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Iowa: DRA awards $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations
The DRA of Dubuque, Iowa, this week announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations in the region. The gaming and entertainment organization distributed the monies through its Core Grant program. Story continues below. The DRA is the non-profit entity that owns and operates Q...
Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
KXEL Morning News for Wed. Jul. 24, 2024
Iowa’s new abortion law is set to take effect Monday morning. The law passed last year, but a judge initially blocked it from being enforced. Last month, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state and ordered the hold to be lifted. A district court judge now says the law will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. The law bans an abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks into a pregnancy. There are exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, or if the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.
Atlantic RAGBRAI Executive Chairs Deem the Overnight Stay a Success
(Atlantic) Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith and Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue, Executive Chairs appearing in front of the City Council on Wednesday, deemed RAGBRAI’s overnight stay in Atlantic a success. Council member Elaine Otte said she heard nothing but good things about the overnight stay in Atlantic.
City Of Audubon Changing Firework Ordinance Due To High Number Of Complaints
The Audubon City Council has amended the town’s fireworks ordinance due to the high number of complaints received over the Fourth of July holiday. The new ordinance states that an individual must be a minimum of 100 feet away from a neighboring property before discharging a firework unless consent has been given by other community members living in the area. The council has also approved changing the dates and times of the year acceptable for fireworks use. July 3 and 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. are the only times for fireworks to be shot off within city limits, meaning New Year’s Eve is no longer an approved date. By implementing the new ordinance, the city council hopes to reduce the number of complaints received during the holidays and ensure everyone is having fun while remaining respectful to neighbors throughout the community.
City of Council Bluffs makes changes to trash collection schedule amid high temperatures in forecast
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — With high temperatures in the forecast, Council Bluffs is changing its trash collection schedule for next week. From July 29 through Friday Aug. 2, collection routes will start at 6 a.m. Residents will need to get trash cans out early or the night before. Council...
As tornado survivors begin rebuilding, nonprofit group looking for more volunteers
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - In the Ramblewood neighborhood in Elkhorn, where some heavily damaged homes once stood, only basements remain. Other houses still show their gutted remains almost three months after an EF-3 twister roared through in April. 6 News talked to James Wiggins less than two weeks after his...
Sonepar to Expand in Upper Midwest with Echo Electric Supply Acquisition
Sonepar plans acquire Echo Electric Supply Co., Council Bluffs, IA. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and is ranked #28 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the 100 largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
Council Bluffs to repurpose old school building
CRESCENT, Iowa (WOWT) - Crescent Mayor Chuck Hildreth says when Crescent Elementary School was still open, it was a benefit for the local kids. “They were one-on-one with the teachers,” he said. “You’ve got one teacher for eight kids. That’s pretty good.”. So when it closed...
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