Pella/Sioux Center, Iowa — Three organizations in Sioux Center have been awarded grants from Pella Corporation. Totaling $85,000, these grants will help pay for various project-related costs associated with new, or existing community-oriented spaces. Read more
Village Northwest Unlimited Announces “Generous Matching Gift”
Sheldon, Iowa — A local provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and traumatic brain injuries has received what they are calling a “generous matching gift.” Read more
Free COVID Test Kits Available From The Federal Government
Rock Rapids, Iowa — Health Services of Lyon County — the county health department — says four free COVID rapid antigen at-home test kits for each household are available from the federal government. Read more
House Bill Would Give Doctors Authority To Prescribe Ivermectin For Ailing COVID Patients
Statewide Iowa — A bill that’s cleared a House subcommittee would let Iowa doctors prescribe a medication used to treat parasites as an experimental treatment for COVID patients on a ventilator. Read more
Senate Republicans Consider Changes To Nominating Commissions For District Court Judges
Statewide Iowa — Republicans in the Iowa Senate are considering changes in the process for nominating district court judges after Governor Kim Reynolds accused a judge from Humboldt of unprofessional behavior as he led a local nominating commission.
Convention Of The States Rally At Iowa Capitol
Statewide Iowa — A group pushing for a Convention of the States that would propose changes to the U.S. Constitution is urging Iowa lawmakers to act.