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West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Montgomery County Woman Faces Assault and Alcohol-Related Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 35-year-old Kristin Kay Harrold of Red Oak on Wednesday on one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Simple Assault, first offense. Police transported Harrold to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a $300.00 bond.
Shen water, sewer rate hikes pass first reading
(Shenandoah) -- Future increases in Shenandoah's water and sewer and rates cleared the first hurdle Tuesday night. By unanimous votes, the Shenandoah City Council approved the first reading of amendments to the city's water and sewer ordinances for the 2027-29 fiscal years. Under the amendments, the city's water rates would increase by 1.5% each year--similar to the three-year hike approved by the council in June of last year. The city's sewer rates, meanwhile, would rise by 30%--mainly because of construction of the city's wastewater treatment plant's expansion and renovation project. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Wednesday morning, Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen says he was surprised that no one spoke on the proposed amendments during the public hearings.
Beware of ongoing online puppy/dog sale scams
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) – An old, but ongoing scam continues to fool more victims. The latest to fall for it is a woman who doesn’t need more stress in her life by losing money. WOWT-TV in Omaha reports a Council Bluffs woman had wanted an emotional support/therapeutic animal as a companion while she underwent treatment for cancer. She thought a teacup Shih Tzu puppy would fit the role, and paid for one online.
Local Residents Among Several Awarded Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarships
A few local residents who want to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received scholarships last week from the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation. Scholarship recipients include current long-term care employees, as well as high school students, veterans, and Iowans in rural communities wanting to join...
Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Northeast Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a northeast Iowa fish kill. On July 19th, the DNR Field Office in Manchester was notified of dead fish in Crane Creek, approximately two miles southwest of Readlyn in Bremer County. Officials believe the fish kill originated at 250th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
Iowa DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Actual harm to the environment and public health likely occurred,” the department said in a recent administrative order regarding...
Underwood flies back from 5-run hole, returns to title game
(Carroll) -- It took a memorable comeback, but Underwood baseball is one step closer to finishing their story as state champions. A year after falling in the state title game, the Eagles nearly missed out on the chance for redemption, but a feverish rally overshadowed their slow start in an 8-7 win over Chariton in a Class 2A state semifinal Thursday afternoon on KMA-FM 99.1, putting Underwood (29-2) back in the state final.
Iowa author gives talk in Sheldon
SHELDON—Iowa is so much more than just a flyover state. That’s the philosophy Iowa native and full-time travel writer Sara Broers goes by when writing. Broers is the author of “100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die” and “Perfect Day Iowa,” as well as co-founder of the Midwest Travel Network and co-author of “Midwest Road Trip Adventures” and “Midwest State Park Adventures.”
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