Iowa Department Investigating Officer for Anti-Islam Posts
Jun 09, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating one of its officers for social media postings deriding Islam and calling the religion an "evil ideology." The Des Moines Register…
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Mahaska Health Partnership Physical and Occupational Therapy Offers Advice for the Workplace
Jun 08, 2017
MAHASKA COUNTY – Whether you sit at a desk each day or spend time on your feet at work, your body can potentially face a number of health concerns. MHP Occupational Therapist Aimee Wagner, OTD,…
2 Men Accused of Cutting Down, Selling State Park Trees
Jun 07, 2017
LOGAN, Iowa (AP) — Two men have been accused of cutting down and selling walnut trees from a western Iowa state park. The Iowa Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Bradley Hagerman, of Pisgah,…
Medicaid Management Firm Settles Mercy Health Dispute
Jun 06, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A contract dispute settlement means the more than 220,000 Iowans covered by the Medicaid managed care company AmeriHealth Caritas can continue to receive coverage for treatment by Mercy Health Network.…
Jump Start Registration Slated for June 24 at William Penn University
Jun 05, 2017
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – It’s not too late to consider attending William Penn University in the fall, whether you’re a local student or an out-of-town resident. To help ease the process, William Penn University will hold…
Three Boys Charged with Shooting of 14-Year-Old in Cedar Rapids
Jun 02, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Three teenagers have been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 14-year-old in Cedar Rapids. Police said in a news release Thursday that a 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds…
Mahaska County Man Wins $17,572.85 Progressive Jackpot Prize
Jun 01, 2017
CLIVE, Iowa – A Mahaska County man has claimed a $17,572.85 progressive jackpot prize. Larry Shepherd of Fremont won the prize playing “Cherry Twist Progressive InstaPlay,” a $2 game. Cherry Twist Progressive is a progressive…
Iowa Kids Raise Collapsed Shed Roof, Drag Dad to Safety
May 31, 2017
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A central Iowa man is expressing a special pride in his children, who rescued him from under the roof of a shed that collapsed on him. Matt Gannaway and his children…
Firefighters Unable to Find Man Spotted in Des Moines River
May 30, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say rescue crews have been unable to find a man spotted in the Des Moines River. Des Moines firefighters recovered a boat the man was seen using Monday afternoon.…
Grinnell Regional Family Practice Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
May 26, 2017
The National Committee for Quality Assurance announced that Grinnell Regional Family Care, Grinnell, has received the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 Recognition. Clinic providers Roy Doorenbos, MD; Michelle Rebelsky, MD, FAAFP; Jacob Boyer,…