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Lawsuit claims Des Moines Christian ignored bullying, asks court to order school to act
A former Des Moines Christian School family is suing to force the religious institution to address what they say is unchecked bullying. Mark and Jana Scharnberg of West Des Moines filed suit last week against the Urbandale-based private school and several of its administrators and employees. They allege that the school failed to take action in response to serious bullying against their children and other students. ...
See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
How Perry Chamber is Assisting with Food Insecurity in the State
Food insecurity is prevalent throughout the state of Iowa, and the Perry Chamber is doing its best to support people within the community. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio food insecurity is nothing new to the world, but notices that the issue is expanding. She says that the Perry Food Pantry is still seeing record numbers of people showing up to get food. Pasutti reminds residents that the weekly Farmer’s Markets offer assistance with food insecurity.
Greene Co Historical Society to Explore Unique History of Russell Park in Jefferson
Following the Greene County Fair earlier this month, the Greene County Historical Society is picking up its normal monthly programs again. August’s program takes place Friday, August 2nd at Central Christian Church in Jefferson about the history of Russell Park in Jefferson. The presenter will be Mikki Schwartzkopf and she will talk about how the 20-lot land was a swamp before the landowner, Judge JJ Russell gave the property to the city in 1901. The swamp was drained in 1903 and an Omaha landscape architect did the design and planting of the then new park.
Jefferson Police Chief Grateful for Area Businesses Helping with an Alleged Theft Investigation
The Jefferson Police Department is currently investigating a theft case through the help of several area businesses. Police Chief Mark Clouse says on July 16th, Tri-County Lumber reported at least 150 bundles of shingles were missing. Officer Mark Wolterman tells Raccoon Valley Radio after his initial evidence collecting at the scene of Tri-County, he determined that the alleged truck that was used went past Fairview Veterinary Clinic.
Guthrie Center City Council Postpones Public Hearing
The Guthrie Center City Council met in regular session Monday night. The Council approved fencing permits on the 100 block of North 12th Street and 900 block of North 13th Street, appointed Lacquerisha Hall to the Mary J Barnett Memorial Library Board, and heard from Mark and Derrik Bauer of Tri-County Lumber on a housing project. The Board then postponed a public hearing on the proposed sale of City owned real estate at 907 Main Street until August 12th, and approved a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records from fiscal year 2018-19 per Iowa Code.
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
The POET facility near Shell Rock produces about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year and other products. (Photo courtesy of Google Earth) An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Referred pipeline law puts Summit Carbon Solutions' permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa Utilities Board in...
Shenandoah Parents Arrested for Child Endangerment and Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person
(Fremont Co) Two people were arrested after the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a small child alone near the roadway in the 1700 block of Washington Street in Hamburg Thursday morning. Deputies discovered a 4-year-old child, with reported developmental disabilities, covered in filth and a mixture...
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Jul. 26, 2024
When I was growing up, I always wanted to visit Washington, D.C. – maybe even work there some day. The capital of our country, its majestic buildings, the history…pretty impressive. I finally made it there during my first semester of college. I joined a student group in part...
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