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UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can
The companies that are fighting the state’s efforts to restrict THC levels in carbonated beverages claim the state knowingly approved the sale of 12-ounce cans with up to 10 “servings” per can. Ten different Iowa companies are suing the state to block enforcement of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in […] The post Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird at RNC: Democrats favor 'handouts not handcuffs'
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird touted Republicans' support for police officers in a primetime address during the second night of the Republican National Convention Tuesday. “Never forget, the Democratic Party is a party of defunding the police," she told a crowd at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. "They said it, they mean it, and they can't wiggle out of it.” ...
Pet Ferret Released Into the Wild by Police
The mayor of Cedar Falls has convened a task force after a pet ferret was released into the wild, according to KWWL. Cedar Falls formerly had an animal control contract with Waterloo but decided not to renew that contract last year, instead opting to handle animal control in house. Last week a Cedar Falls officer responded to a call of a ferret underneath a porch. The officer was able to capture the ferret. They then asked their superior what to do with the animal and was advised to release it into the wild. The ferret ended up being an escaped pet named Karma and belonging to Heaven Lickness. Lickness says she has been crying everyday since Karma broke through a barrier in the home and escaped. Mayor Danny Laudick says the police were confused as to if a ferret would be considered a wild animal or a domestic animal and, in his words, they screwed up. Laudick has now put together a task force of council members, public safety members, and representatives from the Cedar Bend Humane Society to determine if the city should continue to keep animal control in house and provide more training or contract it out to a separate entity.
Area Student to Participate in Governor’s Charity Steer Show in August
The 42nd Governor’s Charity Steer Show will be held August 10th during the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The event, hosted by the Office of the Governor of Iowa, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council, helps raise money for the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, located in Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City.
Vikes’ playoff foiled by Independence
An early deficit proved to be too much for the Decorah baseball team Friday as the Vikes hosted Independence (14-20) in the Class 3A Substate 3 quarterfinals. It was the second meeting for the two squads this season on Olejniczak field with the Mustangs taking this one as well, 7-5. Decorah ends the season 22-15.
SW falls in Warriors versus Warriors battle
Avenging last year’s regional semifinal game and a contest earlier this season against South Winn, Wapsie Valley pushed the Red and White out of the postseason Wednesday in the Class 2A Region 7 Semifinal, 9-3. South Winn ended the season with a 22-13 overall mark as the Upper Iowa Conference champions for the second straight year.
Victim identified in fatal Hudson shooting
Officials have released the name of the man shot and killed in Hudson on Sunday. Hudson police said the shooting happened at an apartment in the 300 block of South Washington Street at around 3:40 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they said they found a White man on...
UNI volleyball honored with AVCA Team Academic Award for 2023-24
LEXINGTON, Ky. --- For a 13th consecutive year, the UNI volleyball team has been named a recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) Team Academic Award, presented by INTENT. Honorees for the 2023-24 season were announced by the AVCA on Wednesday afternoon with the Panthers also earning special honor roll distinction for posting a team grade-point average (GPA) in the top 20% among NCAA Division I programs.
Two vehicle accident reported in Butler County from the weekend
Saturday about 10am the Iowa State Patrol was called out on the report of a two vehicle accident northwest of Shell Rock along Highway 3 near Vintage Lane. 56-year-old Sonia High of Shell Rock was traveling westbound on Highway 3 driving a 2012 GMC Acadia when for some reason she crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound semi-truck and trailer combination driven by 62-year-old Michael Toussaint of Sumner head on.
Concerns raised by the fire chief in Grundy Center
The Grundy Center City Council Monday night received an update from fire chief Nathan Kappel on the needs of his department. Kappel explained that OSHA is proposing new emergency response standards for fire departments, standards that will cost the fire department more than 14-thousand dollars. In addition, medical exams for...
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Updates on Hwy 14, Hwy 18, Hwy 218 & Lansing bridge projects along with future road work to watch out for
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (7/18/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. The latest on the...
Mediation Brings No Conference Solution
The mediation between the WaMac and Waverly-Shell Rock ended Wednesday with no solution. The Department of Education now has 60 days to come up with a conference solution for Waverly-Shell Rock. Decorah and the Upper Iowa Conference also had no agreement while Charles City and the North Central Conference reached an, as of now, unknown arrangement.
4 Hermanos Officially Opens Cedar Rapids Location
A new Cedar Rapids Mexican restaurant has started welcoming customers! 4 Hermanos Mexican Food is now open at 1125 1st Avenue SE inside the former home of Via Sofia's. The official Facebook post reads:. "Hey Amigos! We are so excited to open doors on First Ave in Cedar Rapids, IA....
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture visits Lake Mills
The Ardent Apiary of Lake Mills, IA has been producing small batches of local honey since 2020. “We started when we bought this old, abandoned acreage,” said owner Adam Stene, who with his wife Rachel raises three colonies of bees, bottling around 600 lbs of honey annually. “Somewhere around...
Delicious Eastern Iowa Hot Dogs to Try on National Hot Dog Day
Happy National Hot Dog Day! Looking to celebrate today without having to fire up the grill? Here are some of the places in Eastern Iowa that serve delicious varieties of hot dogs, brats, sausages, and/or corn dogs:. 103 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Serves Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese...
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