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Death and two hospitalizations trigger $5,687 fine against nursing home
Crestview Specialty Care has been fined $5,687 for quality-of-care issues that resulted in one resident’s death and the hospitalization of two others. (Photo via Google Earth) An Iowa nursing home has been fined $5,687 for quality-of-care issues that resulted in one resident’s death and the hospitalization of two others....
DNR fines Marion company accused of exposing workers to asbestos
A Marion real estate investment company did not take required safety precautions when its workers removed about 20,000 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile from a former nursing home it demolished last year, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Irish Capital Investments might have saved itself from expending more than $100,000 to properly […] The post DNR fines Marion company accused of exposing workers to asbestos appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Ellis Fireworks show back two years in a row after hiatus from the pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The fireworks show at Ellis Park & Harbor is an annual tradition for more than 40 years. This event was highly anticipated, with cars filling up Ellis Park from the parking lot to the grass. This is the second year back after a three-year hiatus...
Flooding, high water levels in eastern Iowa prompt calls for caution ahead of Fourth of July
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Susan Stocker, Boating Law Administrator with the Iowa DNR summed up the situation in a sentence. ”The last four years, as we’ve been told, we haven’t had a lot of water, and now it all seems to have come all at once.”
Freedom Festival fireworks starting early
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Organizers of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival said fireworks in downtown on the 4th of July will start early Thursday due to the weather. The fireworks typically start at dusk which is at around 9:30 pm. But now they will start at 8:40 pm. In...
Local small business hit hard by child labor law fines
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Small businesses across Iowa have seen fines up to $180, 000 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor due to the enforcement of youth labor laws, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. One small business owner believes his business has been targeted because of the dispute between...
Iowa's new Cold Case Unit aims to solve hundreds of mysteries, bringing hope to families
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In Iowa, hundreds of cold cases lay dormant, waiting for the light of justice to shine upon them. Dozens of these unsolved mysteries are found in Linn County alone. Now, a new initiative spearheaded by Attorney General Brenna Bird aims to bring closure to these cases and solace to the victims' families.
Linn County to consolidate Roads Department in a new $19.3 million facility
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Linn County is planning to build a new $19.3 million headquarters for the Secondary Roads Department at the current Main Shop in Marion, according to The Gazette. This new building will combine the Engineering Office and the Main Shop into one facility. The existing Main...
4thFest in Coralville to run through July 5th
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Independence Day holiday weekend is here in eastern Iowa and the City of Coralville is celebrating with a bang -- for a little bit longer -- this year. City leaders in Coralville are extending 4thFest through Friday, July 5th. That carnival is being held at...
Coralville's 4thFest kicks off at S.T. Morrison Park
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Coralville is celebrating the 4th of July with its 4thFest all day Thursday. There are activities with most of the festivities at S.T. Morrison Park along 1513 7th Street. The carnival is underway until dark. Rides for children cost two tickets and bigger rides cost three...
State board sanctions Iowa City massage therapist
An Iowa City massage therapist has been sanctioned and has had his license suspended for five years after a complaint from a female patient. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports available public records show that last year the board issued an emergency order suspending the license of Abelardo Rodriguez. The board also...
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