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Tour historic homes in Marshall County this weekend
MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — Six historical homes in Marshall County will be on full display this weekend, opening their doors tot he general public. Architecture enthusiasts and those wanting to learn more about local history are invited to come out and participate in a fundraising tour that will showcase four homes in Marshalltown and two […]
Nurse with multiple alcohol-related convictions keeps her license
An Iowa nurse convicted of multiple criminal offenses related to her use of alcohol will be allowed to retain her license to practice, the Iowa Board of Nursing has ruled. The decision allows Taylor James Gill, 31, of Bondurant, to continue practicing in Iowa as a registered nurse, subject to certain requirements for monitoring and […]
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...
Iowa voters react to VP debate at watch parties across the metro
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — The first and only Vice Presidential Debate in New York on Tuesday night brought out Iowa voters in both parties eager to listen to both candidates. WHO 13 News went to two watch parties, one in Des Moines and one in West Des Moines. One was for Democrats and the […]
America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
Most Haunted Cemeteries In Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota
Have you heard about these ancient and some would say most haunted cemeteries in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota?. South Dakota became a state in 1889, but there were many burial grounds that existed across the plains long before that. According to Readers Digest the oldest established cemetery in South...
Overdose deaths are falling, but not in Iowa
Data: CDC; Chart: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosOverdose deaths are rapidly declining nationwide, but Iowa is an exception, according to preliminary CDC data.Why it matters: Iowa is the sole Midwestern state with increasing overdose deaths, while others are decreasing, and current laws impede officials' ability to save lives.Health officials in Iowa, for example, cannot provide fentanyl test strips, because state law classifies them as illegal drug paraphernalia.Zoom in: Iowa had between 341 and 400 overdose deaths from 2000 to 2022, according to final CDC data.The most recent CDC data, ending in April, predicts a 1% increase in overdose deaths in Iowa, from 449...
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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