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Sierra Club asks EPA to take over oversight of Iowa waters because of state failures
The U.S. government should oversee Iowa cities, farms and businesses' impact on the state's waters, an environmental group says, arguing the state has done a poor job protecting its rivers, lakes and streams. The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter filed a petition this week, asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pull the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce the 1972 Clean Water Act, the legal framework for improving and preserving the nation’s waters. ...
Rock Valley School District finds solutions to start school in September
ROCK VALLEY, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - The now-receded flood waters in Rock Valley left behind a summer’s worth of work for the community, but school district leaders remain optimistic for the start of the school year despite the devastating obstacles. “This is by far the biggest challenge I’ve...
Last Month’s Flood Having Lasting Impacts On Spencer’s Downtown Area
Spencer – Officials with Grand Avenue Community Outreach, in the former Tangney Hotel building in downtown Spencer, have announced their permanent closure. In a post on their Facebook page, the non-profit group says the losses they incurred in the 100-year-old building have been tremendous, saying the repairs and ongoing maintenance required for such an old structure are more than what the organization can bear. They add that for the health and safety of their tenants and guests, the building is now inaccessible.
The IKM-Manning School District Purchased Old St Anthony Clinic For New Alternative HS Program
The IKM-Manning School District has recently purchased the old St. Anthony Clinic in Manning to serve as the district’s new location for an alternative high school program. The building at 221 Ann St. will be utilized to create a program for high school students who find a traditional class setting challenging. Superintendent Dr. Angela Huseman says that while the district is just taking possession of the building, she is very hopeful and excited to have this initiative offered to IKM-Manning students.
Union Slough Auto Tour Route Open from August 1st – September 20th
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the auto tour route will be open from. Thursday, August 1st through Friday, September 20th , 2024. Visitors are welcome to drive the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates. The auto tour route begins at the refuge headquarters...
Farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a corn field in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy west of Paullina, which has...
Community college settles the second of two human trafficking lawsuits
Western Iowa Tech Community College has agreed to settle the second of two federal lawsuits alleging the school conspired with others to engage in human trafficking. As reported by Iowa Public Radio earlier this week, WITCC of Sioux City has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit initiated by 10 students from Brazil. […]
Tall Corn Days is on Sioux Rapids
Sioux Rapids IA, (KICD) — Despite the damage that Sioux Rapids received during the flooding they planned to go ahead with Tall Corn Days. One of the organizers behind Tall Corn Days this year, Lacey Garberding says Tall Corn Days provides a much-needed break for the people in town.
Milford Galvanized Line will be Removed
Milford, IA (KICD) — Earlier this week we reported that Milford Municipal Utilities came to the city of Milford saying that an abandoned, galvanized, water service line should be disconnected from the main and removed. The line runs along 13th Street, which is currently being reconstructed. The approved plan was for the line to be capped.
State Auditor Finds Internal Control Deficiencies In Denison FY23 Audit
A recent audit by the Iowa State Auditor’s Office for the City of Denison’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 has revealed several internal control deficiencies and compliance issues. Significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified, though no material noncompliance was found. Key issues included inadequate segregation of duties, unreviewed journal entries, and failure to reconcile utility billings and delinquent accounts. The audit also noted that property tax receipts were not tracked for their specific purposes, and personnel policies lacked clarity on exempt and non-exempt employees. The audit highlighted a material weakness in internal control for the city’s participation in the COVID-19 Airports Program and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Program but found no instances of noncompliance for federal awards. The city’s response includes establishing procedures to address these deficiencies. No improper disbursements were noted in the report. Responses from city officials indicate steps will be taken to address the identified issues. A copy of the FY23 City of Denison audit is included below.
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