The Iowa DNR has identified the victim of a fatal fall at Bellvue State Park this weekend. The DNR says 36-year-old Iris Merfeld, of Zwingle had been visiting an overlook known as Pulpit Rock in Bellevue State Park in the early morning hours Saturday. She fell an estimated 150 feet from the … [Read more...]
Corrections department sees first drop in recidivism in 6 years
The leader of the Iowa Department of Corrections says the number of people who have been released from prisons and committed another crime in the last three years has dropped by almost one percent. Department director Beth Skinner says it's a breakthrough after the increases in recidivism have … [Read more...]
First master of midwifery program approved for the state
The Board of Regents has approved a Master of Midwifery program for the University of Iowa. U-I Associate provost, Amanda Thein, presented the plan to the Board. "The development of the MM program is part of the Iowa Maternal Health Innovation Program. This is a five-year program of the Iowa … [Read more...]
Corrections director comments on sentencing for Anamosa Penitentiary killings
The Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections says the guilty pleas of two men in the killings of an Anamosa corrections officer and nurse are one step in the process of recovery. Corrections director Beth Skinner talked with Radio Iowa about the life sentences given to Michael Dutcher … [Read more...]
Iowa, Iowa State, UNI seek more funding from state
The Board of Regents today approved a funding request from the state of $638.6 million. The plan would give a seven million dollar increase to Iowa State University, and four million each to the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. The three state university presidents touched … [Read more...]
State funding approved for recreational trail projects
State funding totaling nearly $1.5 million has been approved by the Transportation Commission for four recreational trail projects. The DOT's Craig Markley says a project on the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail in central Iowa won funding. He says it would pave a trail in Story County, with a grant of … [Read more...]
Rules approved for farm use of school license, online CDL renewal
The Iowa Transportations Commission has approved some driver's license rule changes to comply with changes passed by lawmakers in the last legislative session. DOT Motor Vehicle Division director, Melissa Gillett, says one change involves school licenses. She says the changes allow driving for … [Read more...]
ABI survey finds businesses positive about fourth quarter expansion
The latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) quarterly survey shows a continued positive attitude despite some ongoing challenges. ABI president, Mike Ralston, says a majority see their businesses continuing to grow. "Seventy percent of them expect to see sales expand in the next … [Read more...]
MercyOne reviewing options after proposed UIHC hospital approved
One of the medical groups opposed to the University of Iowa's plan for a new hospital in North Liberty is still considering its options. A statement from the spokesman for MercyOne Health says they are disappointed the State Health Facilities Council reversed an earlier ruling and approved the … [Read more...]
Enrollment falls at all three state universities
Fall enrollment is down at the three state universities The University of Northern Iowa has been trying to get its numbers back up for several years. Vice President for enrollment, Kristin Woods, says they do have more new students coming in. "Our new freshman class for fall 2021 is 1,554 … [Read more...]