Emily’s Hope sets up Naloxone distribution box at Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic Dominique Kooiker | Editor In an effort to spread awareness and life-saving medication, Emily’s Hope and the Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic have partnered to distribute Naloxone to the community at no cost. Naloxone is the generic name for Narcan, a nasal spray designated […]
COMPETING AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Ashley Schmidt, right, competed in the International Space Settlement Design Competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, July 26-28. Schmidt’s older brother, Johnny, left, is a teacher at George-Little Rock and chaperoned her on the trip. (Photo/Submitted) Local student wins International Space Settlement Design Competition Dominique Kooiker […]
Sunni Battin | NCP Editor Sports has been a passion for Calif Poncy all of his life, so it was only fitting he would choose to pursue a career in sports journalism. “Something that attracts me to sports, in general, is the spectacle. It’s this hugely important thing,” he said. Hailing from Des Moines, Poncy […]
RIDER EDUCATION Lyon County Deputy Devin Miller teaches the rules of the road to a group of young scooter and bike riders at a safety camp Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Lyon County Ambulance garage in Rock Rapids. Kids learned about how to safely navigate roadways and practice awareness of their surroundings. (Photo/Dominique Kooiker) SHOWING […]
Randy Feenstra | District Representative In the 1930s, the Social Security Act was enacted to protect American seniors from poverty, unemployment and other issues. Over the years, the benefits provided by this law have grown to become a crucial safety net for our seniors and retirees. Each year, approximately 57.6 million people aged 65 or […]
Q&A with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Q: What are you hearing from Iowans during your county meetings? A: During the month of August, I take advantage when the Senate’s not in session to spend all my time in Iowa. As usual, I’m continuing my annual 99 county meetings and listening to Iowans across the state. […]
Cami Koons | Iowa Capital Dispatch Last week marked the first time since mid-June that statewide precipitation levels were below normal, while temperatures were 2-4 degrees above normal for the period, according to State Climatologist Justin Glisan. Despite the diminished precipitation levels, soil moisture remains high. Crops rated highly during the Aug. 11-17 reporting period, […]
Congress, Trump council debate agency’s fate Jennifer Shutt | Iowa Capital Dispatch WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency could look significantly different by next year’s hurricane season, with state and local governments shouldering more of the responsibility for natural disaster response and recovery. Members of both political parties have long criticized FEMA, but a […]