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Wisconsin Planned Parenthood responds to Iowa abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. -- On Monday, Iowa's Supreme Court ruled to ban abortions in the state after six weeks, making Iowa the 6th state in the Midwest to have an abortion policy stricter than the standard followed under Roe V. Wade.
Klein named 'Iowan of the Day' for 2024 Iowa State Fair
(Treynor) -- A southwest Iowa resident is among those holding the title "Iowan of the Day" at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. John Klein, an active member of the Treynor Optimist Club, was one of 10 nominees to receive recognition for this year's fair and will be recognized on August 12th at noon on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Founded in 1997, the Iowan of the Day award allows the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation to recognize the state's outstanding individuals. Members of the Optimist Club nominated Klein. Klein tells KMA News he was surprised and honored to receive the recognition.
EPA ends oversight of clean up related to Iowa plant explosion
The U-S Environmental Protection Agency has ended its oversight of clean-up at the eastern Iowa recycling facility that exploded in late 2022. Asphalt shingles were being recycled at the C6-Zero plant in Marengo. Twenty employees were injured and part of Marengo had to be evacuated when the plant exploded. Six months later, after delays in the timeline for clean-up, state officials asked the federal government to start overseeing the removal of contaminated water and soil from the site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rock Valley CSD Building Back After Flood; Will Start Later Than Other Schools
Rock Valley, Iowa — The Rock Valley Community School District is making progress in their return to normalcy after the major flood in late June. Superintendent Matt Van Voorst gives us an update. We asked him how many of their facilities were affected by the flood. We asked him...
KIWA Marketplace for August 2nd
2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan in decent shape. The vehicle has 206,000 miles. – 712-470-0348. 2002 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide – 712-461-0298. Bosch 8-in job site table saw. Asking $150 works great just don’t need it anymore. Located in Sibley – 712-461-1940. Fancy wedding plates...
Natalie Griffioen to teach philosophy at Dordt
Natalie Griffioen has accepted a position as Instructor of Philosophy at Dordt University. Griffioen is completing her Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to graduate school, Griffioen worked in human resources at the American Enterprise Institute, a public policy think tank in Washington, D.C. She and her husband, Paul, have relocated to Sioux Center from Berkeley, California.
SIOUX CITY RULES TO DISPOSE OF TREE DEBRIS
SIOUX CITY OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING RESIDENTS OF THE MANNER THEY MAY DISPOSE OF TREE DEBRIS FROM THE PAST WEEKS THUNDERSTORMS. RESIDENTIAL TREE AND YARD DEBRIS MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CITIZEN’S CONVENIENCE CENTER AT 5800 28TH STREET. THE FEE FOR TREE DISPOSAL IS $17 PER TRUCK LOAD OR $22...
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.
Blue Hill Aquatic Center honors Aquacourt season passes
BLUE HILL, Neb. (KSNB) - The Blue Hill Aquatic Center announced that they will be honoring the season passes of Hastings Aquacourt. Hastings Aquacourt closed on Wednesday following near drowning of a 13-year-old girl, who is part of a cultural exchange program from Japan. On Friday, city officials announced the pool would not reopen for the rest of the summer.
Sunday Forecast: Hot, humid and mainly dry
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Saturday marks 11 days in a row with temperatures at or above 90 degrees in the Capital City. Mother nature has been throwing some relentless heat at us, but fortunately below average weather is on the way, but not until Tuesday. That being said, an upper-level...
Shelby Houlihan's long road back: Part one
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan should be competing in Paris, had her dreams of gold not been stripped away three years ago, "I'll be a lot tougher now than I was three years ago." In 2020 Shelby was seen as one of the best long-distance...