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Iowa Launches Online Hub for Parents Seeking Child Care Solutions
A new Iowa-operated website has launched geared at helping Iowa parents find and compare childcare options in the state. Announced by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia, the new site was unveiled this past Thursday, August 22 at the capital in Des Moines.
Treasurer Smith Looking to Honor Grandparents with Unclaimed Property this Grandparents Day
(Des Moines) State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing Grandparents Day, which will be celebrated on September 8 this year, by encouraging Iowans to search for unclaimed money in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s only legitimate unclaimed property source. Smith said, “The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special. Grandparents Day lets us honor our grandparents for the wisdom they offer and the joy they bring. It’s also a great reminder for people of all ages to check and see if they have a treasure to claim.”
Swea City Man Facing Felony Theft Charges
–A Swea City man is facing multiple theft charges after being taken into custody over the weekend. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies located 54-year-old Jamie Concepcion Esparza Saturday afternoon and took him into custody on multiple outstanding arrest warrants on charges of failure to appear and 5th degree theft. A criminal complaint filed in Kossuth County District Court show the charges stem from an incident on August 13th.
Alton Man Receives Prison Sentence
An Alton man will serve prison time after accepting a plea agreement to several charges in Sioux County District Court. According to a press release from the Sioux County Attorney’s Office, 22-year-old Dalton Kade DenHartog Hopcroft was sentenced August 26 for OWI Third Offense, Operating Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and a probation violation for previous OWI, and Drug Possession convictions.
It Will Cost More This Year If You Purchase Clay County Fair Admission Tickets At The Gate
Spencer, Iowa — Be prepared to pay more if you go to the Clay County Fair and purchase your admission ticket at the gate. Fair CEO Jerome Hertel says those prices are going up. Hertel says admission for children age 12 and under will remain free; and there will...
Northwest Iowa RSVP Announces New Director
(Emmetsburg)--Northwest Iowa RSVP has announced the hiring of Gabrielle Janssen as its new director. Janssen started earlier this month and works out of the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Janssen explains why she was interested in the position. An Emmetsburg native, Janssen recently graduated from Luther College with...
2024 Fall Sports Preview: Class 1A District 2 Football
Spencer, Ia (KICD) – The Emmetsburg E-Hawks mowed through the 2023 Class 1A District 2 Football Slate…and they bring the most production back. Coach Ben Thomsen talked about some of his players who have showed the most improvement coming into the 2024 season. In 2023, Emmetsburg outscored the...
10-Watt Transmitter Gets AM Station Back on the Air
From our Who’s Buying What page: Powell Broadcasting in Iowa recently deployed a 10-watt rental transmitter from Information Station Services to get KLEM(AM) back on the air after severe flooding hit the region. Powell’s General Manager Dennis Bullock told ISS that the station’s transmitter site had been flooded. The...
COLLINS SUCCEEDS EVERETT AS SIOUX CITY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF
THERE WAS A CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT CITY HALL MONDAY AFTERNOON AS FORMER SIOUX CITY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF TOM EVERETT SAID GOODBYE AS HE STARTED HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT. EVERETT HAS SERVED WITH SIOUX CITY FIRE RESCUE FOR 31 YEARS INCLUDING 16 AS CHIEF:. CHIEFS1 OC….THANK YOU FOR...
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