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Reynolds signs extension for suspending some weight restrictions for agricultural delivery trucks

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an extension to a proclamation waiving certain weight limits for trucks involving grain transportation, which comes into effect immediately and runs through Jan. 29, according to a statement from the governor's office.

By Bob Martin | Jan 4, 2022

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DHS extends aid to severe weather victims in the South and Midwest, regardless of immigration status

Following severe weather in the South and Midwest, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement on the importance of seeking safety and support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other government agencies.

By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Jan 2, 2022

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Iowa courts continue mask regulations ‘regardless of a person’s vaccination status'

By John Kelly | Dec 8, 2021

Iowa courts receive orders regarding COVID-19 protocols. 

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'Human trafficking is happening in Iowa': State flunks report on human trafficking

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 5, 2021

A recent report gave Iowa an overall grade of "F" in the fight to stop human trafficking.

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Federal judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers in Iowa, 9 other states

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 4, 2021

A federal judge has blocked federal officials from requiring the COVID vaccine for health care workers in Iowa and other 9 states on Monday.

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'Warning breeders is NOT acceptable;' state inspectors schedule inspections at their convenience

By Trina Thomas | Oct 17, 2021

State inspections of dog-breeding facilities in Iowa are supposed to be a surprise, but owners are allowed to have their inspections at a time that is convenient to them.

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Clarinda nonprofit launches family-based programs for children, parents

By James Ledbetter | Oct 22, 2020

A nonprofit that originated in the Clarinda area has launched a fundraising campaign for family-based programs for children and parents.

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Residents express concern about wind turbine issues in Page County

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 8, 2020

The Page County Property Rights coalition recently held a meeting to explore the impact of potential large-scale wind energy development in the area.

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Pottawattamie County opens new COVID-19 testing site

By James Ledbetter | Jul 15, 2020

Pottawattamie County is now opening a new place to get tested for the COVID-19 virus.

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Page County Fair plans to hold 4-H and FFA events

By James Ledbetter | Jul 10, 2020

Southwest Iowa makes an exception for the 4-H and FFA amid the Iowa State Fair and many county fairs dropping this year’s events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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State waiting for testing machines to be validated

By Michael Pineda | 5 years ago

An expansion of testing in Iowa has gotten off to a sluggish start as machines supplied for validation have yet to be signed off on.

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Half of COVID-19 deaths were residents in long-term care facilities, Reynolds reports

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

More than half of Iowans who have died from COVID-19 were residents in longterm care facilities, Iowa Gov. Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a press conference Tuesday, May 5.

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Pella Corporation makes face shields for medical professionals

By Kimberly James | Apr 15, 2020

Pella Corporation in Pella, Shenandoah and Sioux City is producing face shields for the local hospital to assist during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Three Iowa organizations join to create COVID-19 fund

By Elle Johnson | Apr 1, 2020

Three southwest organizations in Iowa are joining to create a fund to help combat COVID-19 in the area.

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Southwestern Iowa braces for likely spring flooding

By Joshua Smith | Mar 24, 2020

Minor to moderate flooding is expected to hit Southwestern Iowa communities this spring.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers make progress on levee flood damage

By Tamara Gabbard | Mar 21, 2020

With over nearly a year of man-hours from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a majority of the damaged levees from flooding have been closed along the Missouri River.

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Iowa State Patrol to deploy drone technology at accident scenes

By Wayne Baker | Mar 2, 2020

The Iowa State Patrol is deploying modern technology in order to become more efficient in investigating accident scenes.