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Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Yoder Adds All-District Distinction
More awards are on the way for Hillcrest Academy softball standout Malia Yoder. The Raven junior was named to the Class 1A All-Southeast District team by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Yoder hit .571, eighth in Class 1A, with a .637OBP, sixth in 1A in Iowa, and .818 slug, third...
Iowa Auditor Urged to Investigate $10.7M in Unpaid Nursing Home Fees
(Des Moines) Advocates are calling for an investigation into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ failure to collect over ten-point-seven-million dollars in Quality Assurance Assessment fees from nursing homes. The fees, designed to boost Medicaid reimbursements for increased caregiver pay, remain unpaid by 49 facilities, including one West Des Moines company owing three-point-six million. Despite reporting these issues, the Iowa Auditor’s Office lack enforcement power, prompting calls for a deeper audit into the handling of these fees and compliance with wage increase requirements.
Iconic Iowa Store Keeps Getting Confused for An Olympian
It's a time-honored tradition that Americans cheer on Olympians representing Team USA. We get to see the greatest athletes on the planet competing against each other for fame and glory. However, one Olympic event and one specific Olympian from Australia was the subject of a slew of online attention recently.
U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announces Iowa ad buys
The U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announced Monday it is making $27 million in new ad reservations in the lead-up to the 2024 general election, including more than $2.5 million in Iowa media markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the ad buys as part of an “offensive push” ahead of the November election. […]
Women Managing Farmland Program in Atlantic September 3
Four Women Managing Farmland Forums and Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Celebrations will be offered across the state the first week of September. Cass County Extension will host the Southwest Iowa location on Sept. 3 in Atlantic. Other dates and locations include Sept. 4 in Iowa City, Sept. 5 in West Union and Sept. 6 in Storm Lake. All events are FREE to attend and feature a complimentary meal and full day of education. Pre-registration is required for meals and materials.
Flames sweep through Woodbine grocery store
Fire has heavily damaged a grocery store in western Iowa’s Harrison County. Officials with Woodbine Fire & Rescue asked residents and others to stay away from part of the city’s downtown area Monday evening, as multiple firefighting agencies worked to battle a structure fire at the Food Land grocery store.
Police identify victim of a cutting at a Speedee Mart late Monday night
Omaha police responded to reports of a shooting in Benson on Monday night. Officers arrived at the Speedee Mart near 72nd and Maple streets around 10:45 p.m. Police said they found 46-year-old, Anthony Green, by an ice machine suffering from a stab wound. OFD medics took Green to the hospital...
After Cuts Alpha Relaunches Local Morning Show In Iowa
Joe Swanson, who served as cluster Production Director while hosting middays on Country 95.9 KCOB-FM and afternoons on KRTI until exiting in the May cuts, has returned to the cluster to host mornings with Sarah Jorges. Jorges, who also works as an Account Executive at the cluster, had remained in her off-air role following the staff purge. She previously spent eight years in mornings with former Program Director Jaime Grout.
REMAX TO HOST WEBINAR ON NEW REAL ESTATE LAWS
IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME OR PROPERTY IN IOWA, SOME LAWS HAVE CHANGED IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS. AS OF JULY 1ST, REAL ESTATE BUYERS AND BUYER AGENTS IN THE STATE OF IOWA ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE AGENT OFFERING SERVICES INCLUDING SHOWING A HOME OR PROPERTY.
Two Iowa parks make list of 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America
Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the Loess Hills were included in Mixbook’s list of the 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America. ...
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