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SE Iowa Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Wesley
–A Southeast Iowa man had to be airlifted after crashing his motorcycle early Thursday morning near Wesley. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old George Wayne Simons of Nichols, Iowa was traveling westbound along US Highway 18 on a 1990 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle around 5:45 AM. The accident report...
Spencer Man Facing Felony Domestic Assault Charge
–A Spencer man is facing a felony charge after being taken into custody early Wednesday morning at ABATE Park. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a request for assistance at ABATE Park around 3:30 AM Wednesday. After conducting a brief investigation, Deputies arrested 26-year-old Austin David Chinn of Spencer on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault—Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury, a Class D Felony.
Pickleball Tournament to Benefit KCSD K9 Program
–Area pickleball enthusiasts still have time to sign up for a tournament next weekend in Algona that will benefit the Kossuth County Sheriffs Department K9 Unit. Deputy Mark McGregor is one of the K9 handlers for the Sheriff’s Department, and he says they really didn’t know what to expect when they organized the event for the first-time last year.
'We come every year': Iowa sweet corn is back for the 2024 season
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa sweet corn sales have officially begun for the year across the state. Penick's Sweet Corn and Grimes Sweet Corn are among the stands that kicked off their selling seasons this week. Penick's stand on Highway 65 north of Indianola began its 2024 sweet corn sales on Friday.
Impacted by flooding in Iowa? Here's how you can get help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent flooding brought record-high river levels in Iowa, surpassing previous crests by an average of about 3.5 feet. Now, affected Iowans can apply for both state and federal aid. "Businesses are shuttered, Main Streets have been impacted, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities were...
Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges
The state of Iowa says it will not necessarily disclose to the public the rationale for disciplinary charges against licensed professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists and nursing home administrators. The determining factor appears to be whether the state’s licensing boards choose to include the allegations within the text of a final order in a […] The post Iowa’s licensing boards shut off access to information on charges appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity
New electric vehicle standards, veteran local health care access and cybersecurity concerns were all the subjects of letters sent to different government agencies by Iowa lawmakers this week. A new bill would require social media platforms to report instances of drug trafficking to authorities. Read about what Iowa’s congressional delegation has been up to below: […] The post D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking and cybersecurity appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
Setting Off Fireworks in Iowa Legal, Comes with Restrictions
Despite an increase in complaints, setting off consumer-grade fireworks is allowed in Iowa, generally, under state law. Chickasaw County Sheriff Ryan Shawver says some restrictions apply. Shawver also notes that firework ordinances can vary from city to city. The firework ordinance in New Hampton reflects the state code, but shooting...
Law Enforcement sTEPs Up During Holiday Weekend
Law enforcement across Iowa sTEPs (special traffic enforcement program) up this July Fourth weekend looking to crack down on impaired driving. Trooper Tom Williams with the Mason City District office of the Iowa State Patrol, says you’ll be out-and-about for the holiday and so will the ISP, as well as participating City police and County sheriff’s departments.
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