New research suggests access to emergency paid leave could help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Supporters of a broader paid-time-off proposal say it’s needed in states such as Iowa, where there is no such […]
A key advocacy group says Iowa’s Latinx communities could have a significant impact at the polls in November. And even though policy decisions have made it harder to vote safely, activists feel optimistic about turnout. […]
President Donald Trump has held campaign rallies in Iowa. His visits have signaled how important the state has become in the presidential race, and coincides with a host of struggles many residents are facing. In […]
Forest City officials received notification that City Administrator Barb Smith has resigned her post effective December 11th. The move was surprising considering the progress the city has made in revamping and drawing in business into […]
Trick or Treating has changed over the years. Children could go house to house of Halloween evening and gather candy and treats without fear. Then came the Tylenol scare and now comes COVID-19. Halloween has […]
The Kanawha City Council was offered a suggestion by current Police Chief D. J. Martinez to expand the force by one part time officer. Martinez had spoken with Rob Gerdes who is a candidate for […]
City officials in Garner are concerned about a tree that is in the right of way. The Ash tree is splitting and presents a danger. City Administrator Adam Kofoed explained what the city intends to […]
The Belmond-Klemme Community Schools are dealing with five new cases of coronavirus. The district acted swiftly upon learning the news of the new infections by immediately quarantining the individuals. Superintendent Dan Frazier then notified all […]
A second groundbreaking has taken place in the Nerem Industrial Park in Forest City. Following the turning of dirt for the new Forest City Veterinary Clinic, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has now broken […]
New Emergency Department Room After more than 2 years of research and planning, on Wednesday, October 28th, Hancock County Health System in Britt will unveil phase 3 of its $8.4 million expansion with the official […]
