State officials say about 233,000 Iowans are no longer receiving Medicaid coverage after a year-long review. Federal guidelines established at the start of the COVID pandemic prevented states from removing most recipients from the Medicaid program, but that rule ended a year ago. Elizabeth Matney, the state Medicaid director, said about 50,000 Iowans who were […]
Char Beekmann, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.
Robert “Bob” Dean North Sr., age 92, of Newell, Iowa died November 5, 2026 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in
Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity next week to explore ways to strengthen their
A rural Newell man is behind bars, facing 13 criminal charges stemming from a series of alleged assaults, threats and violations
Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity next week to explore ways to strengthen their
