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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.
Hey Iowa, Changes Are Coming to Your Favorite Target Store
Changes are coming to Target department stores across Iowa and the rest of the country beginning on July 15th. To be fair...there's a good chance this change doesn't affect you at all. Target will stop taking a once-popular form of payment beginning next week, and there's a good chance it's been years or even decades since you've paid at a Target register using one of these.
Iowa DNR Shares Info On At Least 6 Black Bears Roaming the State
Black Bears are on the move in the Hawkeye State. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared some information on some black bears roaming throughout Eastern Iowa. Multiple sightings of black bears have been reported in Iowa in recent weeks, including in Cedar and Dubuque Counties. Once...
Ottumwa Sportsplex making steady progress despite weather causing delays
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Ottumwa Sportsplex project has made significant progress in overcoming initial delays caused by weather conditions, yet construction has managed to stay on track for the original completion date. Wapello County Board of Supervisors Chair Brian Morgan highlights the amount of progress made so far. "The...
Fairfield Man Arrested after K-9 Unit Vehicle Search
A Fairfield man was arrested after a K-9 Unit searched his vehicle. 50-year-old Tim Polson was arrested for possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense and failure to affix a drug tax stamp, both are class D felonies. On July 12, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped Polson’s...
Flight Over Des Moines kicks off National Balloon Classic
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Hot air balloons will soon dot the sky in central Iowa for the National Balloon Classic in Indianola. Hot air balloon pilots woke up bright and early Monday, launching from Water Works Park in Des Moines to kick off the National Balloon Classic. The Flight Over...
River Valley Place Celebrates National Assisted Living Week, Car & Bike Show
Ottumwa, IA – River Valley Place of Ottumwa invites the community to join in celebrating National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) with a special Car & Bike Show on Saturday, September 14, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The event will take place in the parking lot of River Valley Place of Ottumwa, located at 173 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
JCHC Announces Retirement of Dr. Donal Hill
Jefferson County Health Center announced the retirement of a doctor who has practiced medicine for over four decades. Dr. Donal Hill, who JCHC says has been an integral part of our medical community for the past 44 years, will be stepping down on July 31. Dr. Hill has devoted his...
Big Red Radio Keokuk Co Expo Preview
The KCII Summer Town Tour continues this week as the Big Red Radio makes its next stop at the Keokuk County Expo on July 16 and 18th. We will be broadcasting live from the grounds in Sigourney on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. The Keokuk County Expo, which kicked off on Sunday, continues through Saturday, July 20th with wall-to-wall activities. Musical performances, food, games for all ages, and 4-H presentations highlight the week’s festivities. For more information, visit the Keokuk County Expo Facebook page, or expokeokukco.com.
Gallatin and Newtown-Harris Boards of Education to meet this week
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will convene on July 18th at 6 pm in the high school library to discuss and approve several key items, including the 2024-2025 certified salary schedule enhanced by the Teacher Salary Grant. Gallatin Agenda Items:. Approval of the 2024-2025 certified salary schedule with the...
Propane truck overturns in northeast Missouri; only small amount leaked
EAST OF LA PLATA, Mo. — A truck hauling propane overturned Tuesday morning in northeast Missouri. The one-vehicle crash happened at 8:30 a.m. on Highway 156, five miles east of La Plata. Trooper Cody Snyder told KTVO that the driver of the truck, Jeffrey Miller, 64, of Shelbyville, ran...
Identity of possible Kirksville drowning victim unknown
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — An investigation is underway into the death of a young man found at the bottom of a Kirksville pool Monday night. The tragedy at Woodwinds Condominiums in Kirksville was reported shortly before 8 p.m. Witnesses told KTVO that a resident at the complex noticed the victim's...
Trenton Planning And Zoning Agenda
Trenton Planning and Zoning board will consider two items in their August 5th meeting. The meeting will be at 6:00 pm at Trenton City Hall for two public hearings. The first is for a request to divide the property at 1823 East 9th Street into three parcels. There is also...
'Gather facts first, then make conclusions': Simpson professor discusses weeding out misinformation online
DES MOINES, Iowa — Simpson College journalism and communication professor Brian Steffen took the time to check a few facts aboutthe assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. He was out for dinner Saturday when he got a text message about the news. He turned to some news sources...
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