Lake Pahoja, Iowa — The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation has set November 11th as the date when they will announce the amount of funding and project details for the latest round of grants. But for the first time ever, the ceremony will NOT be held at the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort near Larchwood. Read more
City Of Sheldon Water Main Work Happening Monday Night
Sheldon, Iowa — The City of Sheldon will be doing some water main improvements. Read more
Two Communities In Our Region Receive $100K Each Toward Main Street Housing
Northwest Iowa — Two communities in our region have received state funding as part of about $1.2 million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants. Read more
Iowa’s Second Redistricting Proposal Has Been Released
Statewide Iowa — The second plan for reconfiguring Iowa’s congressional and legislative districts has been delivered and, if approved by the legislature next week, it could pit two incumbent members of the U.S. House against one another. Read more
Surge In Improperly Denied Medicaid Claims Detected By State Auditor’s Office
Des Moines, Iowa — A report from the state auditor’s office has found that after private “managed care organizations” took over the state’s Medicaid system, the number of Iowans improperly denied medical care and services dramatically increased. Read more
Ernst Bill Seeks Improvement Of Pentagon’s Suicide Prevention Programs
Statewide Iowa — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is a lead sponsor of legislation calling on the Pentagon to assess its suicide prevention efforts.