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Morningside University to launch full tuition coverage program for Siouxland students

Gary Dickson

Morningside University in Sioux City is launching the Siouxland Proud, Mside Bound Initiative, offering full tuition coverage to up to 100 first-time students from a 47-county area across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. This effort aims to enhance accessibility to higher education for local residents and strengthen community ties. Continue reading Morningside University to launch full tuition coverage program for Siouxland students

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More than 50 Iowa nursing homes have agreed to repay taxpayers $13.9 million

Gary Dickson

More than 50 Iowa nursing homes owe nearly $14 million in unpaid fees related to Medicaid. Payment plans have been established for most, with debts expected to be cleared by September 2025. Major debtors include Accura Healthcare and Pacifica Health Services, both under scrutiny for financial violations affecting operations. Continue reading More than 50 Iowa nursing homes have agreed to repay taxpayers $13.9 million

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Iowa revokes license of nurse imprisoned for massive insurance-fraud scheme

Gary Dickson

The Iowa Board of Nursing revoked Elizabeth Hernandez’s nursing license after her indictment for a Medicare fraud scheme that cost insurers $192 million. Convicted of multiple federal charges, she collected $1.6 million through fraudulent telemedicine practices. Another nurse, Ashley Brown, settled allegations involving unnecessary prescriptions and kickbacks. Continue reading Iowa revokes license of nurse imprisoned for massive insurance-fraud scheme

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24 attorneys general challenge California regulation on big trucks

Gary Dickson

Twenty-four Republican-led states, led by Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers, are urging the EPA to reject California’s request for stricter truck emissions regulations, claiming it overreaches and could increase costs for consumers. They argue rural areas lack infrastructure for electric vehicles and would bear the brunt of higher logistics costs. Continue reading 24 attorneys general challenge California regulation on big trucks

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Iowa’s election officials are among those targeted with ‘suspicious’ parcels

Gary Dickson

Election offices in Iowa and at least four other states were evacuated due to suspicious parcels containing a white powder, prompting a response from authorities. While tests revealed these substances were nonhazardous, the incidents reflect an ongoing issue of intimidation towards election officials, echoing similar threats from the previous year. Continue reading Iowa’s election officials are among those targeted with ‘suspicious’ parcels

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North Sioux man arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Gary Dickson

A North Sioux City man was charged on Sept. 5 with two counts of felony aggravated assault by officers from the North Sioux City Police Department.
Larry Noboru was arrested on Sept. 5 by North Sioux City Police for what began as a simple domestic assault investigation that allegedly occurred at 605 Streeter Drive, Apartment 7, in North Sioux City on Aug. 29. The victim and her aunt later informed police that she had been stabbed by the alleged perpetrator with a knife. Continue reading North Sioux man arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

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Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is leaving his position to focus on family

Gary Dickson

Iowa’s Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigned to prioritize family, praised by Gov. Reynolds and Iowa AG Bird. Reynolds to appoint replacement. Graduated from Central College and Drake University Law School. Previously ran for Attorney General of Iowa and served as Iowa State Public Defender. Married to Cari, with two children. Resignation effective September 3, 2024. Continue reading Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is leaving his position to focus on family

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Winning bidder on state Medicaid contract wants its full bid kept secret

Gary Dickson

OptumRx, a company awarded a state contract for managed-care services in Iowa, is seeking to block the state from disclosing certain information in its bid, claiming it as a trade secret. The information includes employee and client management, customer references, and project management details. MedImpact, a competing company, is seeking the unredacted bid. Continue reading Winning bidder on state Medicaid contract wants its full bid kept secret

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‘Next time I’ll give you a black eye:’ Homes cited for abuse, sexual exploitation

Gary Dickson

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing found abuse at Good Samaritan Home in Holstein and Living Center West in Des Moines. The Living Center West failed to prevent the sexual exploitation of a resident, while the Good Samaritan Home’s video footage showed a CNA abusing a resident with dementia. Other nursing homes were also cited for abuse. Continue reading ‘Next time I’ll give you a black eye:’ Homes cited for abuse, sexual exploitation