The Sioux City Catholic Diocese has announced it is developing a list of "credibly accused priests" who've worked in the northwest Iowa diocese. The Diocese acknowledged news stories about Jerry Coyle, a priest who worked in parishes in Carroll and Fort Dodge, had been upsetting to many. In a … [Read more...]
Sioux City Bishop: former priest was sent for treatment after admission of sexual abuse
New information reveals officials in the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City knew about the alleged sexual abuse of as many as 50 Iowa boys more than 30 years ago by a priest, Reverend Jerry Coyle. The current bishop of the diocese, R. Walker Nickless, says Coyle admitted his actions to his superiors … [Read more...]
Bishop who delivered sermon at royal wedding is in Iowa
The American cleric who delivered the sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this spring is in Iowa this weekend. Presiding Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry said the wedding gave him a wonderful chance to talk about the core of the Christian faith to an audience he wouldn't otherwise … [Read more...]
Omaha Tribe builds sweat lodge to help those who need healing
Native American activists built a sweat lodge in Sioux City which they hope will inspire people to seek out the healing they need to get well from alcoholism, domestic abuse and trauma. The small hut is made of willow tree limbs, nestled on a field next to War Eagle Park. Calvin Harlan, with the … [Read more...]
Northwest Iowa man pleads guilty to stealing $479,297 from Graettinger church
The former treasurer of a northwest Iowa church has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly half-a-million dollars from the church. The theft occurred over a 13 year period. Sixty-five-year-old Andrew Matheason of Graettinger was the treasurer at Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. … [Read more...]
Muslim Iowa girls are offered sports hijabs to encourage activity
An eastern Iowa non-profit group is offering sports hijabs to help Muslim girls stay active. Starting this fall, the organization Girls On The Run will supply the athletic versions of the Muslim headscarf to girls who request them. Executive director Kelly Teeselink says coaches want to … [Read more...]
Southern Iowa Catholic priest suspended after hearing
Allegations of unwanted sexual advances have led to the suspension of a Catholic priest in southern Iowa. Catholic Diocese of Des Moines Bishop Richard Pates says he took the action immediately after hearing the allegations on Wednesday and he notified police in Chariton. A statement from … [Read more...]
It’s reunion weekend at the Little Brown Church in the Vale
A tiny church in northeast Iowa will welcome around 150 couples for its annual marriage reunion celebration this weekend. The Little Brown Church in the Vale, near Nashua in Chickasaw County, has hosted the event on the first weekend in August for decades, though the structure itself is more than … [Read more...]
Des Moines Catholic Diocese shows off renovated historic building
An open house was held Sunday to celebrate the completed rehabilitation of one of Iowa's architectural gems. The building at 601 Grand Avenue in Des Moines was designed by Mies van der Rohe. The glass-and-steel structure, completed in 1962, has served as the headquarters for the Diocese of Des … [Read more...]
Postville religious community to mark the 10th anniversary of the Agriprocessors immigration raid
Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of the federal immigration raid on the then Agriprocessors kosher meat processing plant in Postville. Some of the people who were in the northeast Iowa town talked with reporters about their view of the raid that day. It still holds strong feelings for Sister … [Read more...]