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Proposal: Nursing home would have 10 years to pay $1 million owed to the state
An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities. By far, the 46-bed nursing home’s single largest creditor is the […]
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.
Iowa Breaks a Record It Hopes to Never Break Again
The state of Iowa broke a 20-year-old record this year and it's a record that Iowans would be perfectly fine with never breaking again. The worst part about this record-setting year is we're only 2/3rds of the way through 2024. There is still plenty of time for the state of Iowa to add to this total tornado count, which is pretty scary.
$3.7 million available to help food projects, here's how to apply
(KOAM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) have announced over $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants intended to empower small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs across Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas.
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
Summit jumpstarts pipeline efforts with purchase of old land easement agreements
Summit Carbon Solutions has purchased old land easement agreements from a former rival company to help speed up its carbon pipeline construction project, Summit officials confirm. Summit’s former rival, Navigator CO2, attempted its own carbon dioxide pipeline project before backing out in October 2023. With Navigator out of the picture, Summit has purchased many of […]
Look to the sky: The rare super blue moon will be visible in Iowa on Monday
Don't miss the rare phenomenon in the sky Monday night that (probably) won't happen again for years. A full moon that is both a supermoon and a blue moon will grace the night skies over the U.S. Dubbed a "super blue moon," the rare combination occurs when the different cycles of blue and super moons happen to align on the calendar, said NASA's Noah Petro, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter project scientist. ...
Glenwood Man Arrested for Theft and Trespassing
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 45-year-old William Jensen, of Glenwood, on Monday for Theft 5th and Trespassing. Bond was set at $600 cash or surety. 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.
Harris puts stray electoral vote in play in battleground Nebraska district
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in a Nebraska district that could sway the presidential election with its single Electoral College vote. Harris leads Trump by at least 8 percentage points in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, garnering 50% of the electorate compared to the former president’s 42%, according to a new poll […]
Troopers Make 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign
August 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend. “Impaired driving is preventable,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent...
Raccoon who got stuck three stories up on public building rescued by Omaha firefighters
Many thanks to the Omaha Fire Department Station 34 for helping to rescue a young raccoon from a very precarious situation on Sunday at the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. The frightened animal somehow made his way up three stories on the side of the building where he refused to move.
Things Get Awkward When Nebraska VB Star Dodges Question About Relationship With Team After DUI, Shoplifting
Nebraska volleyballer Harper Murray ran into some off-the-court issues in the offseason, landing citations for both shoplifting and a DUI. The sophomore took to the podium for her first press conference since those legal incidents, and things got awkward very quickly. Murray was asked by one reporter about her standing with teammates ahead of the […] The post Things Get Awkward When Nebraska VB Star Dodges Question About Relationship With Team After DUI, Shoplifting appeared first on BroBible.
Iowa Weather Update: Warm, Humid Conditions to Escalate Through Weekend
Des Moines, IA – Iowa will see a shift from mild weather to intense heat and humidity over the coming days. Today through Friday, temperatures will remain comfortable, with highs in the mid-70s to lower 80s. However, by Saturday, the heat will ramp up, with temperatures climbing into the 80s and reaching the lower 90s by Sunday.
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