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State discloses long-withheld data showing it miscalculated nursing home infections

April 2, 2021 by LPP Reporter

Newly disclosed data identifies the privately run nursing homes in Iowa that have had the most infections among residents and staff, the most outbreaks, and those that have spent much of the past year in outbreak status. (Photo by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Newly disclosed COVID-19 data shows the state of Iowa has retroactively reduced the number of nursing … [Read more...] about State discloses long-withheld data showing it miscalculated nursing home infections

State withholds nursing home outbreak data while asking that open-records complaint be dismissed

March 29, 2021 by LPP Reporter

In response to a formal open-records complaint, the Iowa Department of Public Health is continuing to withhold data regarding COVID-19 outbreaks in Iowa nursing homes. (Photo by Clark Kauffman/Iowa Capital Dispatch) In response to a formal open-records complaint, the Iowa Department of Public Health is continuing to withhold data regarding COVID-19 outbreaks in Iowa nursing … [Read more...] about State withholds nursing home outbreak data while asking that open-records complaint be dismissed

Iowa Capital Dispatch files second complaint over access to COVID-19 data

March 15, 2021 by LPP Reporter

A portion of a heavily redacted document related to the state's tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa care facilities. (Document courtesy of the Iowa Department of Public Health) The Iowa Capital Dispatch has filed its second complaint this month with the Iowa Public Information Board, alleging state officials are withholding additional data related to COVID-19. In March 5, the Capital … [Read more...] about Iowa Capital Dispatch files second complaint over access to COVID-19 data

Governments delay access to public records during pandemic

March 14, 2021 by LPP Reporter

March 14, 2021 9:34 am LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A year after the first coronavirus shutdowns, public records have become harder to get in many U.S. states and cities. Governors, legislatures and local officials have suspended or ignored laws that set deadlines to respond to records requests. Many officials have cited obstacles for staff members who work from home or who are … [Read more...] about Governments delay access to public records during pandemic

Iowa cop: After excessive-force probe, I resigned to ‘save my career’ in policing

March 2, 2021 by LPP Reporter

A former Iowa police officer says he quit his job after an excessive-force investigation so he save his career in law enforcement. (Photo via Commonwealth of Massachusetts) A former Shenandoah police officer says that in an effort to land a job with another police agency, he quit his job last summer amid an excessive-force investigation related to his conduct. City officials … [Read more...] about Iowa cop: After excessive-force probe, I resigned to ‘save my career’ in policing

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Condo near Pinnacle Bank Arena sells for $1 million, a Lincoln record

{{featured_button_text}} A condo unit in the Option Rowhouses at 725 R St. recently sold for more than $1 million. GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star Matt Olberding Holly Buss … [Read More...] about Condo near Pinnacle Bank Arena sells for $1 million, a Lincoln record

‘I knew Nebraska was the spot’: Huskers dip into transfer portal to added former top-25 prospect Keon Edwards

{{featured_button_text}} Keon Edwards, here with Hillcrest Prep in Arizona, began his collegiate career at DePaul before announcing his intentions to transfer to Nebraska. Associated … [Read More...] about ‘I knew Nebraska was the spot’: Huskers dip into transfer portal to added former top-25 prospect Keon Edwards

First-place Huskers win another series behind a five-run first inning and Hroch’s sinker

{{featured_button_text}} Less than 18 hours after trailing by a run after six innings, the Nebraska baseball team needed only the first handful of at-bats Saturday to erase any drama.The Huskers … [Read More...] about First-place Huskers win another series behind a five-run first inning and Hroch’s sinker

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