Winterset
LATEST NEWS
Another Iowa nurse sanctioned for fraudulent credentials, ‘extreme’ dishonesty
The State of Iowa has revoked the license of another nurse who practiced in the state for years with a fraudulently obtained license. Over the past year, several Iowa-licensed nurses have been sanctioned for obtaining degrees through diploma mills that were uncovered by federal investigators as part of Operation Nightingale. The most recent case involves […]
Back to school: Back to cursive in the classroom under Iowa Education standards
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Cursive is back in Iowa schools. The ability to read and write cursive has been fading from American society. “You just don’t see very many people using cursive because a lot of people are not writing checks anymore,” said Tina Brennan, one of Sioux City Community School District’s consulting teachers.
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Massage therapist with ‘forged’ license is awarded a legitimate state license
An Iowa woman accused of practicing massage therapy in Iowa for more than two years without a license has been awarded a new license by the state. The Iowa Massage Therapy Board recently charged Gina Rooks of southeast Iowa with practicing without a license; knowingly making deceptive or untrue representations in the practice of massage […]
Iowa man charged in apparent strangling death of father in Springfield
Shortly after midnight Thursday, Springfield police were summoned to a home in the 2200 block of North Lyon Avenue after a 911 call stating a man tried to strangle his father. The officers were initially able to talk to Michael Masterson, 62, of Springfield, at the home. A few blocks away, officers located...
Des Moines Weather Alert: Triple-Digit Heat Expected Monday
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is preparing for a significant heat wave that will intensify starting Monday. Residents of Des Moines and surrounding areas should expect triple-digit temperatures, with heat indices soaring as high as 105°F. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
60 vendors, 30 countries represented at 20th Des Moines' World Food & Music Festival underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The World Food & Music Festival is back in downtown Des Moines for its 20th year. With 60 vendors bringing food from across 30 different countries, there's plenty of food to try. Gloria Henriquez, the owner of Tullpa, said the festival is a great chance...
Ankeny's Phongsavanh eyes gold in Paris as he prepares for second Paralympic Games
DES MOINES, Iowa — "Pressure makes diamonds. And it's time for me to shine," Justin Phongsavanh told KCCI. Last month, Phongsavanh did just that, competing against who he believes might be his toughest opponent. "If I can throw how I know I can throw, there's not a person in...
Urbandale chamber names Young Professional, Citizen of the Year honorees
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Young Professional of the Year and Citizen of the Year honorees. Daycen Douglass, assistant financial planner for AO Wealth Advisory, has received the 2024 Urbandale Young Professional of the Year honor celebrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Douglass was recognized for his work in revamping the mentorship program at genYP, the chamber’s young professionals community, and participating on the genYP Civic Committee, where he worked to increase donations to the Urbandale Food Pantry. Urbandale’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is Jim Epstein. He was recognized for his community service, including involvement with Urbandale Community Action Network, the Lions Club and St. Pius X Church. He joined the Urbandale Lions Club in 2006 and has since organized events supporting local nonprofits. He has helped to address food insecurity by securing grants for food distribution programs, handling food rescue operations from local grocery stores and recruiting volunteers for programs supporting food-insecure children. Douglass and Epstein will be honored at the annual Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business event on Sept. 12.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.