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Fireworks, rain and racing action at Davenport Speedway
A wild night of racing action was on tap Friday at Davenport Speedway. The evening provided a little bit of everything. There was rain, a rollover, and lots of wrecked racecars. After the racing program concluded, race fans were also treated to a fireworks show. Cory Dumpert of Newman Grove,...
4th Annual Wine Fest Returns In September To Popular Iowa Casino
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton is proud to announce their 4th Annual Wine Fest event has been announced for this September. This event is free to the public and will feature Revelation – A Tribute to Journey in the Wild Rose Courtyard.
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
Severe Weather Alerts Poses a Challenge for Hearing Impaired
(Atlantic) The National Weather Service in Des Moines reported 108 tornadoes as of July 1, the second-highest number for the calendar year in Iowa. This poses a challenge for people with hearing impairments. Audiologist Doug Leonard of ASI emphasizes the importance of home safety for individuals with severe hearing loss, including being mindful of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Walgreens Stores May Be Shutting Down in Iowa and Minnesota
For the last few weeks, we've known that Walgreens was planning on shutting the doors at about 25 percent of its 8,600 stores across America. Now we know which locations could be impacted. According to what seems to be a leaked list on uSearch.com, over the next three years, more...
Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges
The state of Iowa says it will not necessarily disclose to the public the rationale for disciplinary charges against licensed professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists and nursing home administrators. The determining factor appears to be whether the state’s licensing boards choose to include the allegations within the text of a final order in a […] The post Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity
New electric vehicle standards, veteran local health care access and cybersecurity concerns were all the subjects of letters sent to different government agencies by Iowa lawmakers this week. A new bill would require social media platforms to report instances of drug trafficking to authorities. Read about what Iowa’s congressional delegation has been up to below: […] The post D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Setting Off Fireworks in Iowa Legal, Comes with Restrictions
Despite an increase in complaints, setting off consumer-grade fireworks is allowed in Iowa, generally, under state law. Chickasaw County Sheriff Ryan Shawver says some restrictions apply. Shawver also notes that firework ordinances can vary from city to city. The firework ordinance in New Hampton reflects the state code, but shooting...
Ottumwa WW2 veteran shares memories, highlighting significance of Independence Day
OTTUMWA, Iowa — In light of Independence Day celebrations, take a moment to honor those who have fought for our nation's freedom. Ottumwa World War Two Veteran, Richard “Dick” Keep, described himself as a farm kid just trying to stay alive from 1943 to 1945. “Everybody wondered,...
Ravens Pound Panther Pitching, Sweep Season Series From Pekin
Ahead of a round of stormy weather battering southeast Iowa Tuesday, the Hillcrest Academy Raven softball team used their bats to do the same to Pekin pitching in a 13-9 win over the Panthers in Kalona. The two squads rode the see-saw through the first two innings with Pekin jumping up 3-0 after their first at-bat and the Ravens answering with five in the bottom half. The Panthers countered with three again in the top of two to lead 6-5 before Hillcrest put a handful more on the board to take the lead back at 10-6. Three more Raven runs in the third extended the lead to 13-6 and while Pekin would close to 13-9 after the fourth inning, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback in the weather shortened affair.
Jefferson School Lofts: Oskaloosa’s New Affordable Housing Initiative for Seniors
Oskaloosa, IA – The historic Jefferson School is set to embark on a new journey as it transforms into the Jefferson School Lofts, a significant affordable housing project dedicated to senior citizens. This development, spearheaded by Cottage Hill Development under the name North Arrow Development, will bring 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units to the community, providing much-needed affordable living options for residents aged 55 and older.
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