by Matt Kelley | Nov 28, 2013 | News
The Iowa Department of Transportation has spent more money on road construction in 2013 than in past years. Mark Bortle, with the DOT, says the department typically spends $400-500 million annually, but this year’s projects are a bit bigger. “As of the end...
by Dar Danielson | Nov 28, 2013 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News, Top Story, Weather
The Iowa Department of Agriculture, State Climatologist and National Weather Service are seeking volunteers to help measure the rain, snow and other precipitation that falls on the state. State Climatologist, Harry Hillaker, says the volunteers will help with...
by Matt Kelley | Nov 28, 2013 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
It appears Iowa roadways are becoming safer, as motorists are on track to post the fewest traffic fatalities in the state in 70 years. Sergeant Scott Bright is a spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol. “Currently, our fatality rate is sitting at 280 for the year....
by Matt Kelley | Nov 28, 2013 | Health & Medicine, Human Interest, News
Just because you’re alone on Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. While many Iowans will be spending the day with family and friends, many others will be making alternative plans. Beverly Flaxington, a therapist and human behavior coach, says...
by O. Kay Henderson | Nov 28, 2013 | Health & Medicine, News
Experts say it’s not just the pay that keeps new doctors from setting up shop in rural Iowa, it’s the pressure of being on their own and on call at all hours. Bill Lever is president and CEO of Unity Point Health which has hospitals and clinics in Cedar...
