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Database reveals state of Iowa's highest-paid employees
This article has been edited to correct the fiscal year the salaries database covers. If you're familiar with previous lists of the highest-paid state employees in Iowa, the names at the top of the latest list should come as no surprise — but can you guess how much they were paid in the previous...
Glendale Cemetery closed while crews begin clearing trees, storm debris
DES MOINES, Iowa — When an EF-1 tornado came through the Des Moines metro area it hit lots of homes, and also packed a punch at Glendale Cemetery. Many trees were snapped off and blown over onto gravestones. Most stones did not seem to have damage, but there are many trees and branches that need […]
Des Moines neighbors busy cleaning up trees and other damage from confirmed EF-1 tornado
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of Des Moines neighbors were busy Tuesday cleaning up the damage caused by Monday night's tornado. The confirmed EF-1 tornado damaged many trees and power lines in its path. One neighbor, Molly Atkins, said she took some major damage from the storm. "We have...
Oskaloosa City Council Split Over City Manager Amal Eltahir’s Contract Extension
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a closely contested vote, the Oskaloosa City Council has decided to extend the contract of City Manager Amal Eltahir. The decision was finalized during the council meeting held on July 15, with a 4-3 vote in favor of the extension. The vote saw council members...
‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks close out season with 8-1 loss at Sioux City East
Sioux City’s East Jax Theeler homered on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning and the Black Raiders went on to beat visiting Ankeny, 8-1, in a Class 4A substate baseball semifinal on Monday. Sioux City East (26-13) advanced to Wednesday’s substate final at second-ranked Dallas...
Supervisors battle over FM union hall rental
LEE COUNTY – A conversation about raising the rent for a local labor union in Fort Madison turned into a philosophical debate with Lee County Supervisors about renting property to any entity. The county received a recommendation to increase the rent charged to UFCW to $1,200 per month from...
Lots of Free Music Events in Marshalltown
Even though the Red, White, and Blue Celebration is over in Marshalltown, there are still more events to come this summer. Amber Danielson stopped by the Kyle Martin Show yesterday morning to remind listeners about some big events. Those concerts are free to attend at the West End Park. There...
Pella Baseball Team Advances in Oskaloosa Over Winterset
After a move to Oskaloosa due to severe weather flooding the field at Pella High School, the No. 9 in 3A Dutch baseball team advanced to the round of 16 in the 3A baseball playoffs, defeating Winterset 10-7, as heard live on 92.1 KRLS. Pella opened the festivities with the...
Urbandale neighborhood cleaning up damage from EF-1 tornado
URBANDALE, Iowa — A couple blocks in Urbandale have been without power since an EF-1 tornado ripped through in just a couple minutes on Monday evening. “It happened super fast, my husband just got home a couple of minutes before it happened,” said Sarah Brooks of Urbandale. Brooks’ home had a tree fall on the […]
Carroll Community School District Board Of Education To Hold Special Meeting Adopting New Resolution For Bond Agreement Amount
The Carroll Community School District Board of Education released the agenda for the special meeting to update the resolution for the new proposed transportation facility. After the public hearing during Monday night’s meeting, the board members rejected the proposed resolution to enter into a bond agreement not to exceed $16 million and plan to lower that amount by issuing a new bond agreement. During the special meeting, board members will determine the maximum amount to bond to construct the new structure. Upon deciding that, the board will also schedule a public hearing to allow for input on the new resolution. The only other item on the agenda is considering an engagement letter with Dorsey Whitney LLP, which will serve as the project attorney. This meeting will be held in the Adams Elementary School Board Room starting at 8:15 a.m. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link has been included below.
Splash pad approved for $20K change orders for extra utility work
Jul. 16—Several issues and possible conflicts were found by the hired contractor of the downtown Newton splash pad, and they required two change orders totaling more than $20,000 for the additional work. While the matter was passed by council in a majority vote, it wasn't without opposition. Council member Randy Ervin said his sentiments of the project are well known by this point. Although he ...
1 returning, 2 new stands will face off for the best new food at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The three finalists for the new Iowa State Fair foods were determined Tuesday at the Best New Food Contest. The 2024 finalists are: This is the second year that Whatcha Smokin? BBQ will have a stand at the Iowa State Fair, and they were also a finalist last year. Paul Babberl […]
Gov. Reynolds announces FEMA’s approval of Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program, opens applications
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the state’s Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program is now open for applications following approval from FEMA. The program aims to provide temporary housing, including recreational vehicles and travel trailers, for up to six months at no cost to Iowans whose homes were severely damaged, destroyed, or deemed uninhabitable in counties under a federal disaster declaration. As of now, the eligible counties are Adair, Adams, Buena Vista, Cedar, Clay, Emmet, Jasper, Lyon, Montgomery, Obrien, Plymouth, Polk, Sioux, and Story. Additional counties may become eligible as the recovery process and damage assessments continue.
Iowa weather: Nice weather continues for Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — High pressure is building back in and bringing us nice weather with sunshine and lower humidity through the rest of the work week. Temperatures will likely be in the upper 70s for highs tomorrow. Highs will stay pretty consistent over the next 4-5 days. Slight rain chances will return for the weekend with a few shots for a shower or storm both Saturday and Sunday – but not a washout. Afternoon warming next week will push temperatures into the lower 80s and the chance for an afternoon isolated storm is possible. Otherwise, enjoy the sunshine and lower humidity!
Two years in, staffing troubles still dog Iowa 988 call center
(Radio Iowa) – This week marks the second anniversary of the launch of 9-8-8, the national hotline for mental health emergencies. A report by the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable finds 87-percent of Iowa’s calls are being answered by in-state call centers, which is near the 90-percent goal. Emily Blomme is the C-E-O of Foundation 2 Crisis Services in Cedar Rapids, which operates one of Iowa’s two call centers. She says the turnover rate is almost at 50 percent. “Some of that is people who think that they can do the work or think they want to do the work, and they get into it and they don’t want to do the work, or it’s too hard,” Blomme says, “or they have their own lived experience and activates them in a way that they just weren’t anticipating.”
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