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Summit says county pipeline ordinances overstep authority
Summit Carbon Solutions argues that the main components of two county ordinances in Iowa that sought to limit the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines are entirely overridden by the authority of state and federal regulators. The company reasserted those arguments in a recent brief in federal court — its response to the appeals by Shelby […] The post Summit says county pipeline ordinances overstep authority appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention, capping off months of speculation about who would get the nod as his vice presidential pick. Vance has not been a member of Congress long, having less than two years […] The post Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Judge finds that Board of Medicine withheld information from accused doctor
State licensing officials failed to provide all of the necessary information to an Iowa physician accused of incompetence, a judge has ruled. In 2022, an Iowa-licensed surgeon, Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo, formerly of Sioux City, was accused of unnecessary surgeries and lying to patients. Last year, the Iowa Board of Medicine charged Ciuffo with professional incompetence, […] The post Judge finds that Board of Medicine withheld information from accused doctor appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Dentist loses license after 30 complaints, prior sanctions for sexual impropriety
An Iowa dentist who has been the subject of 30 past complaints has lost his license over allegations of repeated sexual impropriety with patients. The dentist, Phelan Thomas, 66, of West Des Moines, alleged he was the victim of “Karens” — a derogatory term often used to describe entitled females — and racism. On Jan. […] The post Dentist loses license after 30 complaints, prior sanctions for sexual impropriety appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance
WASHINGTON — Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — a typically joyous occasion that will likely take on a different tone this year after a gunman shot at Donald Trump, injuring him, on Saturday. Trump, who will be formally nominated as the GOP’s presidential nominee on […] The post GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. Crooks was killed at the scene. Trump was pronounced safe shortly after the incident. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, who was at the […] The post Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa politicians call for prayers for Trump’s safety
Iowa’s congressional and state politicians called on people to pray for the safety of former President Donald Trump on Saturday following an apparent assassination attempt. Shots rang out while Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after which Trump was seen with blood on his face, near his ear. Campaign officials have said […] The post Iowa politicians call for prayers for Trump’s safety appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
BUTLER — Former President Donald Trump was recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took the stage at about 6 p.m., several loud pops […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Psst! Iowa’s conservative economic development doctrine is not working
We should talk. Please go to a quiet corner of the room, away from prying eyes and ears, and then read this column. If you tell anyone what I wrote here, I will deny it and claim an imposter posted under my name. Here is what you need to know: It is not working. The […] The post Psst! Iowa’s conservative economic development doctrine is not working appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa, national conservative leaders talk abortion, school choice at Family Leader event
Iowa and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa. The Family Leader, an influential conservative Christian organization, brought speakers to the gathering of an estimated 1,000 at the […] The post Iowa, national conservative leaders talk abortion, school choice at Family Leader event appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Pipeline opponents are poised for Summit permit challenges
Several groups that oppose a recently approved carbon dioxide pipeline network in Iowa plan to launch challenges to that approval in the coming days that will likely be decided — months or more than a year from now — in court. Summit Carbon Solutions wants to build a sprawling pipeline system in five states that […] The post Pipeline opponents are poised for Summit permit challenges appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Nursing home worker was needlessly exposed to contagious disease, judge rules
A social worker for an Iowa nursing home was justified in quitting after the facility failed to inform her and others of residents who had serious, contagious diseases, according to a judge’s ruling. State records indicate Mary Lovejoy Castaneda was employed by the nursing home chain Care Initiatives as a fulltime social worker at Cedar […]
University of Iowa awarded FTA grant for electric buses, facility expansion
A $16.4 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration will allow the University of Iowa to phase out a portion of its bus fleet with electric vehicles and update its facilities, putting the university in a better position to meet its sustainability goals and welcome new technological advances. According to a UI news release, the […]
D.C. Dispatch: Biofuels, baby formula and noncitizens voting
Iowa lawmakers voiced concerns this week about noncitizens voting in federal elections as well as delays to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision on new biofuel standards. Members of Iowa’s delegation also introduced new bills aimed at eliminating potential political biases in the Office of Inspector General and increasing the production of baby formula. Here’s what […] The post D.C. Dispatch: Biofuels, baby formula and noncitizens voting appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Cedar Rapids investors hope third time’s the charm with new casino proposal
An Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission vote on Feb. 6, 2025, will decide whether a proposed $250 million Cedar Rapids casino is approved or becomes the third in the line of failed casino proposals. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, which approves casino licenses, laid out the timeline for the casino application as well as […] The post Cedar Rapids investors hope third time’s the charm with new casino proposal appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Democrats Bohannan, Corkery call for President Biden to exit presidential race
Two Iowa Democratic congressional candidates, Christina Bohannan and Sarah Corkery, called Thursday for President Joe Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race. Bohannan, who is running against U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Iowa’s 1st District in the Nov. 5 general election, said in a statement that “America deserves better than the choice for President we’re currently […]
Feds announce new funding to expand meat processing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including five in Iowa — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The federal grants announced on Thursday range in value from about $123,000 for a […] The post Feds announce new funding to expand meat processing appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Governor announces disaster recovery housing programs
The state will launch multiple programs to assist communities devastated by severe weather in the past three months, including efforts to temporarily house people and construct new permanent properties, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday. Reynolds held a news conference Thursday, flanked by state agency and department heads involved in providing emergency and recovery services for […] The post Governor announces disaster recovery housing programs appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Veterinarian claims former employer filed licensing-board complaints against her
An Iowa veterinarian is suing her former employer alleging the company is responsible for complaints filed against her with the state licensing board. Shawna Greene of Warren County is suing Iowa Veterinary Specialties of Des Moines in Polk County District Court. Greene, a state-licensed veterinarian, was hired by IVS in February 2022 and awarded a […]
Nurse fights abuse ruling, says Mucinex overdose sparked satanic hallucinations
A nurse who says he overdosed on Mucinex and thought his wife was the devil is taking the state to court over his placement on Iowa’s child abuse registry. Ryan Tagge is seeking judicial review of an April 22 decision by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to place him on the state’s […] The post Nurse fights abuse ruling, says Mucinex overdose sparked satanic hallucinations appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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