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Crawford County Memorial Hospital Contributed Over $60 Million To State’s Economy
A study conducted by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) found that Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison has contributed over $60 million to Iowa’s economy in 2023. Iowa hospitals throughout the state invested $21.3 billion, and Crawford County Memorial Hospital made up $63.7 million. Over $30 million stayed in the local community as wages and benefits from employment, $34.4 million to be more precise. The hospital supported 559.2 job opportunities, which makes up 8.5% of all individuals employed throughout Crawford County, are at the hospital. Crawford County Memorial Hospital is also a huge supporter of Denison and surrounding communities, with $2.6 million allocated for charity care to provide necessary health services to individuals who cannot afford it, serving 4.4 thousand individuals through this program. A link to view the county-by-county breakdown of hospitals throughout the state has been included below. In upcoming newscasts, Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from other local healthcare facilities.
Where to stay and eat during Farm Progress Show
Visitors to the Farm Progress Show come from more than 40 states and 50 countries. That means as all those folks descend on Boone, Iowa, for the Farm Progress Show from Aug. 27-29, they’ll be looking for a place to stay and some good Iowa food to eat. We’ve...
MidAmerican Energy issues update on power outages in Iowa City, Quad Cities, and Des Moines
Good evening Des Moines, Iowa City and Quad Cities assignment desks,. Here is an 11:00 p.m. storm update for Monday, July 15, 2024. As of 11:00 p.m., about 40,000 MidAmerican customers are currently without electric service due to tonight’s severe storm outbreak, including more than 31,000 in the Quad Cities metro area, just under 8,500 in the Des Moines metro area and about 90 in the Iowa City area.
This massive Clive home offers 6,000 square feet that includes a stunning wet bar for $930K
One of the larger properties in Clive’s desirable Walnut Creek Hills neighborhood is listed for sale at $929,900, and provides the contrast of a quiet cul-de-sac setting and easy access to West Des Moines’ vibrant dining and retail districts. Accessible from Meredith Drive to the north, the five-bedroom,...
Counties targeted in Des Moines Water Works lawsuit now slated for conservation investment
Nearly a decade after Des Moines Water Works sued three north Iowa counties over farm pollution, the region is in line to get nearly $2 million pumped into conservation projects, a move central Iowa water utility leaders welcome while urging the state to do more. The Iowa Department of Agriculture says it's bringing...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Weather Service hasrated the tornado that tore through the Des Moines metro Monday an EF-1. Based on damage surveyed, peak winds were estimated at 105 mph, putting it on the higher end of the EF-1 range. You can see footage of the tornado...
Storms Target the High Plains
Storms have been rocking in the Plains Tuesday night, the Storm Prediction Center has maintained a marginal and slight risk (up to a 2 out of 5) on the threat scale through early Wednesday morning in eastern Colorado, southern South Dakota, and much of the Central Great Plains. Behind this...
Summit says county pipeline ordinances overstep authority
Summit Carbon Solutions argues that the main components of two county ordinances in Iowa that sought to limit the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines are entirely overridden by the authority of state and federal regulators. The company reasserted those arguments in a recent brief in federal court — its response to the appeals by Shelby […] The post Summit says county pipeline ordinances overstep authority appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa Utilities Commission Sets Public Hearing Date for Black Hills Energy’s Proposed Natural Gas Rate Increase
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) issued an order today establishing the procedural schedule and setting the public hearing date regarding Black Hills Energy’s (Black Hills) application for an increase in its Iowa natural gas rates to customers. The public hearing, for the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses...
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