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082319. 532 Local Planned Parenthood leaders say six of the state’s eight clinics will be affected by the organization’s withdrawal from the federal Title X (Ten) family planning program. Iowa Planned Parenthood Executive Director Erin Davison-Rippey says this could affect nearly 14,000 Iowans who receive services through the program for low-income individuals. Davison-Rippey says she’s concerned that other providers might not be ready to pick up the program. 0823davison1 :11 That organization

082319. 532 Local Planned Parenthood leaders say six of the state’s eight clinics will be affected by the organization’s withdrawal from the federal Title X (Ten) family planning program. Iowa Planned Parenthood Executive Director Erin Davison-Rippey says this could affect nearly 14,000 Iowans who receive services through the program for low-income individuals. Davison-Rippey says she’s concerned that other providers might not be ready to pick up the program. 0823davison1 :11 That organization

082319 432 The Nebraska Supreme Court today upheld regulators’ decision last year to allow the Keystone XL Pipeline to continue to be built across Nebraska. The court rejected another attempt to derail the project by opponents. They want to force the developer to reapply for state approval. For Neligh Nebraska farmer and pipeline opponent Art Tanderup, this fight is personal. The route that runs through his land and he says it isn’t safe for the High Plains Aquifer, which supplies water to 82

082319 404 One of the major hurdles blocking the Keystone XL pipeline was removed today. Nebraska's highest court rejected another attempt to derail the project by opponents. They want to force the developer to reapply for state approval. The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the regulators in November 2017 to greenlight a route through the state. The court's decision was a victory for the $8 billion project. Neligh Nebraska farmer and pipeline opponent Art Tanderup says he will continue opposing

082219 504 The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City will likely be offering sports betting by the middle of September. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning approved a contract between the Hard Rock and the third-party sports betting operator, “Hard Rock Iowa," which is a partnership between Hard Rock Sioux City and Hard Rock International. Mobile sports betting, which allows gamblers can place mobile bets with an electronic device, will come later. The Iowa Department of Public

082219 432 The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City will likely be offering sports betting by the middle of September. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning approved a contract between the Hard Rock and the third-party sports betting operator, “Hard Rock Iowa," which is a partnership between Hard Rock Sioux City and Hard Rock International. Mobile sports betting, which allows gamblers can place mobile bets with an electronic device, will come later. An Iowa agency granted

082219 404 The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning approved a contract between the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the third-party sports betting operator, bringing the casino's sports betting one step closer to reality, according to the Sioux City Journal. The Hard Rock’s Mike Adams said the casino's third-party sports betting operator will be "Hard Rock Iowa," a partnership between Hard Rock Sioux City and Hard Rock International. The casino will go live with retail sports betting

A draft audit shows issues with the finances of the Democratic Party of South Dakota. The report shows the organization understated payments by $2.5 million dollars in 2015 and 2016. The audit performed by the Federal Election Commission also showed more than $67,000 worth of contributions from unregistered organizations. Plus, the group didn’t disclose more than $46,000 worth of debts and obligations. Another audit, this one by the Iowa Department of Public Safety shows more than 5,800 licenses

082119 532 Iowa union leaders heard from more than a dozen Democratic presidential candidates today (Wednesday). All are seeking support from the labor movement. In the 2016 election, union workers voted for the Democratic presidential candidate by a smaller margin than in elections in the past three decades. Here’s Montana Governor Steve Bullock, who presents himself as a candidate who can win over Trump voters. “Our challenge next November is to defeat a president who said to workers he’d have

082119 504 One of the candidates running for Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Iowa next year visits Sioux City next Tuesday. Theresa Greenfield from Des Moines will hold a campaign event at 5 p.m. at The Marquee on Fourth St. Greenfield is a real estate agent and one of three Democrats who are running for the seat, which is held by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. The other Democrats in the race are Kimberly Graham, an attorney from Indianola, and Eddie Mauro, a businessman from Des Moines.