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John Deere cuts DEI programs, will no longer join 'social or cultural awareness parades'
John Deere, one of Iowa's largest employers, announced this week it is scaling back a series of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, the farm equipment manufacturer said it would be eliminating or changing multiple internal policies and initiatives, adding that “our customers’ trust and confidence in us are of the utmost importance to everyone at John Deere.”
After 40 years, a popular Iowa State Fair food stand is calling it quits
If you're heading to the Iowa State Fair this year, you'll miss out on Crescenti's, the classic concession stand usually found across from the horse barn. Why won't Crescenti's be at the Iowa State Fair 2024?. Crescenti’s owner Barry Vosler retired, according to a release from the Iowa State Fair....
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in […] The post Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RVR Broadcasting Live at Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party Tomorrow
The Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party is happening tomorrow with Raccoon Valley Radio broadcasting prior to the festivities. The chamber is gearing up for its third annual street block party inviting people 21 years and older to come out to enjoy a night of fun. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti states that Oreo Meatwagon Trio will provide musical entertainment. She details that the event will help raise money for the chamber.
Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services
An Iowa woman who formerly worked for the South Dakota Department of Social Services is accused of stealing an estimated $1.8 million from the department’s Division of Child Protection Services over the course of 13 years. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated grand theft. She was arrested […] The post Iowan accused of stealing $1.8 million from South Dakota Child Protection Services appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
IHSAA Baseball State Tournament brackets released
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at the first round matchups for each of our local IHSAA baseball teams in state title contention: CLASS 1A #1 Akron-Westfield (27-3) vs. #8 Bedford (20-10) – July 22nd 11:00 a.m. at Merchants Park #3 Remsen St. Mary’s (23-4) vs. #6 North Linn (24-8) – July 22nd […]
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