072419 504 The former head of the Iowa Department of Human Services says he was asked to resign his position after refusing a request from Governor Kim Reynolds. Jerry Foxhoven says the governor asked him to continue paying the salary of a woman moving from his department to the governor's office. Foxhoven says he didn’t approve paying the salary of Elizabeth Matney, because he believed she was already being paid by the state for her new position. Foxhoven says he was fired two days after that

072419 432 The former head of the Iowa Department of Human Services who was unexpectedly asked to resign by the governor says he had objected to a request from the governor just before being fired. Governor Kim Reynolds asked Jerry Foxhoven to continue paying the salary of a woman moving from his department to the governor's office. Foxhoven says he declined to approve paying the salary of Elizabeth Matney. She left DHS on May 17 to accept a job as Reynolds' adviser on health policy. Documents

072419 404 It looks like there may be a new law enforcement facility in the near future in Sioux City. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted last night to advance discussions regarding the construction of a new center. The project would cost an estimated cost of $49.5 million. Director of Woodbury County building services Kenny Schmitz told the board that a new detention center would cost twice as much as fixing the current jail. Fixing the current jail includes much-needed heating and

On August 2 nd a reincarnation of an iconic Siouxland concert venue opens. The Roof Garden at Arnolds Park Amusement Park attracted thousands of concert goers over the years starting in the 1920s. The original building was torn down in 1987. The new multi-million-dollar facility will still host a variety of musical shows as Marketing Director Paul Plumb explains to Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer. For ticket information on shows at the Roof Garden click here .

If you plan to travel out to the Black Hills of South Dakota this summer, there’s one spot that might be worth the extra drive. Devil’s Tower in Wyoming is a geological wonder full of historic folklore. Black Hills expert and tour guide Karen Bucholz gives Siouxland Public Media’s Sheila Brummer enthusiastic information about Devil’s Tower and a lesson about the trees of the Black Hills.

On the 30 th anniversary of Flight 232, the Mid American Museum of Aviation and Transportation near the crash site held an open house as a way commemorate the tragedy that made world-wide headlines. Many people in the community and beyond gathered to remember and reflect, including the family of Diana Robinson. Her five sisters and one brother traveled to Sioux City from Detroit for the first time to honor her member. JoAnne Ward shared her thoughts about Diana and Flight 232.

An investigation is underway after an explosion at a feed mill in northwest, Iowa yesterday afternoon. No one got hurt at Deluxe Feeds in Sheldon, however the facility was damaged. The facility owned by Kent Feeds produces feed that is shipped to producers in Iowa and three other states. It was undergoing a $37-million-dollar expansion. Authorities say at least two bicyclists participating in RAGBRAI have been injured in a crash. Police in Indianola say a 22-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man

072319 504 The former head of the Iowa department of human services Jerry Foxhoven says he has been discussing his resignation with authorities, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Iowa State Auditor, says the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Governor Kim Reynolds asked Foxhoven to resign last month and failed to give a public explanation. Reynolds has said there were many factors involved in the resignation. In an email to The Gazette, Foxhoven said that, while he has not

072319 432 A coalition of environmental groups is calling on presidential candidates to prioritize drinking water in their policy plans. From lead pipes in schools, nitrate in rural areas and the rising cost of water bills, Americans across the country are struggling to access safe and affordable drinking water. Laura Rubin heads the Healing Our Water-Great Lakes Coalition. She says water should be top of mind for presidential hopefuls. “There is not a single issue in this election that is more

072319 404 The ousted Iowa Department of Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven says he has discussed his resignation with authorities, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Iowa State Auditor, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Foxhoven says Gov. Kim Reynolds asked him to resign publicly without explaining why last month. In an email to The Gazette late yesterday, Foxhoven said that, while he has not shared details of his departure publicly, he has been