State auditor cites lag in Iowa nursing home inspections

A report from State Auditor Rob Sand’s office indicates state officials are not inspecting Iowa nursing homes as often as required by federal law. Nursing homes are to be inspected, on average, every 12.9 months. Sand found the average in Iowa is about four months — or 25% longer than that. “We also took into […]

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Charlotte Sundberg, 87, Alta

Charlotte Sundberg, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026 in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday,

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