Iowa faces shortage of doctors to deliver babies as hospitals cut labor and delivery
Click here for updates on this story SHENANDOAH, Iowa (KMTV) -- There aren't enough doctors to deliver babies in Iowa.At the Shenandoah Medical Center, Dr. Martee MacLeod-Kozal says some of her patients drive more than an hour to get there.She is currently the only full-time OB-GYN at Shenandoah Medical Center. Other providers help cover the on-call and clinical schedules. But a lot of Iowa's rural hospitals don't have any labor and delivery."So, the next closest hospital to here (with labor and
Inflation Is Rising Faster in Iowa Than Across Much of the Country
The latest inflation report delivers more bad news for Iowa consumers already struggling with higher everyday costs.
Elkhart residents seek answers, change following July sewer backups
ELKHART, Iowa– Residents in Elkhart are calling for action and answers after they say early July sewer backups could have been prevented. Elkhart received over 12 inches of rain from July 2 to July 3. This storm led to flooded roads, yards and many basements. It wasn’t just rainwater in some basements, but sewer waste. […]
Des Moines considers banning high-speed e-scooters
Des Moines is considering a ban on high-speed electric scooters and similar motorized devices on public streets, sidewalks and trails. Why it matters: Newer electric scooters can exceed 50 mph, raising safety concerns because kids and teens may not realize how powerful the devices are, Des Moines city engineer Steven Naber says. Driving the news: City staff presented proposed updates to Des Moines' bicycle and pedestrian ordinances Monday, which was established in 2012. The proposal would prohib
Iowa drug take-back day Saturday: drop off old meds safely
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans can safely get rid of unused or expired prescription medications on Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Control Policy is encouraging residents to participate in the event. The program provides a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of medications while raising awareness about the risks of opioid misuse and dangers associated with other prescription drugs.
Gas prices drop again in Iowa
(Des Moines) -- Gas prices are down in Iowa for the second week in a row. Triple A Iowa's weekly fuel report indicates the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 7 cents from last week's price, and is currently averaging $4.13 across Iowa. Prices are up $1.45 from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $4.26, down 7 cents from last week’s price.
New $237-million Centennial Bridge recommended just west of current one
Like the new $1.2-billion I-74 bridge, a new $237-million Centennial Bridge is recommended to be built right next to the existing one, and the iconic 1940 span between Davenport and Rock Island would be demolished once the new bridge is done, around 2036. Representatives of the Illinois and Iowa transportation...
Audi Crooks on Why She Left Iowa State for Oklahoma State Cowgirls
New Oklahoma State center Audi Crooks still has plenty of love for her former school but she’s ready to tip it off for the Cowgirls.
Iowa volunteers pack 990,864 meals for world-record hunger relief
More than 1,000 volunteers in Des Moines, Iowa, packaged 990,864 hunger relief meals in a single hour on Tuesday, claiming the Guinness World Records title. The post Iowa volunteers pack 990,864 meals for world-record hunger relief appeared first on AGDAILY .
Iowa vape directory delayed indefinitely
(ABC 6 News) – Iowa’s delayed vape directory is leaving shoppers and sellers waiting for clear guidance on which e-cigarettes can be sold legally. The state had planned to release a list of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state-approved e-cigarettes last week, but that release has been indefinitely delayed. Cerro Gordo County Public […]
