit started providing rides for veterans to their out-of-town medical appointments three years ago. It became more expensive with each passing year. “10-15...
8-year-old Iowa boy dies after being backed over by truck while riding bike
Iowa State Patrol and Ottumwa police are investigating the death of a 8-year-old boy who was killed by a truck while riding his bike on Tuesday. First responders were dispatched to the 200 block of North Hancock and Dewey streets for a pedestrian crash involving an 8-year-old boy and a Dodge truck at around 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, police spokesperson Lt. Jason Bell said in a statement. ...
OPD: Intoxicated Man Attempted to Enter Residence, Resisted Arrest
An intoxicated Ottumwa man faces charges after allegedly attempting to enter into a house and resisting arrest. 45-year-old Bradley Edgington was charged with Public Intoxication and Interference with Official Acts. On July 4, court records say Edgington was attempting to enter into a residence on Milner Street. According to authorities,...
Impact Life says summertime brings the need for blood donors
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Impact Life - A Midwest community blood center, has been in service for 50 years. Founded in 1974, Impact Life has provided donated blood to over 120 hospitals and emergency care centers. “In the summer months. Doctors in the emergency room will talk about, ‘well, this...
Cooler and breezier for Friday, some scattered showers possible in the coming days
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - We’ll feel a bit of change in our weather today behind yesterday’s cold front. Temperatures will generally be cooler with breezier conditions, too. Sunshine will be widespread early on today, with more scattered cloud cover by the afternoon and evening. Within this could be a few scattered showers, though they will be very hit-and-miss. Highs head for the 70s or close to 80 in the south.
'We come every year': Iowa sweet corn is back for the 2024 season
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa sweet corn sales have officially begun for the year across the state. Penick's Sweet Corn and Grimes Sweet Corn are among the stands that kicked off their selling seasons this week. Penick's stand on Highway 65 north of Indianola began its 2024 sweet corn sales on Friday.
Impacted by flooding in Iowa? Here's how you can get help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent flooding brought record-high river levels in Iowa, surpassing previous crests by an average of about 3.5 feet. Now, affected Iowans can apply for both state and federal aid. "Businesses are shuttered, Main Streets have been impacted, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities were...
Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges
The state of Iowa says it will not necessarily disclose to the public the rationale for disciplinary charges against licensed professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists and nursing home administrators. The determining factor appears to be whether the state’s licensing boards choose to include the allegations within the text of a final order in a […] The post Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity
New electric vehicle standards, veteran local health care access and cybersecurity concerns were all the subjects of letters sent to different government agencies by Iowa lawmakers this week. A new bill would require social media platforms to report instances of drug trafficking to authorities. Read about what Iowa’s congressional delegation has been up to below: […] The post D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
Setting Off Fireworks in Iowa Legal, Comes with Restrictions
Despite an increase in complaints, setting off consumer-grade fireworks is allowed in Iowa, generally, under state law. Chickasaw County Sheriff Ryan Shawver says some restrictions apply. Shawver also notes that firework ordinances can vary from city to city. The firework ordinance in New Hampton reflects the state code, but shooting...
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