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Iowa Democrat running unopposed in GOP-held state legislative race
Iowa Democrats are sure to pick up at least one seat in the Iowa House this election cycle as there is no Republican candidate running in one GOP-held district. In Iowa’s 81st House District, Davenport School Board President Dan Gosa is the only Democratic candidate on the general election ballot. Democrats hold 36 of the […]
More than 80% of Iowa's eligible seniors don't receive SNAP food assistance
Data: National Council on Aging and Urban Institute; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMore than eight of 10 older Iowans who are eligible for food assistance aren't receiving it—the second-highest non-participation rate in the nation, a new report finds.Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers crucial support for eligible low-income Americans, especially with grocery prices rising nearly 21% since January 2021.By the numbers: The new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Urban Institute reveals that 83% of eligible Iowans 65 and older are not participating in SNAP.This means nearly 91,000 older Iowans who may struggle to...
College Savings Iowa rebrands to ISave 529
DES MOINES, Iowa — College Savings Iowa has been rebranded to ISave 529, the state treasurer's office announced this week. The new name for Iowa's 529 plan hopes better encompass what saving for education might look like, from K-12 tuition to apprenticeship programs, according to the news release. "We...
Mental telehealth program launched for underserved Iowa schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received one-and-a-half million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal...
Iowa girl’s mermaid dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish
DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted 4-year-old Vivian Gomez's wish to become a mermaid and swim in the ocean on Wednesday, fulfilling her lifelong dream. "One thing that we really try to do is get to the heart of the wish," said Cassidy Gomez, an event manager with Make-A-Wish Iowa. So we really sit down with the kids and the family and figure out what do they want to do, what are they like, and try to dream big and try to grant their biggest wish."
Unusual Arrest At Downtown Omaha Courthouse
(Omaha, NE) -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a person arrested at the downtown Omaha courthouse on a probation charge, did not tell them that a two -year- old child had been left alone inside the suspect's vehicle parked outside the courthouse at 17th and Farnam Streets. A passerby...
Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
An Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call. According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, […]
Allen looking to change culture at Missouri Valley, rival Lo-Ma awaits in opener
(Missouri Valley) -- Missouri Valley football comes into 2024 under the guidance of a new head coach that hopes to change the culture. Dontae Allen is now in charge of the Big Reds program, taking over from Rick Barker. Allen has extensive coaching experience with stints as an assistant at the collegiate, semi-pro and high school level. He recently served as an assistant coach at Omaha Burke.
Boyer Valley's Garside reflects on big opener, recent tear
(Dunlap) -- Boyer Valley football started their season with a dominant win last week behind stellar play from senior Owen Garside. Garside's big game was nothing new for him, becoming the latest in a run full of them. However, his latest monster showing earned him the first Jim Hughes Real Estate KMAland Male Athlete of the Week honor for 2024-25 after his team rolled to a 54-21 win over Moravia in a Week 0 game Friday night.
SOME AREA FEMA CENTERS TO CLOSE FRIDAY
FEMA WILL CLOSE SOME OF THEIR AREA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS FOR GOOD ON FRIDAY. THE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS IN BUENA VISTA, O’BRIEN AND PALO ALTO COUNTIES WILL CLOSE PERMANENTLY AUGUST 30TH AT 6 P.M. THE CENTER IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY WILL ALSO CLOSE ON FRIDAY BUT REOPEN IN ALTERNATE LOCATIONS...
Teen Suffers Injuries in Council Bluffs Shooting
(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a shooting. On Thursday, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers were dispatched to the area of S. 26th St. and 3rd Ave. for a call of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and discovered that one victim had been shot and was transported to Mercy Hospital prior to officers arriving on scene. The initial investigation indicated that a disturbance had occurred in front of 215 S. 26th Street. During the disturbance one subject produced a firearm and fired multiple shots. A 17-year-old male was struck by gunfire and was shot in the chest and the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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