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Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa lawmakers address Olympic athlete abuse, poultry processing
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley penned letters this week to SafeSport and USA Gymnastics demanding answers to why the agencies have done so little to protect Olympic athletes. Iowa lawmakers also introduced bills aimed at increasing small-scale poultry processing, reducing paperwork for small businesses and preventing sexual assault on college campuses. Here’s what Iowa’s congressional delegation […]
Sioux City Musketeers to host 2024 Western Conference Shootout
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The Sioux City Musketeers have announced that the Western Conference Shootout will be hosted in Sioux City at the Tyson Events Center from September 5-7. Each game will feature one of six Western Conference, USHL opponents; Sioux City, Fargo, Omaha, Des Moines and Tri-City. Here is the schedule: Thursday, September 5th7:00 […]
Motorcyclist Injured In Rock Rapids Crash
Rock Rapids, Iowa – The driver of a motorcycle was injured Friday when his bike struck a car in Rock Rapids. According to Lyon County authorities, a 2014 Ford Focus, driven by 31-year-old Joanna Hash, of Rock Rapids, was eastbound on Highway 9 in eastern Rock Rapids, when her car was struck by a 1999 Yamaha motorcycle being driven by a male juvenile.
CCSD’s Board of Education Holding A Public Hearing Before Work Session Meeting On Monday
A public hearing will be held before the Carroll Community School District’s Board of Education work session meeting on Monday starting at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing establishes the resolution for the district to enter into a bond agreement not to exceed six million dollars for a new maintenance shed for the transportation department. Earlier in July, the board members scaled back from the total $16 million proposed facility, which included cold storage for a 40-bus fleet, to just the base bid of an expanded maintenance facility, with an automatic wash-bay and updated offices for staff and training purposes. Following the public hearing will be the work session, with the focus being goal setting, as discussed in previous meetings with the Iowa Association of School Boards. The members will discuss goal setting for the district, ensuring the district strategic plan aligns with said goals and superintendent goals for the upcoming school year. The meeting will end with a discussion of a new cell phone policy and the wrap-around program update. The meeting is being held at the Carroll High School Media Center, with the public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the work session following. The meeting is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Another crab found in another Downtown Sioux City building
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Crab can be pretty pricy so you typically don’t expect to find it in a a vending machine, especially not an alive crab. But it just so happens that a live crab was in a second-floor vending machine at the Frances Building in Downtown Sioux City. Soso Mesa, who works for Pepsi, sent us the photo below showing the crab in the vending machine.
Drinking Water Advisory in West Bend
West Bend, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Beginning Tuesday, August 6th the West Bend Water Supply will be doing maintenance and needs to depressurize the system. During this time – it is recommended the water be boiled before using for drinking or cooking until further notice. Water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.
Meteorologist Travis Clark-Smith tracks chances for storms on Saturday night
It's a hot one today! Sunny and dry conditions are expected this evening ahead of a cold front that will bring showers and storms into the area tonight. 60 MPH wind gusts and quarter size hail will be the main concerns from any storm that manages to gain severe criteria. A level 1 risk for severe weather is in place for the viewing area except for along and west of I-35 where a level 2 risk is in place. Partly cloudy skies and warm temps with a slight chance for storms on Sunday before cooler, less humid air returns to the region Monday, along with a good chance for showers and storms. High temperatures will plummet to the low to mid 70s through next week. In addition to cooler weather, the door will be open for a few rounds of showers through the week.
Two-Mile Zoning Limit Again On Carroll County Supervisors’ Agenda For Monday
Carroll’s two-mile zoning regulation and the future of the county’s GIS and planning and zoning administration are on Monday’s Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. The board convenes at 9 a.m. on Aug. 5 in the supervisors’ meeting room at the courthouse. They’ll open with a brief update from County Engineer Zac Andersen on utility permits and secondary roads projects. The supervisors will also discuss and approve a conceptual plan for the Merritt Access that should lead to riverbank stabilization efforts by a private party. Monday’s agenda also includes an appointment to the Carroll County Board of Adjustment, which ties into a discussion about the Carroll County GIS administrator and P&Z commissioner. Those positions are currently held by Sarah Haberl, who was recently hired to take over as Carroll County Assessor. There is hazy language in the Iowa Code that calls into question if Haberl is permitted to hold these positions while serving as assessor. The board has sought clarification from the Iowa Association of Counties (ISAC), as they would like to see Haberl continue her work in GIS and P&Z. The board will close with what is expected to be a lengthy discussion on potential changes to the current zoning practices surrounding Carroll. While the two miles subject to the two-mile zoning limit fall outside city limits, zoning regulations fall under the control of the city. Carroll city officials have suggested the supervisors present a plan for what they would like changed to begin the discussions, and that is what the supervisors will work on at Monday’s meeting. Again, the Aug. 5 meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. It is open to the public and will be live-streamed via the county’s YouTube channel. The agenda and links to the video are included with this story on our website.
Tomorrow is the All Iowa Showdown and Emmalin Wright from Greene County Will Be Competing
A reminder that tomorrow Greene County will be represented at a state youth livestock competition. Cedar Highland 4-H Club member Emmalin Wright is competing at the All Iowa Showdown. She qualified for the state contest from the Heartland Throwdown last weekend as the Grand Champion Breeding Ewe. She also had to qualify for the Heartland Throwdown from this year’s Greene County Fair where she was named the Supreme Champion Ewe. Wright talks about why she likes to show lambs.
50107 Summerfest Concludes Today With a Full Day of Fun
Today Grand Junction will be on display with lots of entertainment. The 50107 Summerfest has several activities in the morning including a 5K run/walk, petting zoo and breakfast served by the Grand Junction Horizons Club. The parade is at 11am and includes Raccoon Valley Radio’s Lil’ Big Red Radio, followed by carnival rides and food vendors at noon, along with an ice cream social and bingo from 1-3pm at the First Presbyterian Church.