A 37-year veteran of the Iowa Army National has become the first African-American promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major in the organization. Sergeant Major is the highest enlisted rank you can reach without becoming an officer. Sergeant Jeffrey Lewis of Johnston has been in the Iowa Guard for 37 years. “I was excited, very […]Powered by WPeMatico
Dordt College in Sioux Center says the school’s Board of Trustees has fired their band director, who has been on leave for nearly two weeks following accusations of inappropriate contact with students. Dordt Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing, Brandon Huisman, made the announcement. “The board of trustees deliberated late last week and voted unanimously to […]Powered by WPeMatico
More Iowans may end up available to serve on juries through a project underway at the Iowa Judicial Branch aimed at making jury pools more inclusive. The Jury Reform Commission wants to ensure African-Americans and other minorities are fairly represented. State court administrator Todd Nuccio says they hope to tap lists of Iowans registered with […]Powered by WPeMatico
California Senator Kamala is rallying with Democrats in central and eastern Iowa today and tomorrow. “What’s up, Des Moines?” Harris asked as the crowd at Des Moines Area Community College cheered her introduction. Stepping to the side of the auditorium’s lectern, started by Harris applauding with the audience, then stepped back behind the microphone to deliver this reminder: “Fifteen […]Powered by WPeMatico
The names of the two men killed in the Monday morning shooting in Fort Dodge have now been released. The victims are identified as 37-year-old Marion T. Rhodes and 34-year-old Eldominic Rhodes, both of Fort Dodge. The victims in this case are both brothers. The bodies of both men were discovered just after midnight by […]Powered by WPeMatico
The company that’s the first to produce medical marijuana in Iowa will also run two of the dispensaries which sell the products. MedPharm Iowa’s Stephen Wilson oversees the dispensary program and says the dispensaries are very modern looking. “If you walk in, it’s very much like a Verizon store if you will — it’s a […]Powered by WPeMatico
Adminstrators have launched a $3.5 million campaign to improve a concert hall that’s part of the historic Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The original structure was built in 1877 as a home for Civil War hero Hoyt Sherman and his family. It now includes an art gallery and a 1,200 seat theater that attracts […]Powered by WPeMatico
A hospital in north-central Iowa will stop delivering babies in November. Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls announced last week they will stop delivering babies at their facility on Friday, November 23 at 5 p.m. The decisions comes after the hospital announced that their main doctor, who performs most of the deliveries, is leaving. The […]Powered by WPeMatico
More than 50 veterans from all military branches took part in a special pheasant hunt in eastern Iowa Sunday. The “Heroes Hunt” pairs injured war vets with professional hunters and dogs. Wade Kinser, with Linn County Pheasants Forever, told KCRG-TV this was the fifth year for the event. “I think it’s important that they stay […]Powered by WPeMatico
