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Public Meeting Schedule for Iowa American Water’s Request to Increase Water Utility Rates
Iowa American Water filed an application (petition) with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 1, 2024, seeking an increase in its water utility rates to be effective April 1, 2025. The utility is requesting:. An increase in annual water revenue of $21,106,223, or approximately 46.7% above their existing water...
Iowa DCI: Investigations of police shootings involve far more than just viewing cam videos
Even in a world where surveillance cameras seem to be everywhere, investigating an officer-related shooting is not as easy as pushing the “play” button on a body cam, an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation official says. The DCI will be investigating the fatal shooting by Des Moines police Tuesday of a Nebraska man...
Western Iowa Braces for Heat as Weekend Approaches with Mild Thunderstorms
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is expected to experience a warm and mostly calm end to the week, according to the latest forecast from the US National Weather Service in Des Moines. A few thunderstorms may develop over the northeast region of the state this afternoon and early evening, but the potential for severe weather remains low. The overall weather pattern is set to bring dry conditions through the weekend.
The Iowa pheasant population survey begins Today.
(Des Moines) The Statewide Pheasant population count begins today and runs through August 155. John Lorenzen with the DNR Office in Lewis says the fall forecast will be based on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual roadside pheasant counts, which begin August 11. The statewide survey is conducted...
Gov. Reynolds offers support for other states passing laws like Iowa ESA program
After winning her years-long battle to pass Iowa’s program providing public funding for private school education, Gov. Kim Reynolds is taking on a role to help promote “school choice” measures in other states. The Iowa governor is now the co-chair of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)’s “Education Freedom Alliance,” an initiative launched by the think […]
Summit says Republican lawmakers lobbed ‘improper attack’
Summit Carbon Solutions castigated a group of Republican state lawmakers who oppose the use of eminent domain for its project, saying their arguments are “perplexing” and unsupported by a majority of the Legislature. The company, which seeks to build a sprawling carbon dioxide pipeline network in five states, made the remarks this week in response […]
Northeast Iowans Score $20,000 in Lottery Winnings
A pair of northeast Iowans have recently scored a combined $20,000 in Iowa Lottery winnings. The Lottery says 65-year-old Joe Brennan of Osage won $10,000 with his “Beat the Heat” scratch ticket purchased at Casey’s on Main Street in Osage. Winning came at just the right time...
Worried about bird flu mutation, feds seek livestock worker vaccinations
Federal health officials are encouraging farm workers who tend livestock and poultry to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza to help prevent a bird flu mutation that might spark a pandemic in people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it would devote up to $5 million to pay for the vaccinations […]
Iowa Distributor Opens Expanded Facility
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mid-Am Building Supply, the Mount Pleasant, Iowa-based specialty millwork and wholesale building products distributor, has opened a new facility here, nearly doubling its previous footprint at the location, the company announced. The new 19-acre location, according to the company, will provide its lumberyard and...
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