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Forbes ranks UI, UI Health Care as top employers in Iowa
The University of Iowa and UI Health Care are ranked among America’s Best Employers by State 2024 list published by Forbes magazine. The list, published Aug. 20, includes 30 employers in the state of Iowa. UI Health Care is ranked No. 8 on Iowa’s list, while the UI is No. 18.
As fentanyl ravages Iowa, activists push for the legalization of fentanyl test strips
After past failed efforts in the state legislature, drug activists believe the next session will deliver legalized fentanyl test strips as support for the movement grows and the drug epidemic continues. Fentanyl test strips are small strips of paper that can test drugs to see if they contain any fentanyl. Activists argue that by legalizing […]
Iowa residents claim more than $500,000 in property at Iowa State Fair
(The Center Square) - More than $500,000 in unclaimed property was collected by Iowa residents at the Iowa State Fair, according to State Treasurer Roby Smith. The money was part of the more than $500 million in properties held by the treasurer's office. "This year marks another success at the fair as we were able to reunite thousands of Iowans with their missing money,” said Smith. “Fairgoers had ‘Fair Fever’...
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
How an app is helping keep Iowa students safe this year
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to school, and officials want to make sure their students are safe. One way school districts are doing that is with the Governor's School Safety Bureau's Safe + Sound app.
Officials propose replacing Iowa’s second oldest county jail
Sac County’s Jail in Sac City has been in operation for over 80 years and the county’s voters will decide in November whether a new jail should be built. The Sac County Board of Supervisors is proposing that a new county jail be built across the street from the current one, then the old one would be used by the county sheriff’s office. The supervisors have voted to put a nearly $11 million bond referendum on the General Election ballot to finance the two-phase project. According to the state jail inspector, Sac County has the second oldest jail in Iowa and it does not meet current safety standards, putting staff, inmates and the public at risk.
Why Some Iowa Schools Are Not Banning Student Phones
(TNS) — As the school year gets underway, many districts across the country are changing cellphone, mobile device and headphone use policies in the classroom. With the release of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” some schools responded by changing mobile device usage rules for the upcoming school year. Here in Iowa, some school districts have either completely banned the use of mobile devices or are considering changing the rules that are already set in place. The book mentions the rising level of mental health concerns amongst younger generations.
Iowa 4-H Youth Attend True Leaders in Equity Institute to Advance Belonging and Opportunity in Their Communities
AMES, Iowa – Six Iowa 4-H youth were selected to attend the National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute held July 7-11 in Bethesda, Maryland. This event aimed to empower and equip youth to become catalysts for change within the Cooperative Extension System. The 2024 delegation was Julian Escobar...
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21.
'Don't give up': Iowa Democrats host Whitmer, Booker, Klobuchar at DNC to motivate base
CHICAGO — Iowa Democrats gathered here for the Democratic National Convention this week with a renewed sense of hope and optimism, hosting a stream of prominent national figures at an early morning breakfast meeting to help them celebrate the national ticket and motivate their base. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is among those...
Cyclones look to continue their rise in the Big 12 with one of the nation's most experienced teams
Iowa State improved from four to seven wins last season, and the Cyclones are in position to build on that number with a manageable schedule and a bevy of experienced players. The Cyclones bring back 19 starters, tied with Iowa for third most in the nation behind Virginia Tech (22) and Oklahoma State (21), according to 247Sports. Ninth-year coach Matt Campbell said for a program that must rely on player development rather than recruiting five-star athletes to have success, retaining talent is one of his most challenging tasks in the transfer portal era. “We just are not going to ever be the people that have the most money or most NIL money,” Campbell said. “We’ll have to be the team that develops our players better than anybody. When we have been at our best, we’ve been older and been able to keep our guys and get older.”
USDA Grant Assists Local Fueling Stations
A 14 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being awarded to 19 projects across Iowa via the Higher Blends Infrastructure Investments Program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Around $3-million dollars was awarded locally with Rainbo Oil Company, McDermott Oil Co and J&D Mart using the...
Former Glenwood medical director charged with professional incompetency
Four years after he was forced from his job amid a wide-ranging scandal at the state-run Glenwood Resource Center, the facility’s former medical director is facing allegations of incompetence from the state’s own regulators. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Dr. Mohammad E. Rehman with professional incompetency – an offense that is defined by […]
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity prevention and treatment. The survey will gather data on current practices, perceived barriers and potential solutions for obesity prevention. Results from the survey will be unveiled during the 2024 Obesity Roundtable held on Sept. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the State Historical Building. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and all information collected will be reported at the aggregate level. To complete the survey, click here.
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