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Board: Pharmacy error led to overdose, possible death
Several Iowa pharmacies have been cited by the state recently for dispensing incorrect medications, including one instance in which a patient might have died. The Hy-Vee Pharmacy located at 1501 First Ave. East in Newton, was recently charged by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy with dispensing the incorrect prescription to a customer. The board alleges […] The post Board: Pharmacy error led to overdose, possible death appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Engine fire sparks garage blaze in Marshalltown
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Investigators say an engine fire is to blame for a garage that caught on fire in Marshalltown shortly before 54:30 Monday afternoon. The homeowner was trying to extinguish the flames when firefighters arrived. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to the rest of the house.
2 Newton teens injured after crashing stolen car during police chase, report says
NEWTON, Iowa — Two Newton teens have been accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase that resulted in a crash on Monday. On Monday morning the Newton Police Department received a report of two vehicles being stolen from a business. At around 8:58 a.m. officers were called to the northwest side […]
Westwood Clubhouse site design grading approved by council
Following city council action on May 6, it seems as though the Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse is moving forward slowly and steadily. The bids for the site design grading even came in about $100,000 underestimate and was awarded to local contractor Sully Construction, Inc. for $68,036.42. It was a welcomed sight.
Iowa School Districts Allocate AEA Funds For Upcoming School Year
(Marshalltown, IA) — Iowa school districts are strategizing the allocation of funds for Area Education Agencies (AEAs) following recent legislative changes. With Governor Kim Reynolds signing the AEA reform bill into law, districts must now determine how to distribute funds for educational needs and media services. While special education services remain unchanged, districts like Marshalltown Community Schools are committing all available educational services funding to AEAs, opting not to allocate funds for media services until further research is conducted. The new legislation aims to provide schools access to previously unavailable funds, with districts facing decisions on utilizing these resources best to benefit students.
Melisa Fonseca becomes first candidate to file for 4th Ward council vacancy
Earlier this week, a Marshalltown businesswoman who is seeking to become the first Latina ever elected to the city council submitted her nomination petition for the 4th Ward vacancy left by the passing of longtime Councilor Al Hoop. Melisa Fonseca, 27, who graduated from MHS in 2014 and subsequently worked...
Area high school students to earn MCC degree before high school diploma
It’s not often that a high school student will earn a college degree before receiving his/her high school diploma, but twenty-one area seniors are on track to do just that. Earning a high school diploma may seem like a common accomplishment. The fact that such a high number of area high school students took advantage of being able to take college classes at no cost the same time as they were taking high school credits and earning the college degree or diploma is a huge accomplishment.
Baxter’s Richardson leads area athletes at Class 1A state qualifier
BROOKLYN — Matt Richardson and Logan Rainsbarger both qualified for the state track and field meet in events they competed in last year. Richardson added another state event this season and freshman Max Handorf joins him as the Baxter boys track and field team placed fifth in the Class 1A state qualifier hosted by BGM on Thursday.
Chamber Ambassadors Visit Warnell Real Estate
Ambassadors visited Hannah Warnell with Warnell Real Estate powered by Realty One Group Impact today to learn more about Hannah’s new office and trends in the current real estate market. Hannah moved to an office downtown at 821 5th Ave to be able to provide better service to her local clients.
Huyser, Russell headline L-S, Baxter girls at state qualifying meet
BROOKLYN — Camryn Russell was the only area female athlete who clinched an automatic bid into the state track and field meet during a Class 1A state qualifier at BGM High School on Thursday. The Lynnville-Sully girls left Brooklyn without knowing for sure if they were going to be...
Iowa police chief: Immigration law will interfere with ability to protect community
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — An Iowa police chief added a supporting document to the ACLU's new lawsuit against a new Iowa immigration law. The law goes into effect July 1 and makes it a crime to be in Iowa for people previously deported. The ACLU argues in a lawsuit it could lead to the deportation of people in the state that are legally in the country that had previously been deported.
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