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Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
KXEL Morning News for Wed. Jul. 24, 2024
Iowa’s new abortion law is set to take effect Monday morning. The law passed last year, but a judge initially blocked it from being enforced. Last month, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state and ordered the hold to be lifted. A district court judge now says the law will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. The law bans an abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks into a pregnancy. There are exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, or if the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.
Weekend event guide: National Balloon Classic, Wild on Wheels
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer is slipping by as we speak, so why not make the most of it?. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa to help you round out the last weekend of July. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
Bellevue receives ‘Good Life’ approval for proposed waterpark
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Bellevue is hoping attracting visitors from hundreds of miles away to play in the water will result in property tax relief for people who live in the city. Bellevue plans to build a giant year-round water park and use the money generated from...
Defense Department Honors Council Bluffs Fire Department
The Pentagon announces the Council Bluffs, Iowa Fire Department is selected as one of the 15 recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor for employers supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. Firefighter Anthony Wojtalewicz, a U.S. Army Reserve, nominated the Council...
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.
Sonepar to Expand in Upper Midwest with Echo Electric Supply Acquisition
Sonepar plans acquire Echo Electric Supply Co., Council Bluffs, IA. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and is ranked #28 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the 100 largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
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.
Bellevue man pleads ‘no contest’ in animal abuse case
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bellevue man has pleaded “no contest” to a 2023 case of animal cruelty in court Wednesday. Deyjion Jefferson, 25, plead no contest for intentional cruelty of an animal. A charge of marijuana possession was dropped. Sentencing is set for Sept. 16. Jefferson is...
Arts Today’s Top Five Upcoming Events in Omaha
Our Content Studios Omaha managing editor Daisy Hutzell-Rodman appeared on KVNO to share her five “Best of Omaha”. events for the coming four weeks. From a 1920s-jazz-style show, to theater, to a country-music concert, there’s something for everyone. Check it out here.
Integration of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha
Omaha, NE – The Consulate of Mexico in Omaha, Nebraska is pleased to announce the Call for the formation of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha. Both groups will represent our pride of being Mexican and the love we have for our flag and our country.
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