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Body found in northwest Iowa, reports ID it as missing trucker David Schultz
Police have found a body in northwest Iowa near the intersection where a missing man's semi-truck was found in November. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said Wednesday a person found a body in a field at about 2 p.m. The DCI acknowledged the location is near where missing trucker David Schultz's truck was found without him in it on Nov. 21 but did not identify the body as him.
Musical mysticism inside an old Story City church
In 2020, an old Methodist church in Story City was sold to a pair of local residents. robyn anderson saw an opportunity, and moved in to the old church. In the intervening four years, she's used the second floor sanctuary as an intimate performance venue, featuring some of Iowa's best-known musicians.
Story County Seriff’s Office investigating explicit AI photographs of high school students
NEVADA, Iowa (KCCI) - The Story County Sheriff is investigating AI-generated explicit photographs of students that have been circulating in the Nevada High School. Parents are worried no one will be held accountable. They say investigators told them there is probably little they can do because Iowa’s criminal code is not yet clear on the laws surrounding creating and distributing explicit AI photos like the ones in this case.
Restaurant inspection update: Moldy eggplant, ‘not-for-sale’ meat
State, city and county food inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including long-expired food, moldy vegetables and meat labeled “not for sale.” The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, which handles food-establishment inspections at the state level. Listed below are […] The post Restaurant inspection update: Moldy eggplant, ‘not-for-sale’ meat appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
You may live in Iowa's top 5 best counties. Here's which ranked highest and why.
In a state with 99 counties, which are the best to live in? Niche, which provides users information and ratings on schools and where to live, ranked which Iowa counties are the best to live in. It’s part of the site's 2024 Best Places to Live rankings that can be narrowed down to more...
Iowa legislature sending board and commission cuts bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Senate passed a piece of legislation Friday on party lines that would merge, reduce membership and eliminate dozens of state commissions and boards, days after the House passed a similar bill. It now comes back full circle to Gov. Reynolds' desk, after she made...
'It's just really disheartening': Daughter of Iowa cancer survivor frustrated by MercyOne ending surgery services
DES MOINES, Iowa — A day after MercyOne announced it'sending its gynecologic oncology surgical services starting this summer, the daughter of a cancer survivor says she's frustrated by the closure. Laura Peters said a doctor at MercyOne was able to remove her non-cancerous tumor, but she's worried about the...
New rules for traffic cameras could affect small Iowa cities
(The Center Square) - Small Iowa cities that write citations based on automated traffic cameras could lose revenue if a bill passed by lawmakers is signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. House File 2681 would require local municipalities in Iowa to seek approval from the Department of Transportation. Citations could only be issued for traffic violations exceeding the speed limit by over 10 miles per hour. Cities with a population of...
Iowa home owners face home insurance "wreck"
Iowa and the Midwest are a "wreck" right now when it comes to home insurance, says Jeff Weddle, general manager of Guardian Mutual Insurance Association in Dallas Center.Why it matters: Iowans are paying big costs to ensure their homes are insured or they're holding off from buying homes entirely, partly due to rising premiums.How it started: The 2020 and 2021 derechos, as well as several major hail storms in Iowa, caused reinsurance companies to up their prices — resulting in a trickle down to insurance companies and subsequently, homeowners, Weddle says.The big picture: Much of the increase in the cost...
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