1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (143+ words) The Johnston-based LifeServe Blood Center is launching a program that rewards Iowa high school students who organize successful blood drives with scholarships and recognition while making a meaningful difference in their communities. LifeServe spokesman Tim Paluch says the effort calls…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (144+ words) Custody of a baby boy born on May 25 has been turned over to state officials under Iowa’s “Safe Haven” law. The law was passed in 2002, a year after the body of a newborn baby was found abandoned in a snowbank…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (146+ words) Two new studies from Iowa State University will look at blood flow patterns into the brain during menopause, which could shed light on why women may be more likely to develop conditions like dementia later in life. ISU kinesiology professor…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (186+ words) The Storm Lake Community School District will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals to all children throughout June, July and mid‑August. Meals must be eaten on‑site at the following locations, Mondays through Thursdays:…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (167+ words) Memorial Day was designated to honor the members of the military who have died, and Iowa National Guard Major General Stephen Osborn says many hearts will be heavy this Memorial Day from recent losses. “It will be close to the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (166+ words) During a visit to Iowa, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy issued a U.S. Surgeon General’s Warning that says excessive screen use has become one of the most urgent public health challenges facing children today. “Children are spending more time…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (400+ words) The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors heard an update last week on Iowa’s ongoing effort to streamline early childhood services as part of a broader realignment led by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Early Childhood Iowa…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (145+ words) Some Iowa hospitals and clinics report dramatic increases in admissions due to accidents with e-bikes and e-scooters. In many cases, the injuries are attributed to a lack of safety equipment or a lack of practice on the devices. Kelly Hilsabeck,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (147+ words) A bill that’s cleared the legislature says Iowans cannot be excluded from adopting or becoming foster parents due to their beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity. Representative Craig Williams, a Republican from Manning, said the new policy will likely…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (385+ words) Water quality is one of Iowa’s most pressing issues, with nitrate levels in waterways like the Raccoon River often exceeding federal limits. Experts warn that contamination contributes to Iowa’s nation‑leading cancer rate. Against that backdrop, a Lake City farmer…...