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Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Lawsuit alleges Iowa telepharmacy sold fake Ozempic to Michigan company
An Iowa telepharmacy company faces allegations in a civil lawsuit that it sold counterfeit Ozempic, the high-demand weight-loss drug, to a Michigan company. The lawsuit appears to be one of the first of its kind accusing a licensed pharmacy in Iowa of selling customers fake semaglutide. It's an uncommon but increasing problem nationally, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in […] The post Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa-based coalition creates plan to improve the state’s food system
LOVILIA, Iowa — The Iowa Food Systems coalition recently released its plan to make the state’s food system more sustainable, accessible and economical. Representatives from about 40 different organizations from all around the state contributed to the more than 200-page document, including Beth Hoffman. Hoffman is the co-owner...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Converting a portion of the CRANDIC rail to provide commuters a new option
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — Johnson County leaders want to offer a new commuting option by repurposing an old rail line cutting through Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty. “It's been around for 100 years, and it's been under-utilized for the last 70 of those years,” Cady Gerlach, executive director of Better Together 2030, said.
All but one Iowa Hawkeye home football game now sold out
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hawkeye football fans are demanding seats inside Kinnick Stadium for the newly expanded Big10 season this fall. All but one of the home games are now sold out. The University of Iowa announced Thursday the only game left was the October 12th game against Washington,...
Starbucks Workers in Davenport Unionize – Will Other Iowa Locations Follow?
In a bold move that might just become the stuff of coffee shop legend, eighteen workers at the Starbucks on East 53rd Street in Davenport filed with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize in May. Out of 17 eligible voters, 16 cast their ballots—and an impressive 15 of them said “yes” to the union, brewing up a resounding victory for the team.
KMA Sports 2024 Iowa State Baseball Tournament Audio Capsules
(KMAland) -- The 2024 State Baseball Tournament goes down in Carroll & Cedar Rapids next week. KMA Sports hopes to talk with all 32 coaches competing at state. Continue to check out this page for the latest interviews!. CLASS 1A. Akron-Westfield. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newman...
Iowa City Woman Hospitalized After Police Chase
(Iowa City, IA) -- An Iowa City woman is recovering after being hurt after police say she led officers on a chase that ended in a crash. Investigators say 20 year-old Tessa Galloway was driving a motorcycle when officers tried to pull her over for speeding. Police say Galloway refused to stop and led officers on a chase before losing control and crashing.
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
Dissertation on journalists, news literacy earns annual Davis Ethics Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A dissertation by a graduate of the University of Iowa’s mass communications program earned this year’s Penn State Davis Ethics Award, which annually recognizes the best ethics-related dissertation successfully defended each year in the fields of communication and media. Patrick R. Johnson, an...
Jake Mitchell's two-RBI single lifts City High past Iowa City West in substate finals
The gray metal stands and pavement that surround the baseball field at Mercer Park were filled to the brim. Spectators, many of whom were rocking the red of Iowa City High and green of Iowa City West, piled into the ballpark to watch the two rivals slug it out for a spot in...
Kennedy beats North Scott and heads to state, Liberty’s season ends in extra-innings substate final
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Grant Mather pitched all seven innings, mowing through North Scott batters and leading Kennedy to a substate final victory in Cedar Rapids. After the 5-1 win, the Cougars’ next stop is just a few minutes down the road at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the state tournament.
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