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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...
Local Iowa high school softball postseason highlights and scores (7-15-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school softball postseason games on July 15th, 2024: Remsen St. Mary’s 2, Newell-Fonda 0 Audubon 1, MVAOCOU 0 West Monona 13, MMCRU 0
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
KXEL-AM Helps Raise $10k for Iowa VFW At ‘Roast and Ride’
NRG Media’s News/Talk 1540 KXEL-AM, serving Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, IA, recently helped raise $10,000 for Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. KXEL broadcast from US Senator Joni Ernst’s annual “Iowa’s Roast and Ride” charity event in Des Moines. This event combines a motorcycle ride,...
FCMC’s Dr. Janean Wedeking Shares Her Background, Family, Her Practice & Services Offered
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Janean Wedeking at Floyd County Medical Center was our featured guest on Community Conversations (7/16/24) where she spoke about her background, her family, her practice at FCMC and more. Stay updated on all things Floyd County Medical Center by...
'Make America great again!': Iowa Republican chair gives fiery Trump nominating speech at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann delivered a fiery speech on the floor of the Republican National Convention Monday formally nominating Donald Trump for president, calling it the culmination of an important democratic process that kicked off in Iowa. “Today is the final step before Election Day in this venerable...
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
Five area baseball teams compete in Class 2A & 1A Substate Finals tonight
Five area schools will battle to earn berths into the high school state baseball tournament tonight as Substate Final games take place in Class 2A and 1A. Aplington-Parkersburg faces Roland-Story at Marshalltown. Denver battles New Hampton at Decorah. And 8th-ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg plays Anamosa at West Delaware. In Class 1A,. Don...
Hudson, Clarksville fall in Regional Final softball games
Two area schools were battling to earn berths into the high school state softball tournament last night in Regional Final games held in Class 2A and 1A. West Fork shutout Hudson, 3-0. The Warhawks scored all their runs in the 1st inning. Hudson finishes its season with a 26-10 record.
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.
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Contributed Over $60 Million To State’s Economy
A study conducted by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) found that Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison has contributed over $60 million to Iowa’s economy in 2023. Iowa hospitals throughout the state invested $21.3 billion, and Crawford County Memorial Hospital made up $63.7 million. Over $30 million stayed in the local community as wages and benefits from employment, $34.4 million to be more precise. The hospital supported 559.2 job opportunities, which makes up 8.5% of all individuals employed throughout Crawford County, are at the hospital. Crawford County Memorial Hospital is also a huge supporter of Denison and surrounding communities, with $2.6 million allocated for charity care to provide necessary health services to individuals who cannot afford it, serving 4.4 thousand individuals through this program. A link to view the county-by-county breakdown of hospitals throughout the state has been included below. In upcoming newscasts, Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from other local healthcare facilities.
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