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Iowa doctor wants access to Board of Medicine’s investigative files
An Iowa physician is taking the state’s Board of Medicine to court in an effort to gain access to its investigative files on him. Dr. Hamza Alsayouf of Des Moines is suing the Iowa Board of Medicine in Polk County District Court, alleging it is in violation of state law by refusing to turn over […] The post Iowa doctor wants access to Board of Medicine’s investigative files appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the highest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
How much rain central Iowa saw Sunday night
DES MOINES, Iowa – Another round of showers and storms moved through central Iowa Sunday into early Monday, dropping several inches of rain for parts of the state. A substantial amount of rain fell in northern Iowa, largely in Wright County. Other spots like Marshalltown and Hampton picked up nearly an inch of rain. Carroll […]
Top Iowa business leaders are still optimistic, but less so than three months ago
Expectations for sales, capital investment and employment for the next six months are down among executives at some of Iowa’s top employers. The Iowa Business Council has released its second quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2024, and while the overall index, at 55.26, is still considered optimistic, it is down 7.9 points from...
Iowan with disability wins federal support
(Iowa News Service) – The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country.
Plan for state experts to advise other facilities on care for Iowans with disabilities
Des Moines, IA- An administrator from the now closed Glenwood Resource Center is transferring to a role at the state-run facility in Woodward that cares for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Radio Iowa reports that two federal investigations raised concerns about how residents with serious disabilities at Glenwood were...
City Of Carroll Plans Mosquito Spraying For July 11, July 18
The City of Carroll has announced the upcoming schedule for planned mosquito spraying in town for the next two weeks. According to the Public Works Department, ultra-low volume spraying will commence during the early evening on Thursday, July 11, weather permitting. The entirety of the city is expected to be covered by these procedures. A second round of spraying is planned for next week, on Thursday, July 18. Crews will follow a similar schedule and application process. The aerosols dispensed during mosquito spraying are generally considered safe for humans and pets, but individuals with respiratory issues may wish to stay inside while crews are working. Residents with questions can contact Carroll City Hall at 712-792-1000.
Iowa DNR issues water advisory for Lake Manawa, Prairie Rose Lake
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising against swimming in Lake Manawa, along with 14 other beaches across the state. The DNR says swimming is not recommended in Lake Manawa because of E. coli concerns. Swimming is not advised in Prairie Rose Lake near Harlan in Shelby County; the same is true for Blue Lake in Lewis and Clark State Park across the Missouri River from Decatur, Neb.
13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But Iowa and 12 other states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative […] The post 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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