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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...
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...
Eagle Grove volleyball swept at Forest City, 3-0
The Eagle Grove Eagles volleyball team returned to action on Thursday Night, as they made the trip north into Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in the Eagles Top of Iowa West opener. Eagle Grove entered at 0-1, while Forest City was in there season-opener. Forest City...
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...
Webster City City Council to meet Tuesday evening,September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The first meeting of September for the Webster City City Council will be this Tuesday evening, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. The meeting is delayed one day due to Monday’s Labor Day holiday. The agenda includes the signing of a proclamation for Doodlebug Days set for September 9 through 14th by Mayor John Hawkins. A public hearing for the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the furnishing of 69kV Control Panels for the Reisner Substation will be held at 6:05 Tuesday evening. The recommendations from the Webster City Hotel/Motel Tax Board Chaiperson for grant applications will be reviewed for approval. The city council will review a resolution accepting and executing Easements in connection with the 2022 Electrical Underground Conversion Project. There will be a discussion on additional funding for the sidewalk installation on the Fair Meadow Drive Project, Phase 1 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents not to exceed $36,000. A motion to approve a six-month temporary easement between Fifth Generation Investments LLC ( Bomgaars) and the City of Webster City as legally described in Easement Conveyance for the purpose of removing trees, shrubs or other vegetation, along with grading, sloping, shaping and seeding said portion of the Owner’s property plus other matters before the council.
Webster City volleyball sweeps Boone in home-opener, 3-0
The Webster City Lynx volleyball team opened their 2024 home slate on Thursday night, as they hosted the Boone Toreadors in non-conference action at Webster City High School. Webster City entered at 1-2, while Boone entered their first game of the season. Webster City took control from the out set,...
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.
Area Schools Deal With New State Truancy Laws
There are new laws on the books that deal with a growing problem of truancy. The hope is to keep students in school and engaged in the subject material. Area schools continue to try and curb the problem, but according to Forest City Community Schools Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, his district also has a few truancy issues.
Walls May Need Attention at the Winnebago County Jail
The Winnebago County Jail is in its seventh year of existence. It replaced a jail with a number of issues that have since been resolved and turned into an apartment complex in downtown Forest City. The current jail on the other hand is experiencing typical and very minor structural issues which are being addressed before they become problematic. Winnebago County Sheriff Steve Hepperly described what he is seeing.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL hosting Battle for Bradford against Iowa Falls-Alden Friday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will host Iowa Falls-Alden in the latest installment of the Battle for Bradford Friday on 104.9 KLMJ. “My thing is you got skin in the game,” Iowa Falls-Alden coach Eric Walkingstick says. “We’re 17 miles apart, our kids know their kids, they’re talking about names. I know their kids are talking about names. So whenever you get into something like that, first game of the year, both sides are gonna be excited. The student body’s gonna be going crazy on both sides. The plays are gonna be huge, the players are gonna be making big plays. And with that being said, this is the state championship game for both teams, because who doesn’t wanna start off with a 1-0 record. So there’s a lot on line and we know that the Battle for Bradford is a notorious game and it’s pretty even. And we’re sitting there wanting to get another notch on that trophy.”
Grand Junction Was in the Limelight With Inaugural Channel Seed Customer Appreciation Event Wednesday Night
An augural event that was held in Grand Junction Wednesday night brought hundreds of people to the downtown area. Channel Seed Field Service Representative Savannah Lyons tells Raccoon Valley Radio the Channel Customer Appreciation event was hosted by Dustin Fouch of Fouch Agriservice, where between 1,500 and 2,000 Channel customers from 14 states attended. She says the program started at 4:30pm inside the Fouch Agriservice buildings on Main Street with speakers that presented information on agriculture-related topics, then the musical acts of Levi Riggs, followed by the country band legend of Blackhawk took the stage at night.
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