Author Archives: Iowa Capital Dispatch
Bankrupt nursing home says it owes Iowa taxpayers $1.1 million
(Fremont Co) A for-profit nursing home that has filed for bankruptcy says it owes Iowa taxpayers more than $1 million in fees the state failed to collect. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Cente...
Aug 02, 2024
Iowa ethanol company sues marketing partner for $7 million
(Council Bluffs) An Iowa company is suing its marketing partner for $7 million in damages caused by alleged errors in attempting to sell fuel-grade ethanol produced in Iowa and Nebraska. Southwest Iow...
Jul 30, 2024
Fired Council Bluffs police officer's lawsuit accuses city of retaliation, discrimination
(Council Bluffs) A former Council Bluffs police officer is suing the city in federal court, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. Miranda Adams, 36, who began working for the Council Bluffs ...
Jul 25, 2024
Store and two Iowa pharmacists cited for dispensing wrong drugs
(State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil penalties for allegedly dispensing the incorrect medications to patients. The three cases, all unrelated to each other, are detail...
Jul 24, 2024
Two more fined for massive chicken confinement fires
(Villisca) Three people have agreed to pay $10,000 apiece for burning 10 chicken confinement buildings near Villisca in southwest Iowa last year without proper approval, according to Iowa Department o...
Jul 19, 2024
Broad array of groups object to Summit pipeline permit
(Iowa) Legislators, counties, conservation groups and landowners have asked state regulators to reconsider their permit approval for an expansive carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa. A total of eig...
Jul 17, 2024
DNR Issues Fine for Massive Chicken Confinement Fire
(Villisca) State regulators have taken action against three men they say share responsibility for illegal fires that torched 10 large chicken confinement buildings last year near Villisca in southwest...
Jul 10, 2024
Former conservation director, facing criminal charges, sues for malicious prosecution
(Ringgold Co) The former director of conservation for Ringgold County is suing the county for alleged discrimination, defamation and malicious prosecution. Kathryn Mortensen Zimmerman is suing the cou...
Jun 26, 2024
ISU students, instructors chase storms across Tornado Alley
(Photo Courtesy of Iowa State University) (Ames) Always make sure you have an escape route. Stay on paved roads when you can. Don't get too close. Iowa State University students and instructors chasin...
Jun 21, 2024
Iowa nurses accused of lethal errors, theft and being impaired while on duty
(Des Moines) The Iowa Board of Nursing has taken action against several nurses, including Rahni Brower, 40, of Carroll, who is accused of stealing medications and potentially affecting a patient's wel...
Jun 21, 2024
