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New Survey shows that Latinos near the Mississippi River see its pollution as a top priority
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A recent survey showed that Latino voters who live in counties near the Mississippi River consider it part of their daily lives and view its pollution as a top priority. The first Latino Voices of the Mississippi River Poll, conducted by The Hispanic Access Foundation, showed...
Shonn Greene to Serve As Honorary Captain
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa unanimous All-American Shonn Greene will serve as honorary captain when the Hawkeyes host Illinois State on Saturday on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11:01 a.m. (CT) and the game will be televised on Big Ten Network.
New Childcare Center Coming to Parkersburg
A new childcare center is coming to Parkersburg. The First Congregational Church of Parkersburg purchased the former Catholic Church at 704 Grant Street and is remodeling the building to open the Cornerstone Christian Childcare Center later this year. Dave Schneiderman is a Deacon at the First Congregational Church and tells...
Newton Medical Center to close birthing unit, furthering Iowa's maternity care shortage
The hospital in Newton will halt labor and delivery care later this year. MercyOne Newton Medical Center will pause birthing services indefinitely after Oct. 15, hospital officials announced Friday. That means many residents of Newton, about 35 miles from downtown Des Moines, will be forced to travel out-of-town to give birth. There are...
How much rain did Des Moines see? Here are Iowa's rainfall totals for Thursday into Friday
Des Moines and many areas of Iowa saw rainfall Thursday night into Friday morning. Much of the rainfall was in the eastern and northeastern sides of the state, however, central Iowa accumulated about an inch of rain as well. Meanwhile, parts of eastern Iowa saw over 2 inches of rain across Thursday...
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in July
(Des Moines) Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born July 30 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with foster families until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 71 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago. This is the fifth case so far in 2024. In 2023, ten infants were relinquished to HHS custody under the Safe Haven Act.
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Iowans Express Concern Over Distracted Driving
(Des Moines) For the second consecutive year, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and Iowa State Patrol collaborated at the Iowa State Fair to survey attendees on cell phone use while driving. The survey, conducted with over 1,300 Iowans from nearly every county, revealed significant concerns about distracted driving. Despite...
Five Members of a Burglary Ring Accused Of Targeting Rural Iowa Pharmacies
(Undated) Dozens of individuals from Houston, Texas, are facing charges in connection with over 200 pharmacy thefts across 31 states, including rural areas of Nebraska and Iowa. The thefts, totaling an estimated 12 million dollars worth of controlled substances, were part of a trend that began in Arkansas and spread to multiple states. The stolen drugs, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and Xanax, were taken back to Houston and resold. Officials emphasize that these crimes have real victims who depend on their prescription medications and urge the public only to take medications prescribed by a medical professional.
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