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State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
Semi Knocking Down Pole Cause Of Power Outage In Section Of Carroll On Thursday
Numerous residents, including the St. Angelas Center for the Kuemper Catholic Schools, were without power yesterday (Thursday) after a semi-knocked down a utility pole by St. Anthony Regional Hospital. According to the accident report, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a 2016 Freightliner semi tractor-trailer, operated by 33-year-old Ayom Mamer of Omaha, Neb., was attempting to make a left turn from the St. Anthony Regional Hospital parking lot onto E. Anthony Street. It is believed that telephone and television cables were hanging too low above the roadway, getting caught on the refrigeration trailer. The semi pulled on the wires, breaking the northwest pole and causing multiple cables to collapse on the semi and roadway. MidAmerican and the Carroll Fire Department were dispatched to the scene to assist in freeing the semi of the live power lines. No one was injured, but damage is estimated to be $7,500 to the refrigeration component of the trailer and $1,500 to the utility pole. Power was restored to residents and the school building later on Thursday afternoon.
Iowa Democrat running unopposed in GOP-held state legislative race
Iowa Democrats are sure to pick up at least one seat in the Iowa House this election cycle as there is no Republican candidate running in one GOP-held district. In Iowa’s 81st House District, Davenport School Board President Dan Gosa is the only Democratic candidate on the general election ballot. Democrats hold 36 of the […]
More than 80% of Iowa's eligible seniors don't receive SNAP food assistance
Data: National Council on Aging and Urban Institute; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMore than eight of 10 older Iowans who are eligible for food assistance aren't receiving it—the second-highest non-participation rate in the nation, a new report finds.Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers crucial support for eligible low-income Americans, especially with grocery prices rising nearly 21% since January 2021.By the numbers: The new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Urban Institute reveals that 83% of eligible Iowans 65 and older are not participating in SNAP.This means nearly 91,000 older Iowans who may struggle to...
Thousands of gallons of wastewater from Fort Dodge discharged into the Des Moines River
Hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater from the city of Fort Dodge was discharged into the Des Moines River on Wednesday. The city of Fort Dodge said a contractor hit a force main at the Kenyon Road bridge near the Des Moines River, causing approximately 400,000 gallons of untreated water to...
Doon Man Faces Felony Charge After Window Incident
Inwood, Iowa — A Doon man has been arrested on felony criminal mischief charges after an incident in Inwood. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County Clerk of Court’s Office by the county sheriff’s office, 27-year-old Kevin Hise Jr. of Doon is accused of throwing rocks through the window of a home. He was arrested on Wednesday.
Homes For Iowa Delivers 100th Home To Rippey This Week
Homes for Iowa (HFI), in partnership with Iowa Prison Industries (IPI), is celebrating a significant milestone this week as the 100th home constructed through the program was delivered. HFI began in 2020 as a job training initiative for inmates at the Newton Correctional Facility, and the first home was delivered and placed in Jefferson that same year. The 100th HFI house was placed on its foundation in Rippey earlier this week. Region XII Council of Governments serves as HFI’s fiscal agent, and Executive Director Rick Hunsaker says they are proud to be associated with this work.
KMAland Girls XC (8/30): Auburn, Heelan win home championships
(KMAland) -- The Auburn and Bishop Heelan Catholic girls won team championships at their home cross country meets on Friday. Check out the rundown from the day of KMAland girls XC below. AUBURN INVITATIONAL. The Auburn girls claimed a victory at their home meet, placing six in the top 15...
Propane tank donated and converted into giant baseball
NORFOLK, Neb. -- A larger-than-life baseball, with a meaning. “Everybody wants to live on, one way or the other, even if it's just your name on a little plaque on the bottom of a ball out in the middle of Norfolk, Nebraska,” said Rick Bussey, owner and donator of the propane tank.
Lincoln County native among top scorers for Team USA Wheelchair Rugby’s narrow loss to Japan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - USA’s wheelchair rugby team narrowly lost to Japan 45-42 during day two of pool play at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The matchup took place early Friday morning, with Josh O’Neill, a former Lincoln County resident, contributing three goals, placing him among the top four scorers for Team USA.
Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books. Terri Cunningham-Swanson will serve on the board responsible for promoting, developing...
Four Women Managing Farmland Forums offered in September
AMES – Four Women Managing Farmland Forums and Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Celebrations will be offered across the state the first week of September. The free events take place on Sept. 3 in Atlantic, Sept. 4 in Iowa City, Sept. 5 in West Union and Sept. 6 in Storm Lake, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mental telehealth program launched for underserved Iowa schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received one-and-a-half million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal...
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