August 5, 2026

A medical center in Rockwell City has launched an expansion of its family practice, behavioral health, radiology and pharmacy services. Linn Block, the CEO of Stewart Memorial Hospital and Clinics, said they evaluated patient volume and growing demand for services, like mental health care. “Making sure we continue delivering exceptional rural health care close to […] View Full Story

Governor Kim Reynolds is asking for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four counties following severe weather between July 1st and 4th. That weather included heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Jasper, Polk, Story, and Warren counties. The governor requests FEMA Public Assistance Program funding and hazard mitigation assistance funding statewide. A joint preliminary damage assessment […] View Full Story

Students enrolled in an EMT course offered by an Iowa community college will be the first allowed to apply for a new class of federal grants. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon was in Fort Dodge yesterday, surrounded by more than two dozen students, to make the announcement “The Iowa Central EMT program is making history […] View Full Story