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Reynolds taps nominees from QCA for state boards
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made several recommendations for state boards and commissions. Most appointments are subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Recommendations from the QCA include: Civil Rights CommissionMarcelena Ordaz, Scott Board of Behavioral Health ProfessionalsJillyn Kaufman, Scott Board of Sign Language Interpreters and TransliteratorsTina Jarvis, Clinton Real Estate Appraiser Examining BoardCody Seeley, ClintonJordan […]
This holiday weekend in Iowa: Salsa dancing, lowriders bouncing and 319’s finest gathering for a hip hop showcase
It’s an early Wednesday Weekender thanks to the awkward midweek landing of Fourth of July this year. Speaking of which — chances are, if you’re like us, the current onslaught of local and national news events makes celebrating our country’s independence feel more than a little fraught right now. Consider this list of events around Central and Eastern Iowa as opportunities to celebrate what’s good about our communities, whether it’s checking out an all-ages drag show at Cedar Rapids Pride Festival, taking in the piñatas and lowriders at ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina in Des Moines or appreciating some quality hip hop at the Finest in the City Showcase in Cedar Rapids. There are tons of things to get your mind off the whole “this is fine” feeling accompanying the loud booms.
After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits
An Iowa judge has awarded jobless benefits to a nurse who was fired after a “disgruntled” baby sitter accused her of stealing patient medications. State records indicate that earlier this year, Tanya L. Jordan was worked at an Iowa nursing home run by the chain Care Initiatives. Jordan was a full-time charge nurse responsible for […] The post After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowans take kayaks down flooded city streets
INDIANOLA, Iowa — KCCI viewer Gentry Burton shared photos of her adult children kayaking down a flooded Indianola street this week. The Warren County town saw about 5 inches of rain Tuesday as strong storms pushed across the state. The storms prompted several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, as well as flooding and flash flooding in a number of areas.
Rapid Speedway Suspends Season; Major Modifications To 2024 Lyon County Fair
Rock Rapids, Iowa — A popular northwest Iowa race track has made a tough decision and has suspended races for the rest of the season. According to Rapid Speedway officials in Rock Rapids, due to the record flooding in the area in June, the races at Rapid Speedway have been suspended until further notice. At last report, large portions of the track remained underwater, and the fence was completely gone.
Okoboji Summer Theatre First Ever Boot Camp for Teenagers
Okoboji, IA (KICD) — Okoboji Summer Theatre is up and running with its main stage productions. There is only one production specifically for children this year, and Manager Ruth Ann Burke says it’s playing right now. Next week is set aside for the first ever boot camp for...
Man arrested for intox at pool in George
GEORGE—A 44-year-old George man was arrested about 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, on a charge of public intoxication. The arrest of Michael Dean Ubbinga stemmed from complaints from lifeguards, parents and children that he was acting inappropriately at the George Swimming Pool, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Bailey Lux Visited Her Two Favorite Basketball Stars For Her Make-A-Wish
Bailey Lux, the 14-year-old warrior from Carroll was reunited with her two favorite basketball stars during the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces game last (Tuesday) night. Lux, who has been battling MPNST Sarcoma for the past two years, discovered in May after starting a low dose oral chemo, that the treatment was not effective and the cancer spread very quickly since the last scans. Bailey’s father, Kraig Lux, often referred to as Kj, says she is now entering a new chapter of the fight, chemo free.
Full Pull Steps in to Help Flood-Ravaged Rock Valley, Iowa Community Rebuild by Donating All Upcoming Tractor Pull Livestream Proceeds to Local Families
All donations for July 12-13 special livestream will benefit impacted families while highlighting local community members and their stories. Rock Valley, IA – Full Pull Entertainment, a pioneering force in the world of truck and tractor pulling, today announced all proceeds from a special livestream for an upcoming tractor pull will go directly to families affected by recent flooding in Rock Valley, Iowa. Full Pull LIVE will livestream a special edition of the Thunder in the Valley tractor pull, organized by the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association on July 12 and 13. The full weekend livestream will be available for a $40 donation and feature local community members and their stories throughout an evening session on Friday, and daytime and evening sessions on Saturday. Fans can access the livestream on Full Pull LIVE.
70 homes in Cherokee destroyed by flooding
State officials estimate 2000 homes were damaged or destroyed during recent flooding in northwest Iowa. After previous flooding in Cherokee, FEMA bought out 40 properties. Another 70 homes in Cherokee were destroyed in this year’s flooding and Cherokee Mayor Craig Schmidt said he doesn’t know where people will go.
Hanson Nature Center Grand Opening Scheduled
The Winnebago County Conservation Board and the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation. have scheduled a Grand Opening for the new Hanson Nature Center! It will be held on Saturday, July 13th, from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Center, located at 41600 Highway 69, Leland, Iowa. The event will also serve as a retirement party for Winnebago County Conservation Board Director Robert Schwartz who will be retiring on July 31st.
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