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Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk. State […] The post Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025 appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa crop outlook far different than 1 year ago
BONDURANT, Iowa — For the most part, corn and soybeans are looking good in central Iowa. Rains have been good, in some places too good, where crops had to be replanted due to crops being washed out. “We are really in a good place at this point right. We’re...
New Mental Health Service for DMPS, Iowa Students Announced
About DMPS Schools News & Information Departments Academics School Board. Edmunds Elementary School was the launch site for a new mental health initiative to provide students in Des Moines and across Iowa greater access to quality care. Dr. Travis Gayles, chief health officer of Hazel Health, was joined by Katie...
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Root River antique hosts Engine & Tractor Show
KIMT News Three's Saral Khare shares how the event helps take community members back in time. Root River Antique Historical Power Association hosts 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show. In Spring Valley, the 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor show is back.
Rock Valley Schools Have Plan for Fall
Iowa law allows schools to start on August 23rd this year — but the fall semester will begin September 5th in the Rock Valley school district as the community recovers from severe flash flooding that hit in June. In a message posted online, Rock Valley Superintendent Matt Van Voorst...
Swimming not recommended at state park beach in Clear Lake
DES MOINES, Iowa – Swimming is not recommended at several lakes in north and northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does routine water quality monitoring at all State Park beaches and many locally managed beaches. The DNR says swimming is currently not recommended at:. - McIntosh...
Council Learns More About Community Liaison
–The Algona City Council heard a presentation from Community Liaison Marissa Miller during a work session held Monday afternoon. The position is being implemented at Law Enforcement offices across the state as a way to provide more time-focused assistance to the public, while also allowing Police and Sheriff’s Officers to get back to other case work more quickly. Miller highlighted the number of calls she has assisted officers with over the last year.
What's The Frequency: Siouxland Community Health Center looking anew at ways to deliver medical care underserved people
Getting sufficient health care is a concern to people from all walks of life, and people who are from underrepresented groups can have challenges in making sure the important people in their family get medical treatment. This What's The Frequency episode delves into a key piece of health care services...
SD Team Ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans
When a record-high surge of water flowed down the Big Sioux River toward the southeast corner of South Dakota last month, local and state authorities activated a flood mitigation plan from 1976. It saved North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes from disaster. But their neighbors in McCook Lake suffered a graphic reminder of how different […] The post McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
Western Iowa Tech to host Child Care Gallery Walk
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Western Iowa Tech Community and Growing Community Connections will be hosting a Child Care Provider Gallery Walk. The Gallery Walk is an event for early childhood professionals, including in-home care providers, preschool and Head Start teachers, and childcare center employees, according to a Western Iowa Tech press release. The areas […]
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