On July 6, Washington County Hospital and Clinics began offering an antibody test for COVID-19 directly to individuals for $75.
Antibody testing, also called serology testing, is used to identify …
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This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Costner. Costner is a medium-sized, young, multi-colored, male Australian cattle dog/blue heeler mix. He is described as a free spirit. …
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All 2020 Iowa State Fair 4-H livestock and horticulture entries must be completed online through Fair Entry by July 10 at iowastatefair4hlivestock.fairentry.com.
Help sheets are available for …
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The Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Board of Directors met on Tuesday, June 23 to decide the fate of the 2020 Old Threshers Reunion on Sept. 3-7.
The board considered the overall health and …
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To make her case that rural Iowa needs federal help fixing its roads and bridges, U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer took her colleague U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, an Oregon Democrat who chairs the House …
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By Daniel C. Vock, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/29/20 12:34 PM
AARP Iowa says it is “outraged” by 11 COVID-19 deaths at an Iowa nursing home where symptomatic employees worked alongside vulnerable seniors. The organization is calling for immediate, …
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By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/26/20 03:03 PM
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA - JUNE 11: A flag flies at the Southeast Iowa Renewable Energy ethanol facility prior to a visit from President Donald Trump on June 11, 2019 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. With …
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Perry Beeman, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/26/20 02:58 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Kansas, a young, male domestic short hair and tabby mix. Kansas is new to the shelter but has already shown everyone he has a lot of love to give. …
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As of June 18, the ownership of The News has been transferred to Slechta Communications, Inc (Ron and Helen Slechta) from Jim and Bridget Johnson, dba Johnson Iowa Media.
Slechta Communications …
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at a press conference on March 16, 2020.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a COVID-19 liability bill into law on Thursday, granting businesses, nursing homes and …
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By Linh Ta, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/22/20 12:53 PM
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals is responsible for inspecting food establishments such as grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores, as well as food processing plants, …
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By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/22/20 12:52 PM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds updates the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak during a news conference at the Statehouse on June 18, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. ( Photo by Charlie …
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By Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/22/20 12:49 PM
Response times for an ambulance vary widely in Iowa, with rural areas faring worse than urban locations. (Photo courtesy of Scott County)
A bill that would have provided a long-sought stable …
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By Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/22/20 12:47 PM
The 2020 version of the Future Problem Solving International Competition was a virtual one for the first time in the program’s 46-year history.
Instead of taking place in Amherst, Mass., …
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This week’s PAWS and More pet of the week is Bodean, an adult male coonhound. Bodean is described as a ‘go-getter.’ Want to get more exercise? Action is his middle name. His …
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Work has begun on the state-mandated renovations to the Lone Tree wastewater treatment plant.
At its Monday night meeting, the City Council approved the first invoice for $67,000 to contractor …
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This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is a kitten named Bobby Flay. Yes, he looks like his mom gave him a bad haircut. He is an adorable, sweet little dude who has not quite learned to …
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The Iowa State Fair is canceled for 2020, leaving Iowans and the Midwest without their beloved tradition of fried corn dogs and hog calling in the humid summer heat.
This marks the first time …
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By Linh Ta, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/11/20 10:48 AM
Iowa’s businesses and attractions will be able to operate at full capacity beginning 8 a.m. Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced.
Her new proclamation means that restaurants, theaters …
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By Perry Beeman, Iowa Capital Dispatch |
6/11/20 10:43 AM
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced last week that Lone Tree High School was one of 18 schools that qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award for the 2019-20 school year.
The award is …
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