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Funeral director sanctioned by the state for the fourth time
An Iowa funeral home director has been fined $350 for allegedly failing to properly disclose past disciplinary actions. Last year, the Iowa Board of Mortuary Science charged Ryan M. Fredregill of Baxter with unethical conduct for failing to properly disclose past disciplinary actions when filling out a board application to serve as a preceptor, or […]
Iowa speed cameras shut down following DOT rulings — Here are the ones that are still active
LE CLAIRE, Iowa — Following an Iowa DOT ruling, four cities in our area turned off some of their speed cameras Tuesday. It comes after state lawmakers passed a law this year allowing the DOT to evaluate the purpose of speed cameras across the state. It requires cities obtain a permit from the DOT before using the cameras. The law also states you can't get a ticket from the cameras unless you're driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
Iowans’ Surprising Choice for Favorite Halloween Candy
Now that we’ve officially crossed into October, I think it’s safe to dive into all things Halloween! 🎃 Costumes galore, right? It’s that magical night where you can be whoever—or whatever—you want! Seriously, the sky's the limit. Halloween parties are popping up everywhere, giving...
Attorney sues state for alleged defamation, wrongful discharge
An Iowa-licensed attorney who was fired from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is now suing the state for alleged defamation and wrongful discharge. Attorney James Sheets of Des Moines worked for Iowa DHHS, then known as the Iowa Department of Human Services, only briefly, from June 10, 2022, until Aug. 19, 2022. […]
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