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Atlona’s Steve Bogart Names Co-Chair of ETC’s IDEA Committee
Atlona, a Panduit company, is a manufacturer of AV distribution, collaboration, and control solutions, focusing on quality, user experience, simplicity, and management. Atlona’s Steve Bogart has been appointed co-chair of the IDEA Committee by the Educational Technology Collaborative (ETC). This committee focuses on integrating inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access into ETC programs. Steve, alongside co-chair Sarah Hava Valley, will work for two years to advance the committee’s mission and provide advisory support to the ETC Board.
Under half of those laid off from Tyson’s Perry plant have filed for unemployment
State officials say the latest report shows the closure of Tyson’s pork processing plant in Perry has had little effect on the state’s overall unemployment rate. Iowa’s unemployment rate was 2.8% in July, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. Jesse Dougherty, a spokesman for Iowa Workforce Development, said less than half of the nearly 1400 workers who lost their jobs when the Tyson plant closed in June applied for jobless benefits in July.
Creston police say ‘person of interest’ turns himself in after morning shooting
CRESTON, Iowa — The Creston Police Department says a person of interest is in custody following a shooting Thursday morning. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, CPD took a report of a shooting Thursday morning and the victim drove themself to Greater Regional Health’s emergency room following the shooting. Their condition has […]
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.
Des Moines residents express concerns over ordinance that will impact homeless population
DES MOINES, Iowa — A townhall meeting to address a proposed City of Des Moines ordinance that bans public camping – targeting the city’s homeless residents — was held Wednesday night. It was a packed house at the DMACC Urban Campus for the townhall event. Community members and local organization leaders discussed the details of […]
Thousands sign petition against Des Moines' camping ban. What we know about the proposal
A petition started by Des Moines small businesses condemning the city's proposal to ban camping and change its encroachment code has garnered more than 2,000 signatures. The Des Moines City Council is on its way to approving an ordinance that would ban unsheltered people from camping. The council is also considering changes to city code that shorten the number of days unhoused individuals have to remove belongings from public spaces. ...
Kim Reynolds seeks waiver from Summer EBT food program, says state can serve more kids
Iowa is seeking a waiver to opt out of a federal program to provide grocery money to low-income kids next summer and instead use the money to provide boxes of food that could be picked up at participating organizations around the state. Gov. Kim Reynolds' announcement Thursday comes after she drew widespread criticism...
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Bridge construction updates, other projects of interest; travel reminders regarding back to school & Labor Day weekend
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (8/15/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. He also reminded listeners about students going back to school and the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Vote for the top class of 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 15 best sophomores in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2027 recruit and...
Iowa State Fair animals on display
DES MOINES, Iowa –The Iowa State Fair got its start through showing agricultural products from all over the state. Wednesday there was a big cattle show at the Livestock Pavilion. There was stiff competition here, lots of friends and families coming to watch. Chandler Ludwig of Alma Iowa, has been showing for five years, but this […]
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