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City of Lake City Looking To Hire Two Additional Police Officers, With A New Starting Pay
The Lake City Council approved, during a special meeting this past Monday, hiring two additional police officers to join the force with increased pay. The council members have agreed to set the salary for new, incoming police officers at $25 per hour if not certified. Certified officers who are hired would receive at least $27 per hour, but it could be more based on experience. City officials have also agreed to a moving expense of up to $3,000 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for certified officers who commit to a four-year contract. City Administrator Jacob Matthews says that city council members understand that the market to hire officers is extremely competitive. Matthews says the hiring bonus and the moving expense are two key mechanisms to have the city be able to hire highly qualified officers to join the Lake City Police force. The application period is now open, and interested individuals can pick up an application at City Hall in Lake City or call the office at 712-640-6401 to have an application sent via email.
Iowa commission sets timeline for Cedar Rapids gaming license applications
Iowa commission sets timeline for Cedar Rapids gaming license applications. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved a timeline for Linn County’s application for a gaming license. This marks the third attempt to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids. Story continues below. Developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, P2E, alongside...
Grand Island duo medal in Adventure Race at Cornhusker State Games
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The 2024 Cornhusker State Games hosted its Adventure Race at Hall County Park in Grand Island. Competitors had four hours to collect stamps from 40 different checkpoints from different parks across the city. Grand Island natives Audrey and Jeremy Scott finished in second place amongst...
Iowa Hawkeyes Send Strong Message to Caitlin Clark on Her ESPY Award
Caitlin Clark earned some applause from her alma mater after taking home a pair of ESPY Awards. The Indiana Fever rookie won the ESPY Awards for Best Record-Breaking Performance and Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports, at the annual award show on July 11. Though Clark couldn't make it ...
Iowa State Fair To Add New Celebrity Butter Sculptures This Year
Iowa is honoring some celebs in the best Iowa way. A butter cow is a staple for both Iowa and Illinois State Fairs. Last year, the internet had a collective meltdown over "Buttergate", when it was found out that not all of the Illinois State Fair's butter cow is indeed butter. The scandal.
Weather Alert: Northeastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin Sunday Morning
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Early morning showers and thunderstorms are set to kick off Sunday across northeastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. Residents should prepare for gusty winds and possible severe weather, particularly in the yellow-shaded areas highlighted by the National Weather Service. According to the US National...
Iowa Has One Of the Worst Economies in the Country?
According to Dictionary, the definition of economy is "the complex of activities related to the consumption, production, and trade of goods and services, as an ongoing functioning system." Regarding the consumption, production, and trading of goods and services, supposedly Iowa's economy is ranked one of the worst in the country,...
Neosho native assists Iowa flood victims as Red Cross volunteer
KSNF/KODE — A Neosho native has spent the past couple of weeks assisting those impacted by the recent flooding in western Iowa. Kim Mailes lived in Neosho for more than 65 years, and has been the volunteer public affairs manager for the American Red Cross since 2020. Several weeks...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
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.
Kim Reynolds says over 30,000 students approved for education savings accounts next year
Gov. Kim Reynolds said more than 30,000 Iowa private school students have been approved for state-funded education savings accounts to pay their tuition and fees for the upcoming school year. "We’re over 30,000 students that will be participating in the school-choice program," Reynolds said Friday afternoon at The Family Leader's...
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