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Martin receives DAISY award for providing compassionate care to IVH residents

Over the last three years, The DAISY Foundation has honored one Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) nurse for providing compassionate care. On Tuesday, the recipient of the Daisy Award was Meri Martin, chosen from a pool of 25 IVH nominees during a ceremony. RN Nursing Services Director Amanda Thill ...

Consumer Advocate calls for proof that Alliant gas plant is cost effective

The Office of Consumer Advocate is asking the Iowa Utilities Commission to require additional information and a hearing for an Iowa gas peaker plant planned for Cerro Gordo County. Interstate Power and Light Company, an Iowa branch of Alliant Energy, applied for a certificate of public ...

Iowa harvest behind schedule due to ‘extremely soggy’ conditions

Iowa corn and soybean crops are slightly behind typical harvest and maturity schedules as farmers had less than two days suitable for field work due to rainy conditions over the past week. The latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Iowa farmers ...