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New Council Bluffs mental health facility set to open in June
A new mental health facility in western Iowa aims to help address a statewide shortage of mental health services. The 96-bed behavioral health hospital plans to open in mid-June in
One-day exhibit and lecture explores the history of baseball in Iowa
Baseball lovers and history buffs will get a double-play in Des Moines next week. Hoyt Sherman Place will host an extensive exhibit of rare Iowa baseball artifacts with a special
Ethics Committee dimisses complaint against Coralville state senator
The Iowa Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to dismiss a complaint against Democrat state Senator Zach Wahls of Coralville unless the more evidence is submitted within 120 days. The
IA DOT Dedicates Lance Corporal B Jay Leusink Bridge
The Iowa DOT held a special dedication ceremony in Alton Friday morning, officially naming the Lance Corporal B Jay Leusink Memorial bridge. The newly designated bridge is located just North
George Man Sentenced After Armed Incident at Last Call Saloon
A George man has been sentenced following an armed incident at the Last Call Saloon in George late last year. According to a release from Lyon County Attorney Nolan McGowan,
Iowans going on their first paddle of ’26 need to remember kayaking safety rules
Showers are possible across parts of Iowa tonight, but most of the holiday weekend forecast calls for warm weather and sunny skies, which means some Iowans will be dusting off
In AI era, Iowa college leader says focus must remain on students’ critical thinking skills
The president of Northwest Iowa Community College says artificial intelligence is influencing education and workforce training programs, but John Hartog says AI should not replace critical thinking. “One thing that
Waterloo Man Charged Following Lyon County Online Grooming Sting
A Waterloo man is facing a felony charge after Lyon County authorities say he believed he was communicating online with a 13-year-old girl who was actually an undercover law enforcement
Hoover museum in West Branch to reopen in August after major facelift
A grand reopening date of August 6th is now set for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. The facility, which first opened in 1962, is undergoing
Strong Crowds, New Additions Highlight 85th Tulip Festival
Organizers of the 85th Annual Tulip Festival are looking back on what they describe as a successful and well-attended weekend in Orange City, highlighted by strong visitor turnout, favorable weather,
