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Earlier this week the American Red Cross announced there was a national blood supply crisis, but a spokesman for the organization that supplies blood to over 175 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Illinois says the LifeServe Blood Center hasn’t quite reached that point — yet. “We’re looking at a one- to two-day supply […] View Full Story

The board that oversees the three state universities approved a committee Wednesday to oversee the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Board of Regents executive director Mark Braun says the Center’s director will report to the three-person committee.  He says it is required to meet quarterly and the staff will be provided […] View Full Story

A change in ownership of Sioux City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is possible following yesterday’s financial filing by current owner Churchill Downs, Inc. Churchil Downs filed a form with the Securities and Exchange Commission, stating it’s exploring the sale of nine regional gaming properties, including the Hard Rock in Sioux City. The corporation states […] View Full Story

Senator Chuck Grassley cancelled today scheduled Judiciary Committee meeting to vote on President Trump’s nominee for attorney general. A Grassley spokesperson said late last night that two other Republicans on the committee want “written assurances” from the Justice Department about Trump’s I-R-S settlement before they’ll support having acting Attorney General Todd Blanche serve in the […] View Full Story

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among those publicly raising objections to pandemic-related decisions Dr. Anthony Fauci made when he was a top U.S. public health official. Ernst questioned Fauci yesterday during a hearing on Capitol Hill. “Dr. Fauci, yes or no: Do you think that human aborted parts should be put into mice for coronavirus […] View Full Story

Some days it’s just too hot in Iowa to go outside, but research is finding that children who stay active during the summer months see physical, as well as mental, benefits. Katie Schuver, who lectures about physical activity and health promotion, tells Iowa parents they need to keep their kids motivated and moving. “For kids, […] View Full Story

Staff and supporters of Camp High Hopes near Sioux City broke ground Tuesday for their new multi-purpose adaptive rec center. Executive director Sarah Morgan says they’ve seen an increasing demand from kids and adults with disabilities and special needs seeking recreational opportunities.  “The new 14,800 square foot multi-purpose adaptive rec center is our commitment to […] View Full Story

The state’s “Mobile Workforce Center” is in Postville to help employees of the AgriStar meatpacking plant damaged by a massive fire that started early Tuesday. The company has not announced when or if the plant will reopen. A message on AgriStar’s Facebook page said the company is working closely with local, state, and federal officials […] View Full Story

A central Iowa TV sportscaster is out with his second book. Scott Reister says “Football Spy” follows the story of the first book that had little league baseball players threatened by a spy. “Same characters, but now it’s football season. They’ve got a new adventure to go on. They’ve got to save someone. And the […] View Full Story

There are no reports in Iowa of any deliberate vandalism of traffic cameras that are used to read license plates, but some Iowans oppose the use of so-called Flock cameras to gather data, fearing it could be misused. Coralville has removed the cameras and a petition drive in Iowa City aims to have them taken […] View Full Story