Iowa House passes bill on misrepresentation of service animals

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 15, 2025 10:16 pm

By Robin OpsahlIowa House lawmakers unanimously passed legislation Thursday changing how the crime of misrepresenting an animal as a service animal is charged.

Attorney posting about Trump assassination attempt sanctioned for drunk driving

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 14, 2025 11:35 am

By Clark KauffmanDue to a felony drunken driving conviction, the Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of an attorney who last year expressed disappointment that President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin had “missed.

Fishing excursion turns into Trash Collecting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 14, 2025 11:13 am

Sometimes your plan to just relax and do a little bit of fishing are changed into something that needs to be done. Usually, it's something that keeps you from leaving the house, or another list of chores gets in the way.

Union Community School District Implements Cutting-Edge Gun Detection Technology

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 14, 2025 11:13 am

Union Community School District (UCSD) has taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of its students and staff by partnering with ZeroEyes, an industry-leading AI gun detection and situational awareness platform.

Fire and wind alert for Friday, March 14

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 13, 2025 4:43 pm

Updated: March 14, 2025 10:45 a.m.The current incoming weather conditions for Friday, March 14 include high winds. There is an anticipated fast-moving storm with high winds.

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU (GTSB
March 13, 2025 11:48 am

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

Iowa House passes bill raising penalties for showing obscene materials to minors

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 13, 2025 11:47 am

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed legislation Monday raising the penalties for the crime of exposing minors to obscene materials after changing the bill to lower charges for minors who expose their peers to such material.

Center Point-Urbana FFA Sends Three Events to the State!

CENTER POINT-URBANA FFA
March 13, 2025 11:29 am

On March 8th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter competed at the District FFA Convention, hosted at the Waterloo Career Center. The chapter had a strong showing, with three events qualifying for the state competition!Leading the way was Caleigh Lewis in the FFA Creed Speaking contest, where she earned a first-place finish.

Iowa schools eligible for $1,000 match on local food purchases

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 13, 2025 11:29 am

By Cami KoonsThe Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched a $70,000 pilot program Monday to help schools purchase local meat, poultry, produce, dairy, eggs or honey through the Choose Iowa program.

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARD

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 12, 2025 11:46 am

PRC Recognizes Industry’s Best with Annual AwardsVirginia Gay Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star Award for Excellent Performance in Outpatient Services and Emergency Department for Overall Quality of Care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.