More Iowa puppy mills, including two from Siouxland, cited for federal violations

During the third quarter of 2024, six Iowa dog breeders and kennels were cited for a total of 19 federal regulatory violations. Issues included inadequate veterinary care and poor sanitation. Iowa ranked third for violations nationwide, with notable offenders being Furever Paws, Stonehenge Kennels, and Century Farm Puppies. Continue reading More Iowa puppy mills, including two from Siouxland, cited for federal violations

Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors

In a recent case, an Iowa nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors. The worker revealed issues the employer didn’t want disclosed, leading to immediate termination. Similarly, another worker was fired for allegedly instructing a colleague to lie to state inspectors. These incidents resulted in unemployment hearings, with some workers being awarded benefits while others were denied. Lawton Bronson School and Hegg Memorial employees also had cases reviewed recently. Continue reading Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors