Iowa/Midwest News

Iowa Father, Son Charged With Storming Capitol

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:00am

The FBI arrested an Iowa man and his adult son last Friday after they discussed on social media their involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, court records show.

Daryl Johnson, 50, of St. Ansgar and 29-year-old Daniel Johnson of Austin, Minnesota, were arrested separately by agents.

Local Firm Seeks to Offer Flight Training in Sioux City

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:00am

An Omaha aviation company is working to open a center at Sioux City’s airport and offer professional flight training there.

Oracle Aviation of Omaha plans to partner with Morningside University to establish a fully accredited aviation program, which will offer a Bachelor of Science in aviation-related fields, The Sioux City Journal reported.

Former Iowa DHS Official Sues Governor Over Ouster in 2019

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/16/2021 - 12:00am

The Associated Press

The former head of the Iowa Department of Human Services alleges in a lawsuit against Gov. Kim Reynolds that he was ousted because he raised concerns that one of her aides was being paid with federal Medicaid money.

Jerry Foxhoven contends in a lawsuit filed this week against Reynolds that he was fired in June 2019 “because he refused to engage in illegal activity; that is, committing Medicaid fraud,” The Des Moines Register reported.

Iowa State Patrol to Crack Down on Traffic Violations

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 06/15/2021 - 3:00am

Iowa traffic enforcement officials vowed last Tuesday to crack down on motorists speeding, driving while drunk or distracted by cell phones in an effort to slow the rising traffic fatality rate.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Bills on Voting, ‘Divisive’ Teaching

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:00am

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a change to state election regulations that sets strict limits on who can assist voters in delivering ballots.

Iowa Auditor Says Reynolds Spending on Virus Ads Unlawful

Published by Derek Noehren on Sun, 06/13/2021 - 1:00am

Iowa’s Democratic auditor accused the state’s Republican governor last Thursday of violating a 2018 state law that prohibits statewide elected officials from using public funds for self promotion, arguing she broke the law by making ads promoting coronavirus public safety measures.

Iowa Prisons Planning to Resume Visitation For Vaccinated Inmates

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:00am

The Iowa Department of Corrections has announced it will resume in-person visitation in early July for those prisoners who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The department announced the decision last Friday, The Gazette reported, as more than 58 percent of those incarcerated in Iowa’s prisons were reported fully vaccinated and 62 percent reported as having had at least one shot.

Capitol Riot Suspect Blames ‘Pack of Lies,’ Seeks Release

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 1:00am

A Des Moines, Iowa, man pictured prominently with a QAnon shirt ahead of a crowd of insurgents inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack asked a judge on Monday to release him from jail, saying “he feels deceived, recognizing that he bought into a pack of lies.”

Iowa House Democratic Leader Stepping Down After Serving 3 Sessions

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Democratic leader in the Iowa House said last Wednesday he would leave the position after serving three legislative sessions.

Rep. Todd Prichard said he decided to step aside after conversations with his family.

Hawks Make Downtown Sioux City Fire Escape Their Home

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 06/05/2021 - 3:00am

 

If you were a hawk, imagine soaring over wide-open spaces that offer a wide view of your surroundings and potential prey.

Maybe you should share that vision with a certain family of red-tailed hawks that prefers city life.

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