A Sioux City war hero who was among the most decorated military men in American history has been posthumously promoted by the United States Air Force. Medal of Honor recipient George “Bud” Day was advanced from colonel to the rank of brigadier general during an event at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia on […]Powered by WPeMatico
The director of Iowa’s Medicaid program says the state will save about $140 million in the current year because patient care is being managed by private companies, but Mike Randol is not explaining why that estimate has tripled since he became Medicaid director in January. “I think it’s important to understand that regardless of the methodology, […]Powered by WPeMatico
The state’s largest credit union will change its name by April of next year. The University of Iowa Community Credit Union announced on its website that it will change its name. The move comes after a bill was passed by the state legislature last session and signed into law that bans credit unions from using […]Powered by WPeMatico
Sioux City native Shelby Houlihan returns next week to compete in the 1,500 and 5,000 meter runs at the USA Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium. The 2016 Olympian won multiple Drake Relays titles and eight state championships at Drake Stadium as a prep standout at Sioux City East. “I feel like I don’t […]Powered by WPeMatico
The man responsible for shooting at cars and apartments in Iowa City last summer will do time in a federal prison. Twenty-one-year-old Alexander Alvarado pleaded guilty in February to unlawful use of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm. He’s been sentenced to three years in prison. Alvarado admitted to Iowa City Police […]Powered by WPeMatico
Residents of Cedar Rapids are marking the 10th anniversary of record flooding when the Cedar River swallowed up huge portions of the city. There’s a dedication ceremony planned for the new Northwest Gateway & Memorial Plaza. Assistant City Manager, Sandi Fowler, says the plaza leads into the Time Check neighborhood and includes markers that show […]Powered by WPeMatico
An eastern Iowa school district is reexamining its policies after letting a convicted sex offender volunteer there. Mid-Prairie School Board officials say they’re on track to have new rules for volunteers in place this August. Ryan Schlabaugh co-chairs the committee that’s drafting the new policy for the district. He says the 30-member group doesn’t want […]Powered by WPeMatico
Federal officials are warning consumers and retailers in Iowa about packaged fruit that’s linked to a salmonella outbreak. There’s a recall for sliced watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and other cut fruit that was packaged by Caito Foods of Indianapolis, Indiana. The fruit was sold in a plastic container shaped like a clamshell. Costco, Trader Joe’s, […]Powered by WPeMatico
The pilot of a small plane received minor cuts and bruises Tuesday afternoon after it crashed in central Iowa. Seventy-six-year-old Ralph Sonnicksen of Fort Dodge was the operator of the plane when it developed engine trouble after departing the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. Sonnicksen landed the plane in to a bean field north of Fort […]Powered by WPeMatico
