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3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO

3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO

  • USA Today Network

After waiting nearly nine months, the debut of the coach Jimmy Rogers era of Iowa State football had to wait a little longer to begin. 

Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.

Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

  • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

More than $5,000 in improper spending and another $117,000 in unsupported spending at an Eastern Iowa chamber of commerce was reported by the state auditor’s office Wednesday.

Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

Iowa to pay former DCI director to settle discrimination suit

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa will pay a former Division of Criminal Investigations Director $287,500 to settle a lawsuit in which she claimed she faced gender-based discrimination on the job.

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

Disappearing federal funding threatens immigration services

  • Tom Barton Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Iowa immigration advocates warn that shrinking federal support is threatening legal services for immigrants and refugees, including Afghans awaiting green cards.

Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs

Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs

  • Marjie Ducey Omaha World-Herald

The remains of American service memger Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs marks closing of maternity center

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs marks closing of maternity center

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs closed its maternity center Monday, saying that the "countless lives welcomed into this world will forever remain part of our story."

    California man sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute meth

    California man sentenced to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute meth

      A man was sentenced last week in a Council Bluffs federal courtroom to 13 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

      Iowa Democratic candidates make cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser

      Iowa Democratic candidates make cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser

        Democratic candidates discussed constituent access, government accountability and water quality concerns while criticizing Republican opponents’ records and priorities.

        Iowa Medical Society launches mentorship program to help keep workers in state

        Iowa Medical Society launches mentorship program to help keep workers in state

          The Iowa Medical Society launched the Iowa White Coats Network to pair mentors with mentees in the medical field, hoping to keep healthcare workers in the state. 

          Prairie Meadows plans major renovation after negotiating new lease

          Prairie Meadows plans major renovation after negotiating new lease

            Polk County supervisors approved a new lease at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino for up to 25 years, paving the way for the 37-year-old venue's most extensive renovation.

            Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Iowa event

            Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Iowa event

              U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Saturday Iowans couuld play an important role in keeping “Marxists and Islamists” who he said have taken over the Democratic Party.

              Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement or decide to hold out

              Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement or decide to hold out

                Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. 

                Local News

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Shenandoah High School named 13th best high school in Iowa

                Shenandoah High School has been named one of the best high schools in Iowa

                James Uhlenkamp announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 9 seat

                James Uhlenkamp announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 9 seat

                James Uhlenkamp is running for the open seat representing District 9 in the Iowa Senate.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree coming up Oct. 3

                71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree coming up Oct. 3

                The 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Clarinda.

                State & Regional

                3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO

                3 takeaways from Iowa State football's win over SEMO

                After waiting nearly nine months, the debut of the coach Jimmy Rogers era of Iowa State football had to wait a little longer to begin. 

                Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

                Disaster declaration approved, opening FEMA funding to central Iowa

                Federal disaster assistance has been approved for four central Iowa counties that experienced severe storms and flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday.

                Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

                Iowa Gov. Reynolds honored by Iowa Guard with defense award

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently was presented with Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense, the Iowa National Guard and governor’s office announced Wednesday.

                Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

                Auditor finds $122,000 in improper spending at Guttenberg chamber

                More than $5,000 in improper spending and another $117,000 in unsupported spending at an Eastern Iowa chamber of commerce was reported by the state auditor’s office Wednesday.

                Nation & World

                Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami

                Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami

                Investigators with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed Sunday.

                EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

                EU pledges Greenland investments amid Trump's push for control

                European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans Monday for $232 million of EU investments in Greenland and closer ties with the Danish Arctic territory.

                Russia and North Korea open first road bridge as ties deepen

                Russia and North Korea open first road bridge as ties deepen

                Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge between the two nations as economic and military ties deepen.

                Pluto stopped being a planet 20 years ago. Why people still care

                Pluto stopped being a planet 20 years ago. Why people still care

                As astronomers continue discovering unusual worlds beyond our solar system, many say the question that divided scientists in 2006 remains difficult to answer: What exactly is a planet?

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