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Sierra Club asks EPA to take over oversight of Iowa waters because of state failures
The U.S. government should oversee Iowa cities, farms and businesses' impact on the state's waters, an environmental group says, arguing the state has done a poor job protecting its rivers, lakes and streams. The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed a petition this week, asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pull the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act, the legal framework for improving and preserving the nation’s waters. ...
Williamsburg holds off Davenport Assumption to earn second-straight Iowa softball state title
FORT DODGE — One year after winning the school’s first softball state championship, Williamsburg did it again. The No. 2-seeded Raiders took on No. 4 Davenport Assumption – a rematch of last season’s title game – on Friday in hopes of being the only team in this year’s tournament to repeat as champions. ...
RAGBRAI bikers travel all over the globe to visit Iowa
RAGBRAI, Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, had an overnight stay in Ottumwa for the first time since 2016. When talking with the riders, they made it clear, there are three types of riders. Those who are competitive, those who want to take their time and sight-see, and those who are there to party. Regardless of which group people fell under, they all traveled a long way to get to Iowa.
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in rural areas where birth numbers have plummeted. In some Iowa counties, annual numbers of births have fallen by three-quarters since the height of the baby boom in the 1950s and ’60s, when many rural hospitals were built or expanded, state and federal records show.
Perry Chamber Welcomes MC Snacks with Ribbon Cutting on Friday
A local business in Perry known for selling delicious treats, was welcomed into the chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. The chamber held a ribbon cutting at MC Snacks to give recognition to the organization. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti started by thanking the crowd of supporters for coming out. She commented that MC Snacks has been apart of the chamber for the last year but just had a scheduling conflict for a ribbon cutting.
Terrific 2023-24 Season Comes to Close for DCG
Dallas Center – Grimes 2023-24 season came to a close this past week for all of their sports, and it was a special year for the Mustangs, one that saw a lot of teams and individuals qualify for the state tournament. In team sports, DCG saw boys and girls...
Hagedorn Named Captain as Four Tigers Make Class 4A Tournament Team in Softball
Photo belongs to Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Four players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team earned a spot on the 2024 All-Tournament Team. Following the conclusion of the Class 4A Softball Championship game between the ADM Tigers and Carlisle Wildcats, the all-tournament team was announced. The Tigers that were named included Sophomore Ellis Smith, Junior Aniston Tollari, Senior Cameran Smith, and Sophomore Lauren Hagedorn, who was recognized as the team captain.
Iowa company named a Forbes Best Employer for Women in 2024
(ABC 6 News) — Iowa-based Pella Corporation has been recognized for its commitment to women in the workplace. The window designer and manufacturer has been named as Forbes’ best employer for women in 2024. The title was based on a survey and the results from more than 150,000...
Iowa families of trans youth can now get help, support through new grant program
Iowa families of transgender youth are now eligible to receive financial support and resources through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, a rapid response program launched by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) in 2023. The project, first named the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, initially sought to help families from southern states impacted by laws restricting them from accessing transition-related health care — laws now in effect in other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate...
State asks court to dismiss no-trespass case brought by UI protestors
The State of Iowa has moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit against 13 University of Iowa students and employees connected to an attempted encampment on campus. The initial lawsuit accused the University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa Board of Regents of civil rights violations following the distribution of a trespassing order....
The IDOT Received 28 Applications for Speed Cameras
(Iowa) — The Iowa Department of Transportation has received 28 applications for automated speed cameras following a new state law requiring jurisdictions to apply by July 1. Cities and towns across Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Sioux City, submitted applications for 321 potential camera locations. The bill...
Court again denies injunction of Iowa THC law, says new rules clarify serving limits
A federal judge for the second time has refused to block a new Iowa law that controls consumable hemp products, finding that subsequent state administrative rules have resolved concerns the law might be unconstitutionally vague. Ten companies sued the state in two separate lawsuits in federal court in June, claiming the law is...
Autonomy Zone takes visitors into ag’s future
Editor’s note: The Farm Progress Show is Aug. 27-29 in Boone, Iowa. Visit FarmProgressShow.com. For Machine autonomy, many small steps taken over the past decade seem to be coalescing into something straight out of a sci-fi film. Robots are invading farmland and will soon transform the industry. The Farm Progress Show’s Autonomy Zone gives showgoers a glimpse of what this future might look like.
Meal Applications Now Open & Nutrition Back-to-School Updates
It’s time to get ready for the 2024-25 school year! One easy place to start — your family’s nutrition needs. Below you’ll find information about how to submit for free or reduced-price meal eligibility. There are also great reminders about adding money to your child’s meal account and important nutrition-related school policies.
Kain Killmer Prepares for Future
Recent Perry graduate, Kain Killmer, is preparing for his future outside of Perry. The multisport athlete is getting ready to take off for UW-Platteville, where he will wrestle. He just wrapped up his high school career when baseball ended earlier this month. He participated in football, wrestling, and baseball while at Perry. “Now that baseball is over I’ve been able to really focus on lifting hard and not worrying about fatiguing for games or anything like that. I’ve been good to go and getting plenty of mat time.” He’s excited to make the move and to get to work. His future coaches are already keeping him busy. “We text back and forth and will call each other. They’ve been sending me these great workout plans kind of telling me what I should expect and what I need to look forward to.” The UW-Platteville season begins on November 4th. Killmer hopes to make it into some of the varsity meets as a freshman.
Interim principal hired for coming school year at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School will have an interim principal in the coming school year. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District's school board on Monday formally approved Pam Dodge to lead the middle school for the 2024-25 school year, with her first day on the job to be Wednesday, July 24. Dodge said in a district...
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