In des moines november 14th. Itll be moderated by c b s john dickerson. 3 Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was getting asked some questions. About the effort to privatize iowas Medicaid Program. Critics want to know about how much money might be saved. How contracts have been awarded. And how the plan will affect patients. Later today. A legislative Oversight Committee will hold the first of two hearings to go over these privatization plans. The governor says the move will mean more streamlined service at a lower cost. And iowa is doing the same thing that half the states in the u s have already done. 3 the dept of Human Services has shared with me the spreadsheet and the citeria and the approach that they used. I think that we acted in an appropriate way. And we feel confident. And just as 25 other states have been able to move forward with 3 this. Iowas Medicaid Program gives care to poor children. Families. Disabled people. And low income adults. Its paid for with more than 4 billion do
Shopping center and Residential Development going up across from the Unitypoint Health st. Lukes sunnybrook medical plaza. The 50 Million Dollar project includes a 30 Million Dollarar Shopping Center and a 20 Million Dollar set of new apartment buildings. The citys 7 point 1 Million Dollars in assistance will come from a tif fund and be phased in over time. 3 the citys assistance is tied to howowfast it builds out, so the faster they build the more assistance would be available. They have a minimum assessment agreement eventually up to 30 Million Dollars, so they were required under the agreement to have a 30 Million Dollar tax value at t minimuimim 3 construction for the project is likely to begin this spring. The council also considered Additional Development around the southbridge rail yard. A 30 Million Dollar facility that was set to open this fall. But later delayed. Nono. Thousand dollar grant 3 two spirit lake men are facing several felony charges tonight. 20 year old Travis Jo
Matt . A South Sioux City, nebraska, man faces robbery charges after police say he kicked down the door to a sioux city residence. 20yearold Arturo Silvas is charged with 1st degree robbery after police say he entered a home on west 2nd street. Authorities say he kicked in the door and threated a man with a handgun. Police say silvas left the home arrived. He was located a short time later and taken into custody. A judge has sentenced a storm a judge has sentenced a storm lake, iowa man to five years devices in a home thats across the street from a preschool. The sentence came after 28yearold Dion Caldwell pleaded guilty to possession of an explosive or incendiary device with intent to public offense. Caldwell faced a ten year prison sentence, which a judge suspended in favor of probation. Back in march, Storm Lake Police responded to reports of a fight and arrested three people in relation to the altercation. Caldwell was arrested after police found devices, plus the materials to make
After a mild monday,well see very similar temperatures today with a bit more cloud cover overhead which could squeeze out a few sprinkles if not an isolated shower. Highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s will be the new norm this week with a good mixture of clouds and sunshine with some stronger winds expected on thursday. Temperatures will cool back down to the upper 30s and lower 40s over the weekend with cloudier skies. Models are still in some disagreement, but a couple snow showers do appear to be possible saturday night and sunday, so well see how those chances play out in the coming days. See graphics. Wx timer 40 Sioux City Police say a woman was held at gunpoint, and her son beaten, when burglars broke into their home early yesterday morning. Ktivs tiffany lane talked with the neighbor who called police after the terrifying incident. Am. The victims told Sioux City Police the suspects asked for drugs and money. Police say the victims believe they had the wrong house. One of blac
Years. Hoping to compete with neighboring cities, the Sioux City City Council approved an enhancement study for the Tyson Events Center. Consultants will look at improving concession stands, increasing premium level seating and possibly widening a number of concourse areas. The sioux city events facilities executive director hopes the outcome will result in better ticket sales, and an improved experience at the venue. Were looking not only for things that we can do at the Tyson Events Center to make it better, but also what is our niche for booking, like what sorts of show should we be booking now that we have a lot of increased competition around us, said erika newton, executive dir. For sioux city events facilities. The enhancement study wont exceed 68,000 the City Council Also approved new members to the mayors youth commission, tonight. There are 71 new members this year and about 190 in total. The most students on the commission come from Bishop Heelan high school. The Sioux City