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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Young Iowa leaders visit Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some of the very ambitious rising High School seniors in the American Legion Auxiliary aren’t even old enough to vote, but that’s not stopping them from diving headfirst into the civic process. “Being in Washington with the American Legion Auxiliary has been one of...
Wednesday’s Iowa High School State Baseball Scores
At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved. LOCAL NEWS. (State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil...
Iowa Woman Makes First Court Appearance On Aggravated Grand Theft Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) — An Iowa woman accused of stealing one-point-seven-eight million dollars of state money intended for foster children made her first court appearance Thursday in Pierre. Lonna Carroll is charged with two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Magistrate Judge Margo Northrup granted Carroll’s request for a court appointed attorney. Attorney General Marty Jackley asked Northrup to impose a restriction on how much Carroll can spend…
Brown Farm to hold Pioneer Days July 27th & 28th
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Pioneer Days is coming to Linn County over the July 27th weekend to honor some the area's agricultural history. That event is being held at the Brown Farm in the 1300 block of Sawyer Road near Central City. Right now, organizers there are making final preparations for the event.
Eastern Iowa man accused of quadruple murder ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The trial is on hold for the Linn County man accused of killing four people, after a judge ordered him to undergo acompetency evaluation by the State psychiatrist for the next few weeks, KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering...
Guest of the Day- Clayton Burr
The Annual Earlville Co-Ed Softball Tournament is coming Aug 8th through the 11th. Clayton Burr joined us to give the details. 5:30 am – 10:00 am: KMCH Morning Show with Eric Walker. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Middays with Jon Swisher. 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Afternoons with...
Strawberry Point Fire Dept. returns to service Thursday
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - The Strawberry Point Fire Department is returning to service with Dean Courtnage as acting chief, the city administrator announced Thursday. It comes two weeks after all 24 department volunteers chose to disband the service, citing lack of support from the city council and the mayor.
Kennedy walks it off to knock off back-to-back defending state champs, beats Johnston 8-7
Kennedy sophomore Ty Donels hits a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to stun Johnston in the class 4A state semifinal 8-7. The Cougars lead 7-1 going into the top of the seventh before the Dragons scored six runs to tie the game, but Kennedy manages to bounce back to defeat the back-to-back defending state champions.
Experts to discuss soil health and sustainable farming on Aug. 8
Iowa farmers and conservation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about the latest on-farm conservation practices during a special field day on August 8 in Cedar Rapids. The event, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Cargill, and Kirkwood Community College, will highlight conservation methods already in use...
University of Iowa announces free Kids' Day at Kinnick event on Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Tree Vouchers Available For Cedar Rapids Residents
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids residents can apply for a tree voucher to help replant the city's tree canopy destroyed after the 2020 derecho. Trees Forever is partnering with six local nurseries to provide $100 or $250 vouchers for residents to purchase a tree from the city's ReLeaf Master Tree list.
Investigation clears North Liberty police chief to return to work; Union disagrees
NORTH LIBERTY — North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga will now return to her post as chief of police after she was put on leave following a no confidence vote by the police union in March. A three-month-long independent investigation by Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan & Murray found...
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