By John Naughton / IowaWatch Gusty winds blew corn husks through the school’s parking lot on November 16 at South Hamilton Schools. It was another day of the staff trying to keep up with the daily reports of sickened students and faculty, making sure kids pumped hand sanitizer and wore face masks nearly all the […]
By Lyle Muller / IowaWatch Iowa hospitals lost an estimated $433 million in March through October because of COVID-19, the Iowa Hospital Association said in a report released Wednesday, Dec. 16. The association reported that the state’s hospitals have spent $1.25 billion to equip hospitals for and to care for people with the highly contagious […]
DES MOINES -Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation requires social distancing and reasonable public health measures for many social, community, business, or leisure gatherings or events. For high school-sponsored events and other sporting or recreational events, […]
The Iowa Deer Exchange is the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ new free online database at www.iowadnr.gov/deerhunting where deer hunters willing to provide venison can connect with Iowans who want venison. Hunters enter their information to the database, including their location. Recipients choose the condition they want the meat when they register – boned out, […]
NEWS RELEASE (Boone, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a second donation in the amount of $200,000 to the Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce (IACC). The donation provides for up to $2,000 in gift cards to IACC chamber of commerce members in the communities Fareway serves. “We are excited to continue our support […]
Iowa clerks of courts are responding to people who have received collection notices that falsely claim to be from the Iowa Judicial Branch or a clerk of court. The letters warn the individuals that if payments are not made to the 1-800 number on the notice, the person’s driver’s license would be suspended and an […]
Prevent winter freezing by following some basic guidance AMES, Iowa – Although December and November have been fairly mild so far, colder weather is for sure on its way. In the meantime, Iowans should make sure the water supply to their house and livestock buildings is well protected from freezing. In the November-December edition of […]
DES MOINES — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is a federal program focusing on bringing broadband to 10 million Americans. Nearly all rural locations eligible for the award will receive […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is spreading the news once again about College Savings Iowa’s statewide giveaway. First announced in November, College Savings Iowa’s giveaway includes a $529 plan contribution to a family in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. One grand prize winner, from all entrants, will win a $1,529 College Savings […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be […]
