Report: Poor wages and benefits for Iowa direct care workers fuel staffing crisis
Employers and employees alike agree increasing wages is necessary to keep staff in the jobs they love Fran Mancl was thinking ahead. A certified nursing assistant at a nursing home, he wasn't making enough to plan for his retirement. So, for 12 years, he worked part-time as a customer service representative so he...
Authentic Iowa BBQ Spotted in the Most Unlikely City on Earth
Who would have thought that a historical hog lift would lead to mouthwatering pulled pork served under Tokyo's towering skyscrapers?
Iowa High School Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave
Osage head girls wrestling coach Nick Hemann sidelined
Iowa hot sauce company sues manufacturer over ‘exploding’ bottles
An Iowa-based hot sauce company is suing one of its manufacturers, alleging it turned out bottled products that bubbled, fermented and exploded. Lola’s Fine Sauces of West Des Moines is suing EcoIdeas Innovation Inc. of Canada, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, alleging it has incurred...
Winter Weather Advisory For South Dakota, Iowa, And Minnesota
If you're hitting the road this Sunday, be prepared for some wild weather. Snow and fierce winds could make for a bumpy ride ahead.
Northwest Iowa town running for ‘America’s Favorite Small Towns’
LE MARS, Iowa — A northwest town is the only one in Iowa running for ‘America’s Favorite Small Towns’, but they’ll need the state’s support to make it through several rounds of voting. Located in Plymouth County, Le Mars has been dubbed the Ice Cream Capital of the World. Earning the title in 1994, the […]
The Auction House In Iowa That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a place in Iowa City where treasure hunting isn’t just a hobby—it’s practically an Olympic sport. Sharpless Auctions stands as a monument to the thrill of the unexpected find, the joy of the bargain, and the undeniable rush that comes when the auctioneer points at YOU and says “SOLD!”
Iowa ARL gives tips for keeping pets safe in winter temperatures
Nic Graziano with the Iowa ARL emphasized the importance of care for younger and older animals when faced with winter conditions.
12 Biting Insects in Iowa You Need to Watch Out For
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Iowa’s warm summers and diverse ecosystems create ideal conditions for numerous biting insects that can turn outdoor activities… This article, 12 Biting Insects in Iowa You Need to Watch Out For , appeared first on Animal of Things ....
Iowa’s only current free-standing birthing center opens in Adel after summer bill
ADEL, Iowa — A new Iowa law that went into effect last summer is making it easier for stand-alone birthing centers to open across the state, offering families another option for childbirth outside of a hospital setting. After years of legal and legislative hurdles, midwives say the change has been long overdue. This...
