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Plan for state experts to advise other facilities on care for Iowans with disabilities
Des Moines, IA- An administrator from the now closed Glenwood Resource Center is transferring to a role at the state-run facility in Woodward that cares for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Radio Iowa reports that two federal investigations raised concerns about how residents with serious disabilities at Glenwood were...
Amidst bird flu concerns, county fair leaders confident in livestock exhibits
ADEL, Iowa — The Foster family from Minburn is ready to show their animals at the Dallas County Fair. "We have dairy goats. We have meat chickens. And we have layer hens," Lindsey Foster said. Her kids are showing animals at the Dallas County Fair. The Fosters say they're...
Hy-Vee will now accept PayPal, Venmo at checkout
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (WMBD) — Hy-Vee announced on Monday that PayPal and Venmo will now be accepted for payment. According to a Hy-Vee news release, PayPal and Venmo will be available for Hy-Vee customers using the Aisles Online platform for all grocery and delivery orders. “Our Aisles Online...
Douglas Avenue closure and detour in effect in Urbandale for stormwater improvements
A stretch of Douglas Avenue near Merle Hay Mall in Urbandale will be closed to traffic for 75 days starting Monday. The 6300 block of Douglas Avenue closed on Monday, July 8, and is expected to stay closed until late September, according to the city of Urbandale. There's a detour...
FDA warns food firms in Iowa and Michigan about misbranding violations and more
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
Urbandale City Council adopts new flag
The Urbandale City Council officially adopted the new city flag during last week’s council meeting. The flag, which features six of the letter “U” in light blue and white intertwined to form a star on a dark blue field, represents the unity of “people, natural resources, businesses, schools, transportation and local government,” according to a news release. The design was selected by community members from more than 440 designs submitted to the Flag Design Committee, which included Urbandale Mayor Bob Andeweg and Urbandale residents. Residents can purchase flag merchandise at Urbandale City Hall, 3600 86th St. To learn more, visit www.urbandale.org/flag.
DNR Looking for Help with Annual Turkey Survey
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help with its wild turkey production survey for July and August. John Lorenzen, with the DNR Office in Lewis, says participants are to note the date and the county where the turkey was seen, mark down if it is an adult female or male, and indicate the number of poults present. Lorenzen says the DNR uses the information to gauge next year’s population in part by nest success.
Iowa DNR issues water advisory for Lake Manawa, Prairie Rose Lake
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising against swimming in Lake Manawa, along with 14 other beaches across the state. The DNR says swimming is not recommended in Lake Manawa because of E. coli concerns. Swimming is not advised in Prairie Rose Lake near Harlan in Shelby County; the same is true for Blue Lake in Lewis and Clark State Park across the Missouri River from Decatur, Neb.
Booneville man allegedly assaults Booneville woman in home
A Booneville man was arrested for assault Sunday after the daughter of the victim filed a report with law enforcement. Walter Emil Bell, 50, of 28925 360th St., Booneville, was charged with second-offense domestic abuse assault. The incident began about 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the 28900 block of 360th Street,...
Valley Junction teens devastated a man they considered a friend is a fugitive convicted of rape
A game of poker cemented Troy Hall's friendship with the man who lived in the woods. Teenagers looking for ways to pass their downtime had dubbed the stranger sleeping amongst the trees by the railroad tracks as "Homeless Greg." He earned the honor of a nickname from Valley Junction's youth...
'Saved a lot of lives': Warren County dog rescue closing its doors
PROLE, Iowa — An animal shelter in Warren County is closing its doors. The Second Chance Dog Rescue in Prole says it does not have enough volunteers or funds to properly care for the animals. It says it is working to get all the dogs into foster homes or adopted.
ISU Extension & Outreach Offering Services During Dallas County Fair
The Dallas County Fair is right around the corner, with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach making an appearance. The fair begins tomorrow in Adel and ISU Extension Youth Outreach Educator Kathy Rottinghaus shares that the organization’s theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss, with activities throughout the county fair. One of the activities that will be happening are barn tours, as Educational Facilitator Intern Haylee Wachter elaborates.
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