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Honoring heroes: Czech WWII historian preserving veteran stories aims to return to Iowa
Note: If you know of a World War II veteran living in Iowa or nearby states, contact Jiří Klůc on his Facebook page or email: sokolovo1943@seznam.cz. Jiří Klůc is in a race against time. The World War II historian, a doctoral student at Charles...
State Auditor Rob Sand holds town meeting at Yocom Park
State of Iowa Auditor Ron Sand, a Democrat, held a town meeting at Yocom Park in Chariton Tuesday morning, June 18. Auditor Sand spoke about a variety of topics and answered questions from the audience. There were 10 people present for the town meeting. Auditor Sand told about the local...
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.
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.
Sioux Center twins air on "America's Got Talent'
SIOUX CENTER—Watching themselves on “America’s Got Talent” was a unique experience for 23-year-old brothers Derek and Alex Koops of Sioux Center. “It kind of felt like a full-circle moment because we grew up watching ‘America’s Got Talent’ and we first got into doing dominoes because a guy a long time ago on the show did something similar,” Derek said. “Being able to be on the show ourselves after we’ve been doing this for so many years, it’s surreal.”
Rock Valley man injured in crash of semi
HAWARDEN—A 43-year-old Rock Valley man was injured in a one-vehicle crash about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, on Highway 10, four miles east of Hawarden. Pieter Hanekom was driving a 2009 Peterbilt semitruck east when he said a tire ruptured, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which entered the north ditch and rolled onto the driver’s side, according to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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