Governor Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through Nov. 7
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is extending a harvest proclamation regarding weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure through November 7. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer, and manure to be overweight without a permit. While vehicles are allowed to be overweight, they are not allowed to exceed 90-thousand pounds. The proclamation applies to all Iowa highways, not including the interstate system, and has been in effect since September 10.
Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns Initiative Receives Over $209M In Federal Funding
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Healthy Hometowns Initiative is receiving 209-million dollars in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the funds will go toward equipping rural hospitals with modern technology, improving EMS and mobile health services, and expand clinical and maternal health services. Seven major medical equipment installations have already been completed in Iowa, and funding will also be used to expand the rural healthcare workforce and provide cancer screening.
Record-Breaking High Temp For October 11 Recorded In Des Moines At 88 Degrees
(Des Moines, IA) — Des Moines saw a record-breaking high temperature yesterday, October 11. The National Weather Service says the new temperature record for that date in Des Moines is 88. That breaks the previous record of 86, which was set in 1960 and then tied twice in 1962 and 2024. The Quad Cities Weather Service Office says eastern Iowa could see record-high temps today.
City Of Carlisle Announces Its Water Is Clean, Safe To Use As Normal 11 Days After Water Main Break
(Carlisle, IA) — A boil order has been lifted in Carlisle, after a water main break left homes and businesses without safe, running water for eleven days. A do-not-use order was put in place after the main break September 30. City officials said the water tower was full again on October 5, and water service was restored with a 48-hour boil order put in place last Thursday. The City of Carlisle announced Saturday morning its water is clean, meets safety standards, and can be used for drinking, cooking, and bathing as usual.
Winneshiek Co. Jail Named The Top-Performing Medium-Sized Iowa Jail
(Winneshiek County, IA) — The Winneshiek County Jail is named the top-performing medium-sized jail in Iowa. The jail received the Best of the Best award from the state Department of Corrections after its September inspection. The award was created in 2017 to recognize exceptional efforts in jail operations. Under Iowa law, all county jails in Iowa must pass an annual inspection by the Iowa Department of Corrections.
