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Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Steps Iowa Moms And Dads Can Take To Ease Kids Back Into The School Year
Sioux City, Iowa — Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who works with youth at Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Sioux City. She suggests starting the school year routines right away, including a nightly bedtime and an earlier wake-up time.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most rain fell the last two days
DES MOINES, Iowa — Following two more rounds of showers and storms the last couple days, much of Iowa heads toward the end of this week in wet shape. Here's a look at rain totals around the state from Wednesday to Thursday morning:. Winterset: 3.90 inches. Lorimor: 3.20. St....
Woman Hit By Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Seriously Injured
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A woman from Adel, Iowa, was hospitalized after reportedly being hit by a boat on Lake of the Ozarks, Wednesday night. Jeremy Boysen, 42, was driving a 2022 Sea Ray around 11:50 p.m., Aug. 14, when occupant Brooke Boysen, 42, voluntarily jumped from the vessel, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Sea Ray then struck Brooke, who swam to the shore near the 5 Mile Marker of the Osage Arm.
Leaders in affordable housing pushing for more opportunities
DES MOINES, Iowa — Housing for the homeless and affordable housing in general is something a group is actively working on in central Iowa. A couple of months ago, WHO 13 News reported about the old Days Inn Hotel off of Merle Hay that was being repurposed by Anawim Housing for living quarters for the […]
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
Man recalls being stuck for hours on Iowa State Fair Sky Glider
The Iowa State Fair Sky Glider is celebrating its 50th year of operation, and Axios reader Jerry Gale has a first-person account of its stalled beginning.Catch up fast: Nobody has ever fallen from the ride, but more than 50 people were stuck for hours during its debut because of an overheated motor. Gale was one of them.Zoom in: While in the air, Gale and his then-future wife watched horseshoe pitching and listened to fair announcements.Fire engine ladders eventually brought stranded people to the ground and there were no injuries.The bottom line: Gale got an extra long and memorable sky ride. Gale now lives in Minnesota. He visited the Iowa State Fair this week. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Gale
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
Melcher-Dallas Volleyball Season Opener Is August 29th
The Melcher-Dallas Volleyball schedule will see the Saints play at home for the first time in nearly three seasons. With the new gym at Melcher-Dallas now completed, the Saints can host games and not have to travel anymore. The first home match will be September 3rd against Mormon Trail. The Saints will have five home matches this fall along with the match against the other Saints, Melcher-Dallas will host Seymour on September 10th, Moravia on September 17th, Central Decatur on September 26th, and Moulton-Udell on October 10th. The season opener for the Saints will be at Orient-Macksburg on August 29th. Continue listening for interviews on the Hy-Vee Radio Coaches Corner and Today’s Lely Radio Sports Page on KNIA.
Only 6% of Ottumwa's registered voters, voted in Tuesday's primary
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Only a little more than 700 of Ottumwa’s registered voters cast their ballot in the city council primary election on Tuesday. Ottumwa’s mayor explained these elections come with a cost. The Wapello County Auditor’s office reports there was only 6 percent turnout in Tuesday’s...
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