A state board has completed its plan for greatly expanding options for Iowa children who need mental health care services. Department of Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven says he’s optimistic lawmakers and the governor will implement the board’s proposals. “We looked at what is doable quickly and what is most important quickly, so we know […]Powered by WPeMatico
Attorney General Tom Miller says the budget for the Iowa Department of Justice has reached a “perilous” point. Miller says there’s not enough money to cover the costs of working with county attorneys on criminal cases, working to uphold criminal convictions that are appealed and representing the state when it’s sued in civil court. “Pretty vital […]Powered by WPeMatico
A delegation of Iowa pork producers and industry officials is now in Korea after spending several days in Japan on what’s being called a “meat mission.” Pat McGonegle, CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, spoke with Iowa reporters from Seoul and says they’ve kept a tight schedule of face-to-face talks with supermarket officials, packers […]Powered by WPeMatico
Leaders of Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant say the school will remain open this spring and recruiting for new students will continue. Thursday’s announcement followed word from administrators earlier this month that the school might close because of financial troubles. Annette Scieszinski, chair of the Iowa Wesleyan Board of Trustees, says alumni and residents […]Powered by WPeMatico
Around 50 people boarded a bus this afternoon in Sioux City for a 1,200-mile long trip to Annapolis, Maryland to witness the commissioning of the U.S.S. Sioux City. The ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy is scheduled for Saturday morning. Kim Huffman is making the trip with her son. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Around 70 people were sent to hospitals this morning after a carbon monoxide leak at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Johnston. Judy Bradshaw, the academy’s director, says a security officer called 911 around six this morning after noticing an odor of gas in the dormitory. She then woke everyone up and got them outside. […]Powered by WPeMatico
Vote counting has concluded in the closest legislative race in the state. The incumbent Republican won by just seven votes, but there still could be a recount in the northeast Iowa district. All three counties in Iowa House District 55 have canvassed the election results. The totals incumbent Republican Mike Bergan of Dorchester with 6,919 […]Powered by WPeMatico
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is also one of the most difficult to recognize. Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day as activists hope to raise awareness and raise the odds of survival. Wendi Cihacek, who helped found the Des Moines affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, says the symptoms can be extremely […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s state board of education has ordered further review of the Davenport Community School District as it tries to correct violations of the federal special education law. Board members called the Davenport district’s special education practices disgraceful and troubling. The district was found to have changed education plans without parental input and put a disproportionate […]Powered by WPeMatico
