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Two Iowa ag cooperatives will swap locations, but say farmers will see no change in service
Two Iowa agricultural cooperatives are swapping locations, but the businesses said Wednesday the move won’t impact services to farmers. AgVantage FS, based in Waverly, says it’s buying Nexus Cooperative’s agronomy assets in Elgin, Lamont and Randalia, all of which are in northeast Iowa. Charles City-based Nexus says...
Eastern Iowa laborers slam state amid battle over relaxed child labor regulations
Eastern Iowa laborers are disappointed with the state's lobbying for looser child labor restrictions. At a roundtable hosted at the IBEW 405 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday night, representatives from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area labor federations gathered to share the history of child labor restrictions and to recount...
Algona Stunned By North Polk Rally in Substate Game
A late 3-0 lead disappeared for the Algona baseball team, as the Bulldogs were denied a spot in the state tournament by the North Polk Comets, falling 4-3 in the class 3A – substate 2 championship game on Wednesday night. The 3-0 Bulldog advantage was erased quickly in the...
Teacher Killed in Lawnmower Accident
A Don Bosco teacher has died in a tragic lawnmower incident near Jesup. Jake Knepper was attempting to load a commercial grade lawnmower onto a trailer shortly before 1:00 p.m. Thursday when it tipped off the side of the trailer, rolled down and pinned Knepper underneath. Firefighters removed the mower and attempted life saving measures but Knepper was pronounced dead at the scene. A student vigil will be held inside the Don Bosco gymnasium after morning Mass Friday morning and a staff support circle and prayer vigil will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. A community prayer vigil will be held at a later date. The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Tornadoes on the big screen: Iowa's ties to 1996 film 'Twister'
AMES, Iowa — While the anticipated film "Twister" arrives in theaters this week, did you know both films boast Iowa ties?. "Twister," which was the second-highest grossing film of 1996, filmed scenes in Eldora, Iowa. Despite the fictional setting for the film taking place in Oklahoma, the actual movie set involved a staging area and farmhouse located in the Eldora area.
Carroll County Supervisors Delay Land Gift To City Of Halbur For Trail Development Pending Clarification On Agreement
Photo Credit: Imagery ©Aibus, Maxar Technologies, USDA/FPAC/GEO, Map Data ©Google. The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is considering a gift of county-owned land to the City of Halbur for potential trail development. The board hosted a public hearing during its July 15 meeting regarding the property transfer and did not receive any comments from the public opposed to the county handing over the half-mile stretch of land just on the west side of Halbur. The supervisors were supportive of the move, but Board Chair Stephanie Haumsan and District 3 Supervisor Gene Meiners wanted clarification on whether the county had first right of refusal.
Chaniece Winfield Explains the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and trauma often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can deeply impact their mental health and behavior. Chaniece Winfield, a respected expert in the field with over 16 years of experience providing substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and play therapy services to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. This approach acknowledges the presence of trauma in individuals’ lives and seeks to create a treatment environment that is sensitive and responsive to their experiences. Chaniece Winfield of Virginia believes that trauma-informed care is crucial in addiction treatment, as it can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with a history of trauma.
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return Home
(Des Moines, IA) -- One-hundred-fifty Iowa National Guard soldiers are back home after a year-long deployment to the Middle East. A welcome home ceremony was held (Friday afternoon) at the Des Moines Airbase for the 831st Engineer Company. The National Guard says the soldiers were federally activated in September 2023...
Salute to Veterans Set for July 25th in Algona
–The Lakota based Hunting with Heroes organization has once again lined up a “Salute to Veterans” night at 3 different racetracks across Iowa, with those set to take place next week. Hunting with Heroes Co-Founder Bernie Becker tells KLGA News they will have 10 different cars sporting special, patriotic themed wraps at each track, to go along with a free meal for local veterans.
Beloved Illinois small-town baseball coach 'showed immense humility and commanded respect'
PEORIA — Mike Kemmer was a sum of equal parts, faith, family, education and baseball. He was a father, a coach, a teammate and a teacher who built winners on and off the baseball field during his long stretch at Knoxville High School, a school of about 325 students located 40 miles...
KXEL Morning News for Fri. Jul. 19, 2024
The law that bans most abortions in Iowa could take effect as soon as today. Iowa’s law bans abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detected. That’s usually around six weeks, before some women know they’re pregnant. Planned Parenthood will continue to provide abortions in the narrower window set by the law. Planned Parenthood is expanding operations at its health centers near state lines in places like Omaha, Nebraska.
Iowa Public Information Board sued over alleged open-meetings violation
The state panel charged with ensuring transparency in government is being sued for allegedly violating Iowa’s Open Meetings Law. Briana Reha of Polk County is suing the Iowa Public Information Board and its members for the manner in which they approved a pay raise for the board’s executive director, Erika Eckley. The lawsuit alleges that […] The post Iowa Public Information Board sued over alleged open-meetings violation appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Additional Neurology Clinic at Floyd Valley Healthcare
ADDITIONAL NEUROLOGY CLINIC AT FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE. Floyd Valley Healthcare announces that Dr. Mei He will begin providing an additional neurology clinic beginning Friday, July 19. This will complement the clinic currently offered by Maria Azpeitia, NP, CNOS. Floyd Valley Healthcare is partnering with CNOS to provide the additional clinic. Dr. He is a board-certified neurologist specializing in general neurology, sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology and vascular ultrasound from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is also a Certified Inspire Sleep provider.
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