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Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate

Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate

  • Erin Murphy Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Whether violations of state abortion laws should result in criminal convictions were among the policy distinctions made by three Republican candidates for Iowa governor during a debate Tuesday night.

Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

Community Foundation for Western Iowa adds 3 board members

  • Scott Stewart

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa recently added three new board members: Jenny Barnett, Rick Killion and Janet Whitson.

Federal government investing $64M to replace 67 bridges, culverts in Iowa

Federal government investing $64M to replace 67 bridges, culverts in Iowa

  • Scott Stewart

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley highlighted an announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation will invest more than $64 million in federal aid to help replace bridges in Iowa.

After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

After being fired from 4 hospitals, nurse in Shenandoah now accused of stealing meds

  • Scott Stewart

A nurse who landed a job at Iowa’s Shenandoah Medical Center after being fired by four Nebraska hospitals is now facing charges for the alleged theft of controlled substances.

Iowa Western celebrates 3 new programs during National Apprenticeship Week

Iowa Western celebrates 3 new programs during National Apprenticeship Week

  • Scott Stewart

"It's just really a win-win for area employers," Iowa Western's Natalie Harris said of apprenticeships. "The apprentices get to earn while they learn, and employers get a highly skilled workforce."

An eagle through the rain for Martin in Mustang home win

An eagle through the rain for Martin in Mustang home win

  • Bryan Clark

Shenandoah junior JJ Martin carded a 4-under par 31 Tuesday, April 28, leading the Shenandoah boys golf team to a 149-156 home win over Glenwood on a rainy day at the Shenandoah Golf Course.

Page County officials to receive 250th anniversary commemorative flag Friday

Page County officials to receive 250th anniversary commemorative flag Friday

  • Bryan Clark

Page County officials will receive a commemorative American Flag Friday from the Iowa State Bar Association

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Iowa Workforce Developments awards $3.25 million in apprenticeship grants

Iowa Workforce Development officials announced awarding more than $3.25 million in apprenticeship grants to support over 70 registered apprenticeship programs across the state, with a focus on high-demand occupations.

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Iowa nonprofit leader pleads guilty in $400,000 federal fraud case

A former program director at a Des Moines nonprofit has pleaded guilty to stealing money from a workforce program, more than a year after a state audit first detailed

Iowa woman dies in collision with semi driven by Nebraska man in Algona

Iowa woman dies in collision with semi driven by Nebraska man in Algona

A Nebraska trucker allegedly caused a fatal collision Monday by failing to stop at an intersection in north-central Iowa.

Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

Photos: Guns in Northeast Iowa crime cases

We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.

Terry Lindsay named next president of Western Iowa Tech Community College

Terry Lindsay named next president of Western Iowa Tech Community College

Terry Lindsay has been selected as the next president of Western Iowa Tech Community College. The college's board of directors voted unanimously to select Lindsay on Monday. 

Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of Worth County wind farm opponents

Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of Worth County wind farm opponents

The Iowa Supreme Court Friday reversed a district court decision to allow a developer to continue a wind energy farm project in Worth County despite a local ordinance.

Iowa House panel advances prediction market regulation

Iowa House panel advances prediction market regulation

Iowa House lawmakers discussed a measure adding regulations on event-prediction market platforms like Kalshi during a meeting Monday.

Attorney loan repayment program sees House Ways and Means subcommittee approval

Attorney loan repayment program sees House Ways and Means subcommittee approval

Iowa House lawmakers have given initial approval of legislation to create a loan repayment program for attorneys committed to practicing in the state and devoting their time to indigent defense.

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OneSource Restoration breaks ground on new office in New Market

  • Bryan Clark

OneSource Restoration broke ground Friday on its new office in New Market

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Spring Sports Scoreboard: Wednesday, April 29

Spring Sports Scoreboard: Wednesday, April 29

Check out Shenandoah boys tennis results from Wednesday's Atlantic Tournament

Shenandoah, Clarinda, Sidney to host postseason boys golf tournaments

Shenandoah, Clarinda, Sidney to host postseason boys golf tournaments

Clarinda and Sidney will host a boys golf sectional tournament while Shenandoah will host a district tournament

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

The Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson amid early-season struggles, bringing in Don Mattingly to ignite a turnaround for the playoff-bound team.

Damon Jones Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Scandal: What’s Next?

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