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Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC
Iowa Republicans played important roles during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday. Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the nomination of U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump’s running […] The post Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, AG Brenna Bird give nominating speeches at RNC appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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.
Iowa Utilities Commission Sets Public Hearing Date for Black Hills Energy’s Proposed Natural Gas Rate Increase
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) issued an order today establishing the procedural schedule and setting the public hearing date regarding Black Hills Energy’s (Black Hills) application for an increase in its Iowa natural gas rates to customers. The public hearing, for the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses...
Volunteers unite under Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council during crises
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, having experienced the 2008 floods, the 2020 derecho and most recently the devastating tornado in Greenfield. During these tough times, hundreds of volunteers come together to lend a helping hand, making a significant impact. The Iowa Disaster Human...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portion of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) A Severe Thunderstorm Watch in in effect until 11:00 p.m. for the following counties in southwest Iowa: Adair, Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Guthrie. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says hail and tornadoes are possible, but the primary severe threat will be destructive wind gusts as the thunderstorms head eastward.
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.
DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to speak Wednesday at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg was the first outlet to report the news. People familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill the governor would speak at the event. News of the speaking engagement with Iowa’s GOP […]
DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
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.
As a baby bust hits rural areas, hospital labor and delivery wards are closing down
In some rural areas, births have dropped by three-quarters since the late 1950s, and hospitals are shuttering labor and delivery units, leaving mothers little access to care when they need it.
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