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Czech historian interviews Iowa WWII vets
WATERLOO — Hovey Brom has never returned to Pilsen since helping to liberate it in World War II. But he left a key to his heart in that city in the Czech Republic. A young Czech historian brought that “key” back to Brom this week — and unlocked a flood of emotion for the retired […] The post Czech historian interviews Iowa WWII vets appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Fourth human case of bird flu diagnosed in Colorado dairy farm worker
WASHINGTON — Public health officials have diagnosed a Colorado farm worker with the country’s fourth human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state’s department of health reported Wednesday. The Colorado case, the state’s first this year related to spread from dairy cattle to humans, was reported […] The post Fourth human case of bird flu diagnosed in Colorado dairy farm worker appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
School worker in sex video loses bid for jobless benefits
A special-education aide working for the Muscatine public schools has been fired for allegedly posting to social media a sexually oriented video of himself. State records indicate Wyatt L. Mason began working for the Muscatine Community School District as a full-time special-education aide in September 2023. On Feb. 16 of this year, the district became […] The post School worker in sex video loses bid for jobless benefits appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Florida U.S. Rep. Luna changes course in campaign against attorney general
WASHINGTON — Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to force a vote as early as next week to invoke the House’s rarely used power of “inherent contempt” to levy a daily fine against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in an attempt to obtain audio recordings from a Justice Department special counsel’s interview of President […] The post Florida U.S. Rep. Luna changes course in campaign against attorney general appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Nursing home cited for failing to protect residents from sexual abuse
A central Iowa nursing home that has been cited six times in one year for insufficient staffing has now been cited for failing to protect residents from sexual abuse. The state has proposed, but held in suspension, a $15,000 fine against Via of Des Moines, formerly known as the Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and […] The post Nursing home cited for failing to protect residents from sexual abuse appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a three-day jazz festival. Due to flooding along the Mississippi River, many planned Fourth of July events near the river have been canceled or postponed like […] The post Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout
WASHINGTON — Texas U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee Tuesday, becoming the first congressional Democrat to do so after Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate that has sent the party reeling four months before the November presidential election. Biden has acknowledged a shaky debate […] The post Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi
Inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including octopus left to thaw in buckets, mouse droppings, and grimy blenders used to concoct smoothies. Two Iowa restaurants recently agreed to close temporarily to address the issues found by inspectors. One of the restaurants posed “an imminent health hazard” […] The post Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
WASHINGTON – Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the […] The post Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide this week on […] The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Summit proposes August and September meetings for pipeline extensions
The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks, according to documents recently filed with […] The post Summit proposes August and September meetings for pipeline extensions appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Reynolds, Congress members protest federal child labor law enforcement
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state’s all-Republican congressional delegation sent letters Monday to the U.S. Department of Labor, criticizing its enforcement of federal child labor laws on Iowa businesses following a state law change. A 2023 Iowa child labor law loosened some restrictions on minor workers, despite warnings from the Department of Labor that […] The post Reynolds, Congress members protest federal child labor law enforcement appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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