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Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
Iowa kids wanted to sell ice cream once on RAGBRAI. Their grandpa urged them to do the week
EMERSON — For Brian Clarke, waterslides are a must-do on RAGBRAI. "You should always do the slip and slides whenever you see one," said the 35-year-old Iowa City cyclist who is riding in his sixth RAGBRAI this year. Clarke, who stood akimbo feet away from the inflatable palm tree waterslide, was drenched, trying to catch his breath from running at top speed and flinging his body on the slide where he was met by the rush of swashing water.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pottawattamie County
(Des Moines) FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center opens today in Pottawattamie County. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs, and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications. FEMA will be at the Minden Fire Station...
Reminder: Cass County Courthouse To Close at 11AM Monday
(Atlantic) The Cass County Courthouse will close at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 during the RAGBRAI event. 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...
Repeat after me: Minnesota team takes second straight ShenDig
(Shenandoah) -- For the first time in its short history, Shenandoah's ShenDig Barbecue Competition dealt with inclement weather. And for the first time, the overall grand champion was a repeat winner: Hot Daddy's Barbecue, featuring the husband-and-wife team of Kyle and Amy Kuhns of Grasston, Minnesota, captured their second straight title in Saturday's competition. Kyle tells KMA News the couple owns it all to its method of preparation.
Family Fun Day at the Cass County Fair July 27th
(Atlantic) The Cass County Child Abuse Prevention Council is partnering with the Healthy Cass County Coalition and other community organizations to host a Family Fun Day at the Cass County Fair on Saturday, July 27th, from 12- until 4 p.m. There will be activities set up around the fairgrounds for...
Riders Traveling for RAGBRAI Faced Cancellations and Flight Delays Due to Global IT Outage
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Effects from last week’s global IT outage are impacting the travel plans of RAGBRAI riders, KCCI’s Pepper Purpura reported. Hundreds of travelers tried to find their way to the Midwest for the start of the event on Sunday morning in Glenwood. Airlines reported...
Motorcyclist killed after crash in Council Bluffs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - The Council Bluffs Police Traffic Unit is investigating an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon. Officers were called to a personal injury accident at South 17th St. and 2nd Ave. around 3:00 p.m. According to a release, the driver of the motorcycle hit the passenger side...
Wags and Wheels Car Show 2024
The 7th annual Wags And Wheels Car Show 2024 is a fundraising event for the Midlands Humane Society in Council Bluffs. “We will feature 13 vehicle classes with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies in each, along with offering a specialty trophy in 5 ‘Best of’ categories too! Awards will be at 3PM.” [Unleash CB]
Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief
OMAHA — About 300 people turned out for a “listening session” in Nebraska’s biggest city Sunday, many taking aim at Gov. Jim Pillen’s ideas on property tax relief and at him for skipping Omaha on his earlier 26-city tour to seek support. The governor did not attend the lawmaker-led event during which seven state senators […] The post Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Des Moines Register at 175: Celebrating businesses with family ties that help Iowa endure
The vast variety of Iowa businesses that have reached the century mark ranges from insurers to agricultural equipment manufacturers to an upscale department store chain. But many members of the century club are alike in one aspect: They are the product of multiple generations of family ownership. ...
Atlantic Softball Team Wraps up Season with Solid Defensive and Offensive Numbers
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Softball team finished the 2024 season with a 27-13 record, a regional semifinal appearance, and a third-place finish in the Hawkeye Ten Conference. The Trojans suffered four losses in conference play and avenged each one of those losses the second time around. The Trojans ended the season...
Bedford baseball follows success of previous sports, ready for first state trip
(Bedford) -- A thrilling run through district and substate play has Bedford preparing for their first state tournament in school history. The Bulldogs (20-10) are the No. 8 seed in the 1A tournament and will meet top-seeded Akron-Westfield (27-3) on Monday at 11:00 AM on KMA-FM 99.1 in Carroll. “The...
Clarinda's Wilmes named South Team Shrine Bowl Defensive MVP
(KMAland) -- Clarinda's Jase Wilmes was the South Team's Defensive MVP at the 2024 Shrine Bowl. The North team beat the South 49-28 in Cedar Falls Saturday. Other MVPs included Webster City's Jaxon Cherry (North Offense), Gilbert's Nash Hanson (North Defense) and Regina's Jackson Naeve (South Offense). Wilmes was among...
Deputies investigate deadly wrong-way crash leaving two people dead
Douglas County, Neb. — Around 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called out to a personal injury accident on Hwy 275 North of Pawnee Rd. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles that collided head on in the southbound lanes. They said their preliminary investigation...
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