Assisted living resident freezes to death; training ordered for administrator
The administrator of an assisted living center, accused of incompetence in an incident that resulted in an elderly resident freezing to death outside the facility, will retain her state license subject to 10 hours of educational training. According to state records, Dwala Marie Lehman was the administrator at...
ICE says former Des Moines superintendent pleaded guilty in citizenship fraud case
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said on Tuesday that a former Des Moines, Iowa, school superintendent, who is originally from Guyana, pleaded guilty to federal charges after falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on employment paperwork while working for one of the state’s largest public school districts. Under the...
Teen gets new face as doctors use AI to rebuild her jaw after being...
Iowa doctors gave 17-year-old Mya Buie a second chance to smile after she was allegedly shot in the face by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. Dr. Simon Wright, a facial reconstruction trauma surgeon, used cutting-edge artificial intelligence to meticulously rebuild Buie’s damaged jaw. Just days before her 17th birthday in...
Crash on I-235 causes significant traffic backup in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A crash caused a significant backup on Interstate 235. At around 8:30 a.m., the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a crash on eastbound I-235 near the 56th Street Bridge. DOT cameras showed one vehicle on its side and the two left lanes blocked. The crash caused a significant traffic...
10 Peaceful Towns In Iowa Where Affordable Homes Under $180,000 Still Exist
Looking for peaceful towns in Iowa where affordable homes still exist?. These 10 charming communities offer small-town living and budget-friendly housing options!. Fort Madison sits along the Mississippi River with beautiful historic buildings lining its downtown streets. The brick storefronts and classic...
Second state-university tuition freeze bill moves through Iowa House subcommittee
An Iowa House subcommittee moved ahead legislation Tuesday to freeze tuition for first-year resident undergraduate students, with an amendment incoming. House Study Bill 549 would require state universities to halt tuition increases for resident undergraduate students entering their first year during or after 2027....
Chase opens first Ames branch, pledges $1M for Iowa’s small businesses
JPMorgan Chase recently marked a major milestone in its Iowa expansion, cutting the ribbon on its first Ames branch while unveiling more than $1 million in philanthropic commitments. Local officials, business leaders and community partners gathered Jan. 22 at the new branch at 435 S. Duff Ave., where Tim Berry, the...
Local agriculture specialists brace for low return on corn in next decade
Local agriculture specialists are anticipating a difficult decade for farmers across Iowa who rely on corn sales. A Corn Impact Study released Jan. 21 and prepared by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and Iowa Corn Growers Association predicted a gap between heightened corn production and falling consumer demand....
Des Moines, IA Weather Alert: Freezing Drizzle Near I-80 Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa — Central and western Iowa will experience a mix of minor winter weather impacts today before a noticeable warmup and breezy conditions arrive late in the week. According to the National...
Iowa Moves Forward with Legislation to Legalize Standalone Poker Cardrooms
Iowa lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at creating a new regulatory framework for standalone commercial poker venues. Iowa proposes legalizing licensed poker-only cardrooms, separating them from casino wagering. The legislation aims to regulate poker separately from casinos. Success could influence similar...
