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UNMC key player in national health disaster planning
The massive Nebraska floods of 2019 left billions of dollars in damage behind. And just last month tornadoes hit eastern Nebraska with 165 mile an hour winds. Local disasters present their own lengthy list of challenges from power outages to gas leaks and more. But in the aftermath of COVID-19...
Emhoff Stumps For Biden In Omaha
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is working to grow support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign in Nebraska. Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was in Omaha yesterday. Emhoff visited the Highlander Accelerator in north Omaha and met with state and community leaders at Blackstone's Wonderbowl.
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.
Omaha man formally charged in animal abuse case
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was formally charged in an animal abuse case Thursday. Eduardo Acevedo-Jara, who was detained after an incident where he beat a dog to death last Thursday, was formally charged with abandoning/cruelly neglecting an animal resulting in death. This is a class 4 felony,...
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.
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to end wait times for service
(Iowa) People with physical or mental disabilities using the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to find work won’t need to wait to be served starting in September. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) helps eligible Iowans with disabilities find employment by connecting them to employers, running practice interviews, giving resume support, providing general consultation and more.
Iowa's sales tax-free weekend is around the corner. When is it?
Back-to-school shopping is just around the corner, which means so is Iowa's sales tax-free weekend. The weekend will offer Iowans a chance to shop without the state's 6% sales tax and the 1% local option sales tax in many cities. Any savings can help with making the most out of your budget.
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Iowa
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Iowa loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Iowa Corn Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 17, 2024) — Iowa Corn has announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB). Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
Red Oak board backs first reading of chronic absenteeism policy
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak school officials are among those adjusting to new laws passed by the Iowa Legislature this year. During its regular meeting Wednesday evening, the Red Oak School Board approved the first reading of updated policies regarding chronic absenteeism and truancy for the school district, after hearing recommendations from the Iowa Association of School Boards. The update comes after the Iowa Legislature passed Senate File 2435, which primarily appropriates funds for the Iowa Department of Education, the Department for the Blind, and the Iowa Board of Regents. However, this year, the bill also established a process for districts dealing with chronic absenteeism and truancy and incorporated the county attorney. Red Oak School Superintendent Ron Lorenz says the law changes what was previously called "student absences-excused" to "chronic absenteeism and truancy."
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