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PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws
A fired University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident is now facing sentencing for violating federal patient privacy laws at two Iowa hospitals. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 34, formerly of Iowa City, was indicted in April on a charge of wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses for personal gain or malicious […]
RAGBRAI riders feel unfazed by hilliest day of week as they enter central Iowa
GREENFIELD — Hills? No problem. Tuesday's jaunt on the third day of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa took riders from Atlantic to Winterset over 82 miles and 4,519 feet of climb. The day was expected to be the hardest of RAGBRAI 51, but riders shrugged off concerns about the hills amid temperate weather early Tuesday morning. ...
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
Authorities: Fairview man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie faces terrorism charges
The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first time a potential motive for the 2022 attack on “The Satanic Verses” author.
LMHS Class of 1969 holds 55th reunion
The LMHS Class of 1969 held their 55th reunion Saturday, July 13, at Helgeson Drainage, Lake Mills. Members of the class who were present are pictured above, front row, (L-R): Kris (Hope) Olson, Bonnie (Ramsey) Rodberg, Barb (Albertson) Jacobson, Jane (Skogen) Smith, Wendy (Witham) Bendickson, LaDonna (Peterson) Rognes, Sue (Reindal) Ostrander, Nancy (Gertsen) Braden, Jean (Kloster) Miller, and Al Thompson. Second row: Ron Miller, Rosalie (Knudtson) Helgeson, Steve Nelson, Dennis Peterson, Darwin Groe, Mark Furness, Ray Harang, Larry Martinson, Darris Peterson, Roger Rogstad, Mike Helgeson, Steve Abele, John Arthur, John Grunhovd, Bruce Anderson, Gary Helgeson. In attendance but not pictured: Mary (Stensrud) Beshir and Dave Brue.
Kate Martin's Emotional Message For Iowa Hawkeyes Is Going Viral
Kate Martin's rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces hit a major roadblock after the 6-foot guard suffered a nasty leg injury during their July 16 matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Thankfully, reports have indicated that Martin should be able to return to action this season after ...
Dubuque Foundation Has Awarded Over $500K in Grants to Local Cancer Patients & Families
The Avery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in the Tri-State area, has announced a significant milestone: awarding over $500,000 in grants since its inception. This achievement underscores the foundation's unwavering commitment to alleviating the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer in our local area.
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