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Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in […] The post Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Harlan alum Sears to chase big-league dream
(Lincoln) -- Harlan alum Brett Sears' baseball journey has been a long and windy one from his early years in Westphalia to a standout career at Harlan to Macomb, Illinois, Fort Dodge and a memorable final year in Lincoln. And it's not over yet. That's because the Atlanta Braves selected...
Humboldt man sentenced for criminal mischief linked to copper wire on irrigation pivots
PAWNEE CITY - Rickey Long, 41, of Humboldt was sentenced in Pawnee County to 36 months probation for criminal mischief involving the stripping of copper wire from irrigation pivots. Investigators say wire was missing from pivots owned by farmers Richard Binder, Lynn Binder, Greg Kreuger and Steven Schaardt in 2022....
Fox found in Lincoln tests positive for rabies
A fox that recently tested positive for rabies is the first case of its kind in Lincoln. Lincoln Animal Control announced Thursday that the fox came into contact with somebody’s dog and was injured. Animal control was called to pick up the fox, which was showing signs of illness.
Swimming not recommended at state park beach in Clear Lake
DES MOINES, Iowa – Swimming is not recommended at several lakes in north and northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does routine water quality monitoring at all State Park beaches and many locally managed beaches. The DNR says swimming is currently not recommended at:. - McIntosh...
One person dead after train, van crash near Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A man is dead after a van-train crash near Kearney on Thursday. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a van was traveling westbound on US Highway 30 east of Cherry Avenue just outside the Kearney city limits. The sheriff’s office said during that time, a Union Pacific train was backing up on a track that crosses the highway and collided with the van.
OLLI is Expanding to Omaha & Director Bob Michl Invites Adults 50+ to Event on 7/25 Because “Curiousity Never Retires!”
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (OLLI at UNL) is expanding into the Omaha Metro area and will host a free OLLI Omaha Showcase event on Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center in Aksarben Village, 6450 Pine St.
Nebraska City subdivision dirtwork extended
(Nebraska City) -- Recent wet weather has pushed back preliminary work on Nebraska City's new subdivision. Earlier this week, the Nebraska City City Council approved a change order extending the Kreifels Hills Subdivision's substantial completion date from August 1st to September 1st, and the final completion from September 1st to the 30th. Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette tells KMA News rainy weather pushed back infrastructure work in the subdivision planned for property in the northern portion of the community near CHI St. Mary's Hospital.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
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